The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
TMDB8/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Roger WilliamsWriter
- Lee Haven JonesDirector
Cast
- Rhodri EvanGwynfor Evans
- Mark Lewis JonesWilliam Whitelaw
- Eiry ThomasRhiannon Evans
- Sian Reese-WilliamsMargaret Thatcher
- Rhodri MeilirNicholas Edwards
- Lily BeauCeri Samuel
- Lisa Jên BrownPhyllis Kinney
- Sharon MorganMarjorie
- Claire CageYmgynghorydd i'r Weinidog
- Steffan CennyddDenis
- Osian DaviesRupert Edwards
- Dyfan DwyforDafydd Wigley