Manx Radio's Island Life Series - Specials

Manx Radio's Island Life Series - Specials

Author: Manx Radio Language: English Episodes: 100
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 State of Play 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:02
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, director of the local charity that go to great…
REWIND 29 JANUARY 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:46
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 . .
CRAIG'S LEGACY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:50
Lewis Foster takes a look at how Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation is changing lives on the Isle of Man - and speaks to the family of Craig Lunt.
20 YEARS OF SONG : the Arrane Son Mannin (full programme) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:51
An Island Life special looking at two decades of the Arrane Son Mannin, the competition that finds a new Manx song every year to represent the Isle of Man at the huge Pan Celtic Festival in Ireland. Fiona McArdle, Bob Ca…
THE SOLWAY HARVESTER AND THE ISLE OF MAN (full) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:57
Dave Moore reflects on one of tragedy of the Solway Harvester, the scallop dredger from Kirkcudbright, Scotland, which sank off the coast of Douglas on 11 January 2000 with the loss of all seven crew members. He speaks w…
DRY JANUARY : MIDWAY MOTIVATION [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:35
If you're tackling Dry January, this programme may just provide some Midway Motivation for you. Christy DeHaven chats with Jimmy Thistle, creator of the popular recovery podcast 'After Hours'.
BEACH BUDDIES BIG BIRTHDAY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:47
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 Beac…
Batteries Not Included [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:30
Marc Tyley is joined by friends and colleagues for a look at those Christmas moments that didn't quite go to plan.
The Weather in 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:47
Senior Forecaster at Ronaldsway Met Office Kirsty Wilding joins Ben Hartley for a look back at some of the big weather events over the last 12 months.