S4C Chair Elan Closs Stephen Hopkinss's Tribute to Gwynfor Evans
Teyrnged Elan Closs Stephen Hopkinss, Cadeirydd S4C, i Gwynfor Evans
"Gwynfor Evans realised the power of television to influence and change culture and language and he was determined that Welsh would have a proper place in the medium. His part in the history of bringing S4C into existence was crucial. He drew the world's attention with his dramatic stand. DELETE---
"Because of the respect which politicians of all parties had for his sincerity, his determination to put the issue of a Welsh language television channel on top of the political agenda in Wales was taken seriously. DELETE---
"He would be glad that other countries have followed Wales in establishing channels and services for languages in similar situations and that Wales led the world in this matter."
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Gwynfor Evans stood up to Margaret Thatcher and won, forcing her to do a U-turn when she attempted to renege on the government promise to establish S4C. I join with my fellow countrymen in remembering this great man, the first Plaid Cymru MP and a man prepared to die for his country and language. - RE
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