I have memories of hearing Cyril Tawney and "The Loo Shantymen" (?) on BBC evening programmes a long time ago. That was in the era of the BBC 's Light Programme, I heard them here in Ireland on Long Wave Transmission (1500 meters , I believe) It was my first time to hear sung versions of "Lilliebullero" and "Spanish Ladies" . I thought the sea songs were marvellous then and now I know why. I had the good fortune to hear Cyril "live", in Cobh, Co.Cork a few years ago, he was marvellous then too and didn't begrudge the time for a chat with a fan.
I wonder what year would those BBC broadcasts have been transmitted ?