Manx Radio's Island Life Series - Specials

About 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.

Publisher

Manx Radio

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Feb 2019

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

265 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   REWIND - ELECTION SPECIAL

   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.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   In Conversation with Roger W Smith OBE

   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.

3. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Just who is Judith Ley?

   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.

Who has been a guest on Manx Radio's Island Life Series - Specials

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sir Barry Gibb
• Diarmuid Hughes
• Mary Ramsey
• Lorraine Berry

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

2,576,209

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32