Synopsis
Documentary looking at one of Britain's worst mining disasters, in 1934 in Gresford, when 265 men were killed. Eye witness accounts and archive footage tell a story of sadness, courage, cover-ups and lies.
- Programme: The Terrible Price
- Channel: BBC Two Wales
- Broadcast year: 2009
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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