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Latest Episodes:

News, Current Affairs & Sport Podcasts:

MANX RADIO UPDATE:

  • Update Friday 9 January 2026

    A round-up of the news we've been talking about today, including a look at more of the issues you've told us will be most important come General Election time; today we talk health care and government headcount.The Island's only private school will be offering A-Levels from September, there's good news about a woodland park near Ramsey and speaking of parks - how about running in one?

MANX NEWSCAST: 

  • KWC to offer A Level option for sixth form students

    The Island's only independent school has announced it will begin offering A-Levels from September.King William's College will offer the courses in a 'blended' approach, alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.In a partnership with King's InterHigh online school, all the lessons will be taught virtually from a newly created hub on the campus.Principal Damian Henderson has telling Amy Griffiths more:

AGENDA: 

  • Agenda 5.1.26 - a look forward to the year ahead with one or two bold predictions

    As 2026 splutters into action this evening’s Agenda takes a look at the year ahead and offers a few predictions and insights into the year that lies before us. This year will see 24 members elected to the House of Keys for a new 5 year term so will any of the current members who stand again fall victim to public dissatisfaction. Also, with the Treasury Minister being stretched in all directions will he be able to deliver a popular budget to help sitting Keys members retain their seats? Will our political crystal balls prove to be accurate? Hmmm - Probably not!

MANX RADIO MANNIN LINE:

  • It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 9th January 2026

    Health & Social Care priorities, Tramway Terrace latest, fat jab consequences, private rental landlords' future role, going private for 'urgent' treatment & Manx football's two big problems. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 9th January 2026

PERSPECTIVE:

  • Perspective 4.1.26 - a history of mental health care in the Isle of Man

    On Perspective this week we hear from local historian John Manley about his research into the history of Ballamona Hospital. Prior to Ballamona life in the Isle of Man for people with mental illness was pretty bleak so the opening of a dedicated hospital to provide care was a major step forward. The hospital closed in the 1990s as it was deemed to be better to support people in the community.

MANX RADIO SPORT:

  • Friday Sport Preview (9-1-26)

    In tonight's programme:After cup action kicked off proceedings in 2026 last weekend, league action returns in earnest in Manx footballWe hear from Isle of Man pro golfer, Ana Dawson on securing her first full card on the Ladies European Tour for the latest campaignA busy rugby schedule is on the cards, including Douglas looking to bounce back in Regional 2 North West after a tough DecemberAnd this weekend sees the 2026 Isle of Man hockey season get underway
    This week featuring Tony Mepham, Ana Dawson, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham

Manx History, Heritage & Culture:

MANX RADIO HOLD NEWS:

 MANX RADIO'S ISLAND LIFE SERIES:

  • BEACH BUDDIES BIG BIRTHDAY

    This week marks 20 years since the start of a beach cleaning charity which has won the hearts of many on the Island - and around the globe. Beach Buddies Founder Bill Dale says it started with a dog walk on Ballaugh Beach; almost 22,000 volunteers and several thousands of tons of rubbish later the rest, as they say, is history. Chanelle Sukhoo sits down with Bill to get the full picture.

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:

  • 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 4th January 2026

    The first edition of the Manx Rising Sun for 1826 gives an interesting glimpse of the Island's history, there's a story in Manx from the brothers Grimm, and a mix of music from the Celtic countries.

Motorsport:

JOURNEY TO A DREAM:

  • Journey to a Dream - Live from the Queen's!

    For the first time, we have taken Journey to a Dream out on the road, recording an episode in front of a live audience at The Queen's pub on Douglas Promenade.Beth was joined by Manx riders, Grant Thomson, Rory Parker and Marcus Simpson.Thank you to Okells for supporting this event and to Lee and Carol Bartram for organising everything.Thank you to Hannah McHugh for the photographs on the night.It was all to raise money for Tracey's Pictures who support newcomers every year and you can watch the progamme on Manx Radio's YouTube channel here.Journey to a Dream is brought to you 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.To get in touch with Beth, you can email bethespey@manxradio.com

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:

  • BILL DALE talks rubbish! Beach Buddies 20 years on

    Beach Buddies is an award winning, globally recognised charity which has been cleaning up our Island - and communities as far away as Hong Kong - for 20 years. Founder Bill Dale was even awarded the British Empire Medal in 2017 for his work protecting the marine environment. Christy DeHaven chats with Bill to find out more about the incredible journey, which started with a dog walk in Ballaugh and ended up with 22,000 volunteers armed with litter pickers.

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 07 JANUARY 2026

    In the first programme of the New Year, H hears about Manx dancing for fitness and fun, an Irish author's new novel set in the Isle of Man and how the search for the next Manx Youth Bard is getting underway

TA MEE GINDYS:

MANX RADIO'S IM1

  • IM1 - WE'RE DREAMING OF A WET CHRISTMAS . . AGAIN

    The still almost award winning IM1, albeit with no awards to show. Still - better than a lot of the rest of our stuff it seems as that doesn't even get nominated. Or not. Have a listen and take your pick . .

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

  • JUMPIN' IN 09 JANUARY 2026

    The cats in the hats with the first of two programmes looking back at some of their favourite albums of 2025. . . 'twas a very good year!

MANX RADIO FOLK SHOW: 

  • FOLK SHOW 06 JANUARY 2026

    JB's been a bit snowed up so celebrates this week's icy weather with some classics - more music, less chat!

SWEET 'N' SWING: 

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: 

  • SUSTAINABLE WORKSHOPS 2026

    Co-founder of Earthscope Isle of Man, Sarah Mercer, talks to H about the "Sustainable Mann" workshops 2026 for small, medium and large businesses.Book via EventbriteBiosphere IOM Sustainable Mann page

MANX RADIO COUNTRYSIDE: 

  • COUNTRYSIDE 09 DECEMBER 2025

    In this last programme of the current series, Kirree talks to the Federation of Young Farmers at this year's Tractor Run to talk about what they've been up to whilst Clarky talks to a team of Shearers who heading to the other side of the world to represent the Island in the the World Shearing Championships

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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