List of Pobol y Cwm characters

This is a list of characters/actors featured in the S4C/BBC soap opera Pobol y Cwm.

Present characters

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This includes characters who have been in the habit of returning after a long absence.[1]

Character Actor Duration Information
Megan Harries (née Owen) Lisabeth Miles 1974–1996, 2002, 2003, 2011– The village's oldest (and longest-serving) character, Megan lives on her own after the deaths of her two husbands, Cliff and Reg, and is the proud owner of charity shop Apêl Maenan. Mother of Rhian and adoptive mother of Gareth. Once a regular, she is now a recurring character.
David 'Dai' Ashurst Emyr Wyn 1982–1984, 2001–2020, 2022– Former owner of APD; now retired. Husband of Diane, brother of Dic "Deryn" Ashurst and father of DJ. Formerly married to Sabrina Harries and Alice. Recently returned from Australia.
Ieuan Griffiths Iestyn Jones 1988–1992, 1995–1997, 2000–2011, 2019– Local councillor, and owner of Pwll Bach; the nearby landfill site. Former owner of Cwm FM, Cwmderi’s radio station. Father of Melanie and Lauren. Grandfather to Indeg. Ex-husband of Hazel. Previously had an affair with Lisa Morgan and Diane Ashurst. Now married to Anita.
Eileen Probert Sera Cracroft 1989–1996, 1998, 2007, 2008– Widow of Jon Markham and Jim Probert. Ex-wife to the late Denzil Rees. Runs Penrhewl farm and the organic food company Cae Glas. Mother of Sioned and Huwi-John and the late John and Angela, grandmother of Lili and Jac.
Hywel Llywelyn Andrew Teilo 1990– Ex-husband of Stacey, Ffion, Gaynor and Sheryl. Father of Rhys, and the late Meilyr. Adoptive father of Esther; local councillor and DJ on village radio station Cwm FM.
Cassie Morris (née Nicholas) Sue Roderick 1991–2004, 2018– One of Cwmderi’s most colourful characters. Ex-wife of the late Teg and mother of Em and the late Steffan (who she was forced to kill in self-defence after he killed Teg). Co-landlady of the Deri with Kath.
Sioned Rees Emily Tucker 1993–1996, 2007, 2008– Daughter to Eileen Markham and Denzil Rees. Half-sister of Angela and Huwi-John, and twin sister of the late John Rees. Mother of twins Lili and Jac. Great niece of Marian and distant cousin of Cadno. Married to Ed Charles from 2016–2017. Sentenced to six months imprisonment for spousal abuse in 2018. Was engaged to DJ but he jilted her and ran off with his ex-girlfriend Non. Runs the cafe/deli Tamed.
Kathleen 'Kath' Pearl Jones Siw Hughes 1993–2007, 2014, 2017– Jones family matriarch, mother of Mark and Stacey. Married to Brynmor. Co-landlady of the Deri with Cassie.
Mark Jones Arwyn Davies 1993– Cwmderi's postman and taxi driver. Son of Kath and Dyff and father of Debbie's son, Ricky.
Cai Rossiter Rhys ap William 1996, 2002–2012, 2021– Brother of Gwen White and Uncle of Macs, Iolo and Huw. Initially introduced as a student at Cardiff University who Stacey Jones had an affair with. Now a teacher.
Rhys Llywelyn Aled Davies / Jack Quick 1997–2001, 2008–2012, 2014–2015, 2018– Son of Hywel and the late Nia Matthews and adoptive brother of Esther. Has a daughter called Gwen with Lois Evans whom he fathered when he was 14 and was given up for adoption. Previously owned the local gym, Chwys Rhys, but is now an estate agent with Tomos ac Ellis.
Diane Ashurst (née Hopkins) Victoria Plucknett 1998–2020, 2022– Wife of Dai, local counci mother of Jason and adopted mother to her niece Emma. Ex-wife of Reg Harries and Graham Francis. Former barmaid and co-owner of APD before retiring, now serves on the council. Recently returned from Australia.
