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Archie Fisher's radio show

21 May 99 - 06:58 PM (#80588)
Subject: Archie Fisher's radio show?
From: Cat a Tonic (inactive)

Hi there - I'm new to this, but have enjoyed reading stuff on mudcat for a bit now, so here goes! Wondering if anyone might know the name of Archie Fisher's radio show in the UK. Thanks!


21 May 99 - 07:57 PM (#80605)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Mo

Ohhh yes - it's called "Travelling Folk" and you'll find it on BBC Radio Scotland 92-95FM and 810MW on Thursday's at 7pm, repeated on Saturday's at 8pm. You'll only hear it if you are within earshot of a Radio Scotland Transmitter though - so if you are much south of Carlisle, nae luck!

Mo


21 May 99 - 07:58 PM (#80607)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Dennis Alexander

Archies programme is called Travelling Folk and it is on Radio Scotland


21 May 99 - 08:01 PM (#80608)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Mo

Dennis - great minds think at the same time!!!


21 May 99 - 10:27 PM (#80652)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Cat a Tonic (inactive)

thanks for yr swift replies!!


22 May 99 - 03:45 AM (#80690)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Rick Fielding

Ok this is getting confusing with all these felines in the "Cat". Catspaw, Katlaughing, and now Cat-a-tonic? Can't we have "Dogsbody" or "Doggiedoo" or "Dogsbreath?"
Seriously Cat-a-tonic, welcome to the Mudcat.
Rick


22 May 99 - 03:59 AM (#80694)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Philippa

and I recommend the programme, Travelling Folk, both for the music and the interviews.


22 May 99 - 02:22 PM (#80779)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Duckboots

Hi Cat-a-tonic, welcome to Mudcat.
duckboots


22 May 99 - 02:57 PM (#80794)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Cat a Tonic (inactive)

Thanks guys!! Had to have "cat" somewhere. I'm addicted!! Yes, one of those "Cats are us" folks. catch ya later.


22 May 99 - 06:21 PM (#80833)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Bulldog

Any chance it is on BBC World Service shortwave? Would be nice to hear it sometime. Regards.


22 May 99 - 07:45 PM (#80851)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Tony Burns

Bulldog, I was hoping it would be on the internet bia RealAudio but I couldn't find it. If anyone knows of a RealAudio link will you please post it here?


30 May 99 - 11:37 PM (#82946)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Bulldog

I wish there were more radio shows with Folk Music or sea shanties. I am getting tired of Rock and Roll. remember the good old days when people got together and sang songs without electronics? Sorry, I just wanted to post this up again. I really would like to see this music revived!

Dave.


31 May 99 - 06:24 AM (#83003)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher
From: Mo

Sorry guys, I've had a look - I don't think Archie's show is on World Service, and it's not at the BBC's website either.

Mo


18 May 07 - 09:38 PM (#2056060)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: GUEST,Roger

I just checked the BBC website, and the "Travelling Folk" program is now on BBC Radio Scotland. Here is the link:

Travelling Folk on BBC Radio Scotland


18 May 07 - 09:41 PM (#2056062)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: Alice

Awesome! Thanks for that link!


18 May 07 - 09:49 PM (#2056065)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: Jim I

If you try below you can link to the BBC radio player with umpteen good programmes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/mainframe.shtml?http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/folk.shtml?rs_travelfolk


19 May 07 - 09:13 AM (#2056352)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: collierlad

Links from my site to other internet folk programs


19 May 07 - 09:24 AM (#2056356)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: guitar

someone else who can't spell


26 May 07 - 12:24 AM (#2061163)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: GUEST,elfcape

archie is doing a wonderful tribute to Micheal this week. Check it out. You can listen for a week - 'til next Thursday.


26 May 07 - 08:29 PM (#2061567)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: Chris in Portland

Frank Hennessy's Celtic Heartbeat is also a really great show - on Radio Wales and on the BBC radio player.
Chris in Portland
(Frank will owe me a pint for this if I ever get over there!)


26 May 07 - 08:41 PM (#2061572)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: terrier

And don't forget Colum Sands 'Folk Club' programme on Radio Ulster. There's so many radio progs to choose from on the WWW, how about a poll to see which is the most popular. I wonder where Mike Hardings programme would feature in the list. My two favs are Colum Sands and Archie Fisher. (how did you guess)


27 May 07 - 02:46 PM (#2061929)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: Folkiedave

Archie Fisher's show is what Mike Harding's ought to be.

Thanks heavens for the WWW and "Listen Again". I listen to Archie's programme most weeks.


27 Sep 07 - 07:42 PM (#2158914)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: elfcape

Where is Archie? I've checked intermittently for the last month or so and his Listen Again hasn't been updated since June 28th.


28 Sep 07 - 11:00 AM (#2159323)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: Teribus

He lives near Galashiels in the Borders, I heard him sing at the Irvine Marymass Folk Festival this year in August along with Adam McNaughtan, Arthur Johnstone and Heather Heywood. He will also be singing at the opening concert at the Denholm Folk Festival in November.


28 Sep 07 - 12:48 PM (#2159400)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: GUEST,Mad Jock

Dont Forget Mary anne Kennedy and her Prog and Ian Andersons late night show both good mix of stuff. to please all. see Radio Scotland for details.


28 Sep 07 - 01:16 PM (#2159418)
Subject: RE: Archie Fisher's radio show
From: GUEST,Ken J.

To Elfcape above: that June 28 date is bogus!! The replay edition of "Travelling Folk" has been getting posted faithfully ever since Archie returned from his summer break. Even if it has a June 28 label on the link.

As long as we are mentioning the BBC radio shows: "Folkwaves," on Radio Derby, has become my steady favorite over the last year, probably due to its strong English component. Hosts are Mick Peat and Lester Simpson (of Coope Boyes and Simpson).   "Genevieve Tudor's Sunday Folk" is worth checking the playlist to see if it worth the listen; I probably listen to two of her shows out of five.