historical
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television drama series
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which originally aired on
BBC One
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in eight parts during 1960.Baskin p.47 It is an adaptation of the 1939 novel ''
How Green Was My Valley
''How Green Was My Valley'' is a 1939 novel by Richard Llewellyn, narrated by Huw Morgan, the main character, about his Welsh family and the mining community in which they live. The author had claimed that he based the book on his own persona ...
'' by
Richard Llewellyn
Richard Dafydd Vivian Llewellyn Lloyd (; 8 December 1906 – 30 November 1983), known by his pen name Richard Llewellyn ( , ), was an English-born novelist of Welsh descent, who is best remembered for his 1939 novel '' How Green Was My Va ...
, set in a
Welsh
Welsh may refer to:
Related to Wales
* Welsh, referring or related to Wales
* Welsh language, a Brittonic Celtic language spoken in Wales
* Welsh people
People
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* Sometimes used as a synonym for the ancient Britons (Celtic peop ...
coal-mining
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community.
Main cast
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Eynon Evans
Evan Eynon Evans (18 May 1904 – 1989) billed as Eynon Evans and also known as E. Eynon Rees, was a Welsh writer and film actor of the 1950s, mainly known for his radio and television work. During the 1940s he appeared on the BBC radio vari ...
as Gwylim Morgan Sr. (8 episodes)
* Rachel Thomas as Beth Morgan (8 episodes)
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Glyn Houston
Glyn Houston (23 October 1925 – 30 June 2019) was a Welsh actor best known for his television work. He was the younger brother of film actor Donald Houston.
Early life
Glyndwr Desmond Houston was born at 10 Thomas Street, Tonypandy, Glamorgan ...
as Davy Morgan (7 episodes)
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William Squire
William Squire (29 April 1917 – 3 May 1989) was a Welsh actor of stage, film and television.
Squire was born in Neath, Glamorgan, the son of William Squire and his wife Martha (née Bridgeman).
Career
As a stage actor, Squire performed at S ...
as Rev. Merddyn Gruffydd (7 episodes)
* Sulwen Morgan as Angharad Morgan (6 episodes)
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Margaret John
Margaret John (14 December 1926 – 2 February 2011) was a Welsh, BAFTA award-winning actress, known for her role as Doris O'Neill in ''Gavin & Stacey''.
Early life
Born in Swansea, as a child she wanted to be a nurse or vet, but she could ...
as Bronwen Morgan (5 episodes)
* Henley Thomas as Huw Morgan (4 episodes)
* Islwyn Evans as Huw Morgan (4 episodes)
* Anita Morgan as Ceinwen Phillips (4 episodes)
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Michael Forrest
Michael Forrest (July 1932 – 21 December 2004) was a Welsh television actor. He appeared in many British television series and films, which include '' Sir Francis Drake'', ''Z-Cars'', ''Danger Man'', '' The Saint'', '' The Avengers'', ''UFO'' ...
as Dai Bando (4 episodes)
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Hugh David
Hugh David (17 July 1925 – 11 September 1987) was a British actor turned television director. David was born in Aberystwyth, Wales. His directorial credits include ''Compact'', ''Z-Cars'', '' The Pallisers'' and ''Doctor Who
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as Owen Morgan (3 episodes)
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Emrys James
Robert Emrys James (1 September 1928 – 5 February 1989) was a Welsh Shakespearean actor. He also performed in many theatre and TV parts between 1960 and 1989, and was an Associate Artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He was born in Machyn ...