John Barker hosts Manx Radio's weekly Folk Programme showcasing the best in traditional and modern folk music
Latest episodes
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FOLK SHOW 20 OCTOBER 2026
JB gets seasonal and celebrates autumn with his selection of the best in folk and roots from the Isle of Man and around the world . . !
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FOLK SHOW 13 OCTOBER 2026
JB spins the best in folk and roots from the likes of An Corran, Martin Simpson and Rachel Hair
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FOLK SHOW 06 OCTOBER 2026
JB has music from to mark Martin Simpson's 50 year career and features a number of artists appearing at the Laxey Institute in the coming weeks
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FOLK SHOW 29 SEPTEMBER 2026
JB has the best in folk and roots starting out with Will Pound and Jen Butterworth and some John Wilkes - appearing on an Island near you shortly!
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FOLK SHOW 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
JB looks forward to a local performance by guitarist John Wilks, enjoys The Wran and has an Incredible String Band!
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FOLK SHOW 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
JB has a great selection of folk, roots and blues as ever from artists from around the world and around the ages - Joni Mitchell, Harbottle and Jonas, Mark Lawrence or Howlin' Wolf…
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FOLK SHOW 08 SEPTEMBER 2026
JB brings you music from the likes of Andy Irvine, An Corran and Radie Peat to name but a few!
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FOLK SHOW 01 SEPTEMBER 2026
JB starts with some Barry Dransfield, finishes with Trip and has some Caroline Keane in the middle . . .plus loads more of course!
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FOLK SHOW 25 AUGUST 2026
John celebrates his 200th Folk Show with music from artists appearing at this year's Shrewsbury Folk Festival - and a possible prize for loyal listeners!
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FOLK SHOW 18 AUGUST 2026
JB's starting off up north this week - far north as befits his current travels as he plays music from the outer Hebrides!
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FOLK SHOW 11 AUGUST 2026
JB has music from the likes of Amy Leech and Alasdair Paul, Breabach, Eddi Reader and our own Greg Joughin #folk #roots #blues
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FOLK SHOW 04 AUGUST 2026
JB is thinking of the longest hot summer - and that's just for starters!
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FOLK SHOW 28 JULY 2026
JB starts with the Urban Folk Quartet, listens in to a chat with Martin Simpson and pays homage to an old cricketer leaving the crease for the last time . . .
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THE FOLK SHOW - 21 JULY 2026
John Barker hosts the best in folk music
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FOLK SHOW 14 JULY 2026
John Barker brings you the latest in folk music both traditional and modern in his weekly programme.
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FOLK SHOW 07 JULY 2026
JB has some grief in the kitchen, mirth in the hall, happy days, Nathaniel Merchant and Caroline King - what more could you want?!
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FOLK SHOW 30 JUNE 2026
JB is working in wood, joined in the studio by some jolly waggoners and has a glint of Scottish fiddle . . .
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FOLK SHOW 23 JUNE 2026
JB is back with the best in folk, roots and blues from around the world and of course the Isle of Man itself!
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FOLK SHOW 16 JUNE 2026
Martin McCarthy, Bob Dylan, Topette and Honey and the Bear are just some of the artists to join JB in another Folk Show classic!
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FOLK SHOW 09 JUNE 2026
JB has a classic from Richard Thompson, some Raggle Taggle gypsies, Clash Vooar and a kitted cat!