Jason Francis Rhys Ap Hywel 1998–2007, 2015– Separated husband of Sara Francis, father of Ifan, son of Diane and stepson of Dai, adoptive brother (biological first cousin) of Emma and uncle of Hannah (biological first cousin once removed). Had a gambling addiction. Currently married to Kelly.
Anita Pierce Nia Caron 1999– Ex-wife of the late Meic Pierce and aunt to Kelly. Had an affair with Colin Evans which ultimately resulted in the breakdown of her marriage with Meic. Previously was in a relationship with Siôn, now married to Ieuan Griffiths. Mother to three children, Darren, Eira (deceased), and Dwayne (deceased). Works in APD.
Britt Evans (née Monk) Donna Edwards 2002– Sister of the late Brandon and half-sister to Garry Monk. Former partner of Teg, divorced from Siôn White. Mother of Chester, Catrin and Aaron. Previously ran the chippy and owned Y Deri with Garry, now in charge of the fried chicken shop MFC. Now married to Colin. Suffers from Bipolar Disorder.
Iolo Davies-White Dyfan Rees 2002–2005, 2007, 2009– Son of Sion and Gwen, brother to Macs and Huw, widow of Tyler. Adoptive father of Greta. Suffers from OCD. Local plumber. Separated from Tyler after discovering he had an affair with one of his pupils, Aled Richards.
Siôn White Jeremi Cockram 2002– Father of Iolo, Macs and Huw, ex-husband of Britt and Dr Gwen White (who died of cancer in 2003). Lives in Y Felin and works as a Welsh translator. Previously in a relationship with Anita.
Kelly Evans Lauren Phillips 2003–2005, 2007, 2009, 2015– Plain-speaking Kelly comes from the Gurnos estate in the South Wales Valleys.[2] Niece of Anita Pierce, previously owned Caffe Meic and was a journalist for the Western Post. Now an estate agent. Had an eating disorder. Widow of Ed Charles. Mother to Paul, who was put up for adoption shortly after being born. Married to Jason.
Ffion Llywelyn (née Roberts) Bethan Ellis Owen 2004– Headteacher of Ysgol y Mynach; widow of Owen, ex-wife of Hywel Llywelyn. Mother of Macs White's daughter, Arwen Hedd. Recovering alcoholic. Was previously in an on-off relationship with former step-son, Rhys.
Huw "Jinx" Jenkins Mark Flanagan 2005–2015, 2021– Formerly DJ at Cwm FM, owner of the local pizza place. Previously engaged to Ffion Roberts and also dated Izzy Evans and Kelly Evans, now dating Dani Thomas. Currently runs the village pizza place.
Dani Thomas Elin Harries 2007– Beautician, previous owner of Y Deri and Dan Y Seren. Ex-wife of Mark Jones, half-sister of Gethin Thomas and to Tyler and Liv Davies, aunt to Daniel and Greta, previously married to Garry Monk (now divorced), mother of the late Seren (initially Carol) and Gabriel, currently dating Jinx.
Colin Evans Jonathan Nefydd 2008– Often a comedy figure as a result of his unwise decisions and disappointing love life, ex-husband of Gaynor, father of Izzy and Lois, and brother of Yvonne. Now married to Britt. Manager of local shop.
Gaynor Llywelyn Sharon Roberts 2008– Retired headteacher at Ysgol y Mynach. Mother of Izzy and Lois, ex-wife of Colin and Hywel, half-sister of Cheryl and ex-girlfriend to Elgan. Now dating Cheryl's ex Dave (now going by the name Tom Humphries).
Lleucu Rossiter Efa Grug 2008–2009, 2022, 2024– Daughter of Cai Rossiter and Nesta Roberts, niece of Ffion Llywelyn.
Gwern Jones Elis Lloyd Hughes 2010– Son of Gwyneth Jones and Garry Monk. Currently living with Dani Thomas.
Arwen White Evie Rose Jenkins / Nel Hannah 2012– Daughter of Ffion Llywelyn and Macs White.
