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The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe

Music: Folk

Mark Radcliffe explores the wide range of folk and acoustic music from around the world.

Mark Radcliffe explores the wide range of traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music from around the UK and the world, with regular interviews and live sessions.

The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe: Kathryn Tickell sits in... with Fara live in session

Kathryn Tickell sits in... with Fara live in session

BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Kathryn Tickell sits in... with Fara live in session

Orcadian quartet Fara performs live in the studio.

Kathryn presents a festive special, and welcomes Orcadian quartet Fara into the studio.

Kathryn Tickell presents a festive special, and welcomes Fara into the Salford studio.

Fara are fiddlers Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Catriona Price, alongside pianist Jennifer Austin. They recently released their second album Times From Times Fall, a celebration of their homeland of Orkney. They join Kathryn to celebrate Christmas, and perform both material from their new album and music with a festive twist.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

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