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Manx Radio's Island Life Series - Specials
A series of programmes focussing on aspects of Island life on the Isle of Man covering a wide range of topics.
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Episodes
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The Impact of AI
Thursday, 16 October 2025
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 Griffiths explores some of the unintended impacts AI could be having on particularly the creative industries on the Isle of Man.
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Protecting the Pangolins - the world's most trafficked mammal
Tuesday, 14 October 2025
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, especially in protecting the world's most trafficked mammal - the African Pangolin.
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New World, Old Ways (Episode 4)
Thursday, 9 October 2025
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. In the this fascinating episode, David Kinley and Robert Teare explore the history of the emigres who stood with emancipation, fighting alongside African and Native American soldiers in the Civil War.
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A Day At the Dome - 25 Years On
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
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, Charles Guard looks back at the sheer scale of the operation and the extraordinary effort it took to showcase Manx culture on an international stage, by reminiscing with the original production team who pulled it all together.
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REWIND 06 OCTOBER 2025
Monday, 6 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
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New World, Old Ways (Episode 3)
Thursday, 2 October 2025
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 episode, David Kinley speaks with John Woodman, a passionate banjo expert whose historic knowledge of this subject is lifelong.
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Remembering Dr Niven and the Manx Bible
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
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 the Spanish Flu’ outbreak of 1918. Plus the Manx Bible celebrates 250 years since it was first published. Expert in this field, Dr Tim Grass unveils the history of this important document.
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New World, Old Ways (Episode 2)
Friday, 26 September 2025
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 episode, David speaks with James Franklin at Culture Vannin.
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DEMENTIA AWARENESS SPECIAL
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
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.
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New World, Old Ways (Episode 1)
Thursday, 18 September 2025
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 first episode, David speaks with Dr Chloe Woolley at Culture Vannin.
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Calls Ring Out for Smartphone Delay
Thursday, 4 September 2025
As the new academic year gets underway we find out why some parents are delaying giving their children smartphones, and hear from the education minister about how a no-phone policy has been received in the classroom.With a warning this episode features conversations around self-harm and suicide that some may find distressing. If you’ve been affected by any of the topics featured in this edition of Island Life you can find help and support at manxradio.com/support.
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WW2: 80 Years On
Wednesday, 3 September 2025
In this special programme, we reflect on 80 years since the end of WW2, with a chance to hear an in depth conversation with 103 yr old veteran of the Forgotten Army, James Fenton and a selection of interviews with residents of the Island who celebrated Victory in Europe.
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REWIND 01 SEPTEMBER 2025
Monday, 1 September 2025
Manx Radio's occasional series looking back at some of the best of our recent output - yes there is some you non-believers! As selected by H . . .
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The State of Play
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Isle of Play Director Chris Gregory speaks with Christy DeHaven about the current state and future of play on the Isle of Man, as we enjoy the final weeks of the Summer holidays. We look at growing up here, the facilities available for children, how parenting could help encourage play and much more.
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The Forgotten Army - James Fenton in conversation with Chris Pearson
Friday, 15 August 2025
As we mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, Manx Radio gives you another chance to hear the now 103-year-old Burma Star veteran James Fenton talking about his time with the 14th Army, AKA the ‘Forgotten Army’ in the jungles of Borneo in the 1940’sThe programme was first broadcast in 2023.
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THE COMEOVERS Island Life Special
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
During the 1960s three-quarters of the Island’s economy relied on tourism with over a fifth of the working population employed in the industry. In "The Comeovers", Dave Moore looks back on that time courtesy of the memories of those who came here to holiday, those who came to work and those who came to entertain.
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Sir Barry Gibb in conversation with Chris Pearson and Christy DeHaven
Monday, 7 July 2025
Sir Barry Gibb chats to Manx Radio's Chris Pearson and Christy DeHaven about his life, the BeeGees and growing up on the Isle of Man!
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The Ancient Tynwald Open Air Ceremony
Monday, 7 July 2025
John Moss takes a look at the history of the ancient Tynwald Ceremony at St John's.
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PRIDE SPECIAL: No Man Is An Island
Thursday, 19 June 2025
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 h...
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Hear Us
Thursday, 12 June 2025
H explores the fascinating "Hear Us" project, its links with author Malcolm Lowry, and the sounds under the sea . .
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EMPIRE OF...
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Explores the legacy of Beryl Swain, the first woman to race in the TT, and a local band’s musical tribute raising funds for the Island’s hyperbaric chamber.
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REWIND 20 APRIL 2025
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
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!
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VE DAY 80th Anniversary - what does it mean to young people?
Thursday, 15 May 2025
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 researching past generations of their families who were involved in the 2nd World War. What's their reaction to the stories they've discovered?There's also some wonderful archive material from Laxey School 30 years ago - and a treasured diary tells the story of a very different celebration on another Island.Some of this material has been taken from the VE Day 80th Anniversary C...
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VE DAY 80th Anniversary - The Drumhead Service
Thursday, 15 May 2025
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 is available as a podcast in this Island Life Series.
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VE DAY 80th Anniversary - The Commemorative Concert
Thursday, 15 May 2025
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.
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VE Day 80th Anniversary - Reflecting on Victory
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
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 anniversary in 1995. There's also another chance to hear some Ramsey residents sharing their memorable and very poignant memories of the Second World War.
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Deaf Awareness Week Special
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
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 people what’s it like for those with difficulties to get around to the high street.Channelle Sukhoo was there.
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REWIND 29 APRIL 2025
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Join H as he looks back at a selection of Manx Radio's vast and varied output over the last couple of weeks! There's more than you think!
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RAF Joint Helicopter Exercise
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
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.
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BUDGET SPECIAL 2025
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Christian Jones sits down with the Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson for an extended interview about the Isle of Man Budget 2025
