Our people

We Welsh are the original British; the keepers of historic Celtic culture on these islands. We're proud global citizens, excited to share our ideas with the world. Most of all, we're warm, friendly, and hugely welcoming.

Drag queen Catrin Feelings sitting in a Welsh pub

When drag pays the bills

In conversation with Catrin Feelings - the drag alter ego of Ellis Lloyd Jones.

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An illustration of Richard Burton

From Pontrhydyfen to Hollywood

Richard Burton was the son of a Welsh miner who became a global icon.

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A bronze statue of Martha Hughes Cannon

Martha Hughes Cannon: a true Welsh-American icon

Martha Hughes Cannon: feminist, polygamist, scientist, politician - and a true Welsh-American icon

An illustrated portrait of the face of a man (Dylan Thomas)

From Swansea to the world

Who was Dylan Thomas?

Dressed in her number 10 red football jersey, Fishlock stands with her arms out to her sides with a questioning look on her face

11 trailblazing Welsh women who have shaped our history, much like the women's football team

11 trailblazing Welsh women who have shaped our history, much like the women's football team

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National treasures – get to know these Welsh celebrities

Meet our national treasures: Welsh celebrities and famous people

A crowd of people at a football game singing the national anthem.

Perthyn

In this series, we’ll explore the lives of the people who feel like they perthyn – belong – to Wales.

Sporting stars

Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas brings career to a close in Cardiff

Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas brings career to a close in Cardiff

Geraint Thomas, Welsh cycling legend (external link)

Hannah Mills at the wheel of the yacht, sailing in Cardiff Bay

How Wales made me the most successful female sailor in Olympic history

Olympic gold medallist Hannah Mills talks about her early sailing experiences in Wales.

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Shane Williams sitting on a rock on Tenby's North beach with multicoloured townhouses behind.

Shane Williams: my Wales

Former Welsh rugby union legend, Shane Williams, talks about his career, the places of his heart and what Wales means to him.

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A man in an warm orange jacket looking out to sea

Richard Parks: preparing for adventure

Adventurer Richard Parks on the challenges he faces and his drive to succeed.

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Sam Warburton in the Wales rugby team changing room staring down the lens of the camera.

Sam Warburton: my Wales

Sam Warburton, former Wales rugby captain, talks about his favourite places, the love for his country and the emotion of playing at Principality Stadium.

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A portrait photograph of parasports athlete Funmi Oduwaiye

The power and the glory

Welsh athlete Funmi Oduwaiye talks about her sporting career, taking up para-athletics in 2022, and targeting gold in the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Phil Price playing golf at the Senior Open 2017 Royal Porthcawl Golf Club and crowd watching.

Phillip Price: Local golf hero

Pontypridd-born Phillip Price talks about his favourite Welsh golf courses and his experiences playing in the Senior Open Championship at Royal Porthcawl.

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Ella Lloyd joins McLaren’s Driver Development programme

Welsh teen Ella Lloyd joins McLaren’s Driver Development programme

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A person wearing a yellow helmet handles wood with a saw.

Getting their hands dirty - the women behind the hard graft

From chainsaws to chickens: the challenges facing the women caring for our land.

Famous Welsh voices

Luke Evans in small plane with headset, ready for takeoff

Luke Evans: thinking about Wales

Find out why Hollywood actor Luke Evans thinks Wales is epic.

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A person looking out over the valley.

How Welsh stories have inspired the world

Welsh traditions and figures continue to influence popular culture in a number of surprising ways.

Gareth Evans directs crew on the set of Apostle

Gareth Evans: getting a kick out of filmmaking

Discover the man behind the Netflix film Apostle and how life in Wales helped mould his career.

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Huw Stephens looking through records in Spillers, Cardiff's Victorian Arcades

The vision behind the sound: Cardiff gigs and Sŵn Festival

Learn about how a golden age in Welsh music shaped BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens, and why he aspires to keep that culture alive.

Matthew Rhys: Hiraeth

Although actor Matthew Rhys lives in America, he explains why Wales will always be his home.

Myths and legends

Illustrated image of a man wearing religious robes, holding a staff in one hand with a dove on it

Key facts about Wales' most famous clergyman

Learn about the extraordinary life of Dewi Sant, the son of a nun who could perform miracles.

Siôn Corn sitting on a chair by a fire and Christmas decorations.

The jolly man who lives in the chimney

Have you heard noises coming from the chimney lately? It could be Siôn Corn!

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An illustration showing King Arthur and two knights standing next to a round table

Unpicking Arthur's Welsh ancestry

King Arthur: brave, noble, Welsh?

Weird and wonderful Welsh folklore

Get to grips with Wales' most famous text, where princes transform into pigs and giants wage wars.

Celebrating community

The Dare to Sing women's choir dressed in black, standing on a patch of green in front of rolling Welsh valleys

Dare to Sing: inspiring women through song

Discover how Denise Manning founded the Dare to Sing women’s choir in Aberdare.

Harpist Cerys Hafana standing with her harp in front of Pontypridd Lido

Reimagining traditions

Learn more about our national instrument, the harp, and one of our most celebrated players: Cerys Hafana.

Two people standing in front of a tent.

Singing the spirit of Wales

Discover the musical journey of Jessy Allen.

A group of dancers dressed in traditional outfits, dancing on a green hillside with valleys in the distance

On a mission to save tradition

Discover the inspiring story of Dawnswyr Nantgarw, the traditional Welsh folk dance group.

Four members of a traditional Welsh brass band playing their instruments, walking along a typical Welsh valleys street

From global adventures to traditional local harmonies

Follow the inspiring global journey of Dave Griffiths, cornet player in the Lewis Merthyr Brass Band.

Four performers dressed in traditional Welsh garments standing outside against a blue sky

Life is better when we dance together

How dance can bring joy into day to day life

Three people lying on the ground with their hands behind their backs.

Thought-provoking street theatre with a comedic twist

Step into the world of Kitsch n Sync: street theatre, comedy, and thought-provoking performances.

Pontypridd Male Voice Choir standing in a group.

Voices of tradition: speaking to the youngest member of a male voice choir

The inspiring story of Ryan Thomson, the youngest member of the Pontypridd Male Voice Choir.

Arts, music, and performance

Mischief with a mission: drygioni gan genhedaeth

Hijinx is one of Europe’s leading inclusive theatre companies.

The two members of Rogue Jones sitting with their hands to their face.

Multi-instrumental magic

Dive into the world of Rogue Jones, the Welsh Music Prize-winning duo, and discover their playful, multi-instrumental approach to music and the inspiration behind their latest album.

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The musical bridge between Tongwynlais and Tokyo

Find out how a brass band player in Wales is connecting Tongwynlais and Tokyo through music.

Sarah Price, steward of the Steelhouse Festival with the countryside in the background.

Steelhouse: a steward's welcome

Go backstage at Steelhouse Festival as volunteer Sarah Price welcomes visitors from around the world to the event in her home town of Ebbw Vale.

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Four people from HMS Morris standing together.

Energy, joy, and guitars

Explore the innovative sounds of HMS Morris, an art-rock group from Cardiff founded by Heledd Watkins