Gwynfor Evans' Hunger Strike
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Successful end to the campaign for a Welsh language TV channel.
Story of how the possible tragic outcome to a Gwynfor Evans hunger strike was averted in 1980 by a cross party deputation to the government, resulting in the agreement to set up a dedicated Welsh language television channel which became S4C.
From:
The Story of Welsh Future Tense
First broadcast
:
12 February 2003
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 11-14,14-16
Subject : History
Topic : Twentieth century world
Keywords : Culture and beliefs
Notes : How useful was Gwynfor Evans's decision to go on hunger strike in favour of a Welsh language television channel? How influential were the protests of the "moderate middle Welsh opinion"? Is fasting an effective way of demonstrating? Is GE a national hero?
