Hi One and All,

Below is the response that I received from John Ryan, Manager Editor at GMR, it is not good reading (although speedy). Perhaps a concerted effort by North West Folkies may help sway the balance in favour of keeping Ali's programme. If the people who make these decisions are made aware of the strong desire to keep a folk programme they may do just that. The way I interpret the comments below do not lead me to believe they will keep the folk progamme, showcasing regional music talent is not the same thing. So it would seem advisable to contact GMR and let them know of the vibrant folk music scene in the North West. The email address is gmr@bbc.co.uk
as always (I'm sure I don't need to say this to 99.99% of you) keep it polite !

Joh Ryans response:-

Hi Nick
We have made no final decision about the future of our specialist music shows and will take your comments on board.
That said, weekly music shows are not at the heart of the station's speech proposition. I am sure whatever arrangements we make, we will continue to find a home showcasing regional music talent and listings.

J