MANX ON THE MOON

MANX ON THE MOON

Author: Manx Radio April 2, 2024 Duration: 25:55

Christy DeHaven speaks to space entrepreneur Chris Stott, whose recent endeavours have taken Manx tech to the Moon and back. This is just the latest in many 'out of this world' achievements for Chris, who is a founding member of the British Space Education Council and remains active in supporting space education initiatives. He is also the Honorary Representative of the Isle of Man Government to the Space Community.

Chris has also been instrumental in getting the music of Manx artists Truman Falls and Back Door Slam on the International Space Station and in 2009, he organised for Davy Knowles to play a song live to the ISS from Mission Control - you can watch the video of that extraordinary experience below. 

https://youtu.be/kyRiSeg7SH4?si=tM1YjodMR-8p1HcW

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Manx Radio's Island Life Series - Specials
Podcast Episodes
EMPIRE OF... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:50
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REWIND 20 APRIL 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:21
H looks back at some of Manx Radio's recent output which you may have missed - from memories of VE Day to Dodgeball via Wetherspoons!
VE DAY 80th Anniversary - what does it mean to young people? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:01
As we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe on 8 May 1945 - we hear from children at Laxey and The Dhoon Schools, and students from Castle Rushen High School and Ramsey Grammar School who have all been rese…
VE DAY 80th Anniversary - The Drumhead Service [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:36
The Drumhead Service held in the Villa Marina Royal Hall as part of the Island's commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day - Victory in Europe. Before the Drumhead Service there was a Commemorative Concert, which i…
VE DAY 80th Anniversary - The Commemorative Concert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:45
The complete concert to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day - held in the Villa Marina on 8 May 2025. The concert was followed by a Drumhead Service which is available as a separate podcast.
VE Day 80th Anniversary - Reflecting on Victory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:44
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Christy Dehaven takes a trip into the Manx Radio archives to bring you extracts from a programme first broadcast in 1995, presented by the late Roger Watterson, to mark the 50th an…
Deaf Awareness Week Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:42
This week marks Deaf Awareness Week. According to the Manx Deaf Society, one in six people are experiencing signs of hearing loss. Earlier this year the organisation held a Hearing Off Awareness On event to show hearing…
REWIND 29 APRIL 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:51
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RAF Joint Helicopter Exercise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
Chris Pearson dons his PPE and jumps onboard to experience the RNLI's winter helicopter winching operation with the Air Force, the first for some years.
BUDGET SPECIAL 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:50
Christian Jones sits down with the Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson for an extended interview about the Isle of Man Budget 2025