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Duration: 40 minutes

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

Revealing documentary about the life, career and achievements of Michael Barratt, aka Shakin' Stevens, the most successful UK singles chart performer of the 1980s. Show more

They Sold a Million

Series 1

Episode 2: Gordon Mills

Duration: 40 minutes

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

Charting the life and work of Gordon Mills, the man who wrote It's Not Unusual and who masterminded the careers of Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck and Gilbert O'Sullivan. Show more

They Sold a Million

Series 2

Episode 1: Andy Fairweather Low

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Charting the life and work of Andy Fairweather Low, who shot to fame as the frontman of Amen Corner, and who has worked as a session guitarist for some of the world's biggest acts. Show more

They Sold a Million

Series 2

Episode 2: Badfinger

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Charting the fortunes of pop group Badfinger, who appeared to be heading for financial and creative success until the death of songwriter Pete Ham. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Carolyn Hitt investigates why so many men gave up their dreams of playing rugby union for Wales, by committing an act that was considered tantamount to treason – switching codes to play rugby league. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Carolyn Hitt
Director:
Tariq Ali
Producer:
Alan Golding
Editor:
Tony Mabey

Great Welsh Writers

Series 2

Episode 1: Vernon Watkins

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

A portrait of Vernon Watkins, Welsh poet and close friend of Dylan Thomas. Featuring archive of Watkins that has remained unseen for over 40 years. Show more