Richard "DJ" Ashurst Carwyn Glyn 2014– Son of Dai Ashurst and the late Linda Harding. Nephew of Dic "Deryn" Ashurst who had previously believed to be his father. Became a police community support officer. Was engaged to Sioned but jilted her at the altar and ran off with Non, but has now returned to win Sioned back. Recently became the father of twins Lili and Jac with Sioned.
Esther Llywelyn Eira Adoh / Rosie Ekenna 2016– Adoptive daughter of Hywel and the late Sheryl.
Mathew Price Mark Stuart Roberts 2016– Second cousin of Eifion. Currently shares a flat with Rhys. Dated Tesni and Izzy previously. Subject to an acid attack in early 2020. Current owner of APD.
Ifan Francis Ioan Arnold 2017– Son of Sara and Jason Francis who has Downs Syndrome.
Huwi-John Probert Wil Owen / Evan Salter 2018– Toddler son of Eileen and the late Jim, half-brother of Sioned and uncle to Lili and Jac.
Howard Owen Endaf Eynon Davies 2018–2019, 2021– Farmhand at Deri Fawr. Recently released from jail after organising illegal dog fights. Works at APD.
Brynmor Jones (né Richards) William Thomas 2019, 2021– Former care home manager and second husband of Kath Jones. Father of Eleri.
Cheryl Thomas Rebecca Trehearn 2023– Sister to Gaynor. Originally from Wrexham. Part-time hairdresser and Deri barmaid. In a relationship with Mark.
Maya Cooper Sophie Mensah 2023– Runs the local pharmacy, originally from Liverpool. Openly lesbian.
Eleri Richards Sara Gregory 2024– Brynmor's daughter, owner of the estate agents Tomos & Ellis.

Past characters

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Character Actor Character duration
Richard "Dic" Ashurst Ifan Huw Dafydd[3] 1982–1993, 1995, 1999
Mansel Bennett Brinley Jenkins 1991, 1993
Doreen Bevan Marion Fenner 1982–1996, 1999–2003
Stan Bevan Phylip Hughes 1984–1994
Sylvia Bevan Sharon Morgan 1984–1987
John Wyndham-Bowen Dafydd Aeron 1985–1988
Tristan Bowen Griff Williams 1990–1991
Cyrnol Buckley Meredith Edwards 1978
Sharon Burgess Sian Naiomi 1993–1996
Nerys Cadwaladr Gaynor Morgan Rees 1974–1976, 1979–1980, 1982–1986, 1988–1991
Ed Charles Geraint Todd 2011–2019
Gemma Charles Catrin-Mai Huw 2011–2016
Debbie Collins Maria Pride 2005–2006, 2008–2020
Dolores "Dol" Collins Lynn Hunter 2015–2017, 2019
Liam Collins Sion Ifan Williams 2005–2008, 2014, 2016–2017, 2019
Vicky Collins Seren Jones / Mali Ann Rees / Carli De'La Hughes 2005–2006, 2011, 2015–2019, 2021
Ken Coslett Phyl Harries 1988–1991
Linda Coslett Delyth Wyn 1988–1991
Metron Coslett Anwen Williams 1980–1982
Sandra Coslett Buddug Morgan 1989–1990
Elen Cullen Nia Medi 1990, 1993–1994
Jack Daniels Dafydd Hywel 1976–1984, 1999, 2004
Robert Daniels Dafydd Rees / Gruffudd Ifan 1983–1984, 1999, 2001–2003, 2007
Angie Davies Catherine Ayres 1999–2000
Bella Davies Rachel Thomas 1974–1992
Bethan Davies Catrin Brooks 1999–2002
