Hi Alec.
Agreed.
All I am saying is that a few programmes get under the radar, as far as the BBC is concerned. It has got a bit better since the inception of BBC4 on Digital.
And there will always be the odd "interesting" doc on Radio 4.
My only suggestion would be to praise them to the skies, when you hear something good. Send those E Mails...They are read, I can assure you.
Having worked at the Beeb all my career, I really can say that there are plenty of sympathetic producers within the organisation, with lots of great ideas.
I know that they would appreciate positive feedback.
No, of course there won't be a dedicated channel for our sort of music, but, in fact, instead of ghettoing trad music, I really like finding the odd Folkie (token or otherwise) in Radio 4 progs such as Womans Hour or Loose Ends.

Finally (getting off soap box).

Don't get on the back of the only UK broadcaster that at least tries.

Can't see Capital Radio playing Sam Larner or Fred Jordan.....Can you?

Or Channel 4 replacing Big Brother with Celebrity Folk Brother!!!
(Spare us!!)

Happy Days all

Ralphie