Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye | 20201019 | The author Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) explores the ways in which folk songs have reflected timeless human experiences, both in the past and today.
With help from singers, songwriters and other passionate experts, Michael admires the indelible stories within classic songs that deal with migration, war, protest and love.
Over the four themed episodes, Michael considers the locations and historical contexts that gave rise to much-loved traditional songs, and finds out how the same topics are inspiring new folk songs in the 2020s.
In the first episode, Michael considers a song about an injured man returning from war: Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye.
With Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Karine Polwart, Ian Lynch, Georgina Boyes, Ashley Hutchings, Nancy Kerr and Ralph McTell.
A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4
Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of folk's most enduring songs. Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed. | |
| 01 | Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye | 20201019 | 20221128 (R4) | The author Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) explores the ways in which folk songs have reflected timeless human experiences, both in the past and today.
With help from singers, songwriters and other passionate experts, Michael admires the indelible stories within classic songs that deal with migration, war, protest and love.
Over the four themed episodes, Michael considers the locations and historical contexts that gave rise to much-loved traditional songs, and finds out how the same topics are inspiring new folk songs in the 2020s.
In the first episode, Michael considers a song about an injured man returning from war: Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye.
With Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Karine Polwart, Ian Lynch, Georgina Boyes, Ashley Hutchings, Nancy Kerr and Ralph McTell.
A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4
Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of folk's most enduring songs. Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed. |
| 02 | Four Loom Weaver | 20201026 | The author Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) explores the ways in which folk songs have reflected timeless human experiences, both in the past and today.
With help from singers, songwriters and other passionate experts, Michael admires the indelible stories within classic songs that deal with migration, war, protest and love.
Over the four themed episodes, Michael considers the locations and historical contexts that gave rise to much-loved traditional songs, and finds out how the same topics are inspiring new folk songs in the 2020s.
In the second episode, Michael considers a song of protest: Four Loom Weaver.
With Professor Lawrence Goldman, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Nancy Kerr, Karine Polwart, Nicola Kearey, Ian Carter, Blair Dunlop and Ashley Hutchings.
A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4
Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of folk's most enduring songs. Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed. | |
| 02 | Four Loom Weaver | 20201026 | 20221205 (R4) | The author Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) explores the ways in which folk songs have reflected timeless human experiences, both in the past and today. With help from singers, songwriters and other passionate experts, Michael admires the indelible stories within classic songs that deal with migration, war, protest and love. Over the four themed episodes, Michael considers the locations and historical contexts that gave rise to much-loved traditional songs, and finds out how the same topics are inspiring new folk songs in the 2020s. In the second episode, Michael considers a song of protest: Four Loom Weaver. With Professor Lawrence Goldman, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Nancy Kerr, Karine Polwart, Nicola Kearey, Ian Carter, Blair Dunlop and Ashley Hutchings. A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of folk's most enduring songs. Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed. |
| 03 | Ten Thousand Miles | 20201102 | The author Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) explores the ways in which folk songs have reflected timeless human experiences, both in the past and today.
With help from singers, songwriters and other passionate experts, Michael admires the indelible stories within classic songs that deal with migration, war, protest and love.
Over the four themed episodes, Michael considers the locations and historical contexts that gave rise to much-loved traditional songs, and finds out how the same topics are inspiring new folk songs in the 2020s.
In the third episode, Michael considers a love song, Ten Thousand Miles.
With Ashley Hutchings, Nancy Kerr, Georgina Boyes, Blair Dunlop, Karine Polwart and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh.
A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4
Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed. | |
| 03 | Ten Thousand Miles | 20201102 | 20221212 (R4) | The author Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) explores the ways in which folk songs have reflected timeless human experiences, both in the past and today. With help from singers, songwriters and other passionate experts, Michael admires the indelible stories within classic songs that deal with migration, war, protest and love. Over the four themed episodes, Michael considers the locations and historical contexts that gave rise to much-loved traditional songs, and finds out how the same topics are inspiring new folk songs in the 2020s. In the third episode, Michael considers a love song, Ten Thousand Miles. With Ashley Hutchings, Nancy Kerr, Georgina Boyes, Blair Dunlop, Karine Polwart and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh. A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed. |
| 04 | Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore | 20201109 | The author Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) explores the ways in which folk songs have reflected timeless human experiences, both in the past and today.
With help from singers, songwriters and other passionate experts, Michael admires the indelible stories within classic songs that deal with migration, war, protest and love.
Over the four themed episodes, Michael considers the locations and historical contexts that gave rise to much-loved traditional songs, and finds out how the same topics are inspiring new folk songs in the 2020s.
In the final episode, Michael considers a song of migration, Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore.
With Karine Polwart, Martin Simpson, broadcaster Martin Logan, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Georgina Boyes, Julie Matthews and Chris While.
A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4
Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed. | |
| 04 | Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore | 20201109 | 20221219 (R4) | The author Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) explores the ways in which folk songs have reflected timeless human experiences, both in the past and today. With help from singers, songwriters and other passionate experts, Michael admires the indelible stories within classic songs that deal with migration, war, protest and love. Over the four themed episodes, Michael considers the locations and historical contexts that gave rise to much-loved traditional songs, and finds out how the same topics are inspiring new folk songs in the 2020s. In the final episode, Michael considers a song of migration, Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore. With Karine Polwart, Martin Simpson, broadcaster Martin Logan, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Georgina Boyes, Julie Matthews and Chris While. A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4 Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed. |