Thursday, 31 May 2018

Thursday 31 May 2018

Enjoy a terrific unique playlist of music on Folk At Five with musicians Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris, Jenny Lysander, John Wort Hannam, Emily Askew Band, Henry Sparks, John Graham & Jim Jack, Phantom Voices, Pete Morton, Jon Budworth, Solana, Katrina Bishop, Mike Oldfield.

Playlist:
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris - Farther Along [Alternate],
Jenny Lysander - Northern Folk,
John Wort Hannam - Man Of God,
Emily Askew Band, The - Douce Dame Jolie,
Henry Sparks - The Cowboy Song,
John Graham & Jim Jack - Saints And Sinners,
Phantom Voices - 6th Form Politik,
Pete Morton - Slave To The Game,
Jon Budworth - We All Share The Same Sky,
Solana - Cheap Nougat,
Katrina Bishop - Done With You,
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth.

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Wednesday 30 May 2018

Enjoy a wonderful Wednesday Folk At Five with musicians Chris Flegg, Dallahan, Boreas, Mike Donaghy, Bruce Cockburn, Donovan, John Graham & Jim Jack, Blueflint, 422, Eamon Friel, Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes.

Playlist:
Chris Flegg - The Fairest Flower,
Dallahan - The Reaper,
Boreas - Lullaby,
Mike Donaghy - Stairs And Archways,
Bruce Cockburn - Nude Descending A Staircase,
Donovan - Mellow Yellow,
John Graham & Jim Jack - Calton Rose,
Blueflint - Bony Johnston,
422 - York Rant,
Eamon Friel - William Street,
Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes - Do Right Woman.

Tuesday 29 May 2018

Folk At Five this sunny Tuesday features musicians Cara Dillon, John Graham & Jim Jack, The Henry Girls, The Often Herd, Alex Campbell, Jon Budworth, Ange Hardy, Daimh, Phantom Voices, The Iona Fyfe Band, Vision Thing, Blackbeard's Tea Party.

Playlist:
Cara Dillon - The Shores Of Lough Bran,
John Graham & Jim Jack - Sae Will We Yet,
Henry Girls - Mary's Reflection,
Often Herd, The - Cool Summer Rain,
Alex Campbell - New York Gals,
Jon Budworth - Lighthouse Keeper,
Ange Hardy - Forlorn Land,
Daimh - Oran An Tombaca,
Phantom Voices - Old Ned,
Iona Fyfe Band - Pride Of Aberdeen,
Vision Thing - Man In The Long Black Coat,
Blackbeard's Tea Party - The Lost Triangle.

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Monday 28 May 2018

Great tracks to dance to in today's Tea Time Show, with The Sutherland Brothers, The Three Degrees, Gabrielle, Matthew Schultz X Gyptian X Electric Bodega, Ooberfuse, Jonk & Spook X Capo & Comes, Ed Sheeran, Go Freek, Morsy & Amber Skyes, Yazz, The Shamen.

Playlist:
Sutherland Brothers - Arms of Mary,
Three Degrees , The - Woman In Love,
Gabrielle - Rise,
Matthew Schultz X Gyptian X Electric Bodega - Promise For Keeps,
Ooberfuse - Never Give Up (Patrick Kambo remix),
Jonk & Spook X Capo & Comes - Quizumba (Original Mix),
Ed Sheeran - Perfect (DJ Rocco Remix),
Go Freek - Time (Extended Mix),
Morsy & Amber Skyes - Pride (Club Mix),
Yazz - The Only Way Is Up,
The Shamen - Ebeneezer Goode.

Monday 28 May 2018

Folk At Five is cool in the heat with music from Paul Tyler & Stephen Wrench, Ange Hardy, John Williamson, The Black Guards, Barbara Dickson, Alex Hodgson, Zoe Wren, The Melrose Quartet, Skerryvore, Cathal Hayden, Blacktop Deluxe, Skinner & T'witch, Eddie & Luc.

Playlist:
Paul Tyler & Stephen Wrench - Just Enough To Get Back Home To Dixie,
Ange Hardy - Young Martha's Well,
John Williamson - Rip Rip Woodchip,
Black Guards, The - Drawn In (EP version),
Barbara Dickson - The Hill,
Alex Hodgson - Mary Let Me Tak' Ye Dancin',
Zoe Wren - A Moment's Madness,
Melrose Quartet, The - Hand Me Down,
Skerryvore - The Last Time,
Cathal Hayden - Mickey O'Callaghan's + Dan Cronin's + Johnny O'Leary's,
Blacktop Deluxe - Standing In The Blues,
Skinner and T'witch - The Election,
Eddie And Luc - Exercise.

Sunday, 27 May 2018

Saturday 26 May 2018

It's MOKRUN weekend, and Folk At Five features music old and new with musicians John Wort Hannam, Dowally, The Black Feathers, Ben Sures, The Alistair McCulloch Trio, John Graham & Jim Jack, Jon Budworth, Phantom Voices, The Emily Askew Band.

