Set the scene.
Chetcuti began as a teacher. In 1940 he joined the Information Office, editing and translating material during the war.
Here’s the twist.
He was also one of the official wartime announcers. His literary work later ranged from novels and poems to stage plays and television drama.
Why it still matters.
Manwela became a television serial in 1979. Follow the changing medium: the same writer could reach a listener, a classroom and a family watching at home.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.