Bästa Island Life podcaster (2024)

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The Weather in 2024 26:41

8h ago26:41

26:41

The wettest April day on record, the warmest May on record, a summer that never really got going and a battering from Storm Darragh., we've certainly witnessed a variety of weather throughout 2024. Ben Hartley and Senior Forecaster at Ronaldsway Met Office Kirsty Pendlebury look back at the big weather events of the last 12 months.…

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The Ten Bards of Christmas 59:00

1d ago59:00

59:00

To celebrate the appointment this year of the tenth Manx Bard, H gathers together the nine living bards for a chat and of course some festive poetry. Warning: It's not all happy!Av Manx Radio

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Christmas Spooky Stories 26:30

2d ago26:30

26:30

Rhian Evans brings you a spooky story for Christmas Eve.Av Manx Radio

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Christmas at the Flicks 54:56

3d ago54:56

54:56

Tom Cain and Lisa Smith take a trip to the movies to enjoy some festive films and soundtracks from down the years.Av Manx Radio

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A Brief History of the RNLI 26:50

7d ago26:50

26:50

It’s not every day you get to celebrate your 200th birthday. But that’s exactly what the Royal National Lifeboat Institution has been up to this year! As the huge milestone year comes to a close, Siobhán Fletcher looks back at how and why the RNLI come into existence. She also takes a tour of Manx National Heritage’s ‘All at Sea’ exhibition, held a…

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LOCKIE'S FIRST CHRISTMAS 26:38

9d ago26:38

26:38

Almost 3 years since his accident on the Switchback Rd, the Kirk family can now celebrate Christmas with returning son Lockie in their community-built Peel home. Chanelle Sukhoo, who has followed Lockie's journey and progress, pops in to Ballalockie for a Christmas catch up.Av Manx Radio

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Martyn's Maritime Music : Part Two 28:37

21d ago28:37

28:37

Martyn Perkins celebrates the Island's long Maritime heritage with a second programme of themed songs and reflections on our Island and the seas that surround us.Av Manx Radio

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Remembering the Cost of Freedom 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

In a special programme for Remembrance Sunday, John Moss reflects on the freedom we have today, because of war and conflict down the years.Av Manx Radio

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FAMILY TREES AND TIES 23:12

2M ago23:12

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A South African man who's been living on the Island for three years has recently discovered his own family's Manx links. It's led Justin Kinley Adkins to find out more about his lineage. He and Wendy Thirkettle, an Archivist from Manx National Heritage, have been talking to Chanelle Sukhoo about re-tracing our family trees, looking at the stories o…

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EMERGENCY - WHICH SERVICE? 26:50

2M ago26:50

26:50

Amy Griffiths marks International Control Week, going behind the curtain with the Emergency Services Operators who are first point of contact and co-ordinate emergency response here on the Island.Av Manx Radio

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Martyn's Maritime Music 26:04

2M ago26:04

26:04

Martyn Perkins celebrates the Island's long Maritime heritage with a programme of themed songs and reflections on our Island and the seas that surround us.Av Manx Radio

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DOES MANX CARE? 26:55

3M ago26:55

26:55

In the week Manx Care have announced a raft of cuts to patient-facing services to save money, Siobhán Fletcher speaks with politicians, medical professionals and the chief exec of the organisation itself, to find out the reasons why and hear some of the reaction. The organisation has since announced further cuts, which you can take a look at in det…

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DOMESTIC ABUSE AWARENESS: An Island Life Special. 26:50

3M ago26:50

26:50

Amy Griffiths speaks with some of the groups on the Island who work with those affected by domestic abuse. *Due to the nature of this programme, some listeners may find the content distressing.* If you are affected by the issues raised, the following may be helpful: the police will listen you if you come forward to report an incident. You can call …

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Our Island at Lorient 2024 38:18

3M ago38:18

38:18

Christy DeHaven takes a look back at the Lorient Interceltique Festival which took place in Brittany a few weeks ago, with upwards of 900,000 festival goers enjoying the sights and sounds - some of which came from our own talented Manx contingent. We chat with the organisers and some of the performers to find out about this huge international showc…

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The Solway Harvester Remembered. 26:48

4M ago26:48

26:48

Just under a quarter of a century ago, a maritime disaster shocked the Manx community. But it also united the Island with a small community across the Irish Sea. Why did the Solway Harvester sink? John Moss returns to the opening days of the winter of Millennium Year, 2000.Av Manx Radio

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Smartphones in schools: vital learning tools or disruptive distractions? 26:50

4M ago26:50

26:50

Should children be allowed to have access to smartphones during the school day? The news that one of the Island's high schools was going to ban access to them during school hours sparked a big debate on social media, before the Department of Education confirmed it was planning on implementing a similar policy across the board. Amy Griffiths has bee…

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Planning: fit for purpose? 26:50

4M ago26:50

26:50

Amy Griffiths takes a look at the Island’s planning laws to find out if they’re currently fit for purpose. After one UK developer told her they’d be reluctant to undertake any more projects here because of the amount of red tape they’ve had to jump through, she wants to find out more about how the current legislation works, who’s responsible for up…

