Strike
BBC Radio WalesThe miners’ strike of 1984-5 had a profound impact on Britain’s politics, economy and society. For those on strike, and their families, it felt like an existential struggle to save not only their jobs, but their communities, and the life they knew.
Jonny Owen was just 13 and growing up in Merthyr Tydfil when it began. As it was kicking off, his parents told the family that they were going to give ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Category | History | ||||
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Jonny Owen reaches the end of his highly personal exploration of the strike and finds out what happened afterwards.
Saddled with debt after a year with no wages, mining families now face the closure of their pits and the end of a whole way of life.... more
As the miners and their families celebrate Christmas, desperation is setting in. South Wales NUM leaders are seeing some of their members close to cracking up, and they fear the union will collapse if the drift back to work continues across the Briti... more
As winter arrives, the striking miners are feeling the pinch. They are getting no strike pay and are surviving on donations of clothing and food. The debts are mounting.
There seems little prospect of a deal with the Coal Board over pit closures, an... more
There are efforts behind the scenes to get a deal between the National Union of Mineworkers and the Coal Board to bring the strike to an end. It’s a dark time for Labour leader Neil Kinnock as he tries to persuade both sides to agree on how proposed ... more
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- Brilliant podcast
I was 12 at the time and this has been so good to explain to me all the nuances that were never public knowledge. A truly brilliant listen
Apple Podcasts5Caffe grande 72
Australia6 months ago - Really enjoyed this
Class as ever from Johnny Owens. He knows tge working class.
Apple Podcasts5ToodAWilliams
United Kingdom2 years ago - Penallta
Hi Jonny Can I say what a brilliant job you and your team has done. I am from llanbradach which I am sure you’re familiar with. My grandfather Vince Court I believe was the NUM Lodge secretary for penallta. I remember as a 12/13 year old being told to go around smashing the windows of the scabs in the Brad. I agree with you and many of your guests we were all in it together
Apple Podcasts5Smell bellsUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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