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  • S4C pre-school series now available in Cornish

    25 June 2020

    The popular series Caru Canu on S4C is being broadcast this week in Cornish.

  • 03YB is the winner of the first ever Hansh Short Film Challenge

    24 June 2020

    The film 03YB is the winner of the first ever Her Ffilm Fer Hansh Short Film Challenge.

  • Discover the treasures of the dark Welsh skies at night

    16 June 2020

    Prepare to be amazed! A special live programme which gives us a unique look into the wonders of the dark night skies above Wales is coming to S4C this weekend.

    Broadcast live on Friday, 19 June from 9.30pm, Gwylio'r Sêr yn Fyw (Watching the Stars Live) takes us on an awe-inspiring journey through the mysterious world above us.

  • Free advertisements for Covid charities on S4C

    15 June 2020

    S4C will work with a number of charities over the coming months in order to broadcast advertisements for charities and organisations doing heroic work during the Covid crisis.

  • ​Two Celtic awards for S4C​

    12 June 2020

    S4C has won two awards at the Celtic Media Festival 2020.

  • Education pack which includes 100 teaching hours is launched to accompany S4C children’s history series

    15 June 2020

    This week, S4C in partnership with the Welsh Government has launched an education pack to accompany a children's history series on S4C.

  • Super Rugby comes to S4C

    8 June 2020

    Super Rugby is coming to S4C. Clwb Rygbi will be showing highlights of the Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament every weekend throughout the competition.

  • Enjoy creating films? Chance to win £1,000 in Hansh short film competition

    3 June 2020

    Are you passionate about creating films? Hansh is inviting film makers across Wales to take part in the Her Ffilm Fer (Short Film Challenge) later this month.

  • Fifteen Welsh scriptwriters chosen for masterclasses

    May 26, 2020

    Fifteen Welsh scriptwriters will take part in exclusive story-telling masterclasses thanks to a training partnership between S4C and TAC (Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru / Welsh Producers' Association).

  • 50 years of the Urdd. 22 Lions. 35,000 fans. 1 extraordinary rugby match.

    26 May 2020

    A special S4C programme will look back upon an extraordinary rugby match held to celebrate 50 years of the Urdd Gobaith Cymru movement.

  • ​Winners of Heno's photography competition

    22 May 2020

    The magazine programme Heno has announced the winners of its photography competition.

  • Eisteddfod T live on S4C throughout Urdd Eisteddfod week

    20 May 2020

    S4C is pleased to announce that all the excitement of Eisteddfod T will be available to watch live on the main screen throughout the Urdd week, rather than only on S4C Clic.

  • First placements and training announced for Channel Four, BBC Cymru Wales and S4C funded Factual Fast Track development programme

    19 May 2020

    Six of Wales's most talented producers have been chosen to be part of the ambitious and innovative Factual Fast Track development programme.

  • S4C marks Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 with special programmes and items

    18 May 2020

    During Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, S4C and Hansh will be showing a host of special items and programmes to raise awareness about the mental health problems affecting the nation.

  • S4C invites drama producers to discuss challengesS4C invites drama producers to discuss challenges

    12 May 2020

    S4C is hosting an online forum to discuss the challenges facing the drama sector in Wales due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the uncertainties the television industry is currently facing.

  • Heartfelt performance of Calon Lân by digital lockdown choir goes viral with 180,000 views

    07 May 2020

    A heartfelt performance of the famous Welsh hymn Calon Lân by a digital choir put together by top tenor Rhys Meirion has gone viral on social media with more than 180,000 views.

  • Coronavirus through the eyes of the children of Wales

    5 May 2020

    The laughter, the tears, the arguments and the love – how will the children of Wales remember the Coronavirus era in the years to come? Well, according to Gruffudd Owen, Bardd Plant Cymru (Welsh-language Children's Laureate), it will be the little things that stay with them – doing schoolwork in their pyjamas and teaching grandma how to Snapchat!

  • 47 Copa wins Best Action Film

    30 April 2020

    47 Copa (47 Summits), a film that follows the mountain runner Huw Jack Brassington's enormous challenge, has won the Best Action Film at the London Mountain Film Festival.

  • S4C offers advertising space to support Covid efforts

    28 April 2020

    To support the charities and companies doing sterling work during the Covid crisis, S4C plans to share news of their efforts on the channel.

  • S4C’s new digital journalists bring the latest Covid-19 news

    27 April 2020

    With uncertain and challenging times due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the desire for the latest news and information at the click of a button is now greater than ever, and more and more are turning to social media for the headlines.

  • New S4C series leads the way for lockdown dramas

    24 April2020

    In strange and unprecedented times, where plans are cancelled and technology has become our only means of contact with the outside world, an exciting new lockdown drama is about to hit our screens.


  • S4C's archive of Welsh sporting classics​

    23 April 2020

    S4C is delving into the archives to give viewers another chance to enjoy some unforgettable moments from Wales' rich sporting past.

  • S4C announces tens of new commissions

    21 April 2020

    S4C has today announced the intention to commission tens of new programmes and series worth millions to be broadcast before the end of July.

  • ​​S4C listening to its audience in a Facebook Live session

    14 April 2020

    S4C will be given another opportunity to give their views and question the channel's Chief Executive, Owen Edwards and Amanda Rees, Content Director at a Facebook Live event on Thursday 23 April at 6.00.

  • Where would you like to be? S4C launches new Zoom backgrounds

    9 April 2020

    Priodas Pum Mil's famous sofa, on the Oci Oci Oci set, with Gareth the Orangutan or lying with Maggi Noggi in her glam bed and breakfast!

  • ‘It won’t be dark forever’ – Easter message from the Bishop of Bangor

    10 April 2020

    The Right Reverend Andy John, Bishop of Bangor, will address the nation on Good Friday with a message about these turbulent times.

  • Coronavirus... the world’s biggest news story?

    07 April 2020

    Everyone is adapting their ways of working during these challenging times, with thousands upon thousands turning to work from home. The same is true for television production companies, but at a time when journalism is more important than ever, current affairs series Y Byd Ar Bedwar will not let this be a barrier.

  • Stay safe – and raise a smile

    April 6, 2020

    S4C has commissioned a series of messages by some of Wales's best-known faces in order to drive home the message of protecting ourselves against Covid 19 in order to avoid the illness, stay out of hospital and therefore, reduce the pressure on NHS staff.

  • ‘Better times are coming’

    3 April 2020

    During these challenging times, S4C wishes to share a message of hope to its viewers in a new short film.

  • FFIT Cymru – the series helping us to look after our physical and mental health while self-isolating

    31 March 2020

    As people become accustomed to living differently while self-isolating at home, the television series FFIT Cymru will return to share positive and inspirational ideas with the nation.