John Rhys-Davies
Veteran actor John Rhys-Davies explores his Welsh ancestry and discovers a dramatic story of bravery and sacrifice in the coal mines of Carmarthenshire.
Veteran Hollywood actor John Rhys-Davies, star of over 100 movies from Lord of the Rings to Indiana Jones makes an emotional journey to his childhood home of Ammanford in South Wales in search of his Welsh ancestry. He's determined to uncover the story of his grandfather William's life, discovering a dramatic story of bravery and sacrifice in the coal mines of Carmarthenshire.
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John Rhys-Davies is coming home
Duration: 02:46
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Geoff Evans |
| Director | Geoff Evans |
| Executive Producer | Paul Llewelyn Lewis |
Broadcasts
- Fri 29 Nov 2013 19:30麻豆官网首页入口 One Wales HD & Wales only
- Mon 12 May 2014 22:40麻豆官网首页入口 One Wales HD & Wales only
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