#the british media prejudice against regional accents is... being eroded somewhat but certainly hasn't vanished

[mervynbunter]

My great 1899 regret (aside, of course, from the obvious) is that we never had Welsh language scenes between Daniel and Elliot.

Aneurin Barnard and Fflyn Edwards are, as far as I know, the only cast members never to speak their first language in their roles. It is still relatively unusual to hear Welsh accents in British media; I don’t recall ever hearing a Welsh accent in non-British media up until 1899. It would have been still more refreshing to hear Welsh being spoken in a non-British production.

And besides (though this is re. The Crown):