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Rachel and Becky Unthank sit in

The singing sisters from The Unthanks pick their favourite folk and acoustic music.

The singing sisters from Northumberland pick their favourite folk and acoustic music.

Rachel and Becky formed The Unthanks in 2004 and remain a standout act in UK folk.

Their distinctive sibling harmonies, combined with the band's beautiful arrangements, can be found across 12 albums, including a 'Diversions' series that includes work with famous brass bands and tributes to Molly Drake, Antony & The Johnsons and Robert Wyatt.

The Unthanks' music has soundtracked TV series including Detectorists and Worzel Gummidge.

57 minutes

Last on

Wed 30 Mar 2022 21:00

Music Played

  • The Roches

    Hammond Song

  • Andy Irvine & Paul Brady

    Mary and The Soldier

  • Lucy Farrell

    But For You

  • The Voice Squad

    Oh Good Ale

  • Dick Gaughan

    World Turned Upside Down

  • Emahoy Seggay-Mariam Gebbrou

    Mother's Love

  • Sweet Honey in the Rock

    On Children

  • Angeline Morrison

    Unknown African Boy (died 1980, Isles of Scilly)

  • Tim Dalling

    Mr Michael Marra

  • the Keelers

    Guard Yer Man Weel

  • Anna & Elizabeth

    Jeano

  • Penguin Cafe Orchestra

    Air 脿 Danser

Broadcast

  • Wed 30 Mar 2022 21:00