29 December 2025

Fans of Pobol y Cwm and Rownd a Rownd will be able to enjoy their favourite soap operas from early in the morning in the new year. 

In response to changes in viewing habits, the latest episodes of both soap operas will be available to watch online before their television broadcast. 

This will provide greater flexibility for viewers and reinforce the broadcaster’s commitment to being a digital-first service. 

Currently, Pobol y Cwm is broadcast on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 20:00pm, while Rownd a Rownd airs every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 20:25pm. 

From Tuesday 6 January, at 10:00on the morning of each broadcast , full episodes of both soap operas will be available online on S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer. 

Occasionally, some special episodes featuring major storylines and important revelations will be held back for the evening television broadcast to avoid any spoilers for fans. 

Geraint Evans, S4C’s Chief Executive said: 

“We are very aware that the viewing habits of our audiences are changing, and although there is still a significant amount of live viewing for Pobol y Cwm and Rownd a Rownd on their initial television broadcast, both soaps are also among the most popular series on S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer. 

This step to make them available digitally first therefore allows viewers to stream and enjoy them whenever and wherever is convenient for them.” 

Branwen Williams, Senior Producer of Pobol y Cwm, said: 

“Having Pobol y Cwm available on S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer from early in the morning will mean our fans can get their drama fix while enjoying their toast and coffee. It gives them the power to watch whenever they want.” 

Annes Wyn, a Rownd a Rownd producer , added: 

“We’re very pleased to hear about this development, as many of our viewers now watch online. This means they can watch before our usual broadcast time, whenever it’s convenient for them.”