Wow, I'm glad I listened to the interview rather than relying
on the slanted views published here, particularly by Bill, who
seems to have heard a different programme than I.

Not only does Bill slag Dylan off rather thoroughly, he pretty
well misrepresents Martin's take on the whole thing, which was
presented with far more equanimity and thoughtfulness than was
(mis) represented above.

Having had a couple of conversations with Martin, I found him
to be a keen observer who looks at things rather dispassionately,
so was somewhat surprised and alarmed be the implication that he'd
participated in some sort of Dylan-bashing.

Once I heard the actual piece, I found that he hadn't. His comments
were, however, a keen observation on how this influential artist
had moved from folk icon to pop-star, and how the relationship
between Dylan and Baez played a part in that--- and then how it
played out as a perhaps inevitable result.

I found the radio programme to be interesting, factual, analytical
and non-judgmental.

On the other hand, I think that if one wants to slag off Dylan, one
ought not to try and drag individuals such as Martin Carthy and
Liam Clancy in as unwilling allies by spinning their positions to
one's own purpose. It strikes me as disingenuous.