Ed it is far from my limitted ability to define what is English. I also believe that it is far from anyone's ability to do so. That in my opinion makes them a minority because no one knows who they are. However, there are certain aspects of culture within this country that are peculiar to this country perhaps they are English, they have been claimed to be and perhaps would help the English to define themselves. The BBC could contribute to this - without being jingoistic or overly nationalist (ah perhaps that is what they are afraid of - being accused of being nationalist etc)and by promoting ALL folk music may actually help efine what is English and hat is British and in so doing help unite theis multi cultural nation - Amen!