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Mark Drakeford had ‘no interest’ in a political career
15 September 2025
Wales’ former first minister Mark Drakeford has said he had “no interest” in a career in politics when he was younger. That’s one of the revelations in the new series of Cyfrinachau’r Llyfrgell as the National Library of Wales opens its doors once again to some of the country’s biggest stars.
Celebrating 30 Years of Rownd a Rownd
11 September 2025
On 11 September 2025, S4C’s popular soap opera Rownd a Rownd reaches a very special milestone as it celebrates its thirtieth anniversary. Rownd a Rownd first hit our screens in 1995 as a soap series for young people, with 15-minute episodes following the trials and tribulations of a group of young people who worked on a newspaper round.
‘S4C – More than a TV channel’: S4C launches new strategy with the first Welsh-language vertical TikTok drama broadcast
11 September 2025
S4C is “more than a TV channel” – that’s the message as the broadcaster launches its strategy for the next five years.
With a focus on a digital future, the strategy launch coincides with the broadcast of Yr Alwad – the first vertical drama commissioned by S4C specifically for TikTok.
Welsh rugby star Rhys Patchell announces retirement
9 September 2025
Celebrated Wales international Rhys Patchell has officially announced his retirement from professional rugby. His journey, including his time in Japan and the decision to step away from the game, is captured in a new S4C documentary.
The 32-year-old confirmed the news ahead of a three-part documentary on S4C, Rhys Patchell: Japan a’r Gic Olaf (Rhys Patchell: Japan and the Last Kick) which begins on S4C on 24 September at 20:25.
S4C renews broadcast deal for the United Rugby Championship Coverage
10 September 2025
S4C has renewed its broadcast rights for the United Rugby Championship (URC), ensuring continued free-to-air coverage of the competition in the UK for the next two seasons.
S4C to broadcast final leg of Tour of Britain in Cardiff in honour of Geraint Thomas
2 September 2025
S4C will broadcast live Welsh coverage of the final leg of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men on Sunday 7 September to mark Geraint Thomas’s final race as a professional cyclist.
S4C receives every nomination in the Children's Programme category from BAFTA Cymru
2 September 2025
S4C dramas receive six nominations - including Best Drama
S4C has received 19 nominations across a wide range of genres in the BAFTA Cymru 2025 shortlist announced today (September 2).
Adventures Begin at Parc Glan Gwil
18 August 2025
A brand-new children’s series is set to light up screens across Wales this month as Parc Glan Gwil debuts on S4C, promising plenty of laughs, vibrant characters, and playful learning for little ones aged 0 to 6.
TV presenter Mari Grug to share cancer journey in S4C documentary
16 August 2025
S4C has announced a special documentary, Mari Grug: Un Dydd Ar y Tro, which will follow the journey of TV presenter Mari Grug following her cancer diagnosis.
Welsh version of the global hit series The Assembly coming to S4C
11 August 2025
S4C will broadcast a brand-new Welsh language version of the internationally acclaimed series The A-Talks (also known as “The Assembly”) - where a group of 30 autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning-disabled interviewers will question well-known figures without any restrictions.
Dai Jones Llanilar Memorial Prize Launched at Royal Welsh Show
22 July 2025
A special Memorial Prize was launched at the Royal Welsh Show today (22/07/2025) by S4C and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society dedicated to the memory of the well-known farmer and presenter, Dai Jones Llanilar.
Your Front Row Seat to the Royal Welsh Show – Only on S4C
Join S4C this summer for unparalleled coverage of the pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar - the Royal Welsh Show.
S4C’S digital viewing at its highest ever
17 July 2025
S4C's viewing hours across its digital platforms are at an all-time high. In its 2024-25 Annual Report the broadcaster notes a 7% increase in viewing across Clic and iPlayer since last year, with 14% of all S4C viewing now taking place across Clic, iPlayer and YouTube.
Rose Datta drops powerful debut single after Y Llais win
14 July 2025
Y Llais Winner Rose Datta Releases Powerful Debut Single – and Urges Wales to Apply for the New Series with Less Than a Week to Go!
Breakout star Rose Datta, winner of the first-ever series of Y Llais, has released her debut single Gwerthfawr today 14 July — marking a thrilling new chapter in her music career.
