#156 Gwyn ‘Alf’ Williams (Part 2)

This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed!

We’re back for 2026! And our first subject is the life story of one of the most prominent Welsh historians of the 20th century; Gwyn “Alf” Williams. We’ll trace his life from beginnings in South Wales to the beaches of Normandy in WWII, right through to his time at York University and rise to national prominence on TV.

Elsewhere, what are your great sleep walking or talking escapades? Can you beat anything we’ve shared in this episode? If yes, you know what to do: hello@ohwhatatime.com

AND THIS THURSDAY 15TH JANUARY! The comedy history podcast that has spent as much time talking about the invention of custard as it has the industrial revolution is here with its first ever live show!

The subject will be: the history of London. We’d love to see you there.

It’s Thursday 15th January at the Underbelly Boulevard in London’s Soho.

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