Hywel Gwynfryn
Hywel Gwynfryn (born 13 July 1942) is a Welsh TV[1] and radio[2] personality and lyricist.[1]
From October 1968, Gwynfryn fronted Helo Sut Dach Chi?, the first dedicated Welsh language pop programme on the radio. He has been with the Welsh-language radio station Radio Cymru since its inception, presenting shows such as Helo Bobol, Hywel a Nia, and presenting annually from the Eisteddfod.
Alongside his radio career, Gwynfryn has also presented TV shows such as Heddiw and Rhaglen Hywel Gwynfryn.
Gwynfryn has also written four pantomimes, including Jiw Jiw Jeifin Jenkins, as well as writing a film for the Welsh-language TV station S4C.[3]
Personal life
Gwynfryn was born in Llangefni, Anglesey. He was educated at Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
Gwynfryn and his wife Anya have five children, one of whom is musician and broadcaster H. Hawkline. He also has two children from his first marriage.[4]
References
- Autobiography: Cyfres y Cewri 28: Y Dyn'i Hun ISBN 978-0-86074-205-0
- 1 2 "Haunted fun at the start of the Eisteddfod", Denbighshire County Council, 13 April 2006
- ↑ "BBC Radio Cymru, Cymru", Media UK
- ↑ "Hywel Gwynfryn", BBC
- ↑ "Yr ifanc a ŵyr? Hywel Gwynfryn a Huw Evans". BBC Cymru Fyw. 3 March 2016.
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