Manx Radio FM

About Manx Radio FM

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Frequencies & locations:

• FM – 97.2 FM (Douglas area)
• FM network – Multiple Isle of Man FM frequencies

Manx Radio FM is the flagship service of the Isle of Man's national public service broadcaster and broadcasts from Broadcasting House in Douglas. The station first went on air in June 1964, which gives it a longer history than most commercial radio stations across Britain and Ireland. That background still matters because the FM service is built around being useful to the Island first, not just filling time with songs between adverts.

The main FM network is designed to reach the Isle of Man population through a number of transmitters around the Island, and the service blends local journalism, discussion, live sport, weather, traffic, entertainment and music. It is the core Manx Radio service rather than a spin-off brand, so it carries much of the station's most recognisable output and acts as the daily companion station for a lot of listeners on the Island.

The current weekday schedule gives the station a strong live spine through the day. Breakfast Warm Up starts early, Ben Hartley hosts Manx Radio Breakfast from 6am, Chris Williams takes over for The Morning Show, Andy Wint fronts Mannin Line, Christy DeHaven handles The Afternoon Show, and Howard Caine leads Drivetime. That lineup gives the FM station a clear identity: local, talk-capable and broad enough to move from hard news to lighter everyday radio without sounding stitched together.

Notable Presenters & Shows: Ben Hartley hosts Manx Radio Breakfast on weekday mornings from 6am to 9am. Chris Williams presents The Morning Show from 9am to midday. Andy Wint fronts Mannin Line, one of the station's best-known speech programmes, in the early afternoon. Christy DeHaven presents The Afternoon Show from 3pm to 6pm, and Howard Caine hosts Drivetime from 6pm. Other familiar names across the wider station include Alex Brindley on Breakfast Warm Up and Paul Moran on Saturday Live.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Ben Hartley: Hosts Manx Radio Breakfast on weekdays from 6am to 9am.
• Chris Williams: Presents The Morning Show on weekdays from 9am to 12pm.
• Andy Wint: Hosts Mannin Line on weekday afternoons, one of Manx Radio's best-known talk programmes.
• Christy DeHaven: Hosts The Afternoon Show on weekdays from 3pm to 6pm.
• Howard Caine: Hosts Drivetime on weekdays from 6pm to 9pm.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.manxradio.com/

Studio:
01624 661368

Postal address:
Manx Radio
Broadcasting House
Douglas Head Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 5BW

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManxRadio/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manx_radio/

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManxRadio

Manx Radio FM FAQ

What is Manx Radio FM?
Manx Radio FM is the main FM service from Manx Radio, the Isle of Man's national public service broadcaster, carrying local news, music, sport, discussion and community programming.

What frequency is Manx Radio FM on?
Manx Radio FM uses a network of FM transmitters across the Isle of Man rather than one single frequency. The main network includes 97.2 FM and other Island frequencies depending on location.

Where is Manx Radio FM based?
Manx Radio broadcasts from Broadcasting House on Douglas Head Road in Douglas on the Isle of Man.

What programmes are on Manx Radio FM?
The weekday FM schedule includes Breakfast Warm Up, Manx Radio Breakfast with Ben Hartley, The Morning Show with Chris Williams, Mannin Line with Andy Wint, The Afternoon Show with Christy DeHaven and Drivetime with Howard Caine.

How can I contact Manx Radio FM?
You can contact Manx Radio through its official website, call the studio on 01624 661368, or use its Facebook, Instagram and X pages for updates and contact options.