Iori Davies Hugh Thomas 1993, 1995, 1997–1999, 2002, 2018–2021
Tyler Davies Aled Llyr Thomas 2016–2023
Dylan Ellis Gareth Jewell 2019–2023
Jacob Ellis Dillwyn Owen 1974–1993
Meira Ellis Sara McGaughey 1988–1994
Eleri Evans Hazel Wyn Williams 1989–1991
Esyllt 'Izzy' Evans Caryl Morgan 2008–2010, 2012, 2019–2021
Lois Evans Mirain Jones / Ceri Lloyd 2008–2014, 2021–2022
Menna Evans Sara Harries Davies 1995–1996, 2001
Sam Evans Paul Gwyn Morris 2016–2017
Yvonne Evans Tonya Smith 2009–2012, 2024
Delyth Fielding Carys Eleri 2010–2012, 2021–2024
Nuala Flynn Bethan Jones 1980, 1982
Pat Flynn Iestyn Garlick 1980
Sean Flynn Glyn Pensarn 1980–1981
Emma Francis Catrin Arwel 1998–2005
Hannah Francis Abi Smith / Megan Huws / Ella Peel 2000–2006, 2008, 2017–2018
Chris Frost Llew Davies 2005–2007
Nansi Furlong Marged Esli 1977, 1980–1989, 2010–2012, 2014–2016
Gwyneth Gregory Nicola Beddoe 1988
Beti Griffiths Margaret Williams 1981–1986
Cathryn Griffiths Mari Emlyn 1981–1982
Colin Griffiths David Lyn 1975–1976, 1981–1982
Annest Griffiths Dilys Price 1975–1976
Hazel Griffiths Jennifer Lewis 1996–1997, 1999–2002, 2007
Iolo Griffiths Terry Dyddgen-Jones 1975–1976
Lauren Griffiths Elan Isaac 1996–1997, 2000–2002
Melanie Griffiths Heledd Owen / Elese Ward / Elin Jones 1990, 1992, 1995–1996, 1999–2001
Dan Gruffudd Daniel Broderick 2015–2019
Carol Gwyther Rhian Morgan 1984–1992
Herbert Gwyther Alwyn Jones 1977–1988
Sandra Gwyther Sian Meredydd 1982–1984, 1988, 1992
Beti Harries Buddyg Williams 1974–1975
Dil Harries Haydn Edwards 1974–1991
Gareth Harries Jonathan Morgan / Ioan Gruffudd / Rhodri Wyn Miles 1975–1993, 1995–1997, 2000, 2002–2003
Reg Harries Huw Ceredig 1974–2003
Rhian Harries Rhian Samuel / Gemma Rachel Jones / Catherine Jones / Debbie Jones 1979–1995, 1997–2004, 2007
Sabrina Harries Gillian Elisa 1974–1984, 1987–1988, 1999–2010, 2024
Wayne Harries Dewi "Pws" Morris 1974–1987
Jordan Hill Robert Marrable 1999–2000
Paul Hill Ali Yassine 1999–2000
Terry Hopkins Huw Emlyn 1991, 1993–1994, 1998–2000
Darren Howarth Huw Euron 1998–2009, 2013–2014, 2018, 2024
Katie Howarth Elin Llwyd 2006–2009, 2014
Julie Hughes Grug Maria / Ruth Lloyd 2002–2007, 2015–2016, 2018
Luned Hughes Rhianna Loren 2019–2021
Sheryl Hughes Lisa Victoria 2001–2018, 2024
Huw Humphries Dyfan Roberts 1999–2000
Steffan Humphries Huw Garmon 1997–2004
Cliff James Clive Roberts 1974–1979
Glyn James Ieuan Rhys 1983–1996
Gwenllian James Megan Soffia Evans 1989–1994
Andrea Jenkins Siwan Morris 2021–2022
Delme Jenkins Geraint Eckley / Gwyn Vaughan 1993–1994, 1996, 2001–2002
Dora Jenkins Olive Michael 1984–1997
Gareth Jenkins Iwan Tudor 2000–2001, 2003
Lowri Jenkins Meleri Bryn 1996, 1999–2002
Rita Jenkins Olwen Medi / Rhoswen Deiniol 1975–1976, 1985–1993
Tal Jenkins Ernest Evans 1975–1997
Derek Jones Hywel Emrys 1987–2006, 2009, 2012
Dyff Jones Dewi Rhys 1993–2000, 2024
