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Hugh Hughes - Floating

Fantasy recollections of Hugh Hughes and Sioned Rowlands as the Isle of Anglesey floated off from mainland Wales in April 1982.

On April 2nd 1982, the Isle of Anglesey separated from the mainland of Wales and floated off into the North Atlantic. Emerging artist Hugh Hughes and his friend Sioned, recount the story of this extraordinary geological event, and explain its personal significance.

Created and performed by Hugh Hughes and Sioned Rowlands with assistance from Shôn Dale-Jones and Jill Norman.

Produced by James Robinson.

45 minutes

Last on

Mon 29 Aug 201621:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

PerformerHugh Hughes
PerformerSioned Rowlands
PerformerShon Dale-Jones
PerformerJill Norman
ProducerJames Robinson
WriterHugh Hughes
WriterSioned Rowlands

Broadcasts

  • Fri 9 Sep 201114:15
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Tue 7 Feb 201211:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 7 Feb 201221:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 8 Feb 201204:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 10 Feb 201414:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 29 Aug 201611:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 29 Aug 201621:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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