Charles Guard, Administrator

Charles Guard was born and educated in the Isle of Man. He studied music at the Royal College of Music in London, and after a time living in Ireland playing the Irish Harp, he returned to the Isle of Man to take up a position at Manx Radio. During this period he became news editor and presented the flagship current affairs programme Mandate. He pioneered the station's first live stereo broadcasts in the early 80s and a number of other programmes including dramas and music programmes.

Since leaving Manx Radio Charles has composed music for television, made many videos, recorded and produced numerous CDs and DVDs, and is currently working as the Administrator of the Manx Heritage Foundation, an organisation dedicated to the support and promotion of Manx culture.