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The Isle of Wight media scene is very vibrant, which may be a surprise for many.

Here’s where you will find all of the articles that News OnTheWight has published about the various strands of the Island media, or where the Isle of Wight has featured in TV or films.

14, February 2013·1 min read

BBC searching for the Best Kitchen Gardener

Have you got what it takes?

8, January 2010·1 min read

BBC TV Want To Film Your Best Community Snow Stories This Weekend

Tell us your best story about the Island community pulling together to help each other during the snow and it might get on TV on Monday.

Ventnor Botanic Garden in 2013 - one yeart after John Curtis took over - looking luscious and green

9, August 2022·2 min read

BBC, The Times and Mail pick up on criticism of Ventnor Botanic Garden

As well as a feature in The Times and the Mail Online, Simon Goodenough’s criticism of the current Ventnor Botanic Garden leaseholder, John Curtis, made it onto the BBC’s prime time 6pm Radio4 news last night

12, March 2019·1 min read

BBC’s ‘Escape to the Country’ on the Isle of Wight (catch up)

The Isle of Wight will be on our TV screens today (Tuesday) as Jules Hudson heads across the water to property-shop with a couple looking to find their dream home.

Steve Brown - escape to the country - Isle of Wight

20, March 2023·1 min read

BBC’s Escape to the Country takes viewers house hunting on the Isle of Wight

BBC One's "Escape to the Country" visits the Isle of Wight to showcase its beauty, charm, and tomato-growing potential

19, June 2009·1 min read

BBC’s Rory Cellan-Jones Filming On The Isle of Wight Today (video & audio)

Andy Stanford-Clark had Rory Cellan-Jones visit him to talk about his Tweeting house.

1, May 2013·1 min read

BBC’s take on Isle of Wight elections

Amongst the quotes is David Pugh showing confidence, saying "If we don't get a majority there is no other grouping that will".

3, September 2018·1 min read

BBC1 screening offers unique insight into UKPride 2018

Commissioned by Solent Productions, working with Solent University students, this segment on BBC1's Inside Out programme will provide a unique insight into UKPride2018 which took place on the Isle of Wight this summer.

6, June 2011·1 min read