Short Island

Frank and the poet, Craig Raine, explore a disused botanical garden. The poems referenced are ‘A Martian Sends a Postcard Home’, ‘Listen With Mother’ and ‘The Old Botanical Gardens’ by Craig Raine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Des 202454min

On today's podcast Frank has had an unusual text from Cath and he expresses concern over excessive badges. The trio discuss James Bond's brother and Jodrell Bank. Email the podcast FrankOffTheRadio@avalonuk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Des 202440min

On today's podcast Frank learns about Hair Botox and the French Tuck. He reveals a request from Children in Need and shares his problem with the modern comedian's facial hair. There is also an update from the Isle of Wight Doll museum. Email the podcast FrankOffTheRadio@avalonuk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Des 202438min

Frank and the poet, Wislawa Szymborska, discover how many people actually like poetry. The poems referenced are ‘Plato, or Why’ and ‘Some Like Poetry’ by Wislawa Szymborska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Des 202451min

On today's podcast Frank has some gadget news to share with the team and Pierre reveals a latest breakfast offering. The team also discuss food waste and an out spoken Landlord! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Des 202443min

On today's podcast Frank has received some Isle of Man themed gifts and has witnessed a box of communal glasses in a café. He's also been doing some research in to other podcasts for inspiration and there is outside world news from the Rev Kate Bottley. Email the podcast FrankOffTheRadio@avalonuk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Des 202440min

Frank spends a day in Belfast, wallowing in the poetry of Seamus Heaney. The poem referenced are ‘Personal Helicon’ from ‘Death of a Naturalist’ and ‘Limbo’ by Seamus Heaney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Des 202446min

Frank visited the Isle of Wight which led to a meeting with a wrestler and a dispute over a shooting star. There's also a review from The Tablet and some Isle of Man correspondence. Email the podcast FrankOffTheRadio@avalonuk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Des 202440min