Rob Pritchard and the pundits look back at the big sporting moments of the last 12 months.Di Manx Radio

H with his round up of the worst of Manx Radio from 2024. We're getting better. Apparently . .Di Manx Radio

Perspective 29.12.24 Are you going cold turkey from the absence of Manx politics over the Christmas time? Are you hopeful that the bright star in the east is not a giant meteor heading straight for us? Perhaps you’re full of Christmas love and cheer and looking forward to a bright and prosperous 2025? Well Perspective may have some of the answers a…

Looking back over 2024 with some of the guests and the stories they shared - and there's music too! Guests featured in this review of 2024 are : A tribute to the late Marilyn Cannell Richard Littledale - author and broadcaster - on his book to help children discover the joys of gardening, growing things, and taking little steps towards saving the p…

Fancy a change from the usual seasonal playlist? Christy breaks out her best festive tunes, from near and far, old and new, to give you a truly alternative Christmas?Di Manx Radio

As an early Christmas present we’ve got a yuletide topped and tailed Agenda, stuffed with an interview with newly appointed Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford. What does Mr Ashford hope to achieve in his return to Ministerial politics and does his appointment herald the start of a program of delivery of the much trumpted headline grabbing target…

Following the 1906 poem of William Gell, Mannin Veg Veen, he's brought us to St Patrick's Isle, and he mentions the figure of Fenella from Sir Walter Scott's 1823 novel, Peveril of the Peak. We look at part of Sir Walter's description of Fenella from Chapter Sixteenth, as it appears in his book, before resuming a rapid journey up the west coast to …

Sherry, upmarket crisps, mince pies satumas and a festive selection of Xmas jazz old and new with the jazz hamsters . . .!Di Manx Radio

- A police officer walks free from court with allegations against him dropped - Visitor numbers for the last two Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT are down - Plus a lifeboat disaster is remembered ....Di Manx Radio

In the last Spotlight of the year, H at last catches up with two of the newest members of the Arts Council and another chat with fundraiser and book writer extraordinaire, Bill Booth.Di Manx Radio

William relives some of his favourite interviews and features from TT 2024.Di Manx Radio

She was as Manx as the hills, and when she died in Spring 2024, tributes poured in for Margaret Curphey, placing her firmly among the leading opera stars of her generation. Returning to the Island in 1980 with husband Philip Summerscales and daughter Helen, she soon established herself as an inspirational teacher. On 1st November 2024 a tribute con…

The complete concert recorded in St Andrew's United Reformed Church, Douglas on 1st November 2024 - a tribute to opera legend MARGARET CURPHEY (Margaret Summerscales following her marriage to Philip) who died in the Spring of 2024. The full concert features : Glenfaba Chorale conducted by Margaret's sister, Muriel Corkish and accompanied by Jean Ja…

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.…

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!Di Manx Radio

Rt Reverend Tricia Hillas has just completed two months as a newly-consecrated Bishop, now in ministry here on the Isle of Man, as Bishop of Sodor and Man. In this hour-long special programme, Tricia talks about her family and her life and work before (and after!) ordination, as well as sharing some thoughts about the deeper meaning of the Christma…

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

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

Three local church leaders reflect on the importance and the challenge of Christmas - Rev Dr Janet Corlett, Chair of District of the Methodist Church; Monsignor John Devine, Senior Roman Catholic Priest from the Cathedral Church of St Mary of the Isle, Douglas, and the Rt Rev'd Patricia Hillas, Bishop of Sodor and Man. There's two contrasting piece…

Tip charges shooting up, dingy Douglas City's Christmas lights, inflated wind gusts, Garff Commissioners and Maughold, yesteryear's stickiest carpets, DHSC £64k Strategy boss & Summerland 51 years on. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioDi Manx Radio

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…

Perspective 15.12.24 December Tynwald proved to be a lively affair with lots of interesting debate and questions and answers. There were questions about food security and the Minister without portfolio and a debate on housing - we may begin to see some being built next year. And spare a thought for Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson who’s …

Some December Tynwald leftovers to dig into on Agenda. We hear from the new and former chairs of the Public Services Commission as Tynwald considered why the Commission hadn’t published its annual reports. The Commission is the employer of around four thousand civil servants so it’s kind of important that we get to find out what they’re up to. We a…

Sheltered housing gas tariffs, Christmas shopping habits, copper circuit withdrawal , NSC's hidden empty trophy cabinet & Ramsey's pedestrian zone refused. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioDi Manx Radio

An energy company has been ordered to pay a six figure sum to one of its former directors following a tribunal - The cost of sending a letter is to go up as the Post Office introduces a new pricing model - Plus a look at some of the Island's weird and wacky Christmas celebrations....Di Manx Radio

