Synopsis
As thousands of steelworkers’ jobs hang in the balance, the town of Port Talbot is facing a crisis. We go back 15 years to catch up with those who fought to keep the plant open to see what lessons can be learned. Will any election promises be enough to save the town, or have they arrived too late?
- Programme: BBC Wales Investigates
- Episode: Town of Steel
- Channel: BBC One Wales
- Broadcast year: 2024
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