The Impact of AI
Artificial Intelligence is becoming an ever-increasing presence in our lives, but is it a great tool to make our lives easier or is it slowly killing our creativity and originality?In this edition of Island Life, Amy Gri…
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
Protecting the Pangolins - the world's most trafficked mammal
In this Island Life Special, Lisa Hywood, CEO of the Tikki Hywood Foundation in ZImbabwe, talks to H about her talk on the Isle of Man, hosted by Ramsey Crookall, in which she speaks of her work in conservation, especial…
New World, Old Ways (Episode 4)
The final episode in a series of programmes discussing the history, culture, folklore, superstitions and music of the emigres to the New World, the United States of America and in particular, the Appalachian Mountains. I…
A Day At the Dome - 25 Years On
A quarter of a century ago, over 80 Isle of Man schoolchildren undertook the enormous challenge of creating, rehearsing, and transporting a full-scale multimedia production to London’s Millennium Dome. In this programme,…
REWIND 06 OCTOBER 2025
H chooses a few personal highlights from Manx Radio's output over recent weeks . . . including young cubs, old gents, Manx words, Manx music, fungi, Betty and Bottoms
New World, Old Ways (Episode 3)
A new Series of programmes discussing the history, culture, folklore, superstitions and music of the emigres to the New World, the United States of America and in particular, the Appalachian Mountains. In the this episod…
Remembering Dr Niven and the Manx Bible
September 30th marks the 100th anniversary of the tragic death in the Isle of Man of renowned medic Doctor James Niven. Dave Moore looks back on his legacy, in particular his role in saving many thousands of lives during…
New World, Old Ways (Episode 2)
A new Series of programmes discussing the history, culture, folklore, superstitions and music of the emigres to the New World, the United States of America and in particular, the Appalachian Mountains. In the this episod…
DEMENTIA AWARENESS SPECIAL
September is Dementia Awareness Month, so we’ve been getting advice about how to navigate the condition if you or a family member has to live with it, and busting some common misconceptions associated with it.
New World, Old Ways (Episode 1)
A new Series of programmes discussing the history, culture, folklore, superstitions and music of the emigres to the New World - the United States of America - and in particular, the Appalachian Mountains. In the this fir…
