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On the Brink
Huw Edwards discusses the problems created by the loss of Welsh speakers in the First World War, economic depression and emigration.
Huw Edwards traces the history of one of Europe's oldest languages. He discusses the problems created by the loss of Welsh speakers in the First World War, economic depression and emigration. English was the language of the movies, the newspapers, socialism and the future, so campaigns were mounted to save the language.
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Wed 27 Aug 200820:00
BBC Two Wales
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Huw Edwards |
| Producer | Jeff Morgan |
Broadcast
- Wed 27 Aug 200820:00BBC Two Wales