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News, Current Affairs & Sport Podcasts:

MANX RADIO UPDATE:

  • Update Thursday 20 November 2025

    We have the latest on the MiCard situation as users without bank accounts are told they will get new cards in the new year.Reaction to the UK Covid Inquiry.Will the target for the new Castle Rushen High School be hit?And we hear what was on the mind of the regulars at the Woodbourne Pub this lunchtime.It's Update on Manx Radio with Lewis Foster for Thursday, 20 November.

MANX NEWSCAST: 

  • Residents 'must make voices heard' on new Ramsey Harbour flood defence proposals

    A Ramsey Commissioner says residents of the town must make their voices heard about the Department of Infrastructures plans for new flood defences. Next Monday (24 November) the DoI is holding drop-in sessions for people to look at the plans and provide feedback - this is taking place at the town hall during its usual opening hours. The department previously submitted plans in 2021 which could've seen the removal of 50 parking spaces as well as a concrete wall and new pavements. Juan McGuinness says the town is under 'threat' of tidal flooding and believes that the defences need to be in place to protect homes and businesses on the quayside.Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him.

AGENDA: 

  • Agenda 17.11.25 - Bishop’s vote abolition Bill passes through LegCo

    The Bishop’s vote moved a step closer to extinction last Tuesday when the Bill which seeks to abolish it finished its passage through the Legislative Council. The Bill had been paused for some time while a LegCo committee considered the impact of this measure but despite setting out clearly that the loss of the Bishop’s vote would most likely result in the loss of a Bishop of Sodor and Mann LegCo supported Key’s resolve to remove what many see as an undemocratic vote. Two of the more prominent speakers in the debate Gary Clueit and Paul Craine explain the process and the two sides of the debate on Agenda. With the Bishop’s vote all but gone will Keys shift their attention to the undemocratic Legislative Council next?

MANX RADIO MANNIN LINE:

PERSPECTIVE:

  • Perspective 16.11.25 - is Tynwald trying to have its cake and eat it on its minimum wage decision?

    In October Tynwald members agreed to a slightly watered down proposal to tie the minimum wage to the living wage. This led to the Local Economy Forum holding a lively meeting which, while highly critical of government and Tynwald’s decision, suggested a change to tax allowances and credits which would see the lowest paid taking home slightly more money and government and the private sector sharing the burden. Lawrie Hooper spoke against the Tynwald compromise and Chris Robertshaw led the private sector charge against. They talk to Perspective. A lively exchange to whet your appetite for Sunday dinner with a surprising outcome for pudding.

MANX RADIO SPORT:

  • Lizzie Holden - The end of an era in professional cycling

    The recent end to the 2025 cycling season also marked the end of a stellar career for one of the Isle of Man's top riders.Lizzie Holden recently announced that she was taking the decision to step away from the sport.The Island athlete is one of multiple examples in recent years to take her abilities from the grassroots level on Manx shores right to the top tier of women's cycling.The journey has seen her take a British national title, compete regularly on the Women's WorldTour and take part in the Commonwealth Games just to mention a few accolades.Now, with a chance to reflect on this adventure, she's been speaking to Manx Radio about what her best memories have been in the sport, her decision to retire and also how it feels to be adjusting to a new chapter

Manx History, Heritage & Culture:

MANX RADIO HOLD NEWS:

  • OLD NEWS 16 NOVEMBER 2025 Aurora

    Did you see the aurora recently? Did you know it was news in the Manx papers over a hundred years ago?! It was of course - it's old news!

 MANX RADIO'S ISLAND LIFE SERIES:

  • Remembrance Day Special 2025

    On the day people across the nation pause to remember those who've died in conflict and served in our armed forces, we hear more about the Manx forces who had a different experience of war. In this special Island Life Siobhán Fletcher speaks to Dr Stacey Astill, whose grandfather was captured in Crete.

AT YOUR SERVICE:

MANX RADIO AT 60:

  • Manx Radio at 60: The Last Look

    John Moss takes a final trip into the archives to relive some of the finest interviews and features we've brought you throughout our 60th anniversary year.

