I was actually asking, jokingly, before the programme started, whether he was going to play Kate Rusby yet again this evening, and blow me down, not only did he play one of her songs but also gave her three other plugs; and all in a one-hour programme! Do you think he's doing it deliberately just to wind people up?

Well, "fi in nz", I think you have a point. I think the playlist does need freshening up a bit (and I speak as someone who's actually a great fan of the Waterson/Carthy clan!), and introducing more new bands would be a good idea.

I did, however, think that the information on festivals along with songs by those who are performing at the festivals was worthwhile, particularly for those who are not that familiar with the folk scene and who may be encouraged to investigate by what they heard .