Part Seven: A time to heal?
Aberfan comes together to try to mend its wounds.
An episode of the Aberfan: Tip Number 7 podcast, hosted by BBC Radio Wales, titled "Part Seven: A time to heal?" was published on November 24, 2021 and runs 35 minutes.
November 24, 2021 ·35m · Aberfan: Tip Number 7
Summary
Aberfan comes together to try to mend its wounds. But further traumas lie ahead for both survivors and bereaved.The Aberfan disaster shook the world - 116 children and 28 adults died on 21 October 1966 when a coal tip engulfed a junior school and surrounding homes. How could this happen? It’s a tale of unheeded warnings, broken promises, and a shattered community’s fight for justice. Includes strong, first-hand testimony from both survivors and rescuers about the aftermath of the disaster that struck their small mining village. A nine-part podcast series from the same stable as 'Shreds'.Narrator: Hannah Daniel Producers: Maria David and Andy Fry Sound design: Cathy Robinson Executive producers: Karen Voisey and Emma Harding Development: Ceri Jackson and Selma Chalabi Archive research: Dafydd O’Connor Original title music: Dyfan Jones Production manager: Andrea Deere
Episode Description
Aberfan comes together to try to mend its wounds. But further traumas lie ahead for both survivors and bereaved.
The Aberfan disaster shook the world - 116 children and 28 adults died on 21 October 1966 when a coal tip engulfed a junior school and surrounding homes. How could this happen? It’s a tale of unheeded warnings, broken promises, and a shattered community’s fight for justice. Includes strong, first-hand testimony from both survivors and rescuers about the aftermath of the disaster that struck their small mining village. A nine-part podcast series from the same stable as 'Shreds'.
Narrator: Hannah Daniel Producers: Maria David and Andy Fry Sound design: Cathy Robinson Executive producers: Karen Voisey and Emma Harding Development: Ceri Jackson and Selma Chalabi Archive research: Dafydd O’Connor Original title music: Dyfan Jones Production manager: Andrea Deere
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.