Bailiwick Podcasts

As this month marks the 75th anniversary of the introduction of the social security fund, the current minister, Elaine Millar, explains her own plans to reform pension rules, workplace pensions and review long-term care funding. Rod McLoughlin reports

What was it really like covering the Commonwealth Games?

Sports Editor Elliot Corbel is joined by Sports Reporters Archie Corbett and Oliver Kidman, who were on the ground in Glasgow covering Team Jersey throughout the Games.

The trio reflect on the highs and lows of reporting from a major international sporting event, discuss Filip Nowacki's breakthrough performances in the pool, Jersey's impressive bowls campaign against world-class opposition, memorable moments from the athletics track, and the efforts of Oliver Dodds and Steven Rabet in the weightlifting and judo.

They also share some of the stories from behind the scenes, the atmosphere around the venues and the moments that made Glasgow 2026 such a memorable Games for Team Jersey.

What do courtrooms and theatres have in common? According to Advocate Simon Thomas – quite a lot.

A partner at Baker & Partners, Simon has spent more than 30 years working on some of Jersey's highest profile legal cases, including the L'Ecume II collision trial last year.

Away from the courtroom, however, he swaps legal submissions for stage directions as director of Come From Away, the internationally acclaimed musical based on the extraordinary true story of thousands of airline passengers stranded in the tiny Canadian town of Gander after the 9/11 attacks.

He dropped into the Bailiwick Podcasts studio to speak to Bailiwick Express Editor Fiona Potigny about doing justice to real-life stories, whether musicals deserve more credit than they’re often given, and whether there’s any truth in the old cliché that "all barristers are failed actors"…

Come From Away runs at the Opera House (which is gloriously air-conditioned) until 11 July – don't miss out,get your tickets here. 

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, Archie Corbett is joined by Jersey Bulls players Jamie Watling, Toby Ritzema and Jersey Wanderers' Max Corbett to preview football's biggest tournament.

The panel discuss England's chances of ending nearly 60 years of hurt, the impact of the new 48-team format, tournament favourites, potential dark horses and the players set to light up the competition in North America.

The lads also put their reputations on the line with predictions for the World Cup winner, Golden Boot, Player of the Tournament and a few bold calls that may come back to haunt them in the weeks ahead.

This episode forms part of Bailiwick's World Cup coverage, with regular podcasts, reaction shows, analysis and special guests planned throughout the tournament.

Sports reporter Archie Corbett sits down with England legend Joe Hart to discuss his experiences of playing on football's biggest stage and assess how Thomas Tuchel's England side could fare at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

The former England goalkeeper reflects on the unique pressures and excitement of representing his country at a World Cup, while also sharing his thoughts on the modern game, the importance of elite goalkeepers and where he believes Jordan Pickford ranks among the world's best.

A Premier League champion and one of England's most recognisable goalkeepers of the modern era, Hart provides a fascinating insight into life at the top level and what it takes to prepare for major international tournaments.

This episode marks the beginning of Bailiwick's World Cup coverage, with a host of local football personalities set to join us throughout the tournament for analysis, predictions and reaction to football's biggest event.

Jersey basketball stole the headlines this weekend as the Under-21s, women and men all defeated Guernsey in a historic Inter-Insular clean sweep at Oakfield Sports Centre.

Archie and Elliot discuss a landmark day for the sport, the MVP-winning Basse duo and what the results mean for basketball on the island.

Plus, a full review of this weekend's T20 cricket fixtures, Sammy Henia-Kamau's international debut for Kenya, and another round of Fixture Forecast as Archie looks to extend his lead. 

Election 2026 has delivered political casualties, surprise victories and the first clues about who could become Jersey's next Chief Minister.

In this special Election Disassembled results edition, Fiona Potigny breaks down the biggest stories from a dramatic night at the count.

What does Sam Mézec's failed Senatorial bid mean for Reform Jersey? Is Value Jersey emerging as a new political force? And after topping the Senatorial poll, could Helen Miles now have her sights on the top job?

Plus: the political comebacks, the constituency shocks, and what to watch as the final St Helier results come in.

This is everything you need to know about the Jersey Election 2026 results – in less than five minutes.

Election Disassembled – a series of short, unfiltered conversations with the candidates standing in Jersey's 2026 election. In this episode, we speak to Steve Pallett, candidate for Constable of St Brelade.

Our team issued every candidate the same challenge: come into our studio, sit down with us, and explain why Islanders should vote for you. No campaign rally. No carefully managed audience. Just a microphone and their ideas.

 Some were brave enough to take up the challenge. Some weren’t.

Those who did were asked to sum up their vision for Jersey in two minutes before facing a round of quick-fire questions based on the big issues YOU, our readers, told us want to hear from candidates about – as well as some lighter hearted questions designed to reveal a little more about the person behind the politics.

Election Disassembled – a series of short, unfiltered conversations with the candidates standing in Jersey's 2026 election.  In this episode, we speak to Tina Palmer, candidate for Constable of St Lawrence.

Our team issued every candidate the same challenge: come into our studio, sit down with us, and explain why Islanders should vote for you. No campaign rally. No carefully managed audience. Just a microphone and their ideas.

 Some were brave enough to take up the challenge. Some weren’t.

Those who did were asked to sum up their vision for Jersey in two minutes before facing a round of quick-fire questions based on the big issues YOU, our readers, told us want to hear from candidates about – as well as some lighter hearted questions designed to reveal a little more about the person behind the politics.