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Rolling and running

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

The best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond.

Including running-related songs for the imminent Commonwealth Games, a set of tracks with great vocal harmonies, and a taste of Michael Sheen's musical tastes. Michael is hosting the Folk Show next week.

Produced by Pomona Audio in Salford for BBC Radio 2.

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57 minutes

Last on

Wednesday 21:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Maura O’Connell

    Down Where The Drunkards Roll

    • Hannibal Records.

  • Curiosity Shop

    Crows

  • Folly Bridge

    Carrion Crow

    • WildGoose.

  • Bendith

    Mis Mehefin

    • Agati Records.

  • Marcas Ó Murchú

    Devanney's Goat / Miss McGuinness

    • Cló Iar-Chonnacht.

  • The Weavers

    Darling Corey (Live)

    • Vanguard.

  • Mynolia

    Run Like Hell

    • Full Time Hobby.

  • Spiro

    The Vapourer

    • Real World.

  • Jez Lowe

    The Ballad of Dorando and Johnny

    • Tantobie Records.

  • Eddi Reader & John Douglas

    Jonathan is Running (Radio 2's 21st Century Folk)

  • Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon

    Artie's Last Stand

    • Appalseed Productions.

  • Madra Salach

    The Man Who Seeks Pleasure

  • Moulettes

    Sing Unto Me

    • Balling The Jack Records.

Broadcast

  • Wednesday 21:00
    BBC Radio 2