The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe Episodes Episode guide
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Folk and acoustic sounds, with Seth Lakeman
The best folk and acoustic music, with guest Seth Lakeman.
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17/11/2021
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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With songs for peace and the planet
Including songs for the UN Climate Change Conference, and the eve of Armistice Day.
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Billy Bragg shares new music
Acoustic and folk music, with guest Billy Bragg.
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Songs of North East England, with Megson
The best folk and acoustic music, with guests Megson.
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Tribute to The Chieftains' Paddy Moloney
Music and memories of an Irish legend, the late Paddy Moloney.
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Paul Simon at 80
Celebrating Paul Simon's 80th birthday with a selection of brilliant songs.
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By the fire with Lankum's Ian Lynch
The best folk and roots music, including tracks recorded in Irish homes and pubs.
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Folk, Roots and Acoustic Shoots
Hand-picked folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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Spiers & Boden reunited
Folk and acoustic music of all kinds, from Britain and beyond. With guests Spiers & Boden.
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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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TR脷 and the songs of Northern Ireland
Belfast trio TR脷 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 脴ye and Eirik Glambek B酶e 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.