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 - they're all here!

JB brings you music from the likes of Andy Irvine, An Corran and Radie Peat to name but a few!

JB starts with some Barry Dransfield, finishes with Trip and has some Caroline Keane in the middle . . .plus loads more of course!

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!

JB's starting off up north this week - far north as befits his current travels as he plays music from the outer Hebrides!

JB has music from the likes of Amy Leech and Alasdair Paul, Breabach, Eddi Reader and our own Greg Joughin #folk #roots #blues

JB is thinking of the longest hot summer - and that's just for starters!

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 . . .

John Barker hosts the best in folk music

John Barker brings you the latest in folk music both traditional and modern in his weekly programme.