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H takes another look back across our programming in recent weeks. A special this time, as he relives the 2026 General Election Night coverage - in his own inimitable style.

In a year that marks two important anniversaries in his career, Roger W Smith speaks with Simon Richardson about the journey that has led him to be one of the world's leading independent watchmakers - working right here on the Isle of Man.

Judith Ley has been entertaining Manx Radio listeners for four decades, following an interesting career that took her all across England from her native Liverpool, where she mingled with star names and worked with corporations such as the BBC. Dave Moore in conversation with the Sundown, At Your Service and Guild presenter.

In this special programme for Tynwald Day, John Moss reflects how, over a millennium, the Isle of Man celebrates its independence.

David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This week, in the last of the current series, he speaks to Izzy about Transatlantic Emigration.

David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This week, he speaks with Fenella Bazin about Music.

David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This week, he speaks with Jane Prescott about herbalism, medicines and more.

David Kinley returns with another series of programmes looking at the history, culture, folklore and superstitions of the Island's early emigres to the New World of America. This week, he speaks to Robert Teare about the Manx Language.

H looks back at some of Manx Radio's highlights over the past few weeks from the TT via Bees to Beth's amazing brush. And that's not a spelling mistake

Captain of HMS Middleton, a Hunt Class mine countermeasures vessel, Lieutenant Commander Rob Garner, talks to Chris Pearson as the vessel docks in Douglas during this year's TT.

Farming industry on the Isle of Man is facing a lot of challenges.at the moment, what with the storms and rain we've had in the past few years and the rising operating costs. And for one young farmer, he also has to deal with the fact that his land is disappearing by a metre a year because of coastal erosion. Amy Griffiths speaks to Thomase Cleator, who single-handedly runs a sheep farm in the north of the Island.

We were promised a 15-hour work week... So why does it feel like we’re working more than ever Christian Jones speaks with Lyle Wraxall (Digital Isle of Man Chief Executive) Dr Fabian Stephany (Departmental Researcher in AI and Work, University of Oxford), Professor Raj Choudhury (Professor of Organisational Behaviour, London School of Economics), Brian Gallagher (Chief Executive, LEMA Logic), Dan Thomas (Founder, Archit3ct), Dr Alex Allinson MHK (speaking from medical perspective) and John Webster (Chair, Manx Technology Group). Music written and produced by Christian Jones.

Rick Holden is the former Premier League footballing star who has made the Isle of Man his home for almost half his lifetime. In this podcast the footballer talks to Dave Moore about how he juggled his university studies with a sporting career which took in Burnley, Halifax Town, Watford, Oldham Athletic, Manchester City and Blackpool before moving with his family to live in the Isle of Man and adjusting to playing Manx football with Peel.

Poet and an award-winning novelist Jane Holland grew up in the Isle of Man, the middle daughter of multi-million bestselling romantic novelist Charlotte Lamb and The Times newspaper chief sub-editor Richard Holland. Best known for her dark thrillers, as Betty Walker she’s also written her multi-award nominated Cornish Girls wartime sagas. She’s a Gregory award winning poet and once upon a time was a seeded player in the Women’s World Snooker championship.

Today (23 February) marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion into Ukraine. 1.2million soldiers have been killed, injured or are missing, and tens of thousands of civilians have been killed. Since 2022, Manx Radio has brought you stories from Isle of Man volunteers who have helped the war-torn country with food and military aid. In this podcast, Chanelle Sukhoo speaks to British veteran Shaun Pinner, who was captured in Ukraine, subsequently released and will be visiting the Island this week.