John Peel presents a series exploring 100 years of folk music, originally broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in August and September 1999.

Episode 1.
This programme investigates folk music between 1899, when Cecil Sharp collected his first folk tunes, and the end of the First World War. With contributions from Bob Copper, Shirley Collins, John Kirkpatrick and William Kimber, and featuring music by the Copper Family, Kathryn Roberts, Roy Bailey and Shirley Collins.

Episode 2.
This programme investigates the period from the end of the First World War up to the rise of the folk club movement in the late 50s. Featuring contributions from Martin Carthy, Bob Dylan and Billy Bragg, and music by Woody Guthrie, Roy Bailey, Ewan MacColl and Christine Collister.

Episode 3.
This programme investigates music in Britain during the folk boom of the 60s and 70s. Featuring music by the Watersons, Martin Carthy, Bert Jansch, Robin and Barry Dransfield, Christy Moore, and Elizabeth Cotton.

Episode 4.
This fourth programme explores the rise and fall of the folk rock movement in Britain during the 1970s. With contributions from Ashley Hutchings, Martin Carthy, Maddy Prior, Joe Boyd and Dave Pegg. Featuring music by Bob Dylan, Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and the 'Morris On' album.

Episode 5.
This programme looks at Celtic and Irish folk music.

Episode 6.
Here he brings the story up-to-date with a look at the last ten years and the people responsible for making folk music what it is today.