Former Carmarthen East and Dinefwr MP Adam Price has scooped two BAFTAs for his documentary on the 1984-5 miners’ strike.

His four part documentary, which has already won a Bronze medal at the New York Festival, picked up a BAFTA in the Factual Series category and the prestigious Gwyn Alf Williams award which recognises the best programme or series of programmes which have contributed the most to the understanding and appreciation of history in Wales.

Adam Price said: "The strike represents one of the most important chapters in Wales's recent history.

"I tend to look at the strike from one perspective — a battle to safeguard employment in the area and defend a way of life that meant so much to me, my family and community.

"For me, it was an inspirational time when Welsh communities defended our way of life against the power of the Tory government.”

On receiving his awards, Adam Price told the audience at St. David’s Hall that “the real stars were the people who lived through that incredible year of struggle and sacrifice.”

Before undertaking the documentary Adam had stood down from serving as a Member of Parliament to study at the internationally renowned John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

On stage at Sunday’s awards ceremony Adam spoke of a time from his studies when he was asked to recall a moment of his life that defines him. His was as a 14-year old boy on the Betws picket line with his brother, watching his farther, Rufus, putting his body in the path of an oncoming bus. “This series was my way of showing, that although I will never be half the man he is, I am proud to be his son”, Adam said.

He dedicated his awards to his “mother and father, and the tens of thousands like them, who have become living history.”

Speaking after the awards ceremony Adam, who is Plaid Cymru’s candidate in next year’s Welsh Assembly election, said: “I’m extremely honoured and grateful to be recognised with two BAFTA Cymru awards.

“The documentary was supported by the incredible production team at Tinopolis. Their work has helped showcase the quality creative industries and talents of Carmarthenshire.”

The ceremony, at St David's Hall, was hosted by Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens. Other winners included Llandeilo-based actress, Rhian Morgan, who won the BAFTA Cymru for Best Actress for her portrayal of Gwen Lloyd in S4C’s Gwaith/Cartref.