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S4C orders two more seasons of Y Cyfweliad

The success of new series Y Cyfweliad (‘The Interview‘) has led to S4C’s decision to immediately commission two further seasons. Y Cyfweliad is a Welsh version of the series The A-Talks, or The Assembly – a format that has been sold internationally. In the series, a group of 30 interviewers who are autistic, neurodiverse and/or have […]

January 20, 2026

S4C, BBC agree iPlayer partnership

The BBC and S4C have unveiled plans for a streaming partnership which will provide greater prominence for S4C programming on the BBC iPlayer streaming service. Under the new plans, S4C’s Welsh language content will regularly feature on the iPlayer homepage in Wales, and “landmark” S4C content – including drama titles and live sports programming – […]

January 14, 2026

BBC, Creative Wales renew partnership

The BBC and Creative Wales have confirmed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening Wales’ creative industries, supporting skills development, and amplifying Welsh stories for audiences at home and around the world. Tim Davie, outgoing Director General of the BBC, commented: “This renewed partnership with Creative Wales underlines the BBC’s long […]

January 12, 2026

Premier Sports kicks off 2026 with Welsh rugby derbies

Premier Sports will welcome in 2026 with back-to-back live coverage of two all-Welsh BKT United Rugby Championship derbies on January 1st 2026 as the Welsh festive rugby series reaches a dramatic climax. To celebrate the start of the new year, Premier Sports will show Dragons RFC v Scarlets from Rodney Parade, followed by Ospreys v Cardiff […]

December 31, 2025

S4C awards Digital Content Tender to Slam, Darlun

S4C has announced that Slam and Darlun production companies have been awarded a contract to deliver a new package of digital content designed to reflect the heart, humour and soul of Wales. Darlun, based in North Wales and Slam, based in the South, successfully pitched for the competitive tender and will collaborate to produce content […]

December 18, 2025

Data: UK median mobile download speed up 15% YoY

Ookla has analysed mobile connectivity across local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and presented data based on its Speedtest Intelligence data from 2024 Q1 to Q3 2024 and 2025 Q1 to Q3 UK-wide median mobile download speed rose 15 per cent year-on-year to 63.03 Mbps in 2025 while upload speeds improved from […]

December 17, 2025

BBC to double spend on commissioning new UK shows

The BBC has announced new funding and commissioning plans to build on the success of shows such as Blue Lights, Death Valley (pictured) and Only Child. The plans will see the broadcaster double spend on commissioning new shows for TV and BBC iPlayer that reflect stories in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales – from c£50 […]

December 9, 2025

5 orders more Celebrity Puzzling

 5 has announced the return of Celebrity Puzzling, the hit quiz show hosted by broadcaster Jeremy Vine with Team Captains Sally Lindsay and Carol Vorderman. The new season will see more of the nation’s favourite stars put through their paces with a series of mind-bending puzzles. The series is produced by Potato (part of ITV […]

December 4, 2025

BKT URC Xmas derbies on BBC Wales

BBC Cymru Wales has agreed a free-to-air rights for three Welsh BKT United Rugby Championship matches over the festive period in partnership with Premier Sports. Scrum V Live will broadcast the live matches of Cardiff vs Scarlets on December 19th (KO 7.45pm), Cardiff vs Dragons on December 26th (KO 3pm) and Ospreys vs Cardiff on […]

November 14, 2025

Calrec delivers future-focused production for Whisper

Delivering dedicated remote production facilities across a range of live sports for a growing roster of broadcast clients, the Cymru Broadcast Centre (CBC) at Whisper Cymru in Cardiff is focusing on the future with the installation of a 36-fader Argo S console in its flagship PCR 1 control room and a compact Calrec Brio in […]

November 11, 2025