The life of one of Wales’ most famous sons, Wynford Vaughan-Thomas, was celebrated by family, friends and colleagues in Fishguard on Friday.
Though born in Swansea, Fishguard was the well-loved broadcaster’s adopted home and it was where he died in 1987 leaving a treasured legacy of radio and television broadcasts and stories.
The day’s tribute in the town library began with the showing of three episodes from the award-winning television series, ‘The Dragon Has Two Tongues’.
The programme – broadcast in 1985 – related the history of Wales through the widely contrasting viewpoints of Wynford and his co-presenter, the late Professor Gwyn Alf Williams.
In the evening, Wynford was remembered by his colleagues in a sell-out series of talks and film-clips. Among the many special guests who contributed was his son, David Vaughan-Thomas.
Others included television director, Colin Thomas, broadcaster Emyr Daniel and photographer Philip Clarke.
The compere for the evening was James Stuart and the day’s events were organised by writer and broadcaster, Mike Joseph.
Photograph: Remembering Wynford: joining David Vaughan-Thomas (far right) in celebrating the life of his father were (from the left): Colin Thomas, James Stuart, Emyr Daniel and Philip Clarke.
