Y Sŵn
In 1979, when Margaret Thatcher's first government breaks a promise to establish a Welsh language television channel, a wave of civil disobedience follows. One man - Gwynfor Evans - threatens to starve himself to death unless the government comes good on its manifesto pledge. The reimagining of one of the most colourful chapters in contemporary Welsh history.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Y Sŵn
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 13, 2023
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
80%
Original Title
Y Sŵn
Production Companies
Joio, Swnllyd, Sianel 4 Cymru (S4C)
Director
Lee Haven Jones
Description
In 1979, when Margaret Thatcher's first government breaks a promise to establish a Welsh language television channel, a wave of civil disobedience follows. One man - Gwynfor Evans - threatens to starve himself to death unless the government comes good on its manifesto pledge. The reimagining of one of the most colourful chapters in contemporary Welsh history.
