The Slate

William's Story

BBC Arts and Music

William's Story was produced for BBC Wales' 1990s flagship arts series The Slate.

This documentary feature explored the work of ethnic Chinese and Welsh born portrait photographer William Tsui. In the film, William, the son of a migrant Hong Kong restauranteur, embarks upon a journey across Wales to rediscover his roots as he photographs the families who run Chinese take-away restaurants. An Asian search for identity in the landscapes of rural north Wales and the valleys of the south. Director: Mike Sweet.

The Slate won a BAFTA Wales Award in 1995 for Best Magazine/Feature Programme.