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21st Century Folk on Radio 2

Tina discusses the news and the award-winning 21st Century Folk series returns to Radio 2. Five people with powerful stories from the world of sport inspire new folk songs.

Tina discusses the news and the award-winning 21st Century Folk returns to Radio 2. To mark a summer of events including the FIFA World Cup, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the Commonwealth Games, Wimbledon Championships and more, this year’s theme is sport. Five people with powerful stories from the world of sport inspire new folk songs which are performed live. Tina speaks to Jackie Freeman, who plays for England's over-60s walking football team. Her story is the basis of a new song by Megson.

Produced by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 2.

Release date:

1 hour, 57 minutes

On radio

Thu 2 Jul 202612:00

Broadcast

  • Thu 2 Jul 202612:00