The Story of Wales

2012 NR 58m 8

Huw Edwards presents this history of Wales, showing the country in ways it's never been seen before. From prehistoric times, to power struggles with the barons, and England, through to the industrial revolution and today this history is...

Huw Edwards presents this history of Wales, showing the country in ways it's never been seen before. From prehistoric times, to power struggles with the barons, and England, through to the industrial revolution and today this history is comprehensive and is a compulsive viewing.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 The Makings of Wales

1. The Makings of Wales

Aired: Feb 26, 2012

The story begins with the drama of the earliest-known human burial in Western...

Episode 2 Power Struggles

2. Power Struggles

Aired: Feb 29, 2012

This episode of The Story of Wales spans seven centuries, from the building o...

Episode 3 England and Wales

3. England and Wales

Aired: Mar 4, 2012

It is 1485: a young nobleman sails to the land of his fathers from exile in F...

Episode 4 Furnace of Change

4. Furnace of Change

Aired: Mar 12, 2012

The Industrial Revolution turns Wales into a global player once again with th...

Episode 5 A New Beginning

5. A New Beginning

Aired: Mar 19, 2012

It's boom time as Wales becomes known the world over for one particular produ...

Episode 6 Wales and Britain

6. Wales and Britain

Aired: Mar 26, 2012

In the last seventy years, Wales changes more rapidly than ever. In this fina...


Info about The Story of Wales

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One Wales

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: History