I must, punkfolkrocker, that there did not seem to be as many nods to the traditions of the countries concerned as there have been in the past. I can't recall when it was but I seem to remember one contest that had a good proportion of songs that could have gone down at few of the more liberal folk clubs and sessions I have been to. I don't really know if these were the weakest or least interesting because I have one of those memories that does not hold things like that so I will take your word for it.

I don't think Norton has a patch on Wogan for the commentaries but I thought he had a good try at times. I love the idea of making our own sarcastic comments and will endeavour to implement this next year. Possibly with a drinking game that will make said comments funnier and funnier as the evening goes on :-)

Cheers

DtG