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Riding with the Peloton: Live Tour de France Coverage on S4C
3 July 2025
It’s time for hill-climbs, it’s time for lycra and for some serious sweating; it’s time for Tour de France 2025.
All stages of the race will be shown live on S4C at 2pm every day, with a highlights programme every night. Follow all the action on S4C, S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and S4C’s YouTube.
Cerys Matthews to show her support for Wales in Lucerne as special Wales fan bus arrives for Euro 2025
A specially branded Wales fan bus will arrive in Lucerne, Switzerland, on Thursday 4 July ahead of Wales' first-ever match at the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. Among those showing their support will be broadcaster and musician Cerys Matthews, who will present a special S4C-hosted celebration event, bringing Welsh pride and sporting spirit to the heart of Europe.
BBC and S4C secure rights for live coverage of Japan v Wales this summer
27 June 2025
Wales men will face the Brave Blossoms in Japan as part of the 2025 Rugby Summer Internationals.
BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have announced a new broadcast deal for the live free-to-air rights for the men’s two-Test tour of Japan this July.
S4C to Host Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2025 International Emmy® Awards
27 June 2025
S4C, the public broadcaster and only Welsh language television channel, has for the first time been selected as an official host of the Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2025 International Emmy® Awards competition, a prestigious event recognizing excellence in global television programming.
Join S4C for the journey to Switzerland - an evening of programmes to celebrate the Wales Team ahead of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025
17 June 2025
S4C has announced comprehensive coverage bringing viewers all the excitement as the Wales team compete at the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 in Switzerland this July, alongside live broadcasting of all the Wales matches on S4C.
Wales’ Biggest Welsh-Language Music Festival Comes to Your Screen – Only on S4C!
13 June 2025
This June, one of Wales' most vibrant cultural celebrations – a festival of live music, language, and modern Welsh identity – is coming straight to your living room.
S4C will bring the full energy of Tafwyl, Wales' leading Welsh-language music and culture festival, to viewers across the UK and beyond on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June.
From sex and sexuality to contraception and consent; it’s all up for discussion on new Hansh series, Ar Led
6 June 2025
Ar Led, a new series on S4C's digital channel Hansh, will explore all things sex and sexuality. The series will be available as a boxset on S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and Hansh's YouTube channel from Friday 6 June.
S4C focus on strategic roles to reflect digital and streaming growth
4 June 2025
S4C has announced a series of strategic role changes and new appointments designed to reflect the channel's growing focus on streaming and digital content. The Welsh language Public Service Broadcaster (PSB) is taking proactive steps to align its structure with evolving audience expectations and the opportunities of digital platforms.
S4C pays tribute to Annette Bryn Parri
28 May 2025
S4C pays tribute to accompanist and pianist Annette Bryn Parri
Y Llais returns to S4C
28 May 2025
S4C has announced that Y Llais will return to our screens in early 2026 and the search for Wales' next big talent begins today with applications open now.
Smurf-tastic News! The Smurfs Return to Welsh Screens After 25 Years
27 May 2025
Hold on to your pointy white hats—Y Smyrffs are back! For the first time in a quarter of a century, everyone's favourite three-apples-high mischief-makers are returning to Welsh television screens, with S4C proudly announcing the return of Y Smyrffs —this time with a fresh coat of paint, new voices, but the same iconic blue heart.
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 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.
S4C’s popular Quiz app back for a new season
2 May 2025
Get ready—Cwis Bob Dydd, the addictive daily quiz app from S4C, is back with a brand-new season starting 3 May.
S4C’s prison drama returns A very “special and realistic” series according to current inmates.
11 April 2025
The gripping prison drama, Bariau, returns to S4C for its highly anticipated second series on Sunday 13 April at 9pm, bringing viewers back behind the formidable doors of Carchar y Glannau.
New series on S4C offers insight into the dedicated work of North Wales Hospitals
7 April 2025
For nearly a decade, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, the largest health board in Wales, has been making headlines—often for the wrong reasons, from long waits to ambulances queuing outside hospitals. Yet, behind these challenges are stories of dedication, resilience, and compassion.
Rose Datta wins Y Llais – the Welsh language version of S4C’s The Voice
31 March 2025
S4C's hit show Y Llais, the Welsh-language version of The Voice, has crowned Rose Datta from Cardiff as its winner. After a thrilling final on 30 March, the studio audience cast their votes, and Rose emerged victorious, securing a place in the music spotlight.
“To see my words realised on screen is a dream come true” - first time TV writer given six-part series following success of youth-focused drama pilot
28 March 2025
Get ready for Bwmp, the six-part drama series on S4C that's got the perfect mix of heart, humour, and real-world challenges.
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.
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.