Gwynfor Evans and S4C

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Gwynfor Evans on his threatened hunger strike which led to the creation of S4C.

Gwynfor Evans recounts the story of his threatened hunger strike to push the government to keep its promise to provide a Welsh language TV channel, a move which eventually led to the setting up of S4C.
From: Welsh Experience Gwynfor Evans
First broadcast : 19 May 1982

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Twentieth century world

Keywords : Broadcasting

Notes : What were Gwynfor Evans' motives leading to a threatened hunger strike for a Welsh language TV channel? Why did 1970s campaigners demand a Welsh TV channel? How do pupils see the contribution of S4C to the Welsh language today?

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