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To mark the recent 25th anniversary of the series, Jim presented a programme of records from his Loft Collection. Tonight he returns with the Loft Collection - Part II, with records by Pentangle, the Corrie Folk Trio, Bob Davenport, the New Victory Band and many more. Plus a competition with one of the golden oldies as the prize.

Contributors

Unknown:
Bob Davenport

John Carmichael leads the band and presents a lively mixture of ceilidh music in six programmes recorded at Glasgow's Riverside Club. Tonight's guests are Stan Reilly (saxophone) and singer/songwriter Dougie MacLean.
Producer Ken Mutch

Contributors

Unknown:
John Carmichael
Unknown:
Stan Reilly
Songwriter:
Dougie MacLean.
Producer:
Ken Mutch

The voices of miners sing out across the years in six programmes introduced by Georgina Boyes. 1: A Miner's Life
Including songs from the pop classic Big Bad John through to one of the earliest folk songs The
Colliers' Rant and to Dick
Gaughan's contemporary view School Days End Producer David Corser

Contributors

Introduced By:
Georgina Boyes.
Producer:
David Corser

Last in the series looking at the natural world through the medium of folksong.
The Lateral History of Birds Sid Kipper recalls the campaign to Save the Dodo and explains how his Uncle Albert used to hunt the Wren in the navy. Joining him are Cockersdale,
Dave Burland and the Other Voice.

Contributors

Unknown:
Dave Burland

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