I agree, MBSGeorge. I was commenting on the suggestions posted on this thread, rather than agreeing with its provocative title. I think there is plenty of space for a programme like Mike Harding's on Radio 2, I am very fond of the guy and he plays good music. The trouble is, it is the BBC's only folk programme on the radio. Given that fact, the content of the programme is totally wrong, to my way of thinking.His programme is one of many possible formats for a show on the fringes of folk. It is not particularly good, as the single central flagship folk program. This a fault of the BBC's programmimg. It is not a criticism of Mike Harding.