Playlist:
John Wort Hannam - Molly & Me,
Dowally - And I Love Her,
Black Feathers, The - The Ghosts Have Eaten Well,
Ben Sures - Marie Marie,
Alistair McCulloch Trio, The - Wild Rover,
John Graham & Jim Jack - Truck Drivin' Man,
Jon Budworth - Dusty Roads,
Phantom Voices - Peace By Peace,
Phantom Voices - Lovely Joan,
Emily Askew Band, The - Cantiga De Santa Maria 42 + Bouree.

Saturday, 26 May 2018

Friday 25 May 2018

A plague of thuderflies has descended on Kintyre, whilst the Tea Time Show plays music from The Poozies, Morsy & Amber Skyes, Go Freek, Billy Ocean, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Take That Feat. Lulu, Giorgio Moroder ft Karen Harding, Belinda Carlisle, Gloria Gaynor, The KLF, Rod Stewart, Snap!

Playlist:
Poozies, The - Isobel,
Morsy & Amber Skyes - Pride (Club Mix),
Go Freek - Time (Extended Mix),
Billy Ocean - When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going,
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Get Over You,
Take That Feat. Lulu - Relight My Fire,
Giorgio Moroder ft Karen Harding - Good For Me,
Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is a Place on Earth,
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive (Phil Kelsey Remix, DJ Intro),
The KLF - Last Train To Trancentral,
Rod Stewart - Baby Jane (Maxi),
Snap! - Rhythm Is A Dancer.

Friday 25 May 2018

It's Thunderfly Friday here in Kintyre, and Folk At Five features music from Hilary Bell, Dowally, Oran Project, Jill Jackson, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris, Steamchicken, Eddi Reader, Barbara Dymock, Liam Merriman & Eoin O Meachair, Adam Norsworthy, Mike Oldfield.

Playlist:
Hilary Bell - Burniebouzle,
Dowally - Sunday Brunch,
Oran Project, The - Arizona,
Jill Jackson - Worries,
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris - Making Plans,
Steamchicken - Mary And The Soldier,
Eddi Reader - Moon River,
Dowally - Fluorescent Banshee,
Barbara Dymock - The Heid Horseman,
Liam Merriman & Eoin O Meachair - Crazy Man Michael,
Adam Norsworthy - Corner Of Rosedale,
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth.

Thursday 24 May 2018

Thursday's unique Folk At Five playlist features music from Eddi Reader, Joni Mitchell, Heather Downie, Chris Flegg, Hungrytown, Siobhan Miller, Sophie Ramsay, Yvonne Lyon, Phil Hare, Stoned Cherries, Michelle Burke, Gnoss.

Playlist:
Eddi Reader - Back The Dogs,
Joni Mitchell - You Turn Me On, I'm A Radio,
Heather Downie - The Best Of Us,
Chris Flegg - Another Child In Africa,
Hungrytown - Static,
Siobhan Miller - The Unquiet Grave,
Sophie Ramsay - The Lea Rig,
Yvonne Lyon - Pockets Full Of Storms,
Phil Hare - Text 0898,
Stoned Cherries, The - Morrisons,
Michelle Burke - A Kiss In The Morning Early,
Gnoss - Brother Wind.

Friday, 25 May 2018

Wednesday 23 May 2018

Wednesday's Folk At Five features property-buying advice from solicitor Campbell Read and a unique Trevox folk music playlist with musicians Tommy Sands with Moya and Fionan Sands, The Often Herd, James Keelaghan, Beltaine, Leonard Cohen, Eric Bibb, The Two Sisters, Archie Fisher.

Tommy Sands with Moya and Fionan Sands - Send For Maguire,
Often Herd, The - You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go,
James Keelaghan - Lazarus,
Beltaine - Rocky Road To Dublin - The Butterfly,
Leonard Cohen - Chelsea Hotel No.2,
Eric Bibb - Sugar Mama,
The Two Sisters, Hilary James & Janet Giraudo - My Faithful Johnny,
Archie Fisher - The Gifts.

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

Tuesday 22 May 2018

Today the bees and other pollinators were out in force, and Folk At Five featured music from Glymjack, Kirsty Potts, The Chris Ronald Trio, Fran Wyburn, Ren, Scott Macdonald, The Coaltown Daisies, Carlos Del Junco & The Blues Mongrels, Yuval Bless ft. Gal Levy, Gem Andrews.

Playlist:
Glymjack - Night Vision,
Kirsty Potts - A Wee Bird Cam Tae My Apron,
Chris Ronald Trio, The - Retirement Plan,
Fran Wyburn - Mr Blackbird,
Ren - Late Night Drive,
Scott Macdonald - Start Living The Way You Want,
Coaltown Daisies - Falling For Artemis,
Carlos Del Junco & The Blues Mongrels - Marjorie,
Yuval Bless ft. Gal Levy - We're Living In A Dream World,
Gem Andrews - Dead Weight.

