Bailiwick Podcasts

A recent article published by Bailiwick Express previewed a visit to Guernsey by a children’s author who addresses LGBTQ+ themes in her writing.

Concerns were raised on social l media that the visiting author would be discussing themes unsuitable for young children, with hundreds of other comments taking the conversation in different directions.

In light of the interest in this article we invited a number of guests into our studio to discuss some of the topics that came out of it.  

One of the women commenting on the article opposing the visit of the author was asked to come in but declined.

Ellie Jones from Liberate accepted the invitation and brought Tiny Bury and Joni Nettleship with her for a round table discussion, behind the headlines….

Lizzie Singer has one overriding message, that whoever you are, do not put barriers in front of yourself or let others do so.

“I think you can really find yourself in this sport,” she told the Cool Down podcast as she reflected on becoming Guernsey’s strongest women and in the process breaking the tyre deadlift record. If you are inspired and keen to find out more, visit Guernsey's Strongest Facebook page or Lizzie's own training offering.

Bryn Coleman joined Jersey Fire & Rescue in August as Deputy Chief Fire Officer. He sat down with Express to talk about making sure this relatively small service tackles everything from fires to cliff rescues and making sure that high-rise buildings are safe.

In this episode Nick Mann is joined in the Bailiwick Express studio by Guernsey Raiders Director of Rugby Jordan Reynolds to discuss how his side will be tackling their latest National 2 East campaign. From innovations in training to some new influences in the changing room, it's all built around achieving results that aim to take them into the top six. They begin by reflecting on what has happened in the off season.

Two women are heading off on an epic Scottish adventure.

Taking part in The Rat Race, Dawn Sealey and Katherine Jane will run, cycle, and kayak 101miles over one weekend - camping outing between two days of physical efforts. 

They told Laura Clayton about their fundraising challenge for the Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation and Guernsey Mind. 

In this episode of Bailiwick Podcasts, reporter Jodie Yettram sat down with Rob Jackson, owner of Atlantic Security, to speak about safety issues affecting Jersey's nightlife scene. 

The discussion centred on growing concerns around drink spiking, the way these incidents are handled by doormen, and what can be done to make our night-time economy safer for everyone. 

In this episode, host Elliot Corbel sat down with JRFC Men's head coach Myles Landick and coach/player Scott Van Breda ahead of their opening league fixture of the 2024/25 campaign tomorrow. 

David Robilliard has been billed "the greatest Guernsey artist you've never heard of".

In a bid to find out more about his life and work, Laura Clayton spoke to his close friend Lester Queripel. 

With another shop closing in town, and its premises already up for rent at an eye watering amount, Luke Webb spoke to retailers about their positions in the island's economy.

Rents make up the majority of their spending, but other challenges persist too. 

David Robilliard's art work is being celebrated by Liberate at this year's Channel Islands' Pride. But who was he?

Laura Clayton has been finding out about the life and work of "the greatest Guernsey artist you've never heard of".