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The Lighthouse

By Alan Harris. Dark tale set on a desolate rock off the Welsh coast in 1801, based on the true story of two lighthouse keepers who became stranded at their post.

By Alan Harris.

It's 1801 and Lighthouse keepers Howell and Griffith are posted to 6 weeks on the Smalls - a desolate rock 20 miles off the Pembrokeshire coast. But the two men share a past. Because of what happens next, lighthouses would never again have only a crew of two. Based on a true story.

Directed by James Robinson.

45 minutes

Last on

Thu 3 Apr 2014 14:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Howell Paul Rhys
Griffith Ifan Huw Dafydd
Writer Alan Harris
Director James Robinson

Broadcasts

  • Thu 1 Sep 2011 14:15
  • Thu 3 Apr 2014 14:15

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