This book is the only extended study of John Ormond’s poetry and films. It is a contribution to the history of BBC television. It is a contribution to the history of the documentary film form, particularly in a national context. It is a contribution to the cultural history of Wales. It is a case study in inter-artistic creative practice.

Intro; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Series Editors' Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction: 'Welsh things to broadcast about'; 2. 'Ormond, you're a poet!': Poetry and the Personal Documentary; 3. Screening Culture; 4. Brokering History; 5. Popularising Ethnography; 6. Conclusion: The 'Organic Mosaic'; Notes; Filmography; Bibliography.