Note: I wrote the following yesterday, but couldn't post because Mudcat seemed to be down!

I think one of the main issues is that it is a closed shop. You can't get onto the playlist unless you are already known, and you can't get well known if you are not on the playlist. I really can't understand how people like Eliza Carthy (sorry, I don't like her) can be pushed and while more talented performers are totally ignored.

How did John Peel manage it? He found and highlighted many relative unknowns in the early 70's (Steeleye Span and Nic Jones as examples).

We need a program which can promote new talent nationally.