Monday 21 May 2018

Another unique Tea Time playlist from Trevox, with music from Taryn Southern, Calvin Harris & Disciples, Jei, The Poozies, Ming & Victor Porfidio ft Bear Redell, The Fugees, Chris Brown, Deacon Blue, The Proclaimers, Suzi Quatro.

Playlist:
Taryn Southern - Break Free,
Calvin Harris & Disciples - How Deep Is Your Love,
Jei - Your Woman (Giuseppe D S Back To Town Mix),
Poozies, The - Easily Led,
Poozies, The - Plecthumb,
Ming & Victor Porfidio ft Bear Redell - Rolling Stone (Original Mix),
Fugees, The - Killing Me Softly (Mike Metro Remix),
Chris Brown - Yeah 3x,
Deacon Blue - Real Gone Kid,
The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles),
Suzi Quatro - If You Can't Give Me Love.

Monday 21 May 2018

Enjoy again a unique Folk At Five playlist of music from James Keelaghan, Session A9, Sarah McQuaid, Lynched, Dana & Susan Robinson, The Portraits, Alan Jackson, Chris Flegg, Skinner & T'witch, Dala, White Rooks.

Playlist:
James Keelaghan - Red River Rising,
Session A9 - One For The Road,
Sarah McQuaid - Wondrous Love,
Lynched - The Tri-Coloured House,
Dana And Susan Robinson - Asheville Blues,
Portraits, The - Difference No Difference,
Alan Jackson - Wanted,
Chris Flegg - French Row,
Skinner & T'witch - Back To The Bills,
Dala - The Great Escape,
White Rooks - Tell Me Who.

Sunday, 20 May 2018

Saturday 19 May 2018

Enjoy again Saturday's Folk At Five with music from Sally Barker, Skipinnish, Liv Austen, Rab Noakes, Camila Koller, Bob Frankee, Alex Campbell, James Yorkston, Jim Reynolds, Findlay Napier, Roger Pugh, Jenny Sturgeon.

Playlist:
Sally Barker - Captains,
Skipinnish - Wishing Well,
Liv Austen - The Next Time,
Rab Noakes - Get Yourself Another Fool,
Camila Koller - Wings,
Bob Frankee - My Next Drink,
Alex Campbell - Been On The Road So Long,
James Yorkston - Orgiva Song,
Jim Reynolds - Stay Out Of My Dreams,
Findlay Napier - Princess Rosanna Drowned In The Clyde,
Roger Pugh - Forever And A Night,
Jenny Sturgeon - Culan.

Friday 18 May 2018

Friday's unique Tea Time Show playlist features Rivita, The Poozies, Tupelo ft. Sharon Shannon, Bay Station, Hairspray (Michael Ball), Barry White, Jei, Zee Krayski, Suzi Quatro, Gryffin ft Quinn Xcii & Daniel Wilson, Toto Ceolo.

Rivita - Tribal Love,
Poozies, The - Soaking,
Tupelo ft. Sharon Shannon - The Shifting Ground,
Bay Station - Sands of Time,
Hairspray (Michael Ball) - You Can't Stop The Beat,
Barry White - Never Gonna Give You Up,
Jei - Your Woman (Radio Edit),
Rivita - Hunt You Down,
Zee Krayski - Scream,
Suzi Quatro - Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me),
Gryffin ft Quinn Xcii & Daniel Wilson - Winnebago (Original Mix),
Toto Ceolo - I Eat Cannibals (Dub Mix).

Friday 18 May 2018

Another unique playlist on Friday's Folk At Five and music from Norma Munro, Lankum, Emily Smith, Gillian Frame, Pauline Alexander, Antonio Lulic, Sarah McQuaid, Blackbeard's Tea Party, Brogue, Stan Graham, Jill Jackson, Mike Oldfield.

Playlist:
Norma Munro - The Ballad Of Blind Mattie,
Lankum - Willow Garden,
Emily Smith - My Darling Boy,
Gillian Frame - Rothes Colliery,
Pauline Alexander - Money For Floods [Live At Troon],
Antonio Lulic - Twenty Twelve,
Sarah McQuaid - Time To Love,
Blackbeard's Tea Party - Leviathan,
Brogue - The Winter It Is Past,
Stan Graham - That's What I Believe,
Jill Jackson - Needle And Thread,
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth.

Friday, 18 May 2018

Thursday 17 May 2018

Sunshine across Kintyre and great music on Folk At Five with The Chris Ronald Trio, Darren Hume. Teresa Horgan & Matt Griffin, Pilgrims' Way, Sheryl Crow, Jill Jackson, Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow, Allan Johnston, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris, Malinky, Lowri Evans, Amit Dattani.

