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City of Newport

Episode 4 of 4

Eddie Butler traces the 1500-year history of his hometown of Newport, from a hamlet, through booming port to city in 2002.

Eddie Butler returns to the town of his birth to trace the story of Newport through 1,500 years of history. He shows how a hamlet round a church on a hilltop became a booming port at the heart of the industrial revolution, and finally achieved city status in 2002. And he discovers a fascinating cast of characters... from Welsh saints to punk rockers.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 18 Sep 2022 18:30

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Producer Nick Skinner
Presenter Eddie Butler
Executive Producer Christina Macauley
Director Nick Skinner

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