Ten Thousand Miles
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 third episode, Michael considers a love song, Ten Thousand Miles.
With Ashley Hutchings, Nancy Kerr, Georgina Boyes, Blair Dunlop, Karine Polwart and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh.
A 7digital production for 成人快手 Radio 4
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Chris While
Ten Thousand Miles (Specially Recorded)
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Nic Jones
Ten Thousand Miles
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Bonny Light Horseman
10,000 Miles
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Archie Fisher
Bogie's Bonnie Belle
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Beoga
Factory Girl
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Martin Simpson
Rose of Allendale
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Peggy Seeger
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
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George Michael
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
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Nancy Kerr & James Fagan
The Turtle Dove
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Eddi Reader
My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose
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Eddi Reader
Ae Fond Kiss
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Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
Slan Le Maigh
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Ashley Hutchings
Prologue - I Dreamed A Dream (Died For Love)
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Roy Bailey
Clerk Saunders
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Pentangle
Let No Man Steal Your Thyme
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Jim Moray
Sweet England
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Morpurgo |
| Interviewed Guest | Ashley Hutchings |
| Interviewed Guest | Nancy Kerr |
| Interviewed Guest | Georgina Boyes |
| Interviewed Guest | Blair Dunlop |
| Interviewed Guest | Karine Polwart |
| Interviewed Guest | Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh |
Broadcasts
- Mon 2 Nov 2020 16:00成人快手 Radio 4
- Mon 12 Dec 2022 11:30成人快手 Radio 4