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Martin Freeman sits in

Actor Martin Freeman shares his favourite folk and acoustic tracks.

In a special edition of the show, actor Martin Freeman shares the folk and acoustic that he loves.

Music-fan Martin digs into his record collection to choose a mix of recent obsessions and childhood favourites.

Fairport Convention, Laura Marling, The Band, Malvina Reynolds, This Is The Kit, The Unthanks and Odetta are among his picks. Martin also explores the space where folk and jazz meet, with beautiful classics by Pentangle, John & Beverley Martyn, Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Nick Drake.

Martin, whose acting credits range across The Responder, The Hobbit trilogy, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Love Actually, Sherlock, The Office and many more, describes music as his first love.

57 minutes

Music Played

  • The Band

    When I Paint My Masterpiece

  • Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

    DΓ©jΓ  Vu

  • Fairport Convention

    Crazy Man Michael

  • Malvina Reynolds

    Little Boxes

  • Hem

    Half Acre

  • John & Beverly Martyn

    Primrose Hill

  • Laura Marling

    Held Down

  • Nick Drake

    At the Chime of a City Clock

  • Pentangle

    Light Flight

  • This Is the Kit

    No Such Thing

  • The Unthanks

    Nobody Knew She Was There

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    I Am A Rock

  • Odetta

    Sail Away, Ladies

Broadcast

  • Wed 25 May 2022 21:00