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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.
S4C to broadcast live darts for the first time
11 June 2025
S4C will broadcast the Six Nations Cup of Darts tournament live from Merthyr Tydfil this June, marking the channel's first-ever live broadcast of darts.
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.
Joe Allen’s final football chapter told in powerful S4C documentary
5 June 2025
Featuring insight from Wales legends such as Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Ben Davies, alongside past and present managers Craig Bellamy, Brendan Rodgers and Roberto Martínez.
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 to Broadcast Investec Champions Cup Final Live from Cardiff
20 May 2025
Welsh broadcaster S4C will provide exclusive free-to-air live coverage of the Investec Champions Cup Final on Saturday, 24 May.
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.
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 to broadcast all Wales matches live from UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
24 April 2025
S4C will show live coverage of Wales' UEFA Women's Euro 2025 campaign, broadcasting all three of the national team's group stage fixtures.
Government announces preferred candidate for S4C Chair
16 April 2025
Government announces preferred candidate for S4C Chair
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.
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.
S4C appoints new Chief Content Officer
31 January 2025
S4C is proud to announce that Llion Iwan has been appointed as S4C's Chief Content Officer.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.