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  • Kuradur Kliph: Paying tribute to Endaf Emlyn, the quiet genius of the Welsh music scene

    Kuradur Kliph: Paying tribute to Endaf Emlyn, the quiet genius of the Welsh music scene

    9 December 2020

    In this special first episode of Curadur's second series, drummer Kliph Scurlock, who has played with Gruff Rhys, The Flaming Lips, Gwenno and many more, guides us through his musical voyage while paying tribute to his hero, the icon Endaf Emlyn.

  • ​"FFIT Cymru was the driving test, and then you learn to drive for yourself."

    ​"FFIT Cymru was the driving test, and then you learn to drive for yourself."

    9 December 2020

    A person can achieve a lot in six weeks, as the leaders of FFIT Cymru proved to the nation earlier this year. But what have they managed to achieve in the six months since the end of the series?

  • A Christmas to remember on S4C

    A Christmas to remember on S4C

    7 December 2020

    This year has been an unusual year for all of us, and it's true that this Christmas will be very different for many. S4C will have a jam-packed schedule of Christmas programmes for the whole family, and S4C's Christmas advert this year celebrates the Christmas spirit but also marks a difficult year for all.

  • Competition winner receives dream prize

    Competition winner receives dream prize

    4 December 2020

    An avid fan of the drama series Un Bore Mercher / Keeping Faith, Ella Rabaiotti from Swansea has won a worthwhile prize - a huge portrait of her heroine, Faith Howells.

  • ​S4C announces new commission of Tipyn o Stad

    ​S4C announces new commission of Tipyn o Stad

    2 December 2020

    Fans all over Wales will be pleased to hear that S4C has commissioned a new drama series called STAD - a sequel to the popular Tipyn o Stad series.

  • S4C's first Diversity and Inclusion Officer announced

    S4C's first Diversity and Inclusion Officer announced

    30 November 2020

    Nia Edwards-Behi has been appointed as S4C's first Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

  • ​A Zoom call with Alun Wyn Jones – a surprise thank you to NHS staff

    ​A Zoom call with Alun Wyn Jones – a surprise thank you to NHS staff

    25 November 2020

    Video conference calls have become a part of the daily work routine for many people during 2020.

  • ​Reaching out over 35 years to give song a new lease of life

    ​Reaching out over 35 years to give song a new lease of life

    24 November 2020

    Hands have been a big part of our lives in 2020 as we wash, sanitise and use them to clap the key workers.

  • Betsan Powys' personal experience of the coronavirus

    Betsan Powys' personal experience of the coronavirus

    18 November 2020

    The headlines of the news this year are unavoidable, and every story is somehow related to one thing - the coronavirus.

  • ​Merched Parchus about to delight viewers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria

    ​Merched Parchus about to delight viewers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria

    16 November 2020

    S4C Original series Merched Parchus (Respectable Girls) will be available to watch in Germany, Switzerland and Austria after it was acquired by an European streaming platform.

  • Live music from afar

    Live music from afar

    16 November 2020

    It's true that this year has been a very strange year without live performances, but here's a chance to enjoy three live gigs in locations across Wales, from your own home!

  • ​Menter a Busnes sponsors Prosiect Pum Mil

    ​Menter a Busnes sponsors Prosiect Pum Mil

    13 November 2020

    S4C is pleased to announce that Menter a Busnes will be promoting the new series of Prosiect Pum Mil.

  • ​Follow Welsh regions in EPCR Challenge Cup on S4C

    ​Follow Welsh regions in EPCR Challenge Cup on S4C

    13 November 2020

    S4C will be following both Cardiff Blues and Ospreys with live coverage of the Welsh regions' progress in the European Challenge Cup this season.

  • ​S4C shares online achievements in a forum with the United Nations

    ​S4C shares online achievements in a forum with the United Nations

    9 November 2020

    S4C will share the good practice and recent successes of their Hansh digital platform, at an international conference - the Internet Governance Forum organised by the United Nations on Monday 9 November.

  • ​Hansh calls out for content created by disabled and deaf people

    ​Hansh calls out for content created by disabled and deaf people

    6 November 2020

    S4C is looking for a production company to develop, stimulate and produce a scheme to create short-form content for Hansh by disabled and / or deaf people.

