From Smooth Operations:

Dear Chris,

I understand you're having trouble finding out about the new series of Radio Ballads, which are due to be broadcast on Radio 2 this summer.

I'm afraid I can't offer you exact details about the programmes, as they are still in production as I write. However, I can say that they will air on Monday nights at 10pm, for six weeks, beginning on July 2nd.

I'm sorry we were slow to get you this information. It really is a work in progress. They have certainly not been abandoned! More detailed information will be available from the BBC Press Office in the coming weeks.

Kind regards,
Jon

Jon Lewis
Producer, Mike Harding Show, BBC Radio 2