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Radio Wales,08 Mar 2023,43 mins

2. Battle Lines are Drawn

Drowned – The Flooding of a Village

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It's a dark and controversial chapter in Welsh history and we hear from the people at the heart of it - the families forced to leave their homes, and the activists themselves. In Episode 2, the villagers of Capel Celyn begin their desperate fight for survival as they march on Liverpool. Meanwhile, others decide to take matters into their own hands - with direct action. Writer and Presenter: Betsan Powys Producers: Maria David, Dinah Jones, Huw Meredydd Sound Design: Cathy Robinson Executive Producer: Karen Voisey Production Manager: Andrea Deere Development: Catrin Sion and Sam Ferguson Archive Research: Dafydd O'Connor Historical Consultant: Dr Wyn Thomas Original Music: 9Bach

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