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Folk Britannia

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Series celebrating the traditional folk music of the British Isles.

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Folk Britannia - Ballads and Blues

The first of three programmes celebrating the traditional folk music of the British Isles looks at the revival of the 50s and the aftermath of the birth of skiffle.

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Folk Britannia - Between the Wars

Last of 3 programmes celebrating British folk music. Featured artists include Dick Gaughan, Billy Bragg, Eliza Carthy, Shane MacGowan, The Levellers and Beth Orton.

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Folk Britannia - Folk Roots, New Routes

Series celebrating traditional British folk music. The 60s saw a boom when the hippie generation adapted folk to appeal to a wider audience.

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