TV series

Transatlantic Sessions

1995–2013 · 6 seasons

A warm, intimate gathering of master musicians playing together in a relaxed setting, like being welcomed into a friendly front room session.

Overview: Folk musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together in what have been called “the greatest backporch shows ever.” Collaborative live performances by various leading folk and country musicians playing music from Scotland, Ireland, England and North America.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, uplifting and light. Measured and fine in the background.
About: Music, friendship, art, trauma
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: warmstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: music
friendship
art
trauma
Places: home
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: documentary
ensemble
musical
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Genres: documentary
Created by: Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas
Starring: Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas, James Taylor, Guy Clark, John Martyn, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Martyn Bennett, Mark O'Connor
Length: 6 seasons, 38 episodes, 30 min each
Network: BBC Four, PBS, RTÉ One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Gaelic, Irish, Welsh