MICHAEL SHEEN HOSTS BBC FOLK SHOW

Spot quiz! Who has guest-hosted Mark Radcliffe's BBC Radio 2 Folk Show? Ok, the list is: Sean Cooney, Chris Difford, Martin Freeman, Shaun Keaveny, Seth Lakeman, Stuart Maconie, Cerys Matthews, Ricky Ross, Kate Rusby, Kathryn Tickell and Rachel & Becky Unthank. And when Mark takes a holiday on Wednesday 29th July, actor Michael Sheen will seize his chance to host the show.

The esteemed actor is a long-time listener and a genuine fan of folk music.

"The Folk Show has been such a big source of pleasure and inspiration for me over the years so to be entrusted with steering its course for a week is a rare privilege and one I take huge pride in."

Michael has chosen an hour of his favourite music, starting with 100 tracks before painfully whittling it down! His selection includes Welsh sounds by MWSOG, VRï, Calan and Georgia Ruth, plus revival classics by Davy Graham and Pentangle. Jethro Tull, The Unthanks and Sam Lee also feature. Listen to Michael's episode via BBC Sounds, here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002z7hv The BBC Radio 2 Folk Show has roots that can be traced to 1967. It showcases the best folk and acoustic music from Britain and beyond. The show has been a Pomona production since 2025. Producers Jon and Kellie began working on the strand during the 2000s.