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S4C announces new digital commissioning opportunities
5 November 2026
S4C has announced new opportunities for digital commissions at the annual S4C and TAC conference.
S4C shares 'first look' at drama Y Streic Fawr based on one of UK's longest-running strikes
3 November 2026
S4C has today released the “first look” of its new drama, Y Streic Fawr, based on one of the longest-running industrial disputes in British history.
Pijin: Adaptation of Alys Conran’s award-winning novel comes to the big screen
27 October 2026
Filming has completed on Pijin, a new Welsh-language feature film directed by Euros Lyn (Pride & Prejudice for Netflix, Heartstopper, Happy Valley) and produced by Triongl for S4C as part of the Sinema Cymru scheme.
Rownd a Rownd favourite Kevin Williams to host S4C reality series Bar Hansh
26 October 2026
Fans of Rownd a Rownd will know him as Kelvin Walsh, but now actor Kevin Williams is swapping soap storylines for sun, cocktails and competition as the new presenter of S4C reality series Bar Hansh.
Beloved Pobol y Cwm character Anita makes final appearance after two-year dementia storyline
22 October 2026
One of Pobol y Cwm's most beloved long-running characters makes her final appearance today, bringing an emotional close to Anita’s storyline that has followed her battle with dementia.
“The children were all the same age as my own”: Alex Jones touched by her visit to Aberfan
18 October 206
Sixty years after the Aberfan disaster, Alex Jones will present a special programme for S4C exploring how the community has lived with the legacy of one of Wales’s most devastating tragedies.
Welsh lessons through S4C and National Centre for Learning Welsh reach over 200 people
14 October 2026
The Dysgu Cymraeg (Learn Welsh) scheme, a partnership between S4C and the National Centre for Learning Welsh, has reached more than 200 people working in the broadcasting industry in Wales in less than a year.
'Ordinary people doing an extraordinary job': Police adviser reveals what it's like to work on hit drama Cleddau
11 October 2026
Critically-acclaimed drama Cleddau will explore coercive control and the dark side of online dating when it returns to S4C this autumn.
The much-anticipated second series, which begins on 11 October, has worked closely with a policing consultant to ensure the series reflects how police respond to the reality thousands face each year.
S4C wins more than half of the BAFTA Cymru 2026 awards
4 October 2027
S4C has won more than half of this year's BAFTA Cymru awards, winning nine of the 17 categories at the ceremony held on Sunday evening (4 October).
Steffan Powell to join Y Llais as new presenter
1 October 2026
Steffan Powell will join the Y Llais family as a new presenter for its third series on S4C.
The Legend of Jan Morris: A journey through the life of one of the most remarkable figures of our time
20 September 2026
S4C will broadcast Chwedl Jan Morris on Sunday at 20.00, a special two-part series exploring the life, work and legacy of one of Wales' most celebrated writers through the eyes of her youngest son, poet and author Twm Morys.
Rhun ap Iorwerth emotional as he remembers late mum in new documentary
10 September 2026
An emotional Rhun ap Iorwerth has opened up about his late mum in a new documentary.
S4C to continue live coverage of Wales international football
10 September 2026
S4C will continue to be the home of Welsh-language coverage of Wales men's international football, with all six UEFA Nations League matches this autumn available for viewers across Wales.
A Welsh learner from Brittany is among the teachers in S4C's new fly-on-the-wall series Athrawon
9 September 2026
S4C has announced the names of the eight newly qualified teachers — and the five schools across Wales in which they teach — who will feature in its new fly-on-the-wall series Athrawon (Teachers).
S4C granted rare access to Gwynedd homelessness service for new series
8 September 2026
Cameras have been given rare access to Cyngor Gwynedd’s homelessness service for a new S4C documentary series exploring the growing pressures facing housing services in Wales.
First-look images unveiled for highly anticipated second series of Cleddau
19 August 2026
S4C has released a first look at the return of Welsh hit drama Cleddau, which will air on S4C, BBC iPlayer and S4C Clic in October 2026. The six-part second series sees DI Ffion Lloyd (Elen Rhys) and DS Rick Sheldon (Richard Harrington) return as they hunt a killer who uses a dating app to stalk his victims.
S4C develops drama about missed opportunities to stop Neil Foden
13 Awst 2026
S4C has commissioned a three-part drama titled Y Pennaeth (The Head Teacher - working title), which will examine the failures and missed-opportunities to stop the former head teacher and paedophile, Neil Foden.
Seiriol Dawes-Hughes appointed S4C’s Sports Commissioner
7 August 2026
S4C is pleased to announce the appointment of Seiriol Dawes-Hughes as its new Sports Commissioner.
S4C to invest more in digital content for learners
6 August 2026
S4C has announced that it will expand its provision for learners by investing an additional £100,000 in a package of digital content to support those learning Welsh.
Cyhoeddi cyflwynydd newydd Cyw ar S4C
6 August 2026
Mae S4C wedi cyhoeddi taw Lliwen Glwys o Fachynlleth yw cyflwynydd newydd Cyw, gwasanaeth y sianel i blant hyd at 6 mlwydd oed.
Seren Jones to uncover the stories of the families who made Wales home on S4C
5 August 2026
Presenter Seren Jones will explore the personal stories behind the families who have made Wales their home after arriving from around the world in a new series on S4C.
S4C and Creative Wales announce Welsh language version of Star Wars: A New Hope in partnership with Lucasfilm and Disney
4 August 2026
Announced today at the National Eisteddfod, a Welsh language dub of the iconic 1977 space fantasy blockbuster Star Wars: A New Hope has been produced by Lucasfilm and Disney in collaboration with S4C and the Welsh Government via Creative Wales.
Sali Mali to return to S4C after over 20 years
3 August 2026
Iconic children’s character Sali Mali will return to S4C in 2027 for her first live action series in over 20 years.
S4C's multi-platform coverage to bring all the excitement from the National Eisteddfod
30 July 2026
S4C will bring all the excitement of the Garreg Las National Eisteddfod to viewers across its platforms. There will be something to entertain everyone of all ages who want to enjoy the spirit of the Eisteddfod from home.
Aleighcia Scott to front new S4C music and history series
29 July 2026
Cardiff-born presenter and singer Aleighcia Scott will front S4C’s new series, Gwalia Aleighcia. In the company of history-loving Luke Davies, Aleighcia will travel across Wales to learn about the country’s history and the stories behind some of Wales’ best-loved traditional songs, meeting and performing with various artists along the way.
A tribute to one of Wales' greatest storytellers on S4C
24 July 2026
S4C will honour the life and legacy of one of Wales' most beloved writers in a special programme celebrating Eigra Lewis Roberts.
S4C renews three-year Welsh domestic football agreement
23 July 2026
S4C has renewed its commitment to Welsh domestic football for the next three years, with Sgorio continuing to provide free-to-air coverage of the Novira Cymru Premier, the Genero Adran Leagues, the FAW Welsh Cup and the Bute Energy Welsh Cup.
S4C commissions 60-episode vertical drama to begin filming at the Royal Welsh Show.
22 July 2026
S4C has commissioned a new vertical drama for Hansh’s TikTok, with the love story to be told over 60 episodes.
North Wales food producers celebrated in new S4C series with chef Bryn Williams
20 July 2026
Food producers from across North Wales will be celebrated in a new cookery series fronted by chef Bryn Williams on S4C this October.
All the excitement of the Royal Welsh Show competitions on S4C – the only place to watch live
16 July 2026
Join S4C this summer to enjoy all the competing, excitement and atmosphere of one of the main events in the British agricultural calendar – the Royal Welsh Show.