KELLY'S EYE: 

ISLE OF MAN HERITAGE RAILWAYS: 

  • MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAYS 130th ANNIVERSARY

    A continuation of Mike Buttell's journey through history on our Heritage Transport in a year of Anniversary Celebrations.  This week: Mike completes the journey to Ramsey, remembers a landslip that might have seen the end of the Railway and reveals a top secret service at the top of Snaefell, in this final part of our series about the Island's pioneering and much loved form of transport.

TERRY CRINGLE'S HISTORY MAN:

THE CHARLES GUARD SERIES

  • Giles Job relives childhood memories of Derby Castle

    Giles Job lived in the Derby Castle Hotel as a child in the late 1940s. At the time the building was divided into two apartments and he and his family lived in one of them.
    On a recent visit to the Isle of Man he took the opportunity to talk to Charles Guard about his memories of the living there, including anecdotes about the Derby Castle theatre, the dance hall and the underground maze of cellars and passages that he explored as a young boy.
     

Manx Language:

ABBYR SHEN REESHT:

  • Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 9oo Mee Houney - 2025 - November 9th

    Shoh dhyt caa dy chlashtyn cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass e chlaare, 'Kiaull as Cooish', as chyndaays jeh paart dy skeeal ferrish Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Here's a chance to hear Daniel Quayle's topics from his progamme, 'Kiaull as Cooish', and a translation of part of a Grimms' fairy tale from 'Claare ny Gael'.

ABBYR SHEN:

  • ABBYR SHEN

    A course in learning to speak Manx by Brian Stowell, published by Manx Radio in Manx Heritage Year 1986 and reissued by the Gaelic Broadcast Commission. Lesson 12: Final lesson - Revision

CLAARE NY GAEL:

  • Claare ny Gael 16th November 2025

    There are conflicting theories about the origins of Laa'l Spitlhin Geuree on 18th November, there's a Manx translation of Grimms' fairy tales, and a miscellany of music from the Celtic nations.

Motorsport:

JOURNEY TO A DREAM:

  • Harley Rushton

    In this episode of Journey to a Dream, we’re catching up with a rider who’s made a huge impact in an incredibly short time - Harley Rushton.He burst onto the Manx Grand Prix scene as a newcomer in 2024 and wasted no time making his mark - taking a race win and, this year, adding a lap record to his growing list of achievements.Harley’s the kind of racer who eats, sleeps, and breathes bikes - but life off the track looks a little different. When he’s not clocking up miles on the Mountain Course, he’s behind the wheel of a coach… or raiding the biscuit cupboard.And racing might just be in the blood - his grandad got a racing licence not so long agoWe talk to Harley about racing dreams, sugar fixes, and what it really takes to make your mark on the Manx Grand Prix.You can follow Harley's racing page on Facebook and InstagramTo get in touch with Beth, you can email bethespey@manxradio.com Journey to a Dream is supported by the Andreas Racing Association and you can visit their website here and also the Manx Motorcycle Club.And if you've enjoyed this podcast, you might like Startline - you can check that out here.

ATTENTION PADDOCK: 

  • TT Archive: 2000 Ultra-Lightweight TT - Full Commentary

    Full commentary from the 2000 Ultra-Lightweight TT. With two victories already secured at TT 2000, Joey Dunlop achieved a hat-trick of wins in the 2000 Ultra-Lightweight TT taking his 26th, and final, win on the Mountain Course.

SOUTHERN 100 RACING:

Entertainment:

ONE TO THREE:

  • It's about connecting with the community

    Local charity Live At Home are on a mission to tackle loneliness and isolation on the Isle of Man while also supporting people to live independently at home as long as possible. David Gawne and Karen Winter tell us more. Find out more here: Isle of Man Live at Home Charity of the Week is supported by Kelproperties.com

EARWIGS:

MANX THEATRE PODCAST:

  • Manx Theatre Podcast - A Doll's House

    In this episode Neil Callin chats with Saoirse Coyle-Carroll and Ewan MacFarlane from The Service Players ahead of their production of a new working of Henrik Ibsen's classic "A Doll's House" which opens at the Ballakermeen Studio Theatre later this week

MANX RADIO'S SPOTLIGHT

  • SPOTLIGHT 19 NOVEMBER 2025

    H hears about two events with one deadline for entries - the Poetry Trail 2026 and the One Act Play Festival next year at the EAC - and how the fifth Manx Bard has a Suggestion of Wrens

TA MEE GINDYS:

MANX RADIO'S IM1

INSTRUMENTS OF DEMOCRACY:

  • IOD John McGuinness with his bassoon

    TT Great John McGuinness cheers himself up after a miserable lap by playing Grieg's "Hall of the Mountain King" on his bassoon whilst chatting to Manx Radio about how rubbish the weather has been.

