Celebrating Merthyr
Explore our collection of content to mark the bicentennial of Cyfarthfa Castle
Merthyr Tydfil Clip Corner—Radio Wales Rewind
Lucy Owen celebrates the launch of the Wales Broadcast Archive's Clip Corner in Merthyr
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Hidden Merthyr
Richard Harrington proves there's more to the town than the big headlines of history.
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The record-breaking Merthyr Mermaid
Cath Pendleton chats to Dot Davies about her love of cold water swimming.
Cyfarthfa Band
The music and history of the Cyfarthfa Band, one of the world's first brass bands.
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Ruth and Steve talk 'From Merthyr with Love'—Behnaz Akhgar
Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs chat about their new TV show celebrating Steve's hometown.
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1. Pioneer Town—Merthyr Made Me
Jonny Owen explores the rich past of Wales' first town by uncovering his family history.
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Icons: Mr Merthyr Owen Money—Kiri's Comedy Club
The national treasure joins Kiri to discuss his journey from hometown clubs to stardom.
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When Hoover Sneezed...
How the iconic factory shaped postwar Merthyr with laughs, drama, romance and spirit.
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The Merthyr man who founded a Ukrainian city—Radio Wales Rewind
How the city of Donetsk started with a Welsh engineer. First broadcast in 2011.
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Celebrating Merthyr Tydfil—Science Cafe
The Merthyr born or based scientists at the forefront of amazing research.
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The Showbiz Revolutionaries
When acting greats tried to launch a workers’ revolution, starting in Merthyr Tydfil.
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