Folk on Radio Devon

Subject: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Marje
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 08:29 AM

I discovered yesterday that BBC Radio Devon has at last introduced a weekly folk music programme. Presented by Jam Causley, it lasts for 2 hours (Sundays, 5-7 pm), and yesterday's broadcast can be heard here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p005v82v/Jim_Causleys_Devon_Folk_10_01_2010/

Well worth hearing. If you live in Devon, please e-mail the BBC to express your support.

Marje

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Sugwash
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 08:55 AM

I second that Marje, a well presented show with an interesting selection of music. Jim (or Jam, if you will :-)) is an engaging character, and a two hour show! Well done Radio Devon.

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: RamblinStu
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 01:21 PM

Good program this, good to hear more folk,

Not to steal their thunder, but Folkwaves on Radio Derby is also well worth a listen if you've not caught it

here goes for a blue clicky clicky

hope you all enjoy it

Stuart Pendrill

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Folkiedave
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 01:56 PM

Try Thank Goodness It's Folk on Sheffield Live too.

It's here.

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Folkiedave
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 01:57 PM

And here.

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: bruceCMR
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 02:53 PM

Me too!

http://www.celticmusicradio.net - 24x7x365 - live from Glasgow

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Sugwash
Date: 11 Jan 10 - 03:44 PM

Yes, Folkwaves is a marvellous programme, the best I've found on 'tInternet. But it's been going since Cecil Sharp was a lad. We've been starved of a decent local folk radio show in Devon for far too long. I'd give an honourable mention to Johnny Coppin's Folk Roots on Radio Gloucestershire, only an hour long, sadly, but good stuff.

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: RamblinStu
Date: 18 Feb 10 - 12:53 PM

What happened to Jim Causley, just heard Richard Digance doing the Folk bit on Radio Devon (via tinternet), unless i missed it, which is quite possible, there was no mention of young Jim.
Anyone know what happened?

Stuart Pendrill

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 05:45 PM

Stu, I've been asking the same question!
I really enjoyed Jim's programmes - but missed one cos I was away (and there's no sound at all on my computer at the moment) so it was a great surprise (and disappointment) to discover that it had suddenly changed to Richard Digance.

Sue

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Folkiedave
Date: 22 Feb 10 - 07:31 PM

Speaking as someone who presents a two-hour weekly programme it takes a fair commitment. If you are away for a weekend then you will need a dep.

Or spend one week doing nothing but putting programmes in the can for the weeks you aren't there.

As Jim works weekends it occurs to me that that may be the reason. Let me stress - I don't actually know.

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: GUEST,Steve T
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 05:07 AM

I emailed Radio Devon and received an almost immediate reply (I was impressed!).

"Thanks for taking the time and trouble to email me. Jim Causley has decided to leave BBC Radio Devon and we are in the process of finding a replacement. ... Mark "

I'm not sure whether Richard Digance is that replacement and they are waiting to confirm that or whether he is a stop gap while they find someone permanent.

I thought Jim Causely was doing an excellent job - I liked his choice of music and the fact that he was interviewing local performers and promoting local music as much as possible, rather than the broader national (international?) line that Richard Digance is taking.   I hope the programme soon gets back to its local roots.

If you like a "traditional" bias, as well as Folkwaves on Radio Derby, try G. Tudor's programme on Radio Shropshire.

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Folkiedave
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 06:11 AM

And my programme on Sheffield Live!!

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: RamblinStu
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 07:01 AM

Steve:    Thanks for the info, (don't know why I didn't think of emailing Radio Devon in the first place). I'll give that G Tudor a listen as well, on tinternet

Dave:    I'll download your show as well and have a listen too

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Folkiedave
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 07:18 AM

It's called "Thank Goodness It's Folk" and you can listen live on Friday mornings 10.00 am - 12 noon.

The podcast is here.

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: glueman
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 07:19 AM

I was surprised Jim Causely left so quickly, he played some good stuff (SoH notwithstanding). There's an interview with him on the web that was recorded shortly before he disappeared from Radio Devon and he gives no inkling he won't continue. However the interviewer asks him how he feels about the mix of music and he said he'd like to play more of the tradition but was under pressure not to lose the audience so maybe he though screw it.
The interview also said Mawkin Causely were splitting with different members going their own ways. Apologies if that's old news.

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Folkiedave
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 07:21 AM

"Thanks for taking the time and trouble to email me. Jim Causley has decided to leave BBC Radio Devon and we are in the process of finding a replacement. ... Mark "

Surely this is the perfect opportunity for someone wanting their own radio show.

I am happy to pass on anything I have learnt about producing and presenting a folk show on radio to anyone who wants to apply.

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: GUEST,Mad Spaniel
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 07:32 AM

I think Richard Digance is the new presenter on a permanant basis

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Smedley
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 07:44 AM

A regular contributor here who posts using a first name that is a shortened form of Elizabeth (take a breath....) was celebrating the Causley show here recently.

I am 100% sure this has nothing to do with him leaving the station.

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 08:33 AM

Maybe she could take up the reigns??
I'm feeling slightly faint now.
Seriously, Summer is a comin in...etc.etc. It wouldn't surprise me if Jim is block booked every weekend (If no he damn well should be)
And I know that pre-recording a 2 hour show is very time consuming...(Takes about 4 hours in reality). Not to mention the hours of listening, programming the order etc. Folkiedave will agree I'm sure!
I'm sure that Jim couldn't commit to that sort of time outlay. Richard Digance obviously hasn't got any gigs!

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: Folkiedave
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 08:39 AM

To do a structured show - diary, traditional artists, checking things - including all the links, probably 6/8hours. I arrange all my own interviewees too. Though to be fair that isn't too bad.

I have basically stopped recording interviews because it took too long when editing.

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 09:07 AM

Tell me about it Dave!!!
Hours of De-Umming interviewees for the John Dunn show!
Why can't people speak proper!!

Subject: RE: Folk on Radio Devon
From: GUEST,Fagan
Date: 23 Feb 10 - 10:30 AM

Richard looked pretty busy to me and the other 400 people that saw him at the New Vic in newcastle Under Lyme the other night