One of the UK's leading film critics was among the special guests at yesterday’s Tynwald Day (MON) ceremony.
Mark Kermode, who has Manx roots, was joined by his mother Audrey Kermode in St John’s.
He said he was proud of his Manx roots and delighted to be on the Island again for its National Day.
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