John Humphrys recalls the post-war years as a time of optimism, socialism and rock 'n' roll.

John Davies introduces John Humphry's account of the outbreak of the Second World War and its effect on Wales. Show more

A television history of Wales. The story of the First World War, from patriotic fervour to devastating loss, is told by those who lived through it. Show more

Dr John Davis presents a history of Wales. In this episode Huw Edwards takes an intriguing look at the country's religious legacy.

John Davies' history of Wales. In this final episode, John Humphrys shares his account of the birth of a new, self-confident nation out of the ashes of recession. Show more

An account of the miners' lock-out of 1926. The story of that summer of street fights and gazooka bands is told in the words of those who lived through it. Show more

A television history of Wales. Huw Edwards' dramatic account of the Welsh language's fight for survival against all odds during the 20th century.

John Davies introduces a history of Wales. The story of working life in the early 20th century, as recalled by fishermen, miners, quarrymen and tin-plate workers. Show more

A television history of Wales. This time, the First World War is described by those who lived through it, from early patriotic fervour to final devastating loss.

Dr John Davies presents a history of Wales. This week he introduces John Humphrys' account of how the Welsh had a decisive hand in American history.

Dr John Davies presents a history of Wales. This week he introduces the awe-inspiring story of Harlech Castle, as told by Dan Cruickshank.

Dr John Davies presents a history of Wales. He introduces Huw Edwards' account of how evangelism swept across Wales in the first half of the 19th Century.

Dr John Davies presents a history of Wales. Huw Edwards describes how the Welsh language was almost lost entirely during the 16th Century. Show more

Dr John Davies presents a history of Wales. In this episode he uncovers an intriguing archaeological detective story in the mud of the River Usk. Show more

An account of the miners' strike of 1984 - an industrial dispute that turned into a battle for the soul of the nation, with terrible consequences. Show more

With Dr John Davies. Sian Williams recounts the epic story of the human migrations that have made the Welsh who they are. Show more

Huw Edwards tells the story of how the industrial revolution of the 19th century turned the valleys of South Wales into a new Klondike.

Dr John Davies presents a history of Wales. In this episode he introduces the story of Owain Glyndwr's audacious invasion of England. Show more

Dr John Davies presents a history of Wales. This week he introduces Huw Edwards' account of how the bloody English Civil War ended in religious persecution.