David Robilliard's art work is being celebrated by Liberate at this year's Channel Islands' Pride. But who was he? Laura Clayton has been finding out about the life and work of "the greatest Guernsey artist you've never heard of". ★ Support this podcast ★
In her first interview back in Jersey after the final episode of the show has aired, Love is Blind UK's Catherine Richards sat down with Christie Bailey to take us behind the scenes – revealing what really happened with Freddie after that dramatic wedding... and who she is dating now. ★ Support this podcast ★
This weekend’s new showdown between four island women’s football teams may have never come to be, were it not for rebellious act by a Guernsey referee many decades ago. Starting today at 5pm and continuing on Saturday, the Cherry Godfrey Cup will see Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Wight and Isle of Man face off against each other to see who will be crowned the top footballing island. Express caught up with founder and Cherry Godfrey CEO David Cherry to find out more about the inspiring story behind t...
Two folk musicians are working on turning local legends into original songs to pay testament to the history, culture, and stories of Jersey through music. Jo Thorpe and Tom Oxenham sat down with Express for an evening of music and stories. The duo discussed their love for making music, the tradition of folk songs, and their experiences with collecting and performing them... ★ Support this podcast ★...
Hello sports fans! In this episode, Elliot Corbel sits down with new Bulls manager Elliot Powell and midfielder Luke Watson to discuss their upcoming season. We hope you enjoy! ★ Support this podcast ★
In this episode of the Interview, Nick Mann speaks to John Fitzgerald about Channel Island Air Search. The charity is this year’s beneficiary of the Harbour Carnival, being organised by the Guernsey Round Table. ★ Support this podcast ★
This week Nick Mann sat down with the Guernsey Basketball Association’s Secretary Matt Smart and Treasurer James Tracey to talk about a new drive for sponsorship to help grow the game. They have exciting plans in place, so why not get involved? The conversation begins with Matt explaining more about how the Island Games helped drive interest in the sport. Follow them on Facebook for more information or email guernseybasketball@outlook.com . ★ Support this podcast ★...
As Jersey looks forward to the Royal visit, historian Ian Ronayne explores the longstanding and mutually advantageous relationship between islanders and their monarch in the latest episode of Temps Passé. ★ Support this podcast ★
In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts, Express sat down with Aziz Ibrahim to talk about his upcoming gig in Jersey, his rich musical journey, and the evolving music scene in Manchester and beyond. Here, Mr Ibrahim reminisces about his memories of partying in Jersey and his diverse musical background, from reggae to soul to his experiences from playing with iconic bands like The Stone Roses. He also spoke about Manchester's music scene across the years, the impact of digital transformation on the...
Guernsey football will be transformed by a new dedicated home ground. Called Victoria Park, it will offer top class facilities for players and fans. In this episode, Nick Mann visited the site to see the progress and talk to Guernsey Football Association CEO Gary Roberts and GFC manager Tony Vance about what is on offer and what it means for the game. ★ Support this podcast ★
In this episode, sports reporter Elliot Corbel sits down with three members of the Jersey Badmintion Association as they celebrate their 100 year anniversary. He is joined by current president Steve Le Roy, Junior Academy Coach and Island Games team manager Rob Armstrong and one of the all-time greats of the sport, Ian Coombs-Goodfellow. Join them as they celebrate a great achievement for a local club, reaching their centenary year. ★ Support this podcast ★...
This year marks the centenary of an organisation that has been quietly but importantly supporting local charitable causes since 1924. Historian Ian Ronayne looks back at the story of the Sir James Knott Trust and the man responsible for its founding in Jersey... ★ Support this podcast ★
ALIAS project lead Anthony Lawrenson talks about the cutting edge drone trials taking place in Jersey that could soon turn ideas of science fiction into reality... ★ Support this podcast ★
Those who take on the most difficult jobs often face the most scrutiny, usually because those jobs are for the public service. Teachers, nurses, police officers. If the community pays your wages, you can expect to get grief, and with the advent of social media, it has only become easier to criticise. It has also become easier to identify, and scrutinise, those instances where power has been used inappropriately. In this climate, it has become harder and harder to pick out the actual problems. Po...
This week, Express is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special three-part podcast series. In the third episode, historian Ian Ronayne explores the impact of D-Day and fighting in Normandy on Jersey… ★ Support this podcast ★
This week, Express is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special three-part podcast series. In the second episode, historian Ian Ronayne explores Jersey’s sacrifice on D-Day and in the Battle of Normandy… ★ Support this podcast ★
This week, Express is marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special three-part podcast series. In the first episode, historian Ian Ronayne reveals the involvement of a Jersey resident in one of the most celebrated engineering achievements in history… ★ Support this podcast ★
On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Express has been exploring what it meant for people in Guernsey. It was 6 June 1944 when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in a turning point of the Second World War. The Channel Islands were liberated nearly a year later. The impacts reverberated both before, during and after Operation Overlord. In this podcast, Nick Mann is in conversation with Nick Le Huray, curator of the Island Fortress blog and co-host of the Islands at War podca...