Playlist:
Chris Ronald Trio, The - Sons Of Summer,
Darren Hume - Pink Saloon,
Teresa Horgan & Matt Griffin - Cruel Sister,
Pilgrims' Way - Only A Soldier,
Sheryl Crow - Best Of Times (Radio Edit),
Jill Jackson - My Baby,
Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow - Crossfire,
Allan Johnston - Carry Me Aff Tae Australia,
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris - Wildflowers,
Malinky - Long Cookstown,
Lowri Evans - One Way Ticket,
Amit Dattani - Boats And Trains.

Wednesday, 16 May 2018

Wednesday 16 May 2018

Folk At Five today features solicitor Campbell Read talking about house-buying Missives in Scotland, and music from Greg Russell, Saskia, David Hershaw & Sandie Forbes, Daria Kulesh, Blueflint, Canterach, Sunjay, Ciaran Dorris with Pauline Alexander, Canny Fettle.

Playlist:
Greg Russell - Storylines,
Saskia - Take My Hand,
David Hershaw & Sandie Forbes - Badlands,
Daria Kulesh - Only Begun,
Blueflint - Secrets Of Your Life,
Canterach - MacGregor's Jigs,
Sunjay - Drop Down Mama,
Ciaran Dorris with Pauline Alexander - A Time To Dance,
Canny Fettle - Bonny Pit Laddie + Green Brechans Of Branton.

Tuesday, 15 May 2018

Tuesday 15 May 2018

A cool damp day outside, warmed and brightened on Folk At Five with music from Katrina Bishop, Rusty Shackle, Skerryvore, Real Time, Daniel & Emma Reid, The Poozies, Jill Jackson, The Staves, Daimh, Skinner & T'witch, Sparrow & The Workshop.

Playlist:
Katrina Bishop - Knock Down Dirty Fight,
Rusty Shackle - Lion In Winter,
Skerryvore - At The End Of The Line,
Real Time - Red Is The Rose,
Daniel & Emma Reid - Keep You In Peace,
Poozies, The - Ailein,
Jill Jackson - Are We There Yet,
The Staves - Pay Us No Mind,
Daimh - Happy Fish,
Skinner & T'witch - The Iron Fish Remembers,
Sparrow & The Workshop - Blame It On Me.

Monday 14 May 2018

Movers and finger-tappers alike will enjoy this Tea Time playlist with musicians Calazzus (Colossus), Carlos Del Junco & The Blues Mongrels, The Doobie Brothers, Danny Wright, Jocelyn Brown, Bloom, Camilla Cabello ft Young Thug, Diplo & Sleepy Tom, Bebe Rexha, Lucifer, The Interrupters, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss.

Playlist:
Calazzus (Colossus) Ft. Thir13teen - Movies,
Carlos Del Junco & The Blues Mongrels - No Fool Horse,
Doobie Brothers, The - No Stopping Us Now,
Danny Wright - I Didn't Like You,
Jocelyn Brown - I Wish You Would,
Bloom - Letting Go,
Camilla Cabello ft Young Thug - Havana (Spectrum Remix),
Diplo & Sleepy Tom - Be Right There (Dan Maarten Remix),
Bebe Rexha - I Got You (Dave Matthias Remix),
Lucifer - California Son,
Interrupters, The - She's Kerosene,
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Gone, Gone, Gone (Done Moved On).

Monday 14 May 2018

The Folk At Five eclectic selection this sunny Monday are Fil Campbell & Tom McFarland, Paul Anderson, Mikey Kenney, Carlos Del Junco & The Blues Mongrels, Po Girl, Yuval Bless ft. Gal Levy, Colleen Raney, Fiona Kennedy, John Williamson, The Often Herd, Bill Jones, Boreas.

Playlist:
Fil Campbell & Tom McFarland - Talk About,
Paul Anderson - The Kincraigie Hairst,
Mikey Kenney - I Went Out Walking,
Carlos Del Junco & The Blues Mongrels - Alberta Hunter,
Po Girl - Sing Away,
Yuval Bless ft. Gal Levy - We're Living In A Dream World,
Colleen Raney - Craigie Hill,
Fiona Kennedy - Always On My Mind,
John Williamson - The Shed,
Often Herd, The - Sail Away,
Bill Jones - Lost Chances,
Boreas - Braw Sailin.

Sunday, 13 May 2018

Saturday 12 May 2018

Enjoy again a unique playlist on Saturday's Folk At Five with music from The Rachel Hamer Band, Joy Dunlop & Pippa Reid-Foster, Tommy Sands, Skerryvore, The Chatham Singers, Bob Dylan, Alex Campbell, Sinsheen, Mark Dunlop, Session A9, Mike Oldfield.

