A few years ago we were asked to write in to Mike Shaft at GMR, stressing the need for a folk programme.

I was one of the many who emailed Mike, amd he invited me in as he presumed that because of my connections with Saddleworth Folk Festival, that I would know something about the subject.

After we'd chatted for a while he offered me the job...and the rest is history of course!!

So yes, it was brought back by popular demand - but not particularly as a replacement I suppose. I didn't know enough about Mike's way of presenting, so I decided on my own style and content.

Ali