Radio Manx Ltd

The Folk Show

Music EN ↓ 193 episodes

John Barker hosts Manx Radio's weekly Folk Programme showcasing the best in traditional and modern folk music

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Radio Manx Ltd

Category

Music

Podcast website

www.manxradio.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

FOLK SHOW 16 JULY 2024 16.07.2024

JB plays some great sounds from the likes piper Ross Miller, Duncan Chisholm, Memphis Slim and Joni Mitchell and has a chat with musician Katie Lawrence about her new tune collection book.

FOLK SHOW 09 JULY 2024 09.07.2024

JB has a chat with Ian Radcliffe about the William Killey Flute Book, enjoys music from the likes of Brooks Williams and Paul Armfield and looks forward to Yn Chrunniaght

FOLK SHOW 02 JULY 2024 02.07.2024

JB enjoys tracks from Church Street Shuffle, The Imagined Village and Isla Callister and looks ahead to Yn Chrunniaght 2024

FOLK SHOW 25 JUNE 2024 25.06.2024

JB is here with the latest edition of Manx Radio's Folk Show.

FOLK SHOW 18 JUNE 2024 18.06.2024

JB is here with this week’s edition of the Folk Show.

FOLK SHOW 11 JUNE 2024 11.06.2024

JB spins the best in folk and roots from the likes of Tim Edey, Notify, Barrule and Ali Farka Toure

FOLK SHOW 04 JUNE 2024 04.06.2024

Some old and new sounds from JB with the likes of Lankam, Goblin Band, Gaelic songs from the Island and Eleanor Dunstan with Greggor Black

FOLK SHOW 28 MAY 2024 28.05.2024

JB with great sounds from the likes of Steve Tilston, Eliza Carthy, Heisk, Brooks Williams and folk winners at this year's Guild . .

FOLKSHOW 21.05.2024

JB celebrates the music of Richard and Linda Thompson and great sounds from the likes of Sue Harrison and the Ross Cooper Band

FOLK SHOW 14 MAY 2024 14.05.2024

JB celebrates Word Whisky Day with songs inspired by a drop of the craythur . . from the likes of Bellowhead, Ruth Keggin and Rachel Hair and Mississippi Fred McDowell 

FOLK SHOW 07 MAY 2024 03.05.2024

JB is still in Spring mode with great sounds from Emily Portman, Harry McClintock, Gnoss and Sam Carter

FOLK SHOW 30 APRIL 2024 30.04.2024

JB celebrates the advent of May (or the death of April!) with music from Lisa Knapp, Dan Walsh, Seb Stone and Granny's attic! 

FOLK SHOW 23 APRIL 2024 23.04.2024

JB plays music from the likes of Eliza Carthy, Martin Simpson, Maddie Morris and Barrule - and many others plus his usual round-up of live local gigs

FOLK SHOW 16 APRIL 2024 16.04.2024

JB gets spacey . . . and plays music from Billy Bragg, Urban Folk Quartet, Imagined Village and From the Ground

FOLK SHOW 09 APRIL 2024 09.04.2024

It's all about the stars this week as to celebrate the new album from Clash Vooar, JB plays astral themed tunes from the likes of Dan Walsh, Honey and the Bear, Stockton's Wing and a live session at O'Donnells . 

FOLK SHOW 02 APRIL 2024 02.04.2024

JB celebrates his birthday with some of his faves from the likes of Lau, Urban Folk Quartet, the Dubliners, Clash Vooar and a Rochdale coconut dance. Normal service is resumed next week!

FOLK SHOW 26 MARCH 2024 26.03.2024

JB leaps into spring with music from the likes of Adam Holmes, Michael Walsh, Doc Watson and the Island's own guitar guru - Davy Knowles

FOLK SHOW 19 MARCH 2024 19.03.2024

Some hypnotic sounds from Daisy Rickman, a session from O'Donnells, Serious Sam Barrett and a new one from Clash Vooar - JB has them all!

FOLK SHOW 12 MARCH 2024 12.03.2024

JB with a tasty smorgasbord of sounds from the likes of Jim Murray, Richard Thompson, Honey and the Bear and Tarmac plus a celebration of St Patrick's Day!

FOLK SHOW 05 MARCH 2024 05.03.2024

Great sounds from JB's deck from the likes of Ryan Young, Chris Wood, Kathryn Tickell and Bellowhead

FOLK SHOW 27 FEBRUARY 19.02.2024

JB brings you his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.

FOLK SHOW 20 FEBRUARY 19.02.2024

JB is back with his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.

THE FOLK SHOW 6 FEBRUARY 05.02.2024

JB brings you his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.

FOLK SHOW 30 JANUARY 29.01.2024

JB brings you his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.

FOLK SHOW 23 JANUARY 2024 23.01.2024

JB brings you his weekly mix of folk and roots music from the Isle of Man and around the world.

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