Playlist:
Rachel Hamer Band, The - Red Winged Blackbird,
Joy Dunlop & Pippa Reid-Foster - Is Duine Mi,
Tommy Sands - The Road To Aughnacloy,
Skerryvore - The Exorcists,
The Chatham Singers - Evil Thing,
Bob Dylan - When The Deal Goes Down,
Alex Campbell - Strolling Down The Highway,
Sinsheen - Weary Waiting,
Mark Dunlop - The Black Velvet Band,
Session A9 - Lady Montgomery,
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth.

Saturday, 12 May 2018

Friday 11 May 2018

A bunch of comedians made me late putting this playlist up. After Teatime with Trevox, we enjoyed many laughs at the Scottish COmedy Film Festival at Campbeltown Picture House. Teatime musicians included Anjali Ray, Angelita's Boys, Kelis, Croft & Cotes, Ben Reel, China Black, Le Ann Rimes, The KLF Feat. The Children Of The Revolution, Black Box, The Weebles, C.J. Lewis, The Human League.

Tea Time Show playlist:
Anjali Ray - Different Side Of Me,
Angelita's Boys - Angelita's Eyes,
Kelis - Milkshake,
Croft & Cotes - Thoughts And Rusty Strings,
Ben Reel - Fish Out Of Water,
China Black - Searching,
Le Ann Rimes - Life Goes On [M A S H Mix],
The KLF Feat. The Children Of The Revolution - 3AM Eternal,
Black Box - Ride On Time,
Weebles, The - In My Corner,
C.J. Lewis - Sweets For My Sweet,
Human League - Don't You Want Me.

Friday 11 May 2018


On the day the first Scottish COmedy Film Festival started at Campbeltown Picture House, Friday's Folk At Five features Merry Hell, Gillian Frame, Kiérah, Trail West, Kathy Mattea, Blacktop Deluxe, Pete McClelland, Rab Noakes, John Martyn, Robyn Stapleton, Cormac Gannon, Mike Oldfield.

Playlist:
Merry Hell - Bury Me Naked,
Gillian Frame - Rothes Colliery,
Kiérah - Jim Hodder’s Reel + The Highlander Who Kissed His Granny,
Trail West - Here We Go A Flat,
Kathy Mattea - 455 Rocket (Live),
Blacktop Deluxe - Man Down,
Pete McClelland - Carolina Sky,
Rab Noakes - Moonlight And Gold,
John Martyn - Goin' Down To Memphis,
Robyn Stapleton - Bonnie Woodhall,
Cormac Gannon - The Moment We Are All Waiting For,
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth.

Friday, 11 May 2018

Thursday 10 May 2018

Thursday's Folk At Five has studio guests Ailsa MacKenzie and Shona Thomson from the Scottish Comedy Film Festival (SCOFF) and music from The Paul McKenna Band, Saskia, Skerryvore, Liam Merriman & Eoin O Meachair, Hungrytown, Pete McClelland, The Spinners, Trail West, The Henry Girls, Mike Oldfield.

Playlist:
Paul McKenna Band - Song Of Choise
Saskia - Falling
Skerryvore - Happy To Home
Liam Merriman & Eoin O Meachair - Joanne
Hungrytown - Don't Cross That Mountain
Pete McClelland - Top Alex
The Spinners - Jamaica Farewell
Trail West - John Henry
Henry Girls - Hori Horo
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth

Wednesday 09 May 2018

Wednesday's Folk At Five features housebuying advice from solicitor Campbell Read and music from Hungrytown, Cormac Gannon, David Ferrard, Tom Paxton, Winter Wilson, Joanna Hyde & Tadhg O Meachair, Skipinnish, Elliott Morris, Daniel & Emma Reid, Pauline Alexander, Mike Oldfield.

Playlist:
Hungrytown - Day For Night,
Cormac Gannon - Tipping It Up To Nancy,
David Ferrard - Childhood Days,
Tom Paxton - Outward Bound,
Winter Wilson - Grateful For The Rain (Billy Boy),
Joanna Hyde & Tadhg O Meachair - Snowy Eldora,
Skipinnish - Wishing Well (Anniversary Release),
Elliott Morris - One More Day,
Daniel & Emma Reid - Alice From Morko,
Pauline Alexander - Imagine,
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth.

"Secret nuclear deal?" ask Greenpeace

For longer than for any other campaigning organisation, I've been a Greenpeace supporter, and feel compelled to reproduced here their latest email in full:



Everyone knew it’d come to this.

After years of delays and ballooning budgets, the next wave of new nuclear plants is in serious trouble.

Nuclear companies - led by Hitachi - are now demanding government support to keep their projects from collapsing. [1]

Instead of laughing them out of Westminster, the government is meeting these companies behind closed doors - and won’t say what they’re discussing. [2]

But some information is leaking out, and it doesn’t look good. Japanese newspapers claim that Theresa May has promised to back Hitachi’s construction loans for the Wylfa nuclear plant. [3]

This could mean that if something goes wrong, we'd have to step in and pay the bill.

