A rare chance to see Ken Russell's In Search of the English Folk Song on 1 April 2026 at the Arts Centre Washington, UK.
"A special folk-themed Heritage Reels screening to coincide with our Washington Folk Festival. Famed filmmaker Ken Russell tours the countryside in search of the roots of the English folk song in this eye-opening documentary. His travels reveal the history of the form, its remnants in modern music and the ways it evolved as it was carried to Ireland and the New World. Performances and interviews with Donovan, Fairport Convention, June Tabor and other artists help illustrate the changing face of English folk music through the centuries.â€
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https://www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/For more on the film click here
https://iainfisher.com/russell/ken-russell-tv-secret-lives-2.html
