Y Sŵn (2023)
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.
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Rhodri EvanGwynfor Evans
Mark Lewis JonesWilliam Whitelaw
Eiry ThomasRhiannon Evans
Sian Reese-WilliamsMargaret Thatcher
Rhodri MeilirNicholas EdwardsLily BeauCeri SamuelLisa Jên BrownPhyllis Kinney
Sharon MorganMarjorieClaire CageYmgynghorydd i'r Weinidog
Steffan CennyddDenisOsian DaviesRupert Edwards
Dyfan DwyforDafydd WigleyMovie DNA
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What is Y Sŵn about?
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.
How long is Y Sŵn?
Y Sŵn has a runtime of 80 minutes.