That’s no way to run a country. Will you ask your MP to speak out against these secret nuclear deals?
Let’s be real: funding new nuclear plants is a terrible idea, secretly or otherwise.

The first plant is still ten years away from producing a spark of power [4] - that’s too late to help us meet our climate targets. Meanwhile, offshore wind and other renewable power is cheap, quicker to build and increasingly easy to store for when we need it. [5]

Your MP has a good record of speaking out against nuclear power, but people on both sides of the debate can see the problem with ministers negotiating a huge deal like this in secret.

So right now we have a chance to shine some light on this. Here’s the plan.

The minister in charge of nuclear negotiations is Greg Clark. He’s done some good things in the past, but he’s getting this one badly wrong.

Sometimes it's easy for ministers to ignore public pressure, but they can be influenced by other politicians.

If dozens of MPs tell Greg Clark that they’re worried about the secrecy surrounding this deal, it’ll be much harder for him to keep the details hidden. Will you ask your MP to speak out?

We don’t need to flood anyone’s inbox today though. Unique, well-written messages are the best way to get an MP’s attention, so make sure you’ve got a bit of time and headspace for this before you jump in.
If you’ve been involved in our campaign to stop the Hinkley nuclear plant I don’t have to tell you about the government’s love for wildly expensive nuclear deals.

But what these companies want is actually even worse. With Hinkley, we’d only pay for the power it actually generates, even if that power is ten years late and way overpriced.

If our government starts backing these new projects, we’re all bought in - and could end up footing the bill if things go wrong.

And the risks are very real. Hitachi has a sketchy track record with nuclear projects [6] - and the technology they’re using is pretty unreliable. [7] There’s a reason investors are backing away!

If these talks carry on in secret, there’s a good chance we could get locked into a bad deal that we can’t back out of. Let’s get our MPs speaking out on this now, before it’s too late. Hit the button to start your message.
Thanks for taking time to help build a better world.

Mal



NOTES

1. Hitachi seeks to clear clouds over Horizon - The Times

2. Could we be about to see a wave of public money for new nuclear? - Unearthed

3. Hitachi's U.K. nuclear project to get guarantees from government - media - Reuters (via Mainichi)

4. Has nuclear been stuffed by the Hinkley turkey? - The Times

5. How we can use wind power when there's no wind - Greenpeace

6. Briefing: Hitachi’s nuclear safety breaches - Greenpeace

7. Briefing: The failings of the Advanced Boiling Water Reactor - Prof. Steve Thomas, University of Greenwich
 

Wednesday, 9 May 2018

Tuesday 08 May 2018

Sunshine and showers today, brightening up with Folk At Five and music from Angela Paterson, Ivan Drever, The Trio Dhoore, Paul Brady, The Black Country Three, The Often Herd, Winter Wilson, Owen Hand, Paul Anderson, Gem Andrews, Connla, Mike Oldfield.

Folk At Five playlist:
Angela Paterson - Don't Say Hi,
Ivan Drever - Orkney Anthem,
Trio Dhoore - Endless Dancing,
Paul Brady - Nothing But The Same Old Story,
Black Country Three - Dudley Canal Tunnel Song,
Often Herd, The - Ruined Road,
Winter Wilson - Tried And Tested,
Owen Hand - Keishmul's Galley,
Paul Anderson - Balmoral,
Gem Andrews - Mother Dear,
Connla - Dailing Growing,
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth.

Tuesday, 8 May 2018

Monday 07 May 2018

A hot Bank Holiday in the south of Britain, and a hot Teatime playlist with musicians: The Cabinet Of Millionaires ft Pat Fulgoni, Sister Sledge, Lily Allen, Chris Bevington, Cliff Richard, Camila Koller, Alison Moyet, The Miami Sound Machine, The Jacksons, Kim Appleby, A Taste Of Honey, Amy Winehouse.

Tea Time Show playlist:
Cabinet Of Millionaires ft Pat Fulgoni - Serve Me (Pat's Coalition Of Chaos Dubwise Mix),
Sister Sledge - We Are Family (Sure Is Pure Remix Edit),
Lily Allen - Not Fair,
Chris Bevington - Better Start Cookin',
Cliff Richard - Dimples,
Camila Koller - Drink Me,
Alison Moyet - Is This Love,
Miami Sound Machine - Dr. Beat,
Jacksons, The - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground),
Kim Appleby - Don't Worry,
Taste Of Honey, A - Boogie Oogie Oogie,
Amy Winehouse - Back to Black.

Monday 07 May 2018

Bank Holiday Monday, a hot one in the south of Britain, and these musicians feature in Folk At Five: Alan Jackson, The McCalmans, Real Time, Ceili Moss, Auld Hat New Heids, Robert Wells & Billy Dean, Seamus Fogarty, Barbara Dickson, Tom Paxton, Stephen Wrench.

