A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS
Join H as he sits around the table with fellow specialist music presenters Ian Cottier, John Barker, Ernie Thorn and Chris Caine, to talk about and enjoy music, sausage rolls, hula hoops, Satsumas and Nosecco . . .
Manx Radio's Island Life Series - Specials
Tucked away in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man holds a unique culture and community spirit that’s both deeply traditional and dynamically modern. Manx Radio's Island Life Series-Specials delves into the stories that define this place, moving beyond the postcard views to explore the real rhythms and conversations of island living. Produced by Manx Radio, each episode in this collection is a standalone deep dive, focusing on a particular person, tradition, or contemporary issue with the care and context it deserves. You might hear from a native Manx speaker reviving the Celtic language, a fisherman discussing changing seas, or an archivist uncovering a forgotten chapter of local history. This podcast serves as an audio documentary series, capturing the nuances of Manx society-from folklore and music to governance and environmental challenges. It’s for anyone curious about how geography shapes identity, offering listeners an intimate, thoughtful portrait of a small nation navigating its path. The conversations are rich, the subjects are varied, and the perspective is authentically local, providing a genuine connection to this distinctive island and its people.
Episodes
The Christmas Love Line
Do you remember "The Love Line on 2019"? Rhian Evans and guests recreate one of Manx Radio's best remembered features.
IM1 - WE'RE DREAMING OF A WET CHRISTMAS . . . .AGAIN
Yes, it's the still almost award winning but no awards to show IM1 again. Still - better than a lot of our other stuff which hasn't even been nominated of course. Or not. Listen and take your pick . . .
The Caine Christmas Kitchen
Join H for a festive chat about Christmas food with author and food historian, Sue King and a nostalgic time making and eating Xmas food with family and friends
Christmas Grub From Around the Globe
Tom Cain and Toby Smith take a closer look at some of the best Christmas delicacies from the world.
Christmas at the Flicks
Tom Cain and Lisa Smith take their annual trip to the flicks to play you some of the finest festive movie songs.
A Manx Christmas Ghost Story
Rhian Evans gathers together a number of Manx residents to share a collection of mysterious, and sometimes chilling, ghost stories.
40 Years of Blood, Sweat and Beers
In 1985 an independent brewer produced his first barrel of beer... and a local legend was born. That brewer was Martin Brunnschweiller and he tells Manx Radio's Dave Moore about the journey from a small cellar on Victori…
Two Old Fauteuils in the Night
John Moss takes a trip into the archives to bring you a programme from the 1990s, where David Callister and Terry Cringle share memories of the "Golden Age of Cinema".
MANX RADIO BLOOPERS 2025
A collection of all the sh**e bits of Manx Radio for your delectation. It's not as long as you'd think, so either we're getting better or standards are getting lower . . .
