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Sara Cox and the team recreate Silverwood Colliery in miniature as ex-miner Reg and Neil share moving memories of community, hardship and pride in their South Yorkshire pit.

Sara Cox and miniaturist Lee Robinson bring Silverwood Colliery back to life in miniature for ex-miner Reg and miner’s son Neil. From the iconic winding wheel to the miners’ banner, every detail recalls the hardships, camaraderie and unforgettable stories of the 1984 strike. Can the model capture the spirit of a community that endured so much?

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28 minutes

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Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterSara Cox
ExpertLee Robinson
Production ManagerDonna Poole
Series ProducerNicki Stoker
Executive ProducerDom Bird
EditorTom Longmore
ProducerClara Bhugra-Schmid
Production CompanyMGM UK Alternative TV

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