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Deffro'r Atgof

Deffro’r Atgof’ (‘Awakening the Memory’)A century since crowning Prosser Rhys’ groundbreaking ‘Atgof’ (‘Memory’)at the National Eisteddfod which controversially depicts his relationship with another man, the non-binary artist TalulahThomas embarks on a journey to see how young people in Wales today use poetry to convey their own identities. Meeting young LGBTQ+ poets, Talulah explores how poetry can communicate important messages about identity. Talulah is then inspired to compose their own poem in response to Prosser Rhys’ ‘Atgof’, reflecting on the Eisteddfod’s cultural history, and celebrating the rich and varied identities of modern Wales.



Title
Deffro'r Atgof
Title in English
Awakening the Memory
Entry Category
Documentary (Sound)
Produced By
BBC Cymru Wales
Producer
Tegwen Bruce Deans
Broadcaster
BBC Radio Cymru