> What was the prog called?

The gospel according to RTE Guide sez:

The Radio 1 Music Collection: Crossing The Bridge
Pat Horgan presents a documentary about song collectore from A.L. Lloyd to Harry Smith, and song collections from Folkways to Broadside Ballads

The gospel according to Bonnie sez:

WOWWWWWWWWW I remembered all over again just how brilliant Nic Jones' music is.

This show is definitely worth a listen if you can manage it -