Bob Liddle’s Box and Fiddle Show
Accordion reels, fiddle tunes and traditional dance music from Scotland and across the world. Bob Liddle brings the unmistakable sound of the box and fiddle to TD1 Radio every Wednesday evening.
If the sound of an accordion strikes up a reel or a fiddle launches into a lively strathspey, you know something special is about to happen. Bob Liddle’s Box and Fiddle Show celebrates the instruments that have powered dance halls, ceilidhs and folk gatherings for generations — bringing their timeless energy to listeners across the Borders and beyond.
While Scottish dance music sits proudly at the heart of the programme, Bob regularly explores related traditions from around the globe. From Shetland fiddle tunes and Canadian reels to Scandinavian accordion music and French musette, the show highlights the shared musical roots that connect folk traditions across countries and cultures.
And occasionally Bob even ventures into the world of accordion jazz, proving just how versatile the instrument can be.
🗓 Wednesdays | ⏰ 7-8pm
Why listen to the show?
- The driving rhythms of accordion and fiddle music
- Scottish, Shetland, Canadian, Scandinavian and more
- Bob brings real experience and passion to every show
- Music that makes you tap your feet — or clear the living room for a dance
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The Box & Fiddle Show is presented by Bob Liddle
Why Listen to Bob Liddle
The programme first launched on TD1 Radio in 2022 and has since grown into an internationally syndicated show, now also broadcast on several other UK stations and reaching listeners in the United States each Saturday morning.
Each episode’s playlist is available on the show’s Facebook page, and Bob is always happy to hear from listeners with requests.
- Pure Traditional Energy
- Music From Around the World
- Presented by a Working Musician
- A True Ceilidh Spirit
Send in Your Requests ~ Direct to Bob
