William Williams ('Pantycelyn') was the great hymnwriter of the revival, composing almost a thousand hymns in both Welsh and English. His most famous English hymn is the rugby favourite 'Guide Me ...
The rise of non-conformity in the 18th century introduced the hymns of writers ... first to popular English tunes, and then adapted to melodies derived in large part from Welsh folk tunes.
Connie Fisher explores the stunning Welsh landscape, meets people who have faced some uphill challenges and introduces hymns from Llandaff Cathedral and Welsh singers Cerys Matthews, Steve Balsamo and ...