Yorkshire Folk Radio
We believe that BBC local radio has a duty of care towards all itslisteners and that by axing Henry Ayrton's Real Music Show and therebyremoving all folk programming from the four BBC Yorkshire andHum... continue reading »
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"folk is NOT a minority interest"
"One hour a week was bad enough but now we have none. I advise everyone to tune to Radio Cleveland at 9:00pm on Sundays."
"I've already given detailed reasons in two messages to the BBC (the second not replied to). Henry Ayrton is a particularly good broadcaster and presents an excellent show. His folk programme is a valuable resource in a field which is at present increasing"
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"again the licence fee payer loses out too an executive decision that ignores the radio listener and panders to the whims of an out of touch DG"
"Kate Rusby rocks!!!"
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"Save British Folk Music From Obscurity"
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"With leading folk artists like Kate Rusby coming from Yorkshire, how can you NOT have a dedicated folk music show?"
"Diversity and the selebration of culture is what enriches our lives. Do not remove this programme from your listings"
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"WHAT A SHAME THAT MANY (MOST?) OTHER COUNTRIES FIND THE SPACE TO CELEBRATE THEIR CULTURE AND HERITAGE. "CULTURE" = THE TOTALITY OF SOCIALLY INHERITED BEHAVIOUR PATTERNS, BELIEFS, IDEALS BOTH ARTISTICALLY, RELIGIOUSLY AND HISTORICALLY. INDEED ALL OTHER PRO"
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"I really enjoy Henry Ayrton's Folk & Roots Show and find it invaluable to know what's happening in the local folk clubs and I think his live sessions are invaluable to promote the career of fok singers. Please restore the programme as soon as possible"
