Ihave not seen the programme. but I agree with tootler I believe martin carthy sings better without his guitar, in fact I think most people do. The question of accompaniment is a compromise, as part of an evenings entertainment, I include guitar and concertina and unaccompanied songs, which provides more contrast. but most people are at their best when they have only one thing to concentrate on. I heard the clip of martin singing georgie and I didnt like it.He is an excellent gutarist and singer and I must say its unusual for me not to like martins accompaniments. I can still listen and enjoy jeannie robertson, harry cox,they were great singers who could hold me riveted without needing to use a musical instrument other than their voice. DickMiles