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Pennod 87 – ‘Pur fel y Dur’: Y Llyfrau Gleision a Llên Benywod

‘As Pure as Steel’: The Blue Books and Women’s Literature We continue to discuss the effect of the ‘Blue Books’ on Welsh literature, concentrating this time on the Welsh woman’s literary voice This episode’s title pays tribute to Jane Aaron’s excellent study Pur fel y Dur[:] Y Gymraes yn Llên Menywod y Bedwaredd Ganrif ar […]

The Legend of Merlin (Digital R&D Sharing)

The Legend of Merlin is a bold, funny, and big-hearted take down of the Merlin myth for broad audiences.  An irreverent reimagining of the Merlin myth many feel they know—it explodes what we think of as one of the foundation myths of Englishness into its older, weirder, wilder Welsh/Scottish origins.   Exploring themes of national […]

The Last Tree (Digital R&D Sharing)

Combining storytelling, live music and live drawing, The Last Tree tells the story of Robin, a boy growing up in a city where nature has been banned. Small enough to notice the things others miss, tiny shoots breaking through concrete, signs of something still alive, Robin begins to uncover traces of the natural world. As […]

Panedeni – Atamanaa (single)

‘Atamanaa’ by North Wales cross-cultural ensemble Panedeni – out on Sionci Records.Supported by PYST Video Fund x S4C Music Video Fund.   Credyd fideo: Rob Corcoran, 73 Degree Films

Cyffiniau (Borders) (Digital R&D Sharing)

Naomi Heath is a listening artist, and a community led socially engaged artist. She works through bilingual understanding, across different sectors and calls herself the place-based creative drover. Her work brings together facilitation, storytelling, walking, and participatory performance. Naomi’s work is about connection with land, language, care and each other. She’s interested in everyday spaces […]

Merched y Mabinogi (Digital R&D Sharing)

I am a ceramic artist living in Cardiff, Today I present my research and creative development for my latest collection, Merched y Mabinogi. The Mabinogi was written down in the Red Book of Hergest, as part of a wider collection of Celtic and Medieval folk prose. Before that, the Mabinogi was not a written text. […]

Cerys Hafana – Sesiynau Gŵyl Tawe 2026

Gwyl Tawe 2026 Sessions with Cerys Hafana live from Dylan Thomas Birthplace, Swansea.   Directors – Tobias Lagos + Lewis SharpeVideography and editing – Tobias LagosSound – Graham Morse / Eleven Sound Hire

Pennod 85 – Rhannu ‘Trysorau Gwerthfawr’: Dechreuadau gwasg gyfnodol Gymraeg America

Sharing ‘Valuable Treasures’: The Beginnings of the Welsh-language American Periodical Press This is the second episode recorded in front of a live audience during the NAASWCH conference in Rio Grande, Ohio. We discuss the early history of the United States’ Welsh-language periodical press (and while noting the religious affiliations of some of these periodicals, Richard […]

Sut i Ddarllen: Sioned Erin Hughes

Yn ymuno a Francesca Sciarrillo mae’r bardd a’r awdur Sioned Erin Hughes. Daw Erin yn fardd o Ben Llŷn. Enillodd y Fedal Ryddiaith yn Eisteddfod Tregaron yn 2022 gyda’i chyfrol gyntaf i oedolion, Rhyngom (Y Lolfa). Hi oedd golygydd y gyfrol Byw yn fy Nghroen (Y Lolfa) a enillodd Wobr Tir na n-Og yn 2020, Iaith Heb Ffiniau (Carreg Gwalch) a chydolygydd Beyond/Tu Hwnt (Lucent Dreaming). Roedd ei chyfrol O’r Rhuddin ar restr fer Llyfr y Flwyddyn 2025, ac fe gyhoeddwyd ei chyfrol gyntaf o gerddi Fel y Moroedd y llynedd. Yn y bennod mae Erin yn trafod ei diffyg diddordeb mewn llyfrau yn blentyn, effaith a dylanwad […]

DAC Equality and Diversity, Access and Inclusion Action Group Survey

To explore what inclusion looks and feels like for disabled artists from minority backgrounds, understand existing barriers, and co-create ideas to build more accessible arts environments. Please share your thoughts on our survey 07/11/25 here. The Action Group will take place on Zoom on 19/11/25. Register your interest here.

