It was said at one time, that the standard of traditional music in London was better than in Ireland, during the 50’s and 60’s. This programme features music from the archives, and seminal recordings such as Paddy in the Smoke, and traces the story through to The Pogues and Ed Sheeran.
Contributors include London Irish fiddler John Carty, Karen Ryan of the London Lasses, Alan O’Leary musician and broadcaster, singer songwriter Luke Concannon and bassist with The Poges Cáit Riordan.