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73 Yards is Welshiest Episode of Doctor Who

 73 Yards is Welshiest Episode of Doctor Who I've been leaving comments on various places online, and I think its finally time that I put my thoughts to the page in one centralised place. 73 Yards, Episode 4 of the new Series is a masterpiece on its own. In terms of drama alone it has tension and character in spades. But I'm not just here to gush about Dr Who, I am here to gush about Wales. I am Welsh. I have Welsh family roots and moved to Wales when I was little. I learnt Welsh to fluency in school and was taught the stories and legends. I have written my own (published) stories and fanfiction in Welsh that utilises Welsh culture and folklore. It is a deep part of my identity and cultural outlook. And when I watched 73 Yards, it resonated with me on an equally deep level. In this post I want to talk about the following topics; What Happened?! Welsh Fae and the Far Away Woman. "Bloody Tourists..." - The Pub Scene Roger Ap Gwiliam, the Welsh Farage So Close Yet So Far...