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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 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.
S4C Highlights Mental Health in the Farming Community for Mental Health Week
12 May 2025
Mental Health Week, taking place from May 12 to May 18 this year, will see S4C focus on the critical importance of mental health within the agricultural community.
Channel 4, S4C & Little Wander are excited to announce the artists selected for the 2025 Comedy Lab Cymru!
17 March 2025
Following an amazing first year, Little Wander, S4C and Channel 4's Comedy Lab Cymru (formerly known as the Artist Development Programme) is back! The three organisations are continuing their partnership to deliver the scheme for emerging Welsh (and Wales-based) comedy writer-performers, providing career development opportunities and opening the door to future creative commissions.
Remembering Dafydd Elis-Thomas
13 March 2025
Welsh First Minister, Baroness Eluned Morgan pays tribute to Welsh politician Dafydd Elis-Thomas, describing him as 'one of the giants of our nation'.
S4C to broadcast all European Qualifiers to the FIFA World Cup 2026 live
7 March 2025
S4C is pleased to announce that all of the Wales men's team matches during the European Qualifiers to the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live across its platforms.
Troseddwr yr Awr by the band Dros Dro wins Cân i Gymru 2025
28 February 2025
The song Troseddwr yr Awr (The Criminal of the Hour) by the band Dros Dro has won Cân i Gymru 2025.
New extended weather bulletin for the agriculture industry on S4C
27 January 2025
From Monday, 27 January, S4C will introduce an extended weather bulletin specifically for the agriculture industry.
Development opportunity for aspiring TV writers to celebrate Rownd a Rownd’s 30th anniversary
14 January 2025
As part of the popular drama series Rownd a Rownd's 30 year anniversary celebrations in 2025, Rondo Media production company has announced a development opportunity to foster the next generation of Welsh television writers.
“I’ve been on 51 first dates and I keep a list of everyone’s names” - two new singletons heat things up in S4C’s new dating show, Amour & Mynydd
14 January 2025
S4C's new reality dating series, Amour & Mynydd has already delivered dating, drama, and plenty of tears so far.
With the series reaching its halfway point, things are set to shake up further in this week's episode as two more singletons join the group at the chalet in the French Alps.
Young stars with disabilities and complex communication needs shine in ground-breaking children's series on S4C – Help Llaw
30 December 2024
S4C is proud to be launching an exciting new children's series that will embrace, celebrate and elevate young Welsh people with disabilities and communication needs. Help Llaw (Helping Hands) will entertain through laughter and learning including Makaton as a communication resource.
Start the new year with a fresh start – Tŷ Ffit will premiere on S4C this January.
1 January 2025
This New Year, take the first step toward a life-changing transformation with Tŷ Ffit, an empowering new reality series starting on S4C on 7 January.
S4C Documentary Delves into the Mystery of Gerald Corrigan’s 2019 Murder in Anglesey
2 January 2025
In a chilling case that has haunted the community of Anglesey since 2019, the murder of Gerald Corrigan, killed by a crossbow in the quiet countryside, remains one of Wales' most perplexing criminal mysteries.
Love on the piste? S4C’s new reality dating series takes dating “back to basics”
29 December 2024
A brand-new reality dating series, Amour & Mynydd will start on S4C on 1 January.
Set against the breathtaking scenery of the French Alps, the four-part series brings together eight singletons, offering them a unique opportunity to find love – and perhaps discover more about themselves along the way.
Former sub-postmaster Noel Thomas reflects on life highlight - being honoured by the National Eisteddfod
27 December 2024
Noel Thomas, the former sub-postmaster from Anglesey and a key figure in the Post Office's Horizon scandal, has described being inaugurated into the National Eisteddfod's Gorsedd y Beirdd this year as one of the defining highlights of his life.
Pobol y Cwm raises awareness of domestic violence in powerful Christmas storyline
23 December 2024
The popular Welsh language soap opera has collaborated with Welsh Women's Aid and Welsh Government to raise awareness of a societal issue that's particularly challenging for victims at Christmas time.
Elis James’ Welsh language stand up show, Derwydd, to air on S4C this Christmas.
20 December 2024
Comedian Elis James in set to bring plenty of laughs and festive cheer with his highly anticipated new Welsh-language stand-up comedy special, Derwydd, which will be broadcast on S4C at 9.15pm on 26 December.
Unwrap the magic of Christmas with S4C
19 December 2024
A festive TV line-up packed with heartfelt moments and unforgettable entertainment for all.
Double the wedding, Triple the budget, one Love
19 December 2024
In a heartwarming and festive Christmas special, popular series Priodas Pum Mil (Five Thousand Wedding) will bring a very different episode for Christmas day. It will also have a different name - Priodas Pymtheg Mil (Fifteen Thousand Wedding).
Seeking a New Chair and Board Members for S4C
6 December 2024
The UK Government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that it is looking for a new Chair for S4C. The department, which is responsible for S4C's public appointments, is also advertising for up to five new non-executive members to the channel's board.
S4C Brings Popular Welsh Stage Productions to Screen for the first time
5 December 2024
On December 8th, S4C will air two highly acclaimed stage productions that recently toured Welsh theatres, offering viewers a chance to experience them from the comfort of their homes.
The Smurfs to return to S4C in 2025
26 November 2024
International children's television favourite The Smurfs are set to return to S4C – under their Welsh name, Y Smyrffs – for the first time in 40 years.
UCI Track Champions League to air on S4C for the first time - featuring Team GB’s Emma Finucane
20 November 2024
Wales' very own Emma Finucane will compete in the prestigious UCI Track Champions League, broadcast for the first time on S4C this Saturday, November 23.
S4C and Media Cymru join forces in ambitious digital future project
18 November 2024
Welsh-language public service broadcaster S4C and Welsh media consortium Media Cymru have announced the most ambitious research and development project in S4C's history.
Announcing S4C's new Chief Executive
12 November 2024
S4C is pleased to announce that Geraint Evans has been appointed Chief Executive of S4C.
Non-Executive Members of S4C's Commercial Board
6 November 2024
S4C is looking to appoint two Non Executive Board Members onto its Commercial Board.
Alex Jones and the Miners’ Strike
12 November 2024
40 years on from the strike that transformed Welsh mining communities, presenter Alex Jones returns to her hometown of Ammanford, Carmarthenshire to speak with friends whose parents were on the picket line.
Raising Spirits with the Queens Cŵm Rag
30 October 2024
Hansh is excited to unveil a spectacularly unique programme for Halloween this year, streaming across S4C's digital platforms.
A taste of the 2024 Presidential Election on S4C
25 October 2024
Welsh language broadcaster S4C will bring a taste of the 2024 presidential election excitement over the next few weeks, through documentaries and news coverage, before the results are announced live in an hour-long episode of S4C's Newyddion (News) programme on Wednesday 6 November.
The Right to Play (Yr Hawl i Chwarae) - the hidden history of Welsh women's football on S4C
21 October 2024
For the first time ever, the remarkable history of women's football in Wales will be featured in a special TV programme.