Ian Cottier marks 90 years with 45-year Manx radio milestone

Manx Radio presenter Ian Cottier has celebrated his 90th birthday, still hosting the same weekly show without a break.

Ian has presented Time for Brass for 45 years, which he created while he was Headmaster at St Ninian’s High School on the Isle of Man.

The show features brass band music from around the world as well as local Isle of Man bands. It airs weekly at 9pm on Monday evenings from Manx Radio’s studio at Douglas Head. Ian has maintained the schedule even when away on holiday by recording episodes in advance.