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Folk on Foot

Matthew Bannister

“Modest people, playing gorgeous music, speaking articulately about areas they love. Fabulously calming” – one listener’s description of this multi-award-winning podcast in which Matthew Bannister goes walking with top folk musicians in the landscapes that have inspired them. “A restorative breathing space in sound” – The Telegraph. “Immaculately produced” – The Times more

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The singer and fiddle player Jackie Oates is joined by the squeezebox maestro John Spiers for a walk along the mighty River Thames in Oxfordshire. Between a song or two from the lace making industry, and a gorgeous “Lament To The Moon” Jackie talks a... more

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6 days ago
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Matthew Bannister’s guests on this month’s Official Folk Albums Chart Show are Grace Petrie talking about the inspiration behind her album “Build Something Better” and Sam Lee on how his passion for the natural world has shaped “songdreaming”. There’... more

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15 days ago
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A chance to hear one of our favourite podcasts: The Outdoors Fix, presented by hiker and journalist Liv Bolton and featuring an interview with Matthew Bannister. Liv’s aim is to inspire you to get outside and make the outdoors a bigger part of your l... more

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The trans pipe and fiddle player Malin Lewis grew up on a magical island off the West coast of Scotland. There were no roads or cars and their family were the only permanent residents. Home schooled till the age of seven, Malin had an idyllic childho... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 618 ratings
  • Heartwarming to hear such fabulously produced speech still being made. Brilliant!

    It’s not just the subject matter and Matthew’s personality which drew me to this pod. I was first aware of it due to Matthew’s walk in Dorset with the excellent Ninebarrow, but I now know what all the fuss is about. Mr Bannister is a radio pro and a true fan of folk music. Like me he came to it (for a second time) quite late, and like me he loves not just the music but the traditions; the lacing together of the personal with the place, the music with the landscape. He does it brilliantly as you’... more

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    5
    Duncaf31
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great host, great show

    Bannister is one of the most creative people in this business. Been following him since his BBC outlook days. I’m glad he’s presiding over another great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wreckxjunior
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    Only discovered this the other day but it’s now my favourite podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jotdanb123
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Idyllic and wonderful

    The host has a magnificent way of describing the surroundings so you barely notice that it’s all audio. It reminds me of another time when this was most folks’ only window to far off places. more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gooodlee
    United Statesa year ago
  • Favourite podcast.

    Have been listening to this podcast in 2020 when I was literally binge listening whilst at work. This podcast brings me so much peace…. And I have discovered so many of my new favourite artists through it…. Wish there was more like it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackclark3
    United Kingdoma year ago

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