I really enjoyed the Unthank sisters exploring the UK dance scene. It was an interesting and enjoyable hour's viewing. But when they start to sing I have a problem. My copy of 'The Bairns' will find its way to a charity shop fairly soon. That aside the so-called Christmas show was a real curate's egg. My opinion over two well-separated viewings was unchanged - with skilful use of the editing shears a fairly decent half hour's programme might have survived.

Unlike some I am not grateful for every crumb of folk music that is shown. I will praise the good stuff (and there is some very good stuff) but I feel under no obligation to support the rubbish.