Riding with the Peloton: Live Tour de France Coverage on S4C
3 July 2025
It’s time for hill-climbs, it’s time for lycra and for some serious sweating; it’s time for Tour de France 2025.
All stages of the race will be shown live on S4C at 2pm every day, with a highlights programme every night. Follow all the action on S4C, S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and S4C’s YouTube.
A unique Welsh opera film to premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival
3 July 2025
A genre-bending Welsh language opera film will premiere at the 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival on 18 August, ahead of its nationwide cinema release this autumn.
Cerys Matthews to show her support for Wales in Lucerne as special Wales fan bus arrives for Euro 2025
2 July 2025
A specially branded Wales fan bus will arrive in Lucerne, Switzerland, on Thursday 4 July ahead of Wales' first-ever match at the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. Among those showing their support will be broadcaster and musician Cerys Matthews, who will present a special S4C-hosted celebration event, bringing Welsh pride and sporting spirit to the heart of Europe.
S4C to Host Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2025 International Emmy® Awards
27 June 2025
S4C, the public broadcaster and only Welsh language television channel, has for the first time been selected as an official host of the Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2025 International Emmy® Awards competition, a prestigious event recognizing excellence in global television programming.
BBC and S4C secure rights for live coverage of Japan v Wales this summer
27 June 2025
Wales men will face the Brave Blossoms in Japan as part of the 2025 Rugby Summer Internationals.
BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have announced a new broadcast deal for the live free-to-air rights for the men’s two-Test tour of Japan this July.
S4C series to spotlight ground-breaking Welsh Scientists at CERN
26 June 2025
In a special two-part series, S4C steps inside the world-leading science laboratory CERN, delving into its history, its major scientific breakthroughs, and the Welsh people at the heart of it all.
Join S4C for the journey to Switzerland - an evening of programmes to celebrate the Wales Team ahead of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025
17 June 2025
S4C has announced comprehensive coverage bringing viewers all the excitement as the Wales team compete at the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 in Switzerland this July, alongside live broadcasting of all the Wales matches on S4C.
S4C announces coverage of the British & Irish Lions Tour
16 June 2025
Landmark co-production partnership with TG4 to broadcast opening match live and free-to-air.
Wales’ Biggest Welsh-Language Music Festival Comes to Your Screen – Only on S4C!
13 June 2025
This June, one of Wales' most vibrant cultural celebrations – a festival of live music, language, and modern Welsh identity – is coming straight to your living room.
S4C will bring the full energy of Tafwyl, Wales' leading Welsh-language music and culture festival, to viewers across the UK and beyond on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June.
S4C to broadcast live darts for the first time
11 June 2025
S4C will broadcast the Six Nations Cup of Darts tournament live from Merthyr Tydfil this June, marking the channel's first-ever live broadcast of darts.
From sex and sexuality to contraception and consent; it’s all up for discussion on new Hansh series, Ar Led
6 June 2025
Ar Led, a new series on S4C's digital channel Hansh, will explore all things sex and sexuality. The series will be available as a boxset on S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and Hansh's YouTube channel from Friday 6 June.
Joe Allen’s final football chapter told in powerful S4C documentary
5 June 2025
Featuring insight from Wales legends such as Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Ben Davies, alongside past and present managers Craig Bellamy, Brendan Rodgers and Roberto Martínez.
S4C pays tribute to Annette Bryn Parri
28 May 2025
S4C pays tribute to accompanist and pianist Annette Bryn Parri
From the playing field to the Eisteddfod’s field – Sarra Elgan join S4C’s presenting team at the 2025 Urdd National Eisteddfod
21 May 2025
With less than a week to go until the Urdd National Eisteddfod Dur a Mor 2025, S4C has announced its presenting team for the coverage of the festival, as well as additional ways to catch up online with the competing. All Eisteddfod programmes will also be available with English subtitles to ensure they are accessible to all audiences.
S4C to Broadcast Investec Champions Cup Final Live from Cardiff
20 May 2025
Welsh broadcaster S4C will provide exclusive free-to-air live coverage of the Investec Champions Cup Final on Saturday, 24 May.
S4C invests in sports and journalism talent to attract new faces
13 May 2025
S4C has announced a Sports Journalism Bursary – alongside the annual T. Glynne Davies Journalism Scholarship – with the aim of attracting new talent from under-represented backgrounds in to broadcasting.