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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.
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 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.
S4C streaming hours reach highest level as new strategy takes hold
8 July 2026
S4C's streaming hours have reached their highest level with significant growth across its social media, the broadcaster's annual report reveals.
From Wales to the United States: discovering America through the eyes of the Pitts
4 July 2026
On America's Independence Day – Freedom 250 – S4C is proud to announce the commission of a new series that explores the United States through the eyes of two inquisitive Welsh brothers.
S4C invests £136m in drama in a decade
2 July 2026
S4C has invested over £136m in drama in Wales over the last decade.
S4C secures Tour de France broadcast rights for 2026
30 June 2026
S4C has secured the rights to broadcast the Tour de France in 2026, giving viewers the chance to follow the biggest cycling race in the world through a combination of live stages and highlights.
Who will be the next winner of Y Llais? Y Llais to return in 2027
19 June 2026
Y Llais will return for a third series on S4C in 2027.
S4C to broadcast Wales matches live from UEFA European Under-19 Championship 2026 in North Wales
18 June 2026
S4C will broadcast live coverage of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship 2026 this summer, as North Wales hosts the international tournament for the first time.
S4C secures rights to new Nations Championship
17 June 2026
S4C will broadcast live coverage of all Wales’s matches in rugby’s new Nations Championship competition over the next four years.
Commonwealth Sport welcomes S4C as Welsh-language broadcaster for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
12 June 2026
Friday 12 June 2026 - Commonwealth Sport has today announced that S4C will provide live Welsh-language coverage of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking the first time the broadcaster will deliver live coverage of the Commonwealth Games.
A brand new S4C series that transforms homes – and lives
10 June 2026
In a brand new TV series on S4C, presenter Sarra Elgan and a team of experts will transform six homes in Wales - not by knocking down walls or building extensions, but with simple, creative and effective changes that viewers can try at home.
S4C and ITV announce drama co-production – dark comedy Santa Maria
9 June 2026
Welsh-language broadcaster S4C has joined forces with ITV for the first time on a major new Swansea-based drama, Santa Maria. The dark comedy series will premiere in Welsh on S4C in early 2027, before broadcasting in English on ITV later in 2027.
Manic Street Preachers frontman sings in Welsh for the first time on S4C
13 May 2026
A new music series, 3 Cân, launches on S4C on Wednesday 13 May, celebrating the depth and diversity of Welsh music – past and present. Among the artists appearing is James Dean Bradfield, lead singer of Blackwood band Manic Street Preachers, who sings in Welsh on S4C for the first time.
S4C to broadcast exclusive Barbarians v Wales double-header
12 May 2026
S4C will broadcast live and exclusively a rugby double-header at Twickenham on Saturday 27 June 2026, featuring Barbarians v Wales in both the men’s and women’s fixtures.
S4C wins at the HR in Wales Awards
1 May 2026
S4C has won two awards at the HR in Wales Awards.
S4C won the award in the category Transformation and Change, while Nadine Beaton, S4C’s Director of People and Culture, also won the Excellence in HR Leadership award.
From picket line to film set - Friction Dynamics strikers to star in gripping new S4C drama
30 April 2026
Former workers from the Friction Dynamics factory in Caernarfon, who went on strike in 2001, are being given a unique opportunity to appear as supporting artists in a new TV drama for S4C that tells their story.
Carrie Sauce wins Y Llais 2026 – S4C’s Welsh language version of The Voice
26 April 2026
Carrie Sauce has been crowned the winner of the second series of Y Llais on S4C.
S4C expands YouTube presence, fulfilling its vision to become a digital-first broadcaster
22 April 2026
Welsh-language broadcaster S4C has announced a major strategic shift with YouTube.
The partnership will see S4C work with YouTube to inform its digital strategy, focusing on audience growth and improving the discoverability of its content.
Channel 4, S4C & Little Wander are excited to announce the artists selected for the 2026/2027 Comedy Lab Cymru
21 April 2026
S4C, Channel 4 and Little Wander’s Comedy Lab Cymru returns for a third year! 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.
Ar Led returns with new series exploring mental health and wellbeing
17 April 2026
The second series of S4C Hansh’s Ar Led is presented by junior doctor Ffraid Gwenllian with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, explored through open and honest conversations centred on lived experience.