The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #129342   Message #2903542
Posted By: scowie
10-May-10 - 03:55 AM
Thread Name: BBC 4 Sea songs and Shanties
Subject: RE: Shanties BBC4 right now
Yes, there were bits you could point at, but how refreshing to see the folksong world displayed on the beeb without that all too often sneering.
Along with poor old morris dancing we are(or were!)the butt of the jokes of every second rate commedian that turns up pinching our licence fee, and insulting us while they do it.
This was O.K. I felt it was a real representation of our world, and I was happy with it.
The beeb should now send young Gareth to the Song and Ale, or Saddleworth f/fest, his eyes would open even wider! and I might possibly be persuaded buy the young pup a pint!
Cheers, Scowie.