Format

The strong performance of the new series "Y Cyfweliad" ("The Interview") has prompted S4C to commission two additional seasons with immediate effect. The title is the Welsh adaptation of the internationally successful format "The A-Talks, or The Assembly", which has been sold in multiple territories worldwide.

The series brings together a group of 30 interviewers who are autistic, neurodiverse and/or have learning disabilities, as they interview a well-known public figure with complete freedom over the questions they ask.

Llion Iwan, S4C’s Chief Content Officer, said: “The response to this special series has been extraordinary, the warmth towards the interviewers and the characters who are interviewed is astounding. As we commission a further two series, we very much look forward to seeing which questions the interviewers will ask next time. Even though there’s a different star in the limelight in every episode, the stars who question them shine brightly and have touched the hearts of all our viewers. Thank you so much to them and their families.”

Bethan Griffiths, Chief Executive of Cwmni Da, added: “We are very pleased to secure not one, but two new series of 'Y Cyfweliad', after the incredible response to the first, which is testament to the work of the incredible production team. It’s a series which brings viewers of all ages together to watch wise journalists asking the questions we all want to ask of some of our nation’s greats, from the light-hearted to the heartfelt. We can’t wait to find out who’ll be in the hot seat next.”

The first series premiered on Boxing Day with an emotional episode featuring singer Dafydd Iwan. It was followed by candid and open interviews with former rugby player Mike Phillips and singer and radio presenter Bronwen Lewis.

"Y Cyfweliad" has delivered strong performance across all S4C platforms, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from audiences. The format is adapted from the French series "Les Rencontres du Papotin", created by Kiosco TV and Quad Ten and distributed by Can’t Stop Media, which launched in 2022 on France 2.