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Mark presents an hour of the best folk and acoustic music, with a look at the history of folk clubs in the UK and contributions from artists who toured the clubs then and now.

An hour of the best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

This week's programme includes a look at the history of folk clubs in the UK, with contributions from artists who toured the clubs then and now.

There's also some music by Martin Carthy from his recent performance at the House of Commons, where he was honoured for his long and influential career.

57 minutes

Music Played

  • Martin Carthy

    Jim Jones in Botany Bay - Houses of Parliament, 31 March 2014

  • Chris Hendry

    The Laird o' Windywa's - Bridge Folk Club, 1973

  • The Fair Rain

    From The Air

  • The High Level Ranters

    Mile To Ride / Jockey Lay Up In The Hay Loft - Bridge Folk Club, 1973

  • Long Hill Ramblers

    Molly Bond

  • The Rails

    Bonnie Portmore

  • Alex Campbell

    Been On The Road So Long

  • Damien Dempsey

    Sing All Our Cares Away

  • Adam Holmes

    Aviemore

  • Shelagh McDonald

    Mirage

  • Melrose Quartet

    Fifty Verses

  • Nuba Nour

    Dessy Lemon

Broadcast

  • Wed 2 Apr 2014 19:00