X-Nico

4 unusual facts about Manx Radio


Hazel Hannan

Manx Radio exit polls had the incumbent Mrs. Hannan displaying an initial lead, only to lose to what was ultimately a better co-ordinated and organised campaign.

Ian McGregor

He has also presented drive time for Manx Radio on the Isle of Man and worked as a presenter on the trial broadcasts of Chelmer Radio and Maidstone’s CTR (now KMfm).

Ashford Festival Radio’s presenting team included Paul Stevens (ex Invicta FM) on breakfast, Peter Craske (now a politician) on mornings, John Hines (now with Manx Radio, Isle of Man) hosting afternoons, Ian McGregor (station manager) on Drive and Phill Thorne (AHBS) on late nights.

Manx Radio

Since 1994, the shares in Radio Manx Limited have been held by the Manx Radio Trust, further distancing the station from Tynwald.


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A lot of publicity surrounded the project with reports that veteran presenters such as Emperor Rosko, Mike Read, Barry "Berlingo" Mung, "Ugli" Ray Teret and Mick Luvzit (both heard on Radio Caroline North in the 1960s), and at least one Manx Radio personality would be on the station from launch.


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