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Power Struggles

Episode 2 of 6

Huw Edwards presents the history of Wales. He recounts how the lust for power and land by some medieval kings forged Wales into a nation.

Huw Edwards presents this major television history of Wales, showing the country in ways it has never been seen before. This Story of Wales spans seven centuries, from the building of a great frontier to Owain Glyndwr's epic struggle for independence. We meet the medieval kings who shaped Wales and watch a nation emerge out of their lust for power and land. Amidst battles with Vikings, Saxons and Normans, Welsh culture flourishes. But the death of the last native prince is followed by a century of plague and famine. Then, the charismatic Glyndwr leads a rebellion against the English Crown.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 2 Aug 202017:35

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterHuw Edwards
Series ProducerPhil George
Series ProducerJohn Geraint
ProducerSophie Elwin Harris
DirectorSophie Elwin Harris

Broadcasts

  • Thu 1 Mar 201221:00
  • Wed 3 Oct 201219:00
  • Thu 1 Aug 201322:35
  • Tue 13 Nov 201820:00
  • Sun 2 Aug 202017:35