Folk At Five playlist:
Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning),
The McCalmans - Leaving Denmark,
Real Time - The Border Spirit + Shake Loose The Border,
Ceili Moss - E411,
Auld Hat New Heids - The Diamond Ship,
Robert Wells & Billy Dean feat. Charlie McCoy & Maria Wells - Six Days On The Road,
Seamus Fogarty - Heels Over Head (Radio Edit),
Barbara Dickson - As Wise As A Serpent,
Tom Paxton - When You Shook Your Long Hair Down,
Stephen Wrench - This Time,
Arcelia - Building On The Land.

Saturday, 5 May 2018

Saturday 05 May 2018

A misty, murky day lifted by music from Eleanor McEvoy, Aoife O'Donovan, Dave Goulder, Brenda Cochrane, Outside Track, David Livingston, Jill Jackson, Matt McGinn, Connla, Matt Creer, David Fee, Hughie Jones.

Folk At Five playlist:
Eleanor McEvoy - Heaven Help Us,
Aoife O'Donovan - Lay My Burden Down,
Dave Goulder - The Settle And Carlisle,
Brenda Cochrane - Will Ye Go Lassie Wild Mountain Thyme,
Outside Track, The - The Mountain Road,
David Livingston - What's Wrong With This Picture,
Jill Jackson - Finally,
Matt McGinn - Troubled Waters In My Soul,
Connla - Blue Lagoon,
Matt Creer - Ten Wild Horses,
David Fee - Gravity Is Calling,
Hughie Jones - The Sailor's Way.

Friday 04 May 2018

An eclectic mix of old and new music from Madonna, Coppola, Jax Jones X Eurythmics X Lady Gaga X Justin Timberlake, Paco Caniza, Ben Reel, Calazzus (Colossus) Ft. Liz Anne Hill, Croft & Cotes, Dekova, LunchMoney Lewis, Deorro & Chris Brown.

Tea Time Show playlist:
Madonna - Like A Prayer,
Coppola - Red Travel,
Jax Jones X Eurythmics X Lady Gaga X Justin Timberlake - Dont Just Sweet Dance,
Paco Caniza - Dance,
Ben Reel - Drifting,
Calazzus (Colossus) Ft. Liz Anne Hill - Higher Ground,
Croft & Cotes - Why I'm Here,
Dekova - Control Your Body (Original Mix),
LunchMoney Lewis - Bills,
Deorro & Chris Brown - Five More Hours (Deorro x Chris Brown),
Madonna - Papa Don't Preach.

Friday 04 May 2018

It's Friday night, and it's Folk At Five! Enjoy music from Pete McClelland, Creve La Lune, Strike The Colours, The Portraits, Stan Graham, Jeremy Taylor, Poor Man's Gambit, Michael Raven And Joan Mills, Jenny Sturgeon, Winter Wilson, Jill Jackson, Mike Oldfield.

Folk At Five playlist:
Pete McClelland - Thinking Of A Song,
Creve La Lune - Comme Un Dimanche,
Strike The Colours - Train Of Thought,
Portraits, The - Back Button,
Stan Graham - Tiptoe Up The Flight Of Stairs,
Jeremy Taylor - Belle of Barnstaple,
Poor Man's Gambit - William Taylor,
Michael Raven And Joan Mills - Jolly Machine,
Jenny Sturgeon - Nowhere Else I'd Rather Be,
Winter Wilson - Far Off On The Horizon,
Jill Jackson - Sweet Lullaby,
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth.

Friday, 4 May 2018

Shure cartridge production ending

Reloop RMP-4 - Top View
At one time, it would have been alarming to find a stalwart manufacturer abandoning the market for record-playing essentials. Now, however, I struggle to recall the last time I dug out my vinyl discs with the thought of playing them. Occasionally I refer to the labels for the information they hold, but most tracks that I need or want are easily available as high-quality digital files. It would be a rare request indeed that would lead me to connect up my turntable and actually spin a disc. So perhaps it's no surprise that Shure have announced they are ceasing production of cartridges.

The death of vinyl as a medium for audio has often been proclaimed, but in some circles it is undergoing yet another revival. It seems that folk like to handle, see and hear vinyl in preference to CD or digital audio files. Not me. I disliked the finicky nature of vinyl discs even when they were the only alternative to the rather inconvenient magnetic tape. CDs seemed wonderful creations when they first appeared. Now they are surpassed by high-quality lossless digital files, which can be played along with CDs in quality equipment like the Reloop RMP-4 pictured. (Vinyl addicts will like the large jogwheel which, although it doesn't spin like a turntable, does provide the ability to manipulate playback in a similar manner.) Other digital audio players are available. :-)

Shure cites difficulties with their suppliers of parts for cartridges as key to their decision, saying that suppliers are "struggling to keep up with demand and maintain the quality standards Shure requires." Most likely, the difficulties arise from the fact that the overall cartridge market is shrinking, even if Shure's own sales have remained steady over the last decade or so.

