Celebrating '50 years on the road' join Brian Jones and David Littler, the original Houghton Weaver as they delve into his story and more about his band "The Legends of Lancashire Folk"

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Brian Jones catches up with Alan Ainsworth, a lifelong songwriter whose journey began in 1963 at the Washouse Folk Club – where two Dylan covers went down like a lead balloon. Undeterred, Alan found a home at Liverpool’s Green Moose, where his songs and RAF uniform made him both an outsider and an unlikely hit. Sixty years on, Alan is still writing, still singing, and finally ready to share the songs that time – and the industry – never quite caught. This is one for the unsung.

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Brian Jones welcomes Barry Evans – folk club organiser, festival co-founder, and master of the mic – for a rich and entertaining conversation. From a first folk night at The Loft near Wolverhampton in 1968, to running Chester’s Bull and Stirrup club and helping bring Scottish legends like Barbara Dickson and Archie Fisher to the North West, Barry shares a sharp, funny and deeply affectionate look at the scene that shaped his life.

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Join Brian Jones in conversation with Pete Leslie, a singer-songwriter whose folk journey began with a cast-off guitar and a handful of chords. From freezing barn nights at Wrexham Folk Club to singing on beaches across Europe, Pete shares a gentle, honest story of music-making, friendship and finding the nerve to step into the spotlight – eventually.

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Join Brian Jones in conversation with Goff Jones as they trace his extraordinary journey through the heart of the North Wales and Chester folk scene. From his first shaky gigs as a teenager in Wrexham’s roughest pub, to performing with legends like Ralph McTell, Barbara Dixon, and even Billy Connolly, Goff shares stories full of humour, grit and soul.

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Join Brian Jones in the studio for an unforgettable conversation with his longtime friend and legendary folk frontman, Tom Topping. Known nationwide for his wit, warmth and powerful stage presence, Tom shares a heartfelt journey through six decades of music, storytelling, and community.

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Join Brian Jones in the studio with part of the next generation of singer-songwriters, the incredibly talented Joe Topping. From his early days travelling with the TTB to carving out a career as a globe-trotting folk singer and multi-instrumentalist, Joe shares his unique musical journey in this episode of ‘Keep Folk Talking.’

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Join Brian Jones and Richard Young, the son of legendary folk hero Pete Young, known locally as ‘Youngy’, as they reflect on the life and legacy of this talented wordsmith and musician. Enjoy Brian and Richard taking you through the unforgettable journey of Youngy’s rise to fame, performing at local folk clubs in the 60s and 70s, and sharing stories of his wit, charm, and musical genius.

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