Storyline

Life is harsh but uncomplicated and happy for the Morgan family in their coal mining village in the Rhondda Valleys. But as the 20th century approaches, the younger generation is restless.

First Aired

1975-12-29
Last Aired

1976-02-02
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English, Cymraeg
Network

BBC Two

Keywords:

based on novel or book miniseries coal mining

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Season 1

1. Hilltop Walk

Life is harsh but uncomplicated in the Rhondda Valleys. The Morgans are a happy and united family but ...More

Life is harsh but uncomplicated in the Rhondda Valleys. The Morgans are a happy and united family but as the new century approaches the younger generation is restless.Less

50mins 1975-12-29

2. New Arrivals

Huw can walk again. Ifor and Bronwen are married. lanto devotes himself to union work, but can still w...More

Huw can walk again. Ifor and Bronwen are married. lanto devotes himself to union work, but can still watch with interest as Owen's affection for Marged Evans begins to fade.Less

50mins 1976-01-05

3. Huw's Training

Huw's first day at school has left him bruised but undefeated. The mine-owner's son, lestyn, is openly...More

Huw's first day at school has left him bruised but undefeated. The mine-owner's son, lestyn, is openly pursuing Angharad - but he has earned a blow from lanto for his efforts.Less

50mins 1976-01-12

4. Angharad Arrives

Saddened by Marged's death and by the failure of the strike, lanto and Owen have left for London. Thei...More

Saddened by Marged's death and by the failure of the strike, lanto and Owen have left for London. Their first letter home contains a cutting from The Times concerning Angharad and lestyn.Less

50mins 1976-01-19

5. Night Time Story

Angharad has left the valley to marry Iestyn Evans. Ceinwen Lloyd has taken Huw for a moonlit stroll o...More

Angharad has left the valley to marry Iestyn Evans. Ceinwen Lloyd has taken Huw for a moonlit stroll on the mountainside. Mr Lloyd suspects the worst.Less

50mins 1976-01-26

6. Bronwen Grieves

Angharad, Owen and lanto have returned to the valley. The mine has closed. Unemployment is rife. Havin...More

Angharad, Owen and lanto have returned to the valley. The mine has closed. Unemployment is rife. Having found work with Ifor in a nearby colliery, Huw has witnessed his brother's death.Less