GP appointments, MLC election next March, selling more booze at the Gaiety and effect on FOGs , financial model for selling EVs & truncated House of Keys Questions. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioDi Manx Radio

A Douglas man alleged to have broken bail terms walks free from court after police deliver him too late... - The redevelopment of Douglas promenade did not go over budget says the Treasury Minister... - And there's governmental agreement over assisted dying proposals....Di Manx Radio

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.Di Manx Radio

Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division match between FC Isle of Man and Stockport Town at The Bowl, Douglas. The Manx side - looking to bounce back from defeat for the first time in two months - took on a Stockport side which had already bested them earlier in the campaign Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…

Booze at your seat in the Gaiety, rate rise for Southern Pool, £27.73m for Douglas Promenade, Zebra Crossing ambiguity, Tesla battery warranty claim details & Liverpool Seat Terminal staff. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioDi Manx Radio

Comprehensive round-up of all the scores and analysis of the latest sporting fixtures across the Isle of Man Ben Cunningham is joined by Tony Mepham and Dave ChristianDi Manx Radio

Following in the footsteps of his two-time Sidecar TT-winning father, George Holden will take to the Snaefell Mountain Course for the first time in 2025 What's more he'll join forces with a passenger who enjoyed a memorable 2024 meeting - Jake Roberts was a podium finisher during this year's event In this extended interview we hear from both on thi…

Some timely advice from Public Health in this episode, as well as details about prices of things you buy most often on the Island and a lovely song about a much loved Manx church.Di Manx Radio

Implications of the Safe Access Zones and Protected Public Places Bill, charging EVs with a diesel generator, missed opportunity in Willaston & the financial benefits of renewables. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioDi Manx Radio

William Gell's 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, has brought us to Port Erin, and here we pause to look at the work of a frequent visitor to the Island, and particularly to Port Erin, the writer Arnold Bennett. We then compare what he has to say about the view from Bradda with what William Gell writes, but Gell bustles us up the coast to St Patrick's Isl…

Anglican Priest and radio broadcaster Rev'd Sharon Grenham-Thompson talks about her work in Christian broadcasting on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra - and reveals how a radio programme forced her to re-visit a tragic death - and find her faith renewed in a way she didn't expect. Richard Littledale has a Mexican story for the Christmas s…

The Jazz hamsters look back at LJF 2024 with music from artists featured in this years festival and chat with David Gordon and Pablo Held.Di Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: The rescheduled Railway Cup semi-finals are in the spotlight as Isle of Man football fixtures return Nearly two weeks after tasting defeat for the first time in nearly two months, FC Isle of Man will be hoping to rediscover their rhythm at home on Saturday In rugby, Douglas' search for their first away win of the season in R…

A heartwarming episode today - wait until you hear what's happened after we spoke to a 96-year old fundraiser who's been walking to support the Queen's Pier Restoration Trust on yesterday's programme ❤️Di Manx Radio

Ben My Chree's midnight freight run, spending the Climate Change Transformation Board's £40m, Heysham's travails, our politicians net zero strategy & the inspirational Howard Simcocks. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioDi Manx Radio

Find out what Manx Radio's MD has been up to today, as well as all the other main news that's been happening, and what Beth wants for Christmas...Di Manx Radio

Douglas Council's £30k website spend, parking at Nobles Hospital, the cost of 'green' electricity & Manx Development Corporation's new car park. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioDi Manx Radio

We hear how Centre Stage Productions are changing their show for 2025, Jan Allison has more saucy poems in a second flush of work just published and a bit more from Maurice Powell following his decision to hang up his batonDi Manx Radio

Lots packed into tonight's programme, bringing you right up to date with what's been happening on the Island over the past 24 hours.Di Manx Radio

Getting rid of junked EVs on Island, Castletown's closed square, government's housing strategy, anonymous Manx Development Corporation & cutbacks at NSC fitness zone. It’s Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradioDi Manx Radio

All the news from the day is here for you - with a bit of Mastermind thrown in...Di Manx Radio

Beth sits in for Andy to chair your thoughts and opinions on the topics of the day.Di Manx Radio

We reflect on the clean-up after the storm at the weekend in this episode, as well as 'does prison work' and dental waiting lists.Di Manx Radio

Does prison work? Clearly it protects us from people who’ve shown a willingness to harm fellow citizens; and it acts as a deterrent to people who might be thinking about committing a crime. It’s less successful in rehabilitation of offenders though and Andrew Neilson from the Howard League for Penal Reform believes that in some cases more effective…

Beth sits in for Andy to chair your thoughts and opinions on the topics of the day.Di Manx Radio