The inspiring true story of Richard Burton’s beginnings in Port Talbot, and the teacher who transformed his raw talent into greatness.

In 1942, Richie Jenkins is an intense schoolboy caught between the hardship of his family, the turmoil of war and his own restless ambitions. When his extraordinary talent for drama is recognised by teacher Phillip Burton, both their lives change forever.

Charting the journey of the miner’s son who would become Richard Burton, this moving drama is a powerful reminder of the importance of nurturing talent wherever it is found.