Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore
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 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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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Music Played
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Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore (Specially Recorded)
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De Dannan
Rambling Irishman
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Paul Brady
Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore
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Lothlorien
Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore
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Fine Friday
When First I Came To Caledonia
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Waterson:Carthy
When First I Came To Caledonia
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The Watersons
The Broom of Cowdenknowes
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Martin Simpson
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Again
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Boo Hewerdine
The Man That I Am
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Chris While and Julie Matthews
Small Cases Full Of Big Dreams
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Chris While and Julie Matthews
Pinjarra Dreams
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Martin Green feat. Adam Holmes, Aidan Moffat & Becky Unthank
The Suitcase
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Martin Green feat. Adam Holmes & Becky Unthank
Laws of Motion
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Chris While, Julie Matthews, Georgina Boyes, Jim Boyes, Nancy Kerr, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh & Rosie Hood
Bread and Roses (Specially Recorded)
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Morpurgo |
Interviewed Guest | Karine Polwart |
Interviewed Guest | Martin Simpson |
Interviewed Guest | Martin Logan |
Interviewed Guest | Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh |
Interviewed Guest | Georgina Boyes |
Interviewed Guest | Julie Matthews |
Interviewed Guest | Chris While |
Broadcasts
- Mon 9 Nov 2020 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 19 Dec 2022 11:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4