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The Industrial Revolution turns Wales into a global player, bringing unimaginable wealth - and desperate poverty. From Parys Mountain on Anglesey to Copperopolis, Swansea, in the south, the copper trade transforms the landscape and economy. Iron does the same for Merthyr Tydfil, making it a world-class centre of technology. This brave new Wales fuels massive social turmoil, riots and uprisings - and leads to the first national demands for democracy and workers' rights.
First Air Date : Feb 27, 2012
Last Air date : Mar 26, 2012
Episode : 6 Episode
Season : 1 Season
Runtime: 58:14 minutes
Studio: BBC One Wales
Country: United Kingdom
Cast: Huw Edwards