I feel pretty sure that it was just co-incidence. I believe Russel Quaye's skiffle group preceded the NLCR but doubt very much that John, Tom or Mike had even heaard of them. Also I seem to remember John Cohen I believe explaining where the name cam from. You could always ask Tom Paley or John of course if you really think it's that important.

Re the subject of this thread I have to say that BBC Scotland seem to do a pretty good job on programmes of this type. I worked with Jimmie for several years, it's been some time since I have seen him but it seems to me that they let him come over as his real self, no hype, no bullshit, just as I remember him. Hopefully it will get a showing down south of the border.

Hoot.