Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream Film

How did a small Welsh town become the heart of the Industrial Revolution? Steffan Powell explores five key factors, using new technology, CGI and AI to reveal Merthyr’s hidden past.

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Boom Town: How Merthyr Made the World

How did a small Welsh town become the heart of the Industrial Revolution? Steffan Powell explores five key factors, using new technology, CGI and AI to reveal Merthyr’s hidden past.
Duration: 59 mins First broadcast: 13 Jun 2025
Availability: Available for 4 months (until 13 Jun 2026)

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