H catches up with committee member Rakie Bennett as LitFest gets underway, hears about this year's NT Connections programme, a creative writing competition for youngsters organised by author Robert Cowley and just who are the Bard's favourite poets?By Manx Radio

On today’s programme, we dive into the ongoing threat of bus service disruptions—how are they affecting you? Plus, with "zombie knives" now banned in the UK, what’s the situation here on the Isle of Man? And, we celebrate the remarkable generosity of one local resident whose donation has given a major financial boost to a Manx charity.…

This year's edition of Manx Litfest is now well and truly underway. This evening (Weds 25 Sept), the Island is playing host to an award-winning writer, environmental activist and Professor of Contemporary Fiction at Manchester Metropolitan University. Monique Roffey will be at the Erin Arts Centre tonight from 7:30pm to discuss her latest book, Pas…

Unauthorised parking wardens, two years in hospital, dental fee imbalance, drinking at the Gaiety Theatre, the role of planners in development plus a little bit of London in Douglas. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioBy Manx Radio

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 …

The third Isle of Man Government Conference took place earlier this week and it gave us all the opportunity to question Ministers, senior civil servants and businesses leaders. The Conference focussed on the economy and there were some very informative sessions but the political background to these discussions was the sharp rebuke issued to Manx Ca…

Christopher Shimmin's story, The Smuggler, continues with Juan Robin, skipper of the Mauthe Dhoo, arranging to go and bring in a consignment of smuggled rum, despite the presence of a revenue sloop, Hawk, under the command of his old Royal Navy shipmate, Bill Bartlett. Whilst the others rest, Mina Harker has gone through all the accounts of Count D…

Rt Rev'd Mark Davies is the Bishop of MIddleton in Manchester - he's also the Commissary Bishop appointed to take care of the Diocese of Sodor and Man until Bishop-Elect Tricia Hillas takes up her ministry on the Island in mid-November. In his capacity as Bishop of Sodor and Man, Bishop Mark was on the Island recently to ordain Rev'd Ian Quayle as …

Round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamBy Manx Radio

The cats in the hats chat to the uber-talented musician, composer and scorer of multiple films and TV shows - Jeff Beal, plus some great sounds from Miguel Zenon and Sidsel EndresenBy Manx Radio

On this week's Manx Footy Pod, Andy, Tom and Dave chat about 'Canadians', celebrating cult heroes from the Canada Life Premier League in years gone by. The lads also preview this weekend's fixtures, discuss FC Isle of Man's most recent win and the unfortunate news that Luke Murray has had to step back from playing for the Ravens for health reasons.…

In this episode Neil chats with Chris and Suzannah Maybury froim Yn Draamey ahead of their production of 'Candles' which tells the tale of the 1897 Snaefell Mining Disaster and plays at the Gaiety Theatre on Friday 20th & Saturday 21st September 2024.By Manx Radio

Jo Garvin tells us about the return of the Isle of Man Traditional Music Weekend. which starts on Friday and runs through Monday with workshops, sessions, song groups and more. We also hear some live music from an O'Donnell's session last week and remember much loved musician and broadcaster John Kaneen and the impact he had on the scene. Find out …

In The Archive Room this week - Dee Lewis reflects on 16 very varied years working at Manx Radio; we discover just how difficult it is to make a radio commercial, and a Governor tries his hand at ploughing at Cronk-y-Voddy. Plus - two very different poems - one by Patsy Everett and another by Ronnie Fell - offer snapshots of Island life…

Howard Parkin explains what can be seen in the sky if we have clear conditions in the coming weeks, and we catch up on the latest space stories - and ask the question - are those astronauts REALLY stranded in space ? The music break is Neil Young's Harvest Moon and questions for Howard can be emailed - howardparkin@manx.net…