my points are thess ,
1 .is it the best way the BBC can promote folk music[My answer is NO]
2.an alternative folk programme,aimed at improving the weaknesses of the folk club scene[ie instrument/singing workshops,in the style of the BBC hold down a chord]would serve the folkscene better.,and help to raise standards,where they need to be raised.
3 Extra funding,can be obtained,through the BBC, adopting commercial breaks between programmes.