Eyal Yanilov was the closest assistant to the founder of Krav Maga, a comprehensive system encompassing self defence, combat and fighting, and third-party protection. Its practical techniques and tactics can be applied to a wide range of violent confrontations, and are being taught by more than 1500 active instructors globally. Mr Yanilov recently came to the Island and taught a seminar at the invitation of Jersey Krav Maga, but first, he stopped by the studio for this Bailiwick Podcast episode....
A landmark report has attempted to uncover the truth of what happened in Alderney during the Nazi occupation. Crucially, it has put a number to the true total of people who died as a result of the atrocities in the camps in the island after decades of downplaying and exaggeration of the final figures. There’s also evidence of why the British never prosecuted the perpetrators, which involves cover-up and Cold War concerns. In this FOCUS podcast you’ll hear from the academics who compiled the repo...
With up to 1,000 new homes expected to be built in a condensed area, E&I has devised a 'Better Travel Plan' for the north. Deputies Lindsay de Sausmarez and Adrian Gabrield explored its details in conversation with Laura Clayton. ★ Support this podcast ★
Mark Prevel will be doing what many consider unthinkable on Saturday 8th June, completing the Saffery Rotary Walk three times in a row. Having battled with lung and other health conditions throughout his life, he made a physical and nutritional switch during the pandemic, which has transformed his life and led to several unbelievable running and walking accomplishments. Kit Hannah opened up their conversation by discussing Mark's background and how he plans to complete the 100 mile circuit in un...
During Mental Health Awareness Week, Laura Clayton spent time with the Guernsey Walking Football Club to find out if moving more really can help improve your mental wellbeing. ★ Support this podcast ★
Welcome to our Warm Up Muratti Preview Show where we’re bringing you insights from the Guernsey and Jersey teams ahead of two huge matches. Guernsey’s men and women are both looking to turn the tables on their rivals at Springfield under the backdrop of new voices, new players and fresh approaches. Nick Mann opened up by talking to one of the Sarnian’s joint managers, Ryan-Zico Black, and later in the show you’ll hear him in conversation with women’s manager Anna Gauvain and captain Candice Boug...
In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts , Jodie Yettram spoke with mental health consultant Jennifer Neill about her new business that aims to support wellbeing in the workplace. The conversation took place during Mental Health Awareness Week and focused on the impact of mental health on both employees and businesses — including high turnover and reduced productivity. Jennifer spoke about the importance of employers recognising and supporting their employees' mental health needs, the impact of cos...
In this episode Nick Mann is in conversation with Pete Amy about his remarkable ongoing recovery from a second round of lifesaving surgery. We look back on his first operation and the road to racing and smashing out a dream London Marathon, his response to being told he would need to go back into surgery and the central role being active, running and the running community has played throughout his battle with cancer. In just weeks he has gone from a hospital bed to walking 10 miles a day helped ...
Do I really need planning permission? This is the question that may well have crossed the mind's of countless Islanders looking to work on their homes. In this Bailiwick Podcast episode, brought to you by Style Windows, reporter James Jeune sat down with Matthew Collins of Mac Architecture. They discuss the dos and don'ts of development, when a planning application is needed, and how to make sure your home improvement gets across the line first time around. ★ Support this podcast ★...
Carey Olsen’s corporate team is currently advising on the takeover of Hipgnosis Songs Funds Limited, a billion dollar deal that continues to make headlines in the Financial Times. Partner at Carey Olsen, Tony Lane, explains the takeover, and talks about why these kind of deals are becoming ever more common in Guernsey… ★ Support this podcast ★
what a day of Siam Cup rugby that was! Guernsey’s sides dazzled in the sunshine against Jersey, winning the men’s and ladies clashes in starkly contrasting ways at Footes Lane. In this episode we bring you an insight from men’s coach Jordan Reynolds and player of the match Ciaran Mcgann in the immediate aftermath of their 49-33 win, while Ladies coach Steve Evans joined Nick Mann in the studio to talk through their 17-15 victory which came after a successful penalty in the 80th minute. ★ Support...
Why does progress delivering public housing feel so slow? What is affordable housing? Why is it needed in the first place? Are board members paid? We sat down with the Guernsey Housing Association's Chief Executive to find out, and much more. Vic Slade was keen to bat away suggestions that the island’s key social landlord is sitting on its hands with dozens of sites not doing any work, as well as misconceptions that the Association and its board members are only in it for the money. ★ Support th...