Music:

AT YOUR SERVICE:

  • Balla Sabbath

    Siobhán chats with the mighty Balla Sabbath ahead of their (second ever!) gig at the Erin Arts Centre on 1 November!Tune in as 'Ozzy Osburn', 'Bill Wardland-Davies', 'Nelly Iommi' and 'Ivan Butler' treat us to a live set - and we chat all things Black Sabbath.Next month's gig at the EAC is sold out - but keep an eye on their socials for future appearances!

JUMPIN IN

MANX RADIO FOLK SHOW: 

  • FOLK SHOW 18 NOVEMBER 2025

    JB takes the Outside Track . .enjoys some Sonny Boy Williamson and Tony Christie as you may never have heard him before . . !

SWEET 'N' SWING: 

  • SWEET & SWING 14 NOVEMBER 2025

    The best of music from when wireless ruled the airwaves . .. with some Harry Hayes, Ella, Woody Herman and Al Bowlly to name just a few!

Business Podcasts:

BUSINESS TALKS:

  • Business Talks - Net Zero

    What is net zero and why does it matter? In this episode, we’re talking about all things net zero with Tareq Taher, Actuarial Senior Associate & Paul Jones, Net Zero lead and Partner at PwC Isle of Man. They share information about global and local net zero commitments, how we at PwC Isle of Man have gone about working towards our commitment and how other businesses can too.

MT FOCUS WITH MANX TELECOM: 

  • MT Focus - Manx Wildlife Trust

    In the third episode of our MT Focus series with Manx Telecom we speak to Graham Makepeace-Warne about the work Manx Wildlife Trust do and how Manx Telecom continue to support the charity.

KPMG RAINBOW ALLOTMENT SCHEME: 

  • The KPMG Rainbow Allotment Project 2022

    From Planter to the Plate, listen to Primary School children across the Isle of Man growing everything from golf ball shaped carrots to Rainbow coloured radishes.  

WINE FOR ALL: 

Environment Podcasts:

JOURNEY TO NET ZERO:

BIOSPHERE ISLE OF MAN: 

MANX RADIO COUNTRYSIDE: 

  • COUNTRYSIDE 18 NOVEMBER 2025

    Kirree drops in to this year's Chrysanthemum Show in Castletown, whilst Simon finds out more about the new Manx Wildlife Trust Biosphere Artist in Residence

MANNIMAL: 

  • Mannimal 8 - Slugs

    It's been a long time coming - but eventually H has got out for a walk to observe one of the under-sung and widely disliked heroes of the undergrowth - the humble slug, with one of their number one fans - Dawn Colley. Check it out - if you don't learn something new about our slimy chums you must be a fan yourself!

Health Podcasts: 

RADIO DOCTOR:

BODYWISE: 

  • BODYWISE : Dementia

    Matt and Ciara look at the subject of dementia - with plenty of exclusive additional content.  They speak with expert in the field Dr Joe Brown who works in the largest hospital in Ireland and the largest centre for memory in the country, also with local expert Emily Hignett who is a Mental Health Nurse working in Older Person's Mental Health here on the Isle of Man.  We also hear from Rebekah Traynor who is a speech and language therapist working as an independent practitioner and we hear a beautiful, uplifting conversation between a mother and daughter, sharing their own experience dealing with a dementia diagnosis. 

BRAINWAVES: 

  • Brainwaves - understanding water

    Find out more about a unique service on the Isle of Man - Brainwaves. Business owner and Water Psychology Coach Sian Griffith explains more to Howard Caine.

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