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DEATH IN CUSTODY : has the IOM Prison System learned lessons? 27:01

4M ago27:01

27:01

Three deaths in three years. Three lives lost, all in similar circumstances, while incarcerated. Have lessons been learned? This special programme, produced by News Editor Tessa Hawley, takes a look at what's being done at the Isle of Man Prison System to keep people safe. NB: This programme contains content that some listeners may find distressing…

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MANX MEMORIES of ITALIA 90 44:06

5M ago44:06

44:06

In 1990, three Manxmen travelled independently to Italy for that year’s World Cup. These are their tales of a magical fortnight of football...Av Manx Radio

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The White Isle: A small Island with a big problem 25:34

6M ago25:34

25:34

The Isle of Man: a destination like no other; an Island described by government as the British Isles’ ‘best kept secret’. But scratch beneath the glossy tourism adverts, the beautifully created social media content and the straplines … and you’ll find a small Island with a big problem. Tessa Hawley uncovers a darker side to our beautiful Island and…

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The Nation’s Station and the Mother Tongue 26:50

6M ago26:50

26:50

Bob Carswell reflects on how Manx Radio played a part in the re-introduction of the Manx language, featuring the voices of Doug Fargher, Brian Stowell, John Quilliam and many more.Av Manx Radio

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What does the UK General Election mean for us? 33:47

6M ago33:47

33:47

People across the United Kingdom will head to the polls this week to decide who will take on the top job at Number 10. But regardless of the outcome - what does the general election mean for the Isle of Man? In this Island Life special, Siobhán Fletcher catches up with some of our Ministers here to find out more about our intergovernmental relation…

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THE GALES - A RACING FAMILY 24:30

6M ago24:30

24:30

This special programme is an excerpt from the latest JOURNEY TO A DREAM podcast series. Beth Espey finds out that motor racing really is a Family Affair, as she meets with former TT sidecar passenger (now Marshall) Dicky Gale and his sons Ben and Jim, as they look to their first start on the Southern 100 circuit in a matter of weeks. Longer chat an…

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Powerful and moving stories and reflections on war and conflict (full interviews.) 29:43

7M ago29:43

29:43

To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Dave Moore brings us a series of previously unheard interviews, speaking with people on and from the Isle of Man with real life experience of war and conflict. These interviews were recorded in the year 2000.Av Manx Radio

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Walking in the Ayres 24:37

8M ago24:37

24:37

Howard takes a trip to the tip of the Island and has a behind the scenes look around the developing Point of Ayre Nature Reserve. We're grateful to Allison Leonard, Neil Morris and David Andrews for showing us around this incredible new space, which will be open to the public in stages this year. In the meantime, you can watch a video of Howard and…

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ROTARY YOUTH : Speaking Out 44:55

9M ago44:55

44:55

If you went to school here on the glorious Isle of Man, you might remember taking part in the annual Public Speaking competition. This popular event is just one of many that is organised by the youth committee of the Douglas Rotary Club. Christy - one of those that does remember taking part in the competition - wanted to find out more about the wor…

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MANX ON THE MOON 25:55

9M ago25:55

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…

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The Housing Crisis 24:30

9M ago24:30

24:30

During the 2021 election campaign, housing was one of the most important topics for people on the doorstep amid rental shortages, soaring house prices and little to no support for first time buyers. So, at the halfway mark for the administration that promised housing would be one of its main priorities, what is actually being done to help? Amy Grif…

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Out on Exercise with the Port Erin RNLI 24:22

10M ago24:22

24:22

To mark the day that The Royal National Lifeboat Institution celebrates 200 years since it was founded here on the Isle of Man, Lewis Foster heads to Port Erin Lifeboat Station to meet some of the volunteers and join the crew out on exercise around the Calf of Man.Av Manx Radio

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'Squiggly' Careers 24:28

11M ago24:28

24:28

Not every career path is straightforward. You can take any number of different roads, with twists and turns along with the way – squiggly, see? When Howard Caine and Christy DeHaven attended the Employment and Skills fair at the Villa Marina at the end of last year, that’s exactly what they discovered. With grateful thanks to all the employers and …

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The Murder Mystery with a Manx link 24:17

11M ago24:17

24:17

Simon Richardson looks into the dark mystery of an unsolved murder. Could an unidentified body found in Burton on Trent in 1971 be a Scout Leader from the Isle of Man who went missing in 1979? Simon speaks with Ken Davies, an investigator who has been looking in to the local links to this 50 year old mystery.…

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DOUGLAS ROTARY at 100 24:41

12M ago24:41

24:41

A special Island Life programme to celebrate 100 years of the Douglas Rotary Club, looking at the work they have done in the Island's community over the decades and getting a sneak preview of their exciting plans for their Anniversary Year - a project that will change the very landscape of the Island. Christy DeHaven is in conversation with Club Pr…

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Manx Radio at 60 51:37

12M ago51:37

51:37

In the first in a special series of programmes to celebrate our 60th anniversary year, John Moss takes an extended look at how it all began for Manx Radio back in 1964.Av Manx Radio

