What is Pobol y Cwm?

Pobol y Cwm is a Welsh language soap opera and is the longest running BBC television soap. You can watch it on S4C from Monday to Friday at 20.00, with a Sunday omnibus.

Where is Cwmderi?

The imaginary village of Cwmderi is situated somewhere between Carmarthen and Llanelli. The village is to be found in the heart of the Gwendraeth Valley. There are two other imaginary villages close to Cwmderi, namely Llanarthur and Cwrt Mynach.

How can I watch S4C?

Pobol y Cwm can be viewed in Wales on S4C Digital on:
Freeview - 4
Cable - 194
Satellite - 104
Satellite (without subscribing) - 134

It can be viewed outside Wales on:
Satellite- 134

Further information can be found on the S4C website.

How can I learn Welsh?

Some of the video content on this website is available to watch with English (on the English site) and Welsh language (on the Welsh site) subtitles.

Pobol y Cwm is broadcast with subtitles on S4C. These are available in Welsh for learners and in English for beginners. They are accessed through the television remote control or through the interactive red button. The Sunday omnibus is broadcast with English subtitles.

For more help on learning Welsh, take a look at the BBC website.

The BBC Writers' Room website contains a wealth of information on submitting scripts for BBC Radio and Television.

Can I be an extra?

If you are interested in becoming an actor, there's also some useful information on the Spotlight website. Supporting Artists (extras) are cast through agencies and have to be members of Equity.

I want to contact someone from the production team.

To contact a member of the production team please write to:
Pobol Y Cwm
Room C1038A
BBC Wales
Llantrisant Road
Llandaff
Cardiff
CF5 2YQ

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