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21st Century Folk on Radio 2

Jeremy discusses 21st Century Folk on Radio 2 - a celebration of folk and people's stories marking 200 years of the modern railway.

Jeremy discusses 21st Century Folk on Radio 2 - a celebration of folk and people's stories marking 200 years of the modern railway. As part of this he talks today to Michael Portillo about his new TV programme, 200 Years of the Railways, and his recent train travels.

The award-winning and pioneering 21st Century Folk series returns to Radio 2 this month, with a week-long celebration of music and stories on the Jeremy Vine Show. With Railway 200 as the theme – marking two centuries of the modern railway - we hear from five people who have an incredible tale to tell about their connection to trains and the rail network. We then set their stories to music as folk artists are inspired to write original songs based on what they’ve heard.

To listen on most smart speakers, just say: “ask ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds to play Jeremy Vine".

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1 hour, 57 minutes

On radio

Next Tuesday 12:00

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  • Next Tuesday 12:00