Fiona McArdle introduces the last in the present series, as Shiaght Laa hears more from Stephen Miller RBV about some of his research work and Press and PR Oficer of the Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival, Zoë Cannell, looks forward to - and fondly back on - the Guild.

16th April 1746 was the date of the Battle of Culloden, of which repercussions were felt in the Island, as shown in the Atholl Papers. Stephen Miller, RBV talks of the background to his research work and how he shares that knowledge, prior to his talk in the Centenary Centre in Peel at 2.30pm on Saturday 18th April about Edward Faragher and Karl Roeder, Folklorists and Friends.

As the Corrib Singers from County Galway give their final performances here in the Island, there's Manx participation in the Pan Celtic Festival in Ireland. We hear from Cara and Laura Rowles and the band, Shenn Scoill, and from Owen Williams and the band, Smooinaght Mie, about the Manx-language songs they've written and will be singing at the festival.

Y Chaisht is the Manx name for Eastertide, and there are traditions and saying associated with the season. Shennaghys Jiu 2026 takes place over the Easter weekend, and we hear about it - and its future - from founder and chairman of the organizing committee, Juan Garrett, RBV.

In addition to dates for your diary for poetry, an illustrated talk and concerts of music, there's the history and background of the annual Sophia Morrison Award and a song written and performed by a great Manx Radio favourite for a number of years, Alan Jackson.

Fiona McArdle celebrates World Poetry Day, a UNESCO initiative which falls on 21st March. We hear newly-appointed 8th Manx Youth Bard, Matilda Watson, and the Treasurer of the Isle of Man Poetry Society, Bethany de Legh Runciman, as well as from the 1st and 5th Manx Bards.

In the last programme in the current series, Maralyn Crellin looks at some sayings associated with the Christmas time and with James Franklin of Culture Vannin we explore the tradition of The White Boys' play, song and dance.

Fiona McArdle presents a programme which looks at two kinsmen who wanted change, and the sea and its importance, not just in the life of the Island.