Gwyneth Jones Llinor ap Gwynedd 2003–2020, 2022–2023
Llio Jones Miriam Isaac 2020–2021
Ricky Jones Evan Rhys Coxley / Tomos West 2005–2019, 2022
Sian Jones Sharon Morgan 1978
Stacey Jones Shelley Rees 1993–2007, 2014, 2016–2017, 2024
Gladys Lake Iona Banks 1976–1989, 1991
Idwal Lake Stan Hughes 1986, 1989
Jinnie Lake Catrin Dafydd 1986
Jane Leonard Nia Caron 1990–1991
Colin Lewis Dyfed Thomas 1989–1990
Eddie Lewis Alun Elidyr / Meic Povey 1987, 1991–1994, 1996–1997, 2000
Gwyn Lewis Emyr Bell 2002, 2006–2007
Hywel Lewis Glyn Nicholas 1977
Laura Lewis Beryl Williams 1977
Scott Lewis Alex Harries 2009–2012
Beth Leyshon Eirlys Britton 1977–1994
Clare Leyshon Margaret John 1977–1978
Gwyn Leyshon Gareth Bebb 1977–1978
Viv Leyshon Geraint David 1977–1978
Cilla Lloyd Karen Elli 1997–1998, 2000–2001
Jon Markham Steffan Rhodri 1995–1996, 1998
Bleddyn Matthews Dewi Rhys Williams 1996–1997, 2000–2004
Llew Matthews Rhys Parry Jones 1988–1989, 1992–2001
Nia Matthews Meleri Evans 1993, 1996–1999
Charles McGurk Mei Jones 1997
Jean McGurk Iola Gregory 1987–1997, 1999, 2002
Kirstie McGurk Catherine Tregenna 1988–1990, 1993, 1996–1997
Sean McGurk Gwyn Derfel 1991–1993, 1996
Bethan "Non" Mererid Gwawr Loader 2017–2018, 2021
Fiona Metcalfe Lydia Lloyd Parry 1992–1999
Jamie Metcalfe Rhys Bleddyn 1994
Laura Metcalfe Christine Pritchard 1994, 1996, 1999
Oliver Metcalfe Geoffrey Morgan 1994–1995
Aaron Monk Osian Morgan 2006–2022, 2024
Brandon Monk Nic McGaughey 2002–2011
Chester Monk Iestyn Cai Evans / James Wilbraham 2002–2019, 2024
Catrin Monk Emily John 2003–2019, 2024
Garry Monk Richard Lynch 2002–2024
Seren Monk Florence Seaman 2017–2024
Gill Morgan Mair Rowlands 1996–1998
Lisa Morgan Beth Robert 1990–1991, 1996–2000, 2019–2021
Owen Morgan Ioan Evans 2004–2006
Tony Morgan Danny Grehan 1994–1996
Morgan Morgans Rhys Devlin 1978–1979
Alun Morris Dorien Thomas 1982–1984
Cadi Morris Betsan Jones 1974–1976
Em Morris Jessica Matthews / Lydia Unsworth / Mirain Evans 1999–2004, 2020
Glan Morris Cadfan Roberts 1989–1996
Teg Morris Yoland Williams 1991–2004
Tegwen Morris Mabli Gwynne 2022, 2024
Beryl Nicholas Iris Jones 1997–2004
Alison Owen Manon Prysor 2000–2002
Elin Owen Alexandra Roach 2001–2002, 2004–2005
Ceinwen Owen Nesta Harris 1977–1978, 1981–1982, 1984–1989
Rob Owen Rolant Prys 2000–2002
Brenda Parri Sharon Morgan 2018–2021
Gerwyn Parri Aled Pugh 2018–2022
Guto Parri Owain Huw 2018–2022
Harri Parri Charles Williams 1974–1989
Jaclyn Parri Mali Harries 2018–2022
Tesni Parri Lois Meleri-Jones 2018–2023
Alex Parry Ian Saynor 1994, 1997, 2000
Karen Parry Rhian Jones 1992–2003
Olwen Parry Toni Carroll 1991–1997, 2000
Wiliam Parry Aled Bidder 2014–2016
Rod Phillips Geraint Owen 1991–1996, 1998–1999
Meic Pierce Gareth Lewis 1975–1994, 1999–2015, 2024
John Powell Dennis Birch 1987–1989
Kevin Powell Iwan "Iwcs" Roberts 1988, 2007–2016, 2018
Meinir Powell Ruth Lloyd 1997–1998
