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

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

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

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.