Ken Russell: In Search of the English Folk Song

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Status

Released

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Unknown

Aired

1997-11-14

Ken Russell: In Search of the English Folk Song

This documentary begins with Ken Russell posing the question: "What is a true English folk song, if there is such a thing?" After recieving an indifferent response from his dog, Ken journeys around the countryside of England searching for an answer. He bumps into and interviews such famous artists as; Donovan, Fairport Convention, Osibisa, Eliza Carthy, So What, Edward II and The Albion Band among others.