Yr Hen Iaith (Lefel A) – Aneirin gan Iwan Llwyd

In this episode we look at the poem ‘Aneirin’ by Iwan Llwyd, scrutinizing the way in which he compares – or assimilates – the poet’s job with the journalist’s. We also discuss the way in which the poem assimilates wars from different historical periods and note that Iwan Llwyd has very definite ideas about the […]

Yr Hen Iaith (Lefel A) – Gwenllian gan Myrddin ap Dafydd

Ystyriwn y cywydd ‘Gwenllian’ gan Myrddin ap Dafydd yn y bennod hon, gan egluro’r ddau gyd-destun hanesyddol perthnasol – diwedd llinach tywysogion Cymru yn 1282 a hanes ymgyrch yn y 1990au i greu cofeb i ferch Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Gwenllian. Awgrymwn fod y gerdd hon yn gofeb hynod drawiadol yn ei hawl ei hun. Wrth […]

Yr Hen Iaith (Lefel A): Y Gŵr sydd ar y Gorwel gan Gerallt Lloyd Owen

This episode focusses on Gerallt Lloyd Owen’s poem, ‘Y Gŵr sydd ar y Gorwel’. As well as scrutinising the poet’s craft, we explain the political context and consider why Gerallt Lloyd Owen approached Saunders Lewis in this way. We note the significance of the word ‘horizon’ itself and suggest that this modern poem highlights some […]

Yr Hen Iaith (Lefel A): Sul y Mamau yn Greenham, 1984 gan Menna Elfyn

We discuss Menna Elfen’s ‘Mother’s Day at Greenham, 1984’ in this episode. Jerry Hunter scrutinizes the structure and style of the poem, noting how the poet takes advantage of the flexibility of free measure. She also discusses the images that are central to her. Richard Wyn Jones explains the historical and political context, explaining the […]

Yr Hen Iaith (Lefel A): Our series for Welsh A Level Students

This is a special series of Yr Hen Iaith – one that has been created specifically for people studying Welsh A Level. Each episode in the series relates to an aspect of the syllabus. You can listen to two old friends discussing Welsh literature, one an expert in the field and the other eager to […]

Yr Hen Iaith (Lefel A): Un Nos Ola Leuad

We discuss Un Nos Ola Leuad in this episode while filming at the National Library of Wales, with Caradog Prichard’s own notebook with one of his original plans for the novel and a draft of a chapter in front of us. We consider the style of this remarkable work and the way it moves between […]

Yr Hen Iaith (Lefel A) – Martha, Jac, a Sianco

We discuss Martha, Jac a Sianco in this episode, scrutinizing how the novel depicts the dark side of rural life.   We find that even the most shocking aspects of the novel reflect reality and that this courageous work goes against a stream of Welsh literature that elevates, romanticises and idealises the life of the […]

Hynt Yr Hen Iaith: neges ar gyfer ein dilynwyr

As you know if you have been following Yr Hen Iaith, the last episode was the final episode of Series 2. There will be a little break before we start Series 3, but the Yr Hen Iaith team will not be idle! In fact, we have started recording a special series for A-level pupils. This […]

Cerdd Tafod Arall | Music of Another Tongue

Cerdd Tafod Arall | Music of Another Tongue is a project led by Hanan Issa, National Poet of Wales, where she challenged herself and six poets known for their experimental use of language to learn about and use Cynghanedd in their work. Following an online crash course on cynghanedd and Welsh verse delivered by Mererid […]

Gift Guide: Books for music lovers

Looking for Christmas gifts? Here are 5 books that would make perfect gifts for music lovers. Wales: 100 Records – Huw Stephens (Y Lolfa) Welsh music obsessive and BBC 6 Music DJ Huw Stephens has sifted through the archives and his own record collection to bring his selection of 100 records – both notable and […]

Syched Cas – Dewin

Fideo i sengl Dewin ‘Syched Cas’ Cyfarwyddo a golygu gan Lleucu Elisa. Ariannwyd gan gronfa fideos PYST x Lŵp © Fflach Cymunedol 2025

The Tree Men of Wales and Bengal – Soma Ghosh

Inclusive Journalism Cymru: Understanding Our Past to Know Our Present In partnership with the Wales Broadcast Archive, Inclusive Journalism Cymru commissioned three members to explore historical broadcasts and create original work reflecting on contemporary Wales. Writer, performer, and podcaster Soma Ghosh responded to a 1960 interview by Welsh broadcaster Vincent Kane on Merlin’s Oak in […]

Pennod 59 – Mae’r Ysgrifbin yn Rymusach na’r Cleddyf

The Pen is Mightier than the Sword: Writing and Ideology after the Wars In this episode we look at Welsh literature on both sides of the ideological divide after the wars between Parliament and King came to an end. You’ll hear Rowland Vaughan admitting that he didn’t succeed in killing radical threats to order with […]

Y Lle Dda | The Good Place Festival 2025

The Good Place 2025 21 – 23 of March Tenby Tickets HERE Y Lle Da | The Good Place is a brand-new, inclusive multi-arts festival that will make its debut in the picturesque medieval seaside town of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 March 2025. The festival aims to celebrate the vibrant culture […]