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Whatever the Weather 25:39

1y ago25:39

25:39

Rainy days and snow days, windy days and glorious sunshine, along with record breaking temperatures - the Isle of Man has witnessed a huge variety of weather throughout 2023. Senior Met Officer at Ronaldsway Kirsty Pendlebury joins Ben Hartley for a look back at the big weather events of the last 12 months.…

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MANX RADIO'S BLOOPERS 2023 24:50

1y ago24:50

24:50

Join H as he looks back over 12 months of gaffes, cock-ups, spoonerisms, double entendres and general incompetence from your favourite station. We did some good stuff as well apparently . . where did we find the time?Av Manx Radio

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A Christmas Spooky Story 27:18

1y ago27:18

27:18

Rhian Evans narrates a spooky story at Christmas.Av Manx Radio

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Winter Skies at Night 28:32

1y ago28:32

28:32

Our Spaceman Went Travelling... Astronomer Howard Parkin has returned from another global adventure, where he's been telling international enthusiasts about incredible celestial events. Christy took the opportunity to catch up with him again, for a festively seasonal insight into the astronomical events we can look forward to, by looking up at our …

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The News Team Make the Headlines in ‘23 23:58

1y ago23:58

23:58

Earlier this year, 3 members of our news team went to London, where the station was recognised at an awards ceremony celebrating the very best in commercial radio news. Held at Sky Cinema in London in association with IRN and Sky News, the 2023 Commercial Radio Awards proved successful for the team and in this special programme, we listen back to c…

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Squiggly Careers! 32:32

1y ago32:32

32:32

Christy DeHaven and Howard Caine chat to some exhibitors at DESC's Employment and Skills Fair 2023 about how they came to be doing what they are today and the importance of transferable skillsAv Manx Radio

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Diabetes doesn't define you 24:51

1y ago24:51

24:51

You might have noticed various Island landmarks going blue on Tuesday? Well, this was to mark World Diabetes Day. Professional cyclist Sam Brand was diagnosed with the condition 22 years ago – on World Diabetes Day in fact. So it was poignant that our Christy caught with him on the day itself, along with his good friend and comrade in the mission t…

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The Forgotten Army 46:03

1y ago46:03

46:03

101-year-old Port Erin resident James Fenton was a Bombardier with 178 Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery during WWII. At the age of 20, he was sent to fight in the steamy jungles of Burma as part of the 14th Army, the so-called “Forgotten Army”. Listen now to James’s incredible story in full, as part of Remembrance 2023. James recalls his explo…

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The Ivy League 55 24:34

1y ago24:34

24:34

Mozza and H drop down to the Villa Marina to talk about the season of 1955 which featured both the last appearance of Joe Loss - and the first of Ivy Benson and her all girl band!Av Manx Radio

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Remembrance Sunday Documentary 29:54

1y ago29:54

29:54

In this special programme for Remembrance Sunday, John Moss reflects on war and conflict down the years and also the current conflicts around the world.Av Manx Radio

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Rekindling Old Flames 24:31

1y ago24:31

24:31

Howard Caine investigates ‘whatever happened to Bonfire Night?’ in a one off special, asking if we really do ‘Remember Remember the 5th of November’Av Manx Radio

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The Come-Overs do Hop-tu-Naa 28:29

1y ago28:29

28:29

The nights are getting darker... which can mean only one thing - it's Spooky Season! This time, Siobhan 'FrightNight' Fletcher gets a crash-course in all things Hop-tu-Naa as she takes a deep dive into the traditions and festivities that make up this quintessentially Manx holiday. She'll be dragging Lewis Foster along for the ride, as they follow f…

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A Walk on the Night Side 23:58

1y ago23:58

23:58

The nights are getting darker... which can mean only one thing - Spooky Season! Siobhan 'FrightNight' Fletcher gets us in the mood for Hop Tu Naa, as she takes us on some ghostly tours of the Island led by Guide to the Dark Side, Alan Shaw.Av Manx Radio

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Aidan’s Story 50:40

1y ago50:40

50:40

Aidan Forbes, who retired to the Isle of Man a number of years ago, was serving with the second Battalion of the Parachute Regiment in 1982 and sailed with the Task Force from Portsmouth to the Falkland Islands. Here’s a second chance to listen to Aidan share his story with Chris Pearson. This programme was first broadcast in June 2022 to mark the …

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Autumn Skies at Night 24:48

1y ago24:48

24:48

Astronomer Howard Parkin chats once again with Christy DeHaven, to give our next seasonal insight into the astronomical events we can look forward - and up! - to in our night skies. Autumn brings eclipses, meteors and the potential for life from other planets...Av Manx Radio

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Special Delivery! 35:31

1y ago35:31

35:31

2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Isle of Man Post Office and to celebrate the occasion, Christy DeHaven and Judith Ley have combined creative forces to bring you this special programme. With the help of some willing contributors - and the assistance of archivist Tim Price - we’ve gathered some first class memories from some of those who have …

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Isle of Drag 26:20

1y ago26:20

26:20

Lewis Foster explores how a story of an apparent altercation between a drag queen and school student on the Isle of Man took flight and spread across the pages and panel shows of the UK media.Av Manx Radio

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