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Welsh Towns

Series 2

Episode 1: Barry

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Eddie Butler traces the history of important towns and cities in Wales. He learns about Barry and its island, finds a Tudor mural and assesses the impact of Gavin and Stacey. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Eddie Butler
Producer:
Steve Freer
Director:
Steve Freer
Series Producer:
Catrin Griffith
Executive Producer:
Elis Owen

Welsh Towns

Series 2

Episode 2: Carmarthen

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Eddie Butler traces the hidden history of Carmarthen, once the largest town in Wales, and uncovers a past of riots, crime and sporting magic. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Eddie Butler
Series Producer:
Catrin Griffith
Executive Producer:
Elis Owen

Welsh Towns

Series 2

Episode 3: Merthyr Tydfil

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Eddie Butler traces Merthyr Tydfil's rich history, from its iron producing past and role in the Industrial Revolution to its radicalism and innovation. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Eddie Butler
Producer:
Louise Bray
Director:
Louise Bray
Series Producer:
Catrin Griffith
Executive Producer:
Elis Owen

Welsh Towns

Series 2

Episode 4: Wrexham

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Wales HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Eddie Butler visits Wrexham, the birthplace of football in Wales and producer of Britain's first successful lager. He learns about buttling and looks at reviving traditions. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Eddie Butler
Producer:
Steve Freer
Director:
Steve Freer
Series Producer:
Catrin Griffith
Executive Producer:
Elis Owen

Welsh Towns

Series 1

Episode 1: Pontypridd

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Eddie Butler traces the history of important towns and cities in Wales. He starts with Pontypridd, which was originally a crossing point on the pilgrim route to Penrhys. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Steve Freer
Director:
Steve Freer
Presenter:
Eddie Butler

Welsh Towns

Series 1

Episode 2: Cardigan

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Eddie Butler traces the history of important towns and cities in Wales. He explores the rich and turbulent 900-year history of the now quiet market town of Cardigan. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Steve Freer
Director:
Steve Freer
Presenter:
Eddie Butler
Executive Producer:
Christina Macauley

Welsh Towns

Series 1

Episode 3: City of Bangor

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Eddie Butler traces the history of important towns and cities in Wales, recounting how saints, scholars and slate shaped the city of Bangor. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Llinos Wynne
Presenter:
Eddie Butler
Executive Producer:
Christina Macauley

Welsh Towns

Series 1

Episode 4: City of Newport

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Eddie Butler traces the 1500-year history of his hometown of Newport, from a hamlet, through booming port to city in 2002. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Nick Skinner
Presenter:
Eddie Butler
Executive Producer:
Christina Macauley
Director:
Nick Skinner

Welsh Towns

Welsh Towns at War

Episode 1: Swansea

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Wales HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Eddie Butler uncovers tales of life in Welsh towns during WWI. In Swansea he tells the story of the women who risked all making shells for the war effort. Show more

Welsh Towns

Welsh Towns at War

Episode 2: Porthmadog

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Wales HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Eddie Butler uncovers tales of life in Welsh towns during WWI. In Porthmadog, he meets David Lloyd George's grandson and visits the Trawsfynydd home of poet Hedd Wyn. Show more