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Episode 1

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Last broadcast on Tue, 3 Nov 2009, 19:30 on BBC Two (Wales only).

Synopsis

Huw Edwards narrates another series looking at the hidden histories of Wales through the work of the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments.

Including a look at Stonehenge's link to the Preseli Hills, Swansea's medieval beginnings and bomb-damaged streets, plus the secrets of the highest house in Wales.

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales

Learn more about this episode's hidden histories at the Royal Commission's website.

RCAHMW Hidden Histories Episode 1

Credits

Presenter
Huw Edwards
Director
Richard Edwards
Producer
Richard Edwards

Broadcast

  1. Tue 3 Nov 2009
    19:30
    BBC Two (Wales only)

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  1. Hidden Histories
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