A series of programmes focussing on aspects of Island life on the Isle of Man covering a wide range of topics.
Latest episodes
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27 min
REWIND - ELECTION SPECIAL
H takes another look back across our programming in recent weeks. A special this time, as he relives the 2026 General Election Night coverage - in his own inimitable style.
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26 min
In Conversation with Roger W Smith OBE
In a year that marks two important anniversaries in his career, Roger W Smith speaks with Simon Richardson about the journey that has led him to be one of the world's leading indep…
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58 min
Just who is Judith Ley?
Judith Ley has been entertaining Manx Radio listeners for four decades, following an interesting career that took her all across England from her native Liverpool, where she mingle…
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29 min
The Independence of the Isle of Man
In this special programme for Tynwald Day, John Moss reflects how, over a millennium, the Isle of Man celebrates its independence.
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27 min
New World, Old Ways (Episode 8)
David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This w…
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27 min
New World, Old Ways (Episode 7)
David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This w…
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27 min
New World, Old Ways (Episode 6)
David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This w…
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27 min
New World, Old Ways (Episode 5)
David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This w…
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32 min
REWIND 04 JUNE 2026
H looks back at some of Manx Radio's highlights over the past few weeks from the TT via Bees to Beth's amazing brush. And that's not a spelling mistake
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13 min
HMS Middleton visits the Isle of Man during TT 2026
Captain of HMS Middleton, a Hunt Class mine countermeasures vessel, Lieutenant Commander Rob Garner, talks to Chris Pearson as the vessel docks in Douglas during this year's TT.
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27 min
How can farming survive in the modern world?
Farming industry on the Isle of Man is facing a lot of challenges.at the moment, what with the storms and rain we've had in the past few years and the rising operating costs. And f…
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26 min
AI, Work and the 15-Hour Week.
We were promised a 15-hour work week... So why does it feel like we’re working more than everChristian Jones speaks with Lyle Wraxall (Digital Isle of Man Chief Executive) Dr Fabia…
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1 h 05
Rick Holden: Football, the Isle of Man and me
Rick Holden is the former Premier League footballing star who has made the Isle of Man his home for almost half his lifetime. In this podcast the footballer talks to Dave Moore abo…
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28 min
'Kissing the Pink' with Author Jane Holland
Poet and an award-winning novelist Jane Holland grew up in the Isle of Man, the middle daughter of multi-million bestselling romantic novelist Charlotte Lamb and The Times newspape…
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26 min
Ukraine - Four Years On
Today (23 February) marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion into Ukraine. 1.2million soldiers have been killed, injured or are missing, and tens of thousands of civilia…
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27 min
HOW DID WE GET HERE? Budget Special
This week is Budget week and in a highly unusual turn of events, the new Treasury Minister has only been in the job for four weeks. So how did we get to this point? And what is so…
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45 min
A Day in the Life of... Ben Hartley
In this World Radio Day special of 'A Day in the Life of...', Siobhán Fletcher only ventured across the corridor in Manx Radio, as we hear from our very own Ben Hartley.Alongside t…
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30 min
A Day in the Life of... Hannah Phillips
Welcome to 'A Day in the Life of...', our new series here at Manx Radio in which we speak to Isle of Man residents who have, shall we say, unconventional jobs, and take a look at w…
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27 min
The State of Play 2026
Monday is the start of Children's Mental Health Week, so we're taking a look at 'The State of Play'. Christy has a fascinating - and fun! - conversation with Chris Gregory, directo…
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31 min
REWIND 29 JANUARY 2026
H looks back at some of the best bits of Manx Radio over the last month - from AI for students to bye bye for minsters . .