Instruments of Democracy

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Instruments of Democracy

Your favourite Isle of Man elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing their favourite musical instrument. **Satire**

  1. OCT 7

    Instruments of Democracy - Chief Minister Alf Cannan

    Chief Minister Alfred Cannan discusses the seemingly intractable situation regarding Manx Care funding and overspend, whilst keeping spirits high with a cheery rendition of "What shall we do with a drunken sailor" on his ocarina.

    1 min

  2. SEP 9

    IOD - Peter Karran

    Former Onchan MHK Peter Karran, puts forward his thoughts on a lack of government action to address the housing crisis, whilst practising his solo version of "Duelling Banjos"

    2 min

  3. AUG 19

    Douglas Council Leader Claire Wells

    Leader of Douglas Council, Claire Wells, discusses a slightly controversial name change to Henry Bloom Noble Library, whilst defusing potential tensions with a rendition of "Baby Shark" on her sousaphone.

    2 min

  4. JUL 15

    Instruments of Democracy - Bishop-designate The Venerable Patricia Hillas

    Bishop-designate The Venerable Patricia Hillas discusses her likely informal title of "Trish the Bish" whilst accompanying herself on a sacred crumhorn

    1 min

  5. JUN 4

    TT great John McGuinness!

    The great John McGuinness talks about high speed dicing on the track, whilst illustrating his adrenaline-fueled life by simultaneously playing "The flight of the bumblebee" on his Honda trumpet

    1 min
  6. Instruments of Democracy

    APR 29

    Instruments of Democracy

    Central Douglas MHK, Chris Thomas, discusses questions he has about the FOI Act and the IOM Steam Packet company and reference to collective bargaining with unions contained within the Sea Services Agreement, whilst playing the theme to Captain Pugwash on his piano accordion.

    2 min
  7. Instruments of Democracy

    APR 4

    Instruments of Democracy

    The Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan, discusses the need to re-instil financial discipline within the Isle of Man Government, whilst attempting to muster up some magic via a shaky rendition of the Harry Potter theme on his old recorder #HOK #Tynwald #IOM #government #harrypotter

    1 min
  8. Instruments of Democracy

    MAR 8

    Instruments of Democracy

    Douglas North MHK David Ashford discusses the issue of residents who own video doorbells being forced to pay to register with the Information Commissioner or face a £10K fine, whilst practising "Silent Night" ahead of Christmas 2024 on his favourite set of old fashioned hand bells

    2 min
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Your favourite Isle of Man elected representatives talking about the issues of the day and highlighting their rhetoric by playing their favourite musical instrument. **Satire**

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  • Creator
    Radio Manx Ltd
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Radio Manx Ltd
  • Show Website
    Instruments of Democracy

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