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John Peel presents a series exploring 100 years of folk music. This programme investigates folk music between 1899, when Cecil Sharp collected his first folk tunes, and the end of the First World War. With contributions from Bob Copper, Shirley Collins, John Kirkpatrick and William Kimber, and featuring music by the Copper Family, Kathryn Roberts, Roy Bailey and Shirley Collins.

Contributors

Presenter:
John Peel
Interviewee:
Bob Copper
Interviewee:
Shirley Collins
Interviewee:
John Kirkpatrick
Interviewee:
William Kimber
Musicians:
The Copper Family
Musician:
Kathryn Roberts
Musician:
Roy Bailey
Musician:
Shirley Collins
Producer:
John Leonard

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More