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The shortlist of Cân i Gymru 2024 announced
18 February 2024
The shortlist for Cân i Gymru (Song for Wales) 2024 has been announced.
S4C to partner with Little Dot Studios to supercharge its YouTube channel
12 February 2024
S4C and award-winning digital content studio and media network, Little Dot Studios, have announced a new partnership to bolster the public service media provider's YouTube offering and put Welsh content on the world stage.
Former MP Siân James revisits the locations of the film Pride
10 February 2024
Former Member of Parliament and campaigner Siân James has been on a journey to revisit locations she visited during the miners' strike campaign, locations also used as part of the film Pride that told the story.
The former Cardiff Rugby player who has his sights on the NFL
6 February 2024
A Welshman from Bridgend who is one of American College Football's shining talents, has his sights on fulfilling his dream of playing in the NFL.
Brexit "the worst thing that has happened to Britain since the Second World War" - Peredur ap Gwynedd.
03 February 2024
Brexit "the worst thing that has happened to Britain since the Second World War" - Peredur ap Gwynedd.
The Six Nations Championship live on S4C
31 January 2024
S4C will broadcast every Wales game live in this year's Six Nations Championship, as well as every Wales Under-20s game.
Scott Quinnell coaches a rugby team for people of all abilities
30 January 2024
For the first time ever, a series about T1 rugby, a new format of rugby for people of all abilities, will be seen on television, and that on S4C.
S4C search for couples to tie the knot on TV
25 January 2024
S4C are looking for couples who want to get married in front of the cameras on the new series of 'Priodas Pum Mil'.
Jason Mohammad meets his childhood football hero on S4C TV show
19 January 2024
TV and radio presenter Jason Mohammad says that meeting his childhood football hero as part of an S4C programme is the most emotional he's ever been in front of a camera.
Former Emmerdale actor found dealing with public attention difficult
13 January 2023
Former Emmerdale actor Sian Reese-Williams, says she had a difficult time on the soap series because of all the public attention.
Young people turn to influencers for diet and fitness advice
9 January 2024
A growing number of young people are turning to life influencers for fitness advice, something that can be dangerous without medical supervision according to presenter Jess Davies who has been researching the subject for a new series for S4C.
Former Wales assistant manager Osian Roberts speaks about coming to terms with the death of Gary Speed.
8 January 2024
In an interview for the new S4C series Taith Bywyd (Life Journey), Osian Roberts says that it's difficult to think back to period of Gary Speed's death, and that he has tried to deal with the loss internally.
Bariau – new S4C prison drama, filmed in Anglesey’s Aria Film Studios, to air in January 2024
3 January 2024
A gritty new S4C drama, set within the harsh confines of a contemporary adult male prison, is the first major production to be filmed in Llangefni's £1.6m Aria Film Studios.
Channel 4, S4C & Little Wander announce a new Comedy Artist Development Programme
4 December 2023
A brand new comedy artist development scheme is being launched in Wales as a collaborationbetween Channel 4, S4C and Little Wander in order to seek out and develop new talent. The three organisations have partnered to create a new scheme for emerging Welsh (and Wales-based) comedy talent, provide career development opportunities and open the door to futurecreative commissions.
S4C and Media Cymru launch training programme and development fund to target global formats
21 November 2023
S4C are working in partnership with media innovation Consortium Media Cymru to offer a free, specialist training programme on creating, financing, packaging and selling global formats that will appeal to television viewers around the world.
Actress Sera Cracroft speaks publicly for the first time about childhood assault
20 November 2023
Pobol y Cwm actress Sera Cracroft has spoken publicly for the first time about being sexually assaulted as a child.
S4C Quiz champion Michaela wins a car for a year
20 November 2023
Michaela Carrington, from Crickhowell, Powys has won the use of a car for a year, the main prize of Cwis Bob Dydd, S4C's free, daily quiz in Welsh.
S4C's response to the King's speech
7 November 2023
An S4C spokesperson said:
"S4C welcomes the proposals in the King's Speech to support the creative industries.
"The introduction of the Media Bill during this parliamentary term will confirm S4C's position as a multi-platform Welsh-language content provider across the UK and beyond.
"The new framework will ensure that indigenous languages, including Welsh, are part of the new public service remit for television in the UK.
"The Bill will extend legislation for online TV viewing, and ensure that S4C Clic is available on connected TVs and prominent on TV sets in Wales.
"This will allow us to further develop our services and place Welsh-language content on the main platforms across the UK."
S4C International New Content Fund Launches
10 October 2023
S4C's International's inaugural Commercial Content Fund is up and running from today (Tuesday 10th October) and actively looking for projects and partners in Wales and Internationally.
S4C Digital Media appoint Laura Franses as Advisor to the Commercial Growth Fund
28 September 2023
S4C Digital Media Limited has appointed Laura Franses as Advisor to the Commercial Growth Fund.
Newyddion Ni to start on S4C with new face as presenter
30 August 2023
A new programme for children and young people will start on Monday 4 September - Newyddion Ni (Our News).
S4C doubles the support for women's football in Wales
25 August 2023
S4C is increasing its commitment to women's football by more than doubling the number of live broadcasts of women's football this year. And for the first time ever, will broadcast 3 domestic competitions and one international Welsh women's football competition.
Green Man Festival only on S4C
23 August 2023
S4C will broadcast highlights of the Green Man Festival for the first time ever.
‘Cwis Bob Dydd’ app gains 10,000 users
17 August 2023
S4C's Cwis Bob Dydd (Daily Quiz) app has reached 10,000 users since it returned in June this year.
S4C to stream Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru productions in new creative partnership
08 August 2023
S4C will stream three Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru productions on S4C Clic in 2024 as part of a new partnership between the two organisations.
Launch of new Welsh karaoke channel
5 August 2023
A brand-new Welsh karaoke channel is being launched on YouTube by Noson Lawen, S4C's entertainement programme.
Rugby World Cup France 2023 on S4C
31 July, 2023
S4C will broadcast live every Wales game at the Rugby World Cup in France.
Coverage of the tournament will be presented by Sarra Elgan, Jason Mohammad and Lauren Jenkins.
Commentator Gareth Charles will bring all the action and joining him will be expert analysts Mike Phillips, Gwyn Jones, Siwan Lillicrap, Rhys Priestland, Dyddgu Hywel, Robin McBryde and Rhys Patchell.
Welsh subtitles on S4C News Programmes
25 July
Viewers will be able to choose Welsh language subtitles on S4C's News programme Newyddion from September onwards.
Increase in S4C viewers with growth in the younger audience
12 July 2023
The number of weekly viewers watching S4C in Wales is up 8% on last year, the highest figures for the broadcaster in five years.
S4C's Annual Report for 2022-23 notes a growth in viewers aged 16-44, to its highest level in ten years.