  • Cân i Gymru 2021 will go ahead

    Cân i Gymru 2021 will go ahead

    6 November 2020

    As many festivals and events are delayed this year, the iconic Cân i Gymru competition will go ahead next year giving fans something to look forward to.

  • Developing and attracting new talent to the world of Journalism

    Developing and attracting new talent to the world of Journalism

    5 November 2020

    With greater emphasis than ever on news and social media, S4C and ITV Wales are again supporting a journalist training scheme to create content for the digital platform, Hansh.

  • Would you have an affair with your own husband? Sizzling new S4C drama begins filming

    Would you have an affair with your own husband? Sizzling new S4C drama begins filming

    3 November 2020

    Filming has begun on Fflam – a brand new drama which promises to heat up those cold February nights for S4C viewers.

  • ​Ioan Pollard is S4C's first Digital News Editor

    ​Ioan Pollard is S4C's first Digital News Editor

    30 October 2020

    S4C is pleased to announce that Ioan Pollard has been appointed to the post of S4C Digital News Editor.

  • S4C launches new crime slate

    S4C launches new crime slate

    27 October 2020

    S4C has today announced a new slate of crime documentaries featuring some of the biggest, most shocking investigations that shook the nation over the decades.

  • S4C launches three teen-focused YouTube channels

    S4C launches three teen-focused YouTube channels

    26 October 2020

    In an exciting new development, S4C will launch three YouTube channels aimed at 11-13 year olds.


  • Top night for S4C at BAFTA Cymru awards

    Top night for S4C at BAFTA Cymru awards

    25 October 2020

    It's been a hugely successful evening for S4C as they won five prizes at tonight's BAFTA Cymru awards.

  • ​​S4C marks Snowdonia Marathon weekend with special programme

    ​​S4C marks Snowdonia Marathon weekend with special programme

    23 October 2020

    Though the streets of Llanberis may be quieter this Saturday than on a usual Snowdonia Marathon weekend, S4C will be holding its own tribute to the event by challenging a host of elite runners to a race along the iconic route.

  • ​S4C Chief Executive reaches out to viewers as announcement of a second lockdown is made

    ​S4C Chief Executive reaches out to viewers as announcement of a second lockdown is made

    20 October 2020

    S4C's Chief Executive Owen Evans has sent a letter on Monday 19 October to S4C viewers some hours after the Welsh Government's announcement of a second lockdown.

  • ​Innovative agreement means that S4C programmes will be available for 150 days and worldwide

    ​Innovative agreement means that S4C programmes will be available for 150 days and worldwide

    12 October 2020

    S4C and TAC (Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru – Welsh Independent Producers) have been working together on new Terms of Trade which will allow viewers all over the world to enjoy the channel's latest programmes as well as archive programmes available on demand through S4C Clic.

  • Un Bore Mercher comes back to S4C for the last time

    Un Bore Mercher comes back to S4C for the last time

    8 October 2020

    Great news for Faith Howells fans, as Un Bore Mercher is set to return to S4C.

  • ​Y Sgarmes Ddigidol – S4C's new Rugby Vodcast

    ​Y Sgarmes Ddigidol – S4C's new Rugby Vodcast

    12 October 2020

    Does Wayne Pivac know his best Wales XV? Which Wales players will star in the Autumn internationals? And what's the view on Steff Evans' striking new mullet?

  • ​S4C seeks new Board Members

    ​S4C seeks new Board Members

    5 October 2020

    S4C is seeking new Non-Executive Members to join the channel's Unitary Board.

  • ​S4C marks Black History Month with a commitment to increase diversity

    ​S4C marks Black History Month with a commitment to increase diversity

    1 October 2020

    In recognition of October as Black History Month, S4C has announced its commitment to increase the representation of people from BAME backgrounds on screen and behind the camera.

  • Growth of S4C Clic – the message of channel’s Chief Executive as Annual Report is published

    Growth of S4C Clic – the message of channel’s Chief Executive as Annual Report is published

    24 September 2020

    As the Annual Report 2019/20 is published, S4C Chief Executive Owen Evans said he is delighted with the progress and investment which has recently taken place with S4C Clic through creating a new function and commissioning content specifically for the service.