Alan Price Meredudd Jones 2000–2001
Rachel Price Judith Humphreys 1995–1998
Ray Price Richard Elfyn 2021
Tom Price Eric Wyn 1996–1997
Arwel Pritchard Gwyn Parry 1989, 1996
Elgan Pritchard Bryn Fôn 2017–2018
Nellie Pritchard Beti Jones 1980
Adrian Probert Roy Noble 2017, 2020
Angela Probert Tara Bethan 2011–2016, 2018–2019
Courtney Probert Katie Duffin 2011–2016
Jim Probert Alun ap Brinley 2011–2020
Barry Probert Aled Rhydian Lloyd / Geraint Morgan 1982–1993
Kevin Probert Wyn Bowen Harries 1982–1986
Gwyn Prosser Eryl Huw Phillips 1989–1991
Ted Prosser Stewart Jones 1990–1991
Gareth Protheroe Edward Thomas 1986–1990
Denzil Rees Gwyn Elfyn 1984–2012
Marian Rees Buddyg Williams 1999–2016
Ann Rhys Nia Ceidiog 1983–1984
Aled Richards Jacob Oakley 2019–2023
Cadno Richards Catrin Powell 2007–2018
Dwayne Richards Daryl Shute / Paul Morgans 2000, 2004–2009
Mandy Roberts Eiry Thomas 1996–1997
Norman Roberts Glyn Pritchard 1991–1992, 2011–2012
Nesta Roberts Catrin Mara 2005–2010, 2012
Dewi Roderick William Thomas 1974–1977, 1980–1984
Eifion Rowlands Arwel Davies 2007–2022
Rhydian Samuel Aneirin Hughes 1991–1993
Ivor Seymore Elwyn Williams 1983–1988
Josh Smith John Ogwen 2017–2019
Agnes Spotelli Sian Owen 1978–1982
Ron Steadman Wayne Cater 1996–1997, 2006
Geraint Stephens Phil Reid 1997–1998, 2000–2002
Edgar Sutton Gari Williams 1979–1985
Gethin Thomas Simon Watts 2010–2018
Daniel Thomas Luke Alexander 2015–2017
Sara Thomas Helen Rosser Davies 1998, 2000–2008, 2015–2021, 2024
David Tushingham Islwyn Morris 1974–1996, 1999–2002
Maggie Tushingham Harriet Lewis[4] 1974–1996
Billy Unsworth John Biggins[5] 1990, 1996
Marlene Unsworth Ella Hood 1990
Ron Unsworth Bernard Latham 1989–1994, 1996, 1999, 2001
Gina Walters Catrin Fychan 1991–1998
Maureen Walters Rebecca Harries 1996–1999, 2012
Neville Walters Aled Rhys Jones 1986–1988
Clem Watkins Glan Davies 1988–1997
David White Ian Staples 2003–2005, 2024
Gwen White Betsan Llwyd[6] 2002–2003
Huw White Rhys Hartley 2002–2014
Macs White Iwan Rheon / Rhys Bidder 2002–2004, 2008–2013, 2017
Brian Wilcox Ioan Hefin 1996–1997
Delyth Wilcox Nia Samuel 1996–1997
Rhiannon Williams Heledd Owen 2002–2003, 2007

Notes

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  1. ^ "Cymeriadau'r Cwm". S4C POBOL Y CWM. BBC.
  2. ^ "Kelly a'r cnoi tu mewn; Lauren Phillips yn siarad e Gwen Griffith am her fwyaf ei gyrfa actio hyd yma wrth i Pobol y Cwm fynd i'r afael e'r pwnc". Daily Post (in Welsh). 26 August 2012. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
  3. ^ Wightwick, Abbie (17 October 2009). "Pobol Y Cwm celebrates 35th birthday". Wales Online. Media Wales Ltd.
  4. ^ "Harriet Lewis". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017.
  5. ^ "John Biggins". John Biggins.com. Aerta.
  6. ^ "Tears of grief in the valley". BBC Press Office. BBC. 5 September 2003.