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The Folk Show with Mark RadcliffeEpisodes

  1. Acoustic and roots music of all kinds

    The best folk music, including more details about the return of 21st Century Folk.

  2. The art of songwriting and 21st Century Folk

    Mark celebrates folk songwriters, to coincide with Radio 2's 21st Century Folk.

  3. Sidmouth Folk Festival

    Live music and chat from the 70th Sidmouth Folk Festival in Devon.

  4. 21st Century Folk

    Five people inspire five new folk songs, all connected by the sea.

  5. Lost Boy - In Search of Nick Drake

    Brad Pitt tells the story of singer-songwriter Nick Drake.

  6. 09/09/2026

    The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

  7. 02/09/2026

    The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

  8. 26/08/2026

    The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

  9. 19/08/2026

    The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

  10. The Unthanks' Prom and more

    The best folk music, with a highlight from The Unthanks' Prom and a stack of new releases.

  11. Absolute Lilt and music from the Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast

    Mark chats to Irish duo Absolute Lilt and samples a live concert at Belfast's Ulster Hall.

  12. Michael Sheen sits in

    Actor Michael Sheen shares his love of folk and acoustic music.

  13. Rolling and running

    The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

  14. Acoustic music of all kinds

    The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

  15. The Waterboys' Mike Scott remembers Fisherman's Blues

    Acoustic sounds, and a chat with The Waterboys' Mike Scott.

  16. 21st Century Folk - Summer of Sport 2026

    Five inspirational people have songs written especially for them.

  17. 21st Century Folk and Katherine Priddy

    Katherine Priddy performs live as part of 21st Century Folk.

  18. Acoustic sounds. Sam Carter salutes Nic Jones

    The best folk and acoustic music. Sam Carter explains the genius of Nic Jones.

  19. Acoustic sounds and news about 21st Century Folk

    The best folk and acoustic music, with news about 21st Century Folk 2026.

  20. An acoustic escape with Mari Mathias

    The best folk and acoustic music. Welsh singer Mari Mathias performs live.

  21. Lilting and polkaing

    The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

  22. Acoustic music of all kinds

    The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

  23. Joe Boyd remembers Beverley Martyn and Bill Leader

    The best folk music. Famous producer Joe Boyd remembers Beverley Martyn and Bill Leader.

  24. The finest folk and acoustic music

    Folk and acoustic sounds from Britain and beyond.

  25. The best folk music, with guest Jim Moray

    Mark's pick of folk and acoustic music. Jim Moray drops in.

  26. Time, traditions and trees

    The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

  27. Shifting seasons with Lady Maisery, Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith

    A seasonal folk session from Lady Maisery with Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith.

  28. New music for spring and remembering Moya Brennan

    The best folk music. Altan's Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh remembers Clannad's Moya Brennan.

  29. Kris Drever shares new music

    The best folk music. Kris Drever introduces his new album, Doing This For Love.

  30. Acoustic sounds, with Emily Portman

    The best folk and acoustic music. Emily Portman talks about her new music.

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