A Conversation for Cwm Rhondda: The unofficial Welsh National Anthem

In the 80s

Post 1

Al Johnston

The Welsh Development Board produced a TV advert in which the Lyrics to Cwm Rhondda were replaced with the names of companies trading in the principality, and the tagline "Made in Wales".

This was rapidly spoofed by "Not the Nine o'Clock News" in three sketches:

1. A list of companies that had recently gone bankrupt - "Failed in Wales"

2. A list of Welsh Girls' names - "Laid in Wales"

3. A list of obscure products ("..Rubbery lumps in Japanese lunches, Demis Roussos, Doner Kebabs...") - "Made from whales"

smiley - devilsmiley - pirate


In the 80s

Post 2

Felonious Monk - h2g2s very own Bogeyman

I thought that was Men of Harlech....


In the 80s

Post 3

Al Johnston

Nah, definitely Cwm Rhondda

smiley - devilsmiley - pirate


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