The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe

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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: Folk on Screen: Music from TV and Film Soundtracks

Folk on Screen: Music from TV and Film Soundtracks

BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Folk on Screen: Music from TV and Film Soundtracks

Acoustic soundtracks from film and TV, with guests Mackenzie Crook and Adrian McNally.

Acoustic soundtracks from film and TV, with guests Mackenzie Crook and The Unthanks' Adrian McNally.

Mark Radcliffe shares songs and tunes that have soundtracked much-loved TV series and feature films.

Actor and director Mackenzie Crook and Adrian McNally from The Unthanks talk about creating music for Mackenzie's BBC One adaptation of Worzel Gummidge (and previously, Detectorists).

Whether lending a timeless country atmosphere, carrying the culture of working migrants, or creating a sense of strange customs, folk music has been used memorably by filmmakers. Mark chooses evocative examples from the past and present.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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