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Channel 4, S4C announce St David’s Day simulcast

A Welsh-language opera film, Tanau’r Lloer / Fires of the Moon, will premiere on St David’s Day (March 1st) marking the first-ever digital simulcast across S4C and Channel 4, with the film available simultaneously on S4C, S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and Channel 4. Commissioned by S4C and Channel 4, Tanau’r Lloer / Fires of the Moon is inspired by […]

February 11, 2026By Nik Roseveare

ITV: 5m watch England’s 6 Nations win over Wales

England’s victory over Wales in the Guinness Men’s 6 Nations on February 7th delivered ITV’s biggest peak audience of the year so far with 5 million viewers across ITV1 and ITVX. Produced by ITV Sport Production, part of ITV Studios, the resounding 48 – 7 England win also secured the biggest sports audience of the […]

February 9, 2026

S4C expands Six Nations coverage with YouTube

S4C, the Welsh language broadcaster, has confirmed that Wales’ U20 Six Nations matches will be streamed live on YouTube, alongside the channel’s usual television and digital coverage on S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer. The move is an addition to S4C’s newly agreed four-year deal with Six Nations Rugby. Under the agreement, S4C will show all […]

February 6, 2026

S4C seeking new Board members

S4C, the Welsh language public broadcaster, has announced that it is searching for two new non-executive members to join its Board.  The recruitment process is being led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, with appointments made by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. S4C is seeking people” with a broad range of skills and experience, […]

February 5, 2026

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