Brecon Mountain Railway to Star in new BBC CymruWales Special With Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs

Brecon Mountain Railway is set to have a starring role in a new one-hour documentary celebrating Merthyr which premieres in June.

(Brecon Mountain Railway/BBC CymruWales Special)

The pair spent a day exploring the town and its rich heritage as part of a series of BBC Cymru Wales programmes and content marking the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle and celebrating the history, the culture, and the people of Merthyr.

Across a fortnight in June, the season will spotlight Merthyr’s rich past, exploring how it developed as the first industrial town in the world and the legacy of this important chapter in Wales’ history.

The collection will also celebrate the town as it is today, challenging stereotypes and highlighting what makes Merthyr such a special place to those who are proud to call it home.

Four new programmes have been commissioned for BBC One Wales, including the standalone special where Welsh icon Ruth Jones hits the road with actor, comedian and Merthyr local, Steve Speirs for a weekend like no other in ‘Ruth and Steve: from Merthyr with Love’.

The pair enjoyed a day at the railway meeting volunteers and visitors and learning more about the day-to-day running of the heritage line.

(Bannau Brycheiniog)

The Brecon Mountain Railway offers a stunning journey through the breath-taking Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park aboard meticulously restored steam locomotives.

Built on part of the abandoned Brecon & Merthyr Railway, originally constructed in 1859, travel in all-weather observation coaches and admire spectacular views on your 10-mile round journey. The railway climbs to Torpantau before returning via Pontsticill Station.

Visit www.bmr.wales for more information and to book.