The Folk Show with Martin Freeman

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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: Martin Freeman sits in

Martin Freeman sits in

BBC Radio 2 - The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe, Martin Freeman sits in

Actor Martin Freeman shares his favourite folk and acoustic tracks.

In a special edition of the show, actor Martin Freeman shares the folk and acoustic that he loves.

Music-fan Martin digs into his record collection to choose a mix of recent obsessions and childhood favourites.

Fairport Convention, Laura Marling, The Band, Malvina Reynolds, This Is The Kit, The Unthanks and Odetta are among his picks. Martin also explores the space where folk and jazz meet, with beautiful classics by Pentangle, John & Beverley Martyn, Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Nick Drake.

Martin, whose acting credits range across The Responder, The Hobbit trilogy, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Love Actually, Sherlock, The Office and many more, describes music as his first love.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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