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National treasures – get to know these Welsh celebrities
Meet our national treasures: Welsh celebrities and famous people
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The vision behind the sound
Learn about how a golden age in Welsh music moulded BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens and why he aspires to keep that culture alive.
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Shane Williams: my Wales
Former Welsh rugby union legend, Shane Williams, talks about his career, the places of his heart and what Wales means to him.
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Luke Evans: thinking about Wales
Find out why Hollywood actor Luke Evans thinks Wales is epic.
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Ruth Jones: my Wales
Discover Wales through the words of award- winning Welsh writer and actress Ruth Jones.
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Richard Parks: preparing for adventure
Adventurer Richard Parks on the challenges he faces and his drive to succeed.
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Gareth Evans: getting a kick out of filmmaking
Discover the man behind the Netflix film Apostle and how life in Wales helped mould his career.
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From Pontrhydyfen to Hollywood
Richard Burton was the son of a Welsh miner who became a global icon.
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The power and the glory
Welsh athlete Funmi Oduwaiye talks about her sporting career, taking up para-athletics in 2022, and targeting gold in the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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Sam Warburton: my Wales
Sam Warburton, former Wales rugby captain, talks about his favourite places, the love for his country and the emotion of playing at Principality Stadium.
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How Wales made me the most successful female sailor in Olympic history
Olympic gold medallist Hannah Mills talks about her early sailing experiences in Wales.
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Phillip Price: Local golf hero
Pontypridd-born Phillip Price talks about his favourite Welsh golf courses and his experiences playing in the Senior Open Championship at Royal Porthcawl.
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Getting their hands dirty - the women behind the hard graft
From chainsaws to chickens: the challenges facing the women caring for our land.
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