The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe Episodes Episode guide
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Autumn around the corner
Songs for September, harvest and turning leaves.
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When folk meets pop
The best folk and acoustic sounds from Britain and beyond.
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Sam Kelly and The Lost Boys
Singer and musician Sam Kelly talks about life with his band, The Lost Boys.
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25/08/2021
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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Staran's Kim Carnie and John Lowrie
Mark checks in with two members of Glasgow's vibrant folk scene.
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Joachim Cooder in California
Musician and singer Joachim Cooder talks about giving old-time songs a new flavour.
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On the road again
The best acoustic and folk music, including tracks from bands heading out on tour.
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An Acoustic Concoction
Folk and roots tracks from across the UK and Ireland, via North India and California.
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Barbara Dickson on the passage of time
Mark hears stories and memories from Barbara Dickson's early days as a folk singer.
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TRÚ and the songs of Northern Ireland
Belfast trio TRÚ share their passion for Ulster songs.
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Love and light
The best folk and acoustic music, including songs on themes of love and light.
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Katherine Priddy
Singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy talks about her debut album.
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Joni Mitchell's Blue at 50
Folk songwriters celebrate Joni Mitchell's landmark album, Blue, which came out in 1971.
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Bees and gardens
A mix of bee and garden-related folk music to coincide with Radio 2's Big Bee Challenge.
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Kings of Convenience in Norway
Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe from Kings of Convenience talk about returning to music.
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Amythyst Kiah in Savannah, Georgia
One of America's most exciting new folk and blues voices, Amythyst Kiah, talks to Mark.
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Bob Dylan by request
Listeners choose their favourite Bob Dylan tracks, to celebrate Bob's 80th birthday.
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Martin Carthy at 80
The great guitarist and singer Martin Carthy talks about his life in music.
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12/05/2021
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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Polly Paulusma
Singer Polly Paulusma shares the folk songs that inspired Angela Carter.
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28/04/2021
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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Sam Lee on nightingales
Singer Sam Lee talks about his love for the nightingale, which has inspired his new book.
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First Aid Kit on Leonard Cohen
Swedish duo First Aid Kit share their love of Leonard Cohen.
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Peggy Seeger's first farewell
Folk legend Peggy Seeger talks about her new album, The First Farewell.
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Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi
American Rhiannon Giddens and Italian Francesco Turrisi talk about their new album.
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Jason Manford sits in, with Kate Rusby and Eddi Reader
Singer, actor and comedian Jason Manford shares the folk music he loves.
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St. Patrick's Day: The Sound of Young Ireland
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the best Irish talent, including guests Ye Vagabonds.
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John Smith
Songwriter and guitarist John Smith talks about his new album, The Fray.
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Karen Matheson of Capercaillie
Top Gaelic singer Karen Matheson talks about her new solo album.
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Kathryn Tickell sits in
Musician Kathryn Tickell hosts the show from her home in Northumberland.