Thursday, 3 May 2018

Thursday 03 May 2018

Enjoy again a wide range of folk music styles from Greg Russell, Gem Andrews, Ninebarrow, The Blues Mystery, Oka Vanga, Niall McGuigan, The Outside Track, Jill Jackson, The Poozies, The 19th Street Band, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Mike Oldfield.

Folk At Five playlist:
Greg Russell - Crooked Jack,
Gem Andrews - Your Father's Diary,
Ninebarrow - Coming Home,
Blues Mystery, The - Red Hot No Shot,
Oka Vanga - Wildflower,
Niall McGuigan - Stillness,
Outside Track, The - Whitby Maid,
Jill Jackson - Hope And Gasoline,
Poozies, The - Easily Led,
19th Street Band, The - Set Me Free,
Mary Chapin Carpenter - The Hard Way,
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth.

Wednesday, 2 May 2018

Wednesday 02 May 2018

You'll find both ancient and modern lyrics in today's show with music from Glymjack, The Foxglove Trio, The Hut People, The Seekers, The Coaltown Daisies, Ange Hardy, Salt House, Jeana Leslie & Siobhan Miller, The Boys Of The Lough.

Folk At Five playlist:
Glymjack - Hope Point,
Foxglove Trio, The - Looking Elsewhere,
Hut People, The - Dis Found Harmonium,
Seekers - Lemon Tree,
Coaltown Daisies, The - Yellow In White,
Ange Hardy - William Frend,
Salt House - Lay Your Dark Low,
Jeana Leslie & Siobhan Miller - Burning Of Auchindoun,
Boys Of The Lough - Mary Stokes.

Tuesday, 1 May 2018

Tuesday 01 May 2018

After the TV history lessons today on Islay, England and Israel, relax to great music from Michele Stodart, Melanie, The Blues Mystery, Jill Jackson, Kenneth J Nash, Damian Helliwell, Daria Kulesh, Kathy Mattea, The Poozies, Mike Oldfield.

Folk At Five playlist:
Michele Stodart - Come Back Home [Single from 'Pieces'],
Melanie - I Really Loved Harold,
Blues Mystery, The - 8000 Miles,
Jill Jackson - Sunbeams and Custard Creams,
Kenneth J Nash - Carol Ann,
Damian Helliwell - Phi,
Daria Kulesh - The Hazel Tree,
Kathy Mattea - Walking Away A Winner (Live),
Poozies, The - Soaking,
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth.

Monday 30 April 2018

Music old and new in today's Teatime with Trevox. Music from The Blues Mystery, S. Sponji Living feat Galo & Carlito, Snamed, The Bleeding Rose, Bianka, Bay Station, Major Lazer ft Travis Scott & Camila Cabello, 24Club, Ben Reel, Stefano Bertozzi feat. Emma Butterworth, Amii Stewart , 2 Unlimited, Wojtek The Bear, Chuck Berry.

Tea Time Show playlist:
Blues Mystery, The - Look Out Mama,
S. Sponji Living feat Galo & Carlito - I Love You,
Snamed - Sonriendo,
Bleeding Rose, The - Shes My Hero,
Bianka - Eyez On You,
Bay Station - Baja Blues,
Major Lazer ft Travis Scott & Camila Cabello - Know No Better (Novado Remix),
24Club - Tell Me What You Want (TNT Radio Edit),
Ben Reel - Landscapes,
Stefano Bertozzi feat. Emma Butterworth - Between The Stars,
Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood,
2 Unlimited - Let The Beat Control Your Body (Airplay Edit,
Wojtek The Bear - Made Out Of Maps,
Chuck Berry - No Particular Place To Go.

Monday 30 April 2019

Enjoy again an eclectic mix of music from Eddi Reader, Darwin's Daughter, The Poozies, David Livingston, Skerryvore, Ange Hardy, Ian Bruce, The McCalmans, The Spinners, The Vagaband, Brenda Cochrane, MacMaster / Hay, Donovan, Mike Oldfield.

Folk At Five playlist:
Eddi Reader - I'll Never Be The Same,
Darwin's Daughter - Dark Fires,
Poozies, The - Isobel,
David Livingston - What's Wrong With This Picture,
Skerryvore - Take My Hand (Radio Edit),
Ange Hardy - What May You Do For The Jam,
Ian Bruce - Brose And Butter,
McCalmans - Shian Road,
Spinners, The - Derby Ram,
The Vagaband - Cisco Wine,
Brenda Cochrane - Road and the Miles to Dundee,
MacMaster / Hay - White Gate,
Donovan - Mellow Yellow,
Mike Oldfield - Portsmouth.