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Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore

Episode 4 of 4

Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of some of the greatest songs ever composed.

The author Michael Morpurgo (War Horse, Private Peaceful) explores the ways in which folk songs have reflected timeless human experiences, both in the past and today.

With help from singers, songwriters and other passionate experts, Michael admires the indelible stories within classic songs that deal with migration, war, protest and love.

Over the four themed episodes, Michael considers the locations and historical contexts that gave rise to much-loved traditional songs, and finds out how the same topics are inspiring new folk songs in the 2020s.

In the final episode, Michael considers a song of migration, Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore.

With Karine Polwart, Martin Simpson, broadcaster Martin Logan, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Georgina Boyes, Julie Matthews and Chris While.

A 7digital production for ±«Óãtv Radio 4

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 19 Dec 2022 11:30
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Music Played

  • Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh

    Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore (Specially Recorded)

  • De Dannan

    Rambling Irishman

  • Paul Brady

    Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore

  • Lothlorien

    Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore

  • Fine Friday

    When First I Came To Caledonia

  • Waterson:Carthy

    When First I Came To Caledonia

  • The Watersons

    The Broom of Cowdenknowes

  • Martin Simpson

    ±«Óãtv Again

  • Boo Hewerdine

    The Man That I Am

  • Chris While and Julie Matthews

    Small Cases Full Of Big Dreams

  • Chris While and Julie Matthews

    Pinjarra Dreams

  • Martin Green feat. Adam Holmes, Aidan Moffat & Becky Unthank

    The Suitcase

  • Martin Green feat. Adam Holmes & Becky Unthank

    Laws of Motion

  • Chris While, Julie Matthews, Georgina Boyes, Jim Boyes, Nancy Kerr, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh & Rosie Hood

    Bread and Roses (Specially Recorded)

Credits

Presenter Michael Morpurgo
Interviewed Guest Karine Polwart
Interviewed Guest Martin Simpson
Interviewed Guest Martin Logan
Interviewed Guest Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
Interviewed Guest Georgina Boyes
Interviewed Guest Julie Matthews
Interviewed Guest Chris While

Broadcasts

  • Mon 9 Nov 2020 16:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4
  • Mon 19 Dec 2022 11:30
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4