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Ten Thousand Miles

Episode 3 of 4

Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed.

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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 12 Dec 2022 11:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • Chris While

    Ten Thousand Miles (Specially Recorded)

  • Nic Jones

    Ten Thousand Miles

  • Bonny Light Horseman

    10,000 Miles

  • Archie Fisher

    Bogie's Bonnie Belle

  • Beoga

    Factory Girl

  • Martin Simpson

    Rose of Allendale

  • Peggy Seeger

    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

  • George Michael

    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

  • Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

    The Turtle Dove

  • Eddi Reader

    My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose

  • Eddi Reader

    Ae Fond Kiss

  • Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

    Slan Le Maigh

  • Ashley Hutchings

    Prologue - I Dreamed A Dream (Died For Love)

  • Roy Bailey

    Clerk Saunders

  • Pentangle

    Let No Man Steal Your Thyme

  • Jim Moray

    Sweet England

Credits

Presenter Michael Morpurgo
Interviewed Guest Ashley Hutchings
Interviewed Guest Nancy Kerr
Interviewed Guest Georgina Boyes
Interviewed Guest Blair Dunlop
Interviewed Guest Karine Polwart
Interviewed Guest Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

Broadcasts

  • Mon 2 Nov 2020 16:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 12 Dec 2022 11:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4