For my part, I often feel that the 'Awards' is something to be endured rather than enjoyed!

One things that is bugging me, however, is the enhanced profile Mr Radcliffe has with the Beeb with Stuart Maconie egging him on when together. One good thing that has evolved is for the active participation of a new generation at the expense (when needed) of an entrenched older one! I look around and see that none of us are getting any younger!

I don't doubt Mark's enthusiasm for most forms of music but, for 'folk' music - even 'traditional' music - to be viewed on an even par with jazz, blues, C&W or classical, could we shunt Mark off back to BBC Radio 6 and import a dedicated and knowledgeable expert of our genre into the position? We need a crusader like Paul Jones, Jamie McCallum and Bob Harris.