PRIDE SPECIAL: No Man Is An Island

PRIDE SPECIAL: No Man Is An Island

Author: Manx Radio June 19, 2025 Duration: 26:50

She's back - Siobhán Fletcher marks Pride month 2025 with a special documentary episode of Island Life.

Back in 2023, we heard from the likes of Alan Shea and Hazel Hannan in our series 'A Brief History of Pride'.

Now, a short verbatim documentary exploring the history of the Isle of Man leading up to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1992 has been released online.

Directed by John Craine, and funded by BFI Doc Society, The Guardian and Isle of Man Arts Council, "No Man Is An Island" was primarily filmed here on the Island last year - and we went along to the set!

In this episode, we hear more from members of the cast, producer Diarmuid Hughes, and find out the details on where to watch the film as part of the Island's first ever Pride film festival, which gets underway next week in Port St Mary.

You can buy tickets to 'Pride on Screen' here - Port St Mary Business Association event tickets from TicketSource.

And you can stream 'No Man Is An Island' here - No Man Is an Island: a British society and its historic push for gay rights | Pride | The Guardian


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.
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