"The Dragon Has Two Tongues" is a 13-part television documentary series that aired in the UK in 1985 on HTV and Channel 4. The series explores the history of Wales, presented through the contrasting perspectives of two hosts: Gwyn Alf Williams, a Marxist historian, and Wynford Vaughan-Thomas, a journalist associated with the establishment. This dual-presenter format was innovative for its time, offering viewers differing interpretations of Welsh history.
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Produced by Colin Thomas, the series was notable not only for its comprehensive coverage of Welsh history but also for its dynamic presentation style. Williams' passionate delivery was particularly acclaimed, with some describing him as "the most passionate and the most articulate about the importance of the past in understanding the present and anticipating the future."
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Despite its initial impact, "The Dragon Has Two Tongues" has not been rebroadcast on UK television. A copy is held in the archive of the National Library of Wales, but attempts to make it more widely available have faced challenges due to copyright issues. In 2017, efforts to upload the series online were halted by ITV Wales on copyright grounds. By 2021, the Welsh Government was urged to preserve the series for future generations, though third-party copyright complications have impeded its release in any format.
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Produced by Colin Thomas, the series was notable not only for its comprehensive coverage of Welsh history but also for its dynamic presentation style. Williams' passionate delivery was particularly acclaimed, with some describing him as "the most passionate and the most articulate about the importance of the past in understanding the present and anticipating the future."
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Despite its initial impact, "The Dragon Has Two Tongues" has not been rebroadcast on UK television. A copy is held in the archive of the National Library of Wales, but attempts to make it more widely available have faced challenges due to copyright issues. In 2017, efforts to upload the series online were halted by ITV Wales on copyright grounds. By 2021, the Welsh Government was urged to preserve the series for future generations, though third-party copyright complications have impeded its release in any format.
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