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21st Century Folk on Radio 2

Tina discusses the news and the award-winning 21st Century Folk series returns to Radio 2. Five people with powerful stories from the world of sport inspire new folk songs.

Tina discusses the news and the award-winning 21st Century Folk returns to Radio 2. To mark a summer of events including the FIFA World Cup, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the Commonwealth Games, Wimbledon Championships and more, this year’s theme is sport. Five people with powerful stories from the world of sport inspire new folk songs which are performed live. Tina speaks to Jackie Freeman, who plays for England's over-60s walking football team. Her story is the basis of a new song by Megson.

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1 hour, 57 minutes

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Thu 2 Jul 202612:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Mock Turtles

    Can You Dig It?

    • Drivetime 3 (Various Artists).
    • Dino.

  • ROLE MODEL

    High Hopes 3000

    • Chuck Timely & The Hourglass.
    • Interscope.

  • Oasis

    Don't Look Back In Anger

    • NOW That's What I Call Legendary (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Niall Horan

    Taste So Good

    • Dinner Party.
    • Capitol.

  • Rihanna

    Umbrella (feat. JAY-Z)

    • Now That's What I Call A No. 1 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Paul Simon

    Graceland

    • The Paul Simon Anthology (Disc 2).
    • Warner Bros.
    • 1.

  • Appleton

    Ready To Begin

    • Side By Side.
    • Appleton Recordings.

  • Shakira

    Hips Don't Lie (feat. Wyclef Jean)

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony BMG.

  • James Blunt

    1973

    • Atlantic.

  • MEGSON

    Jackie Grealish (21st Century Folk, 02 Jul 2026)

    • Jackie Grealish (Single).
    • 1.

  • Alison Moyet

    All Cried Out

    • Alison Moyet Singles.
    • Columbia.

Broadcast

  • Thu 2 Jul 202612:00
    BBC Radio 2