Instruments of Democracy

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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**

  1. MAR 24

    IOD - Paul Craine MLC on population figures and muted trumpet plunge

    MLC and Demographer Paul Craine outlines the flatlining trend in population growth, with a musical demonstration of the complexity of the issue provided by his muted trumpet plunge

    2 min

  2. 05/28/2025

    IOD John McGuinness with his bassoon

    TT Great John McGuinness cheers himself up after a miserable lap by playing Grieg's "Hall of the Mountain King" on his bassoon whilst chatting to Manx Radio about how rubbish the weather has been.

    1 min

  3. 02/17/2025

    INSTRUMENTS OF DEMOCRACY 22 - Infrastructure Minister Michelle Hayward

    Infrastructure Minister Michelle Hayward hoists her trusty cello atop a DOI generator on Douglas Promenade to tell us about the new sea wall in Douglas, whilst illustrating the building process in musical form with a short snatch of Johann Strauss' "Pizzicato Polka"

    1 min

  4. 01/06/2025

    IOD 21 Chris Thomas with a new instrument

    Chris Thomas MHK puts down his trusty bass for a few moments and travels light, with a stirring rendition of "The Locomotion" on recorder, adding delicate colour to some thoughts on the work of the Select Committee on the role of the Legislature in the Budget Process.

    1 min

  5. 10/07/2024

    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

  6. 09/09/2024

    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

  7. 08/19/2024

    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

  8. 07/15/2024

    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
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
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