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- A young poet living in the North Wales countryside competes for the most coveted prize of all in Welsh Poetry - that of the chair of the National Eisteddfod, a tradition dating back a hundred years. Before the winner is announced Hedd Wyn gets sent to fight with the English in the trenches of the First World War
- A documentary covering the history of the Celtic people and culture.
- At the height of Egypt's new kingdom, the most powerful Pharaohs who ever lived were buried in tombs full of gold, a divine metal which was regarded as the flesh of the gods. Where did this wealth come from and how did Egypt become the greatest empire the world had ever seen?
- Come and see Fireman Sam, the 'hero next door', and all his friends in this thrilling brand new LIVE stage show.
- A black beast has appeared in Pontypandy and Woolly has disappeared...
- 2009–201050mTV EpisodeA strange mixture of skill and ignorance featured in the medical practices of Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Magic, superstition and a misunderstanding of human anatomy influenced ancient knowledge, and yet within these civilizations the basis of modern western medicine began to form. Discover the bizarre beliefs of the Ancients, the devastating plagues and conditions that assailed them, and their solutions - both sensible and shocking - for treating injuries, dealing with childbirth and promoting good hygiene. Famous physicians who followed their impulse to heal influenced the history of medicine. Learn about the oath of Hippocrates, the first real hospitals and devices used for healing broken limbs - all vital legacies of ancient medicine that are still in use today.
- 2009–201050m7.8 (5)TV EpisodeRelive one of the high points of European civilization in an utterly engrossing look at the Etruscans, whose sophisticated culture laid the foundations for the great Roman Empire. Extraordinary finds in northern Italy reveal the startling story of Europe's original hedonists and first superpower. The fun-loving Etruscans invented two spectator sports: gladiatorial combat and chariot racing. They had an alphabet based on the Greek alphabet, a powerfully original sculptural and painting tradition, a religion based on human-type gods which they had learned from the Greeks, and a complicated set of rituals for divining the future, which they handed down to the Romans. From their territories in modern-day Tuscany, they became the envy of the Mediterranean. They grew wealthy from trade, agriculture and mining, indulged in banqueting and sporting games, created elegant art and jewelry, and built some of Rome's most important landmarks. Yet their origins, and the reason for their dramatic decline, remain a mystery. Find out how this advanced civilization has influenced almost every aspect of Western life as we know it today, in this fascinating film that recreates the glory days of the Etruscans.
- 2009–201050mTV EpisodeThe all-powerful Roman Empire dominated the city-states around the Mediterranean by the 1st Century AD. How did it acquire so much territory? The professionalism of the Roman army made a vital contribution; another factor was its mastery of the arts of war. The Roman army's strategic approach lifted it above the level of a well-oiled fighting machine. The Romans adopted brilliant inventions from the Greeks and implemented 'siegecraft' to disrupt, bludgeon or terrify their opponents. Tactics involving siege towers, siege walls, battering rams and catapults became crucial methods of overwhelming the enemies of Rome. Find out how they ensured Roman victory at the dramatic and tragic sieges of Jotapata, Jerusalem and Masada.
- 2009–201050mTV EpisodeThe computer is the epitome of the modern age. It is hard to believe, then, that more than 2,000 years ago, the Ancient Greeks had already developed their own mechanical computers. From the classical world of the third century BC come three of the most important inventions in history: the clock of Ctesibius, the odometer designed by Vitruvius, and the incredible Antikythera Mechanism, which scientists are still trying to explain. Each of these mechanisms has had a profound effect on the development of technology down through the ages. And they were not chance inventions. Some of the greatest minds of Ancient Greece made major contributions to science as we know it today. Follow this amazing story of ancient machines and their creators.
- 2009–201050mTV EpisodeDiscover the answers to one of the great mysteries - how did human civilization begin? Journey with an expert team of archaeologists and historians to the Middle East, where nomads first settled and began to build permanent structures. In a fertile pocket of modern-day Israel and Jordan, a unique band of Neolithic people, the Natufians, worked out how to plant crops and harvest them. While their European counterparts were still hunting and gathering, Natufians built a stable society and developed the beginnings of a complex culture. Join this fascinating quest to find out how the Natufians invented agriculture and, in so doing, sparked a revolution that would eventually transform human existence.
- The firefighters are training hard to appear in "Wales' Fittest Firefighters" calendar. Elsewhere, Sarah gets tangled in barbed wire while trying to rescue Rosa the cat during a thunderstorm.
- Sarah, James and Mandy form a neighbourhood watch, but end up causing more damage than good.
- Someone has been stealing liquorice shoelaces from Dilys' shop. Norman gets the blame, but for once, he's not the culprit. He and Mandy set out to find the real thief.
- Norman wants to be a fireman when he grows up, but decides he can't wait that long.