The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe Episodes Episode guide
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Joni Mitchell's Blue at 50
Folk songwriters celebrate Joni Mitchell's landmark album, Blue, which came out in 1971.
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Bees and gardens
A mix of bee and garden-related folk music to coincide with Radio 2's Big Bee Challenge.
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Kings of Convenience in Norway
Erlend 脴ye and Eirik Glambek B酶e from Kings of Convenience talk about returning to music.
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Amythyst Kiah in Savannah, Georgia
One of America's most exciting new folk and blues voices, Amythyst Kiah, talks to Mark.
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Bob Dylan by request
Listeners choose their favourite Bob Dylan tracks, to celebrate Bob's 80th birthday.
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Martin Carthy at 80
The great guitarist and singer Martin Carthy talks about his life in music.
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12/05/2021
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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Polly Paulusma
Singer Polly Paulusma shares the folk songs that inspired Angela Carter.
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28/04/2021
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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Sam Lee on nightingales
Singer Sam Lee talks about his love for the nightingale, which has inspired his new book.
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First Aid Kit on Leonard Cohen
Swedish duo First Aid Kit share their love of Leonard Cohen.
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Peggy Seeger's first farewell
Folk legend Peggy Seeger talks about her new album, The First Farewell.
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Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi
American Rhiannon Giddens and Italian Francesco Turrisi talk about their new album.
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Jason Manford sits in, with Kate Rusby and Eddi Reader
Singer, actor and comedian Jason Manford shares the folk music he loves.
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St. Patrick's Day: The Sound of Young Ireland
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the best Irish talent, including guests Ye Vagabonds.
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John Smith
Songwriter and guitarist John Smith talks about his new album, The Fray.
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Karen Matheson of Capercaillie
Top Gaelic singer Karen Matheson talks about her new solo album.
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Kathryn Tickell sits in
Musician Kathryn Tickell hosts the show from her home in Northumberland.
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17/02/2021
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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The Chair: Orkney monsters!
Bob and Douglas from Orkney party animals The Chair speak to Mark.
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Shanties and sea songs, with The Longest Johns
Mark shares an hour of maritime music, with guests The Longest Johns.
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Julie Fowlis sits in, with Breabach
Musician Julie Fowlis hosts the show and shares new Breabach session tracks.
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Fay Hield in Yorkshire
Singer Fay Hield talks about her latest album, Wrackline.
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Declan O'Rourke in Galway
Songwriter Declan O'Rourke speaks to Mark from Kinvara, Galway.
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The year turns round again
Folk and acoustic music to welcome the new year.
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16/12/2020
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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09/12/2020
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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02/12/2020
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
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Radio 2's Folk Favourites 2020
Mark Radcliffe celebrates the joys that folk music gave us in a tough year.
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18/11/2020
The best in folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.
