Show overview
Manx Radio - Update has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 700 episodes. That works out to roughly 320 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 26 min and 28 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, with 71 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Manx Radio.
From the publisher
The daily podcast of Manx Radio's Update Programme. The definitive roundup of Isle of Man and International news of the day from the Island's No.1 news source.
Latest Episodes
View all 700 episodesUpdate Friday 17 April 2026
Update Thursday 16 April 2026
Update Wednesday 15 April 2026
Update Tuesday 14 April 2026
Update Monday 13 April 2026
Update, Friday 10th April 2026
Update Thursday 09th April 2026
Update, Wednesday. April 8th 2026
Update Tuesday April 7th, 2026

Update Thursday 2 April 2026
The President of Tynwald is set to stand down, after announcing his retirement from politics.We’ve been out in Rushen, finding out what matters most to voters, as the election draws closer.One of the latest TT debutants talks ahead of his maiden appearance.

Update Wednesday 1 April 2026
The chief minister says there’s ‘no guarantee’ government will step in amid the ongoing fuel crisis.Introducing a tourist tax is the ‘wrong move at the wrong time’, according to a local hotelier.A bumper turnout is expected at this weekend’s Easter Festival of Running.

Update Tuesday March 31st 2026
The Health Minister confirmed in the House of Keys sitting this morning that there will be extra funding for Hospice Isle of ManAs the Chief Minister tells the Keys they're on top of the fuel crisis, one MHK's asking for more detail And all GP services in the Island are being asked to follow Jess's Rule - we'll be explaining what that involves

Update Friday 27 March 2026
The day's main news with Beth Espey including the OFT on fuel prices, more about the financial challenges facing Hospice and the latest in the ongoing Peel Commissioners dispute.

Update Thursday 26 March 2026
Beth Espey brings you some of the day's top stories - including the breaking news from Hospice Isle of Man that there will be redundancies service changes amidst what it describes as 'increasingly unsustainable' financial difficulties. We also hear from the Manx Care CEO Teresa Cope and the response from the Department of Health and Social Care.

Update Wednesday 25 March 2026
The day's main news with Beth Espey, including more about the ongoing dispute involving Peel Commissioners, an update on the Steam Packet's Dublin sailings and some lovely news about the charities Sight Matters and the Joey Dunlop Foundation working together.

Update Tuesday 24 March 2026
A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey, including the Chief Minister's urgent Keys statement on fuel prices, the latest on the ongoing bus dispute and could Marine Drive be used next time there are roadworks which could cause chaos in the capital?

Monday 23 March 2026
A round-up of the day's main news with Beth Espey including concerns raised by a Peel Commissioner, good news about the old Castletown Road and how should you dispose of flares safely?

Update Friday 20 March 2026
A local pharmacy says its seen a rise in people contacting it as the UK continues to manage a meningitis outbreak.A construction firm is calling for an urgent safety review after an HGV incident on a southern route.The fifth Teddy’s Trundle is taking place this weekend.

Update Thursday 19 March 2026
A round-up of Thursday's main news with Beth Espey.

Update Wednesday 18 March 2026
Some reassurance from Manx Care's Health Director about bed capacity, a heated Tynwald exchange about Post Office services and could the future of a hall in Baldrine be at risk?It's a round-up of the day's news with Beth Espey.