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Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'.

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Transatlantic Sessions: Series 6

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Aly Bain

Jerry Douglas

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Transatlantic Sessions: Series 6: Episode 1

Series 6

Episode 1

BBC Four - Transatlantic Sessions, Series 6, Episode 1

Among the guests are Karen Matheson, Cara Dillon, Andy Irvine and Teddy Thompson.

Established favourites Karen Matheson, Cara Dillon and Andy Irvine feature along with newcomers such as Boston's Aoife O'Donovan, Teddy Thompson and Ewan McLennan.

Music co-directors, Shetland fiddle virtuoso Aly Bain, dobro ace Jerry Douglas and their all-star house band, host a gathering of the cream of Nashville, Irish and Scottish talent in a spectacular new location overlooking the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond.

This programme features not only established favourites Karen Matheson, Cara Dillon and Andy Irvine but also exciting newcomers such as Boston's Aoife O'Donovan, Teddy Thompson, son of the legendary Richard and, from Scotland, Ewan McLennan.

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Folk musicians come together for what aims to be 'the greatest backporch shows ever'.

Folk musicians come together to make music in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'.

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