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

Present characters

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 1974–1995, 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 1978–1984, 2001– Former husband of Alice and Sabrina. Brother to Dic. Married his third wife, Diane in 2008. Co-owned APD for 12 years, before selling his share to Matthew Price. Father of DJ.
Ieuan Griffiths Iestyn Jones 1988–1992, 1995–1997, 2000–2011, 2019– Local councilor, 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.
Eileen Walters Sera Cracroft 1989–1996, 1998, 2007, 2008– Widow of Jon Markham ane Jim Probert. Ex-wife to the late Denzil Rees. Mother of Sioned and Huwi-John and the late John and Angela.
Lisa Morgan Beth Robert 1990–1991, 1996–2000, 2019– A ruthless business woman who loves to create trouble. Bisexual. Runs her own escorting business.
Hywel Llywelyn Andrew Teilo 1990– Ex-husband of Stacey, Ffion, Gaynor and Sheryl. Father of Rhys, and the late Meilyr. Adoptive father of Esther; 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). Works as a barmaid at the Deri.
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. 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, now free. Dating DJ.
Kathleen 'Kath' Pearl Jones Siw Hughes 1993–2007, 2014, 2017– Jones family matriarch, mother of Mark and Stacey.
Mark Jones Arwyn Davies 1993– Cwmderi's postman and taxi driver. Son of Kath and Dyff and father of Debbie's son, Ricky.
Iori Davies Hugh Thomas 1993, 1995, 1997–1999, 2002, 2018– A mischievous older gentleman who should know better. A friend to the Jones’ who enjoys a bit of wheeling and dealing.
Rhys Llywelyn 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. Owner of local Gym; Chwys Rhys.
Diane Ashurst (née Francis) Victoria Plucknett 1998– Ex-wife to the late Reg Harries. Wife of Dai and previous co-owner of APD. Mother of Jason and adoptive mother of her niece Emma. Grandmother (biologically Great-Aunt) of Hannah Francis.
Jason Francis Rhys Ap Hywel 1998–2007, 2015– Separated husband of Sara Francis, father of Ifan, son of Diane and stepson of Dai, brother (biologically first cousin) of Emma and Uncle of Hannah (biologically his first cousin once removed). Had a gambling addiction. Dating Kelly.
Sara Thomas Helen Rosser Davies 1998, 2000–2008, 2015– Ex-wife of Jason Francis, mother of Downs Sydrome son Ifan and Manager at the Tapas Bar. Girlfriend of Dylan.
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. Mother to three children, Darren, and the late Eira and Dwayne.
Garry Monk Richard Lynch 2002– Half-brother of Britt and the late Brandon. Husband of Dani, father of Gwern and Seren. Took over Y Deri in January 2016. Owner of local garage and hairdressers. Previously was in an abusove relationship with Sheryl Hughes. Had an affair with Jaclyn Parri in 2020.
Britt Monk Donna Edwards 2002– Sister of the late Brandon and half-sister to Garry Monk. Former partner of Teg, separated from Siôn White. Mother of Chester, Catrin and Aaron. She runs the chippy and also owns Y Deri with Garry. Partner to Colin. Suffers from Bipolar Disorder.
Iolo White Dyfan Rees 2002–2005, 2007, 2009– Son of Sion White, brother to Macs and Huw, married to Tyler. Adoptive father with Tyler of the latter's niece. 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 q relationship with Anita.
Gwyneth Jones Llinor ap Gwynedd 2003– Ex-partner of Yvonne, ex-girlfriend to Britt Monk, ex-girlfriend of Garry Monk; ex-girlfriend to Siôn. Mother of Garry's son, Gwern.
Kelly Evans Lauren Phillips 2003–2007, 2009, 2015– Plain-speaking Kelly comes from the Gurnos estate in the South Wales Valleys.[2] Niece of Anita Pierce, used to work for Debbie at Cafe Meic but now owns it. Had an eating disorder. Widow of Ed Charles. Mother to Paul, who was put up for adoption shortly after being born.
Ffion Llywelyn (née Roberts) Bethan Ellis Owen 2004– Deputy headteacher of Ysgol y Mynach; widow of Owen, ex-wife of Hywel Llywelyn. Mother of Macs White's daughter, Arwen Hedd. Recovering alcoholic. Currenlty in an on-off relationship with previous step-son, Rhys.
Aaron Monk Osian Morgan 2006– Britt Monk's son with Owen Morgan. Originally conceived as a surrogate baby for Owen and Ffion.
Dani Monk (née Thomas) Elin Harries 2007– Beautician ex-wife of Mark Jones, sister of Gethin Thomas, half-sister to Tyler Davies, auntie to Daniel Thomas, and wife to Garry Monk, mother of Seren (initially Carol), daughter of Garry.
Eifion Rowlands Arwel Davies 2007, 2008– Former owner of Penrhewl, ex-partner of Cadno Richards and father to Arthur and Bobi Rowlands. Bisexual character. Ex to Izzy.
Colin Evans Jonathan Nefydd 2008– Often a comedy figure as a result of his unwise decisions and disappointing love life, Colin is the ex-husband of Gaynor, father of Izzy and Lois, and brother of Yvonne. Manager of local shop.
Gaynor Llywelyn Sharon Roberts 2008– Headteacher at Ysgol y Mynach. Mother of Izzy and Lois, ex-wife of Colin Evans, ex-wife of Hywel Llywelyn and ex-girlfriend to Elgan. Now reconciled with Hywel.
Esyllt 'Izzy' Evans Caryl Morgan 2008–2010, 2012, 2019– First daughter of Colin and Gaynor. Went to Thailand to volunteer as a teacher. Dropped out and moved back home. Girlfriend to Eifion. Dating Matthew Price.
Gwern Jones Elis Lloyd Hughes 2010– Son of Gwyneth Jones and Garry Monk.
Arwen White Evie Rose Jenkins 2012– Daughter of Ffion Llywelyn and Macs White.
Richard 'DJ' Ashurst Junior Carwyn Glyn 2014– Son of Dai (as revealed in 2016) whose wife Diane has a soft spot. Local policeman.
Esther Llywelyn Eira Adoh 2016– Adoptive daughter of Hywel and the late Sheryl.
Mathew Price Mark Stuart Roberts 2016– Second cousin of Eifion. Currently shares a flat with Sioned. Dated school-girl Tesni, but now with Izzy. Subject to an acid attack in early 2020.
Tyler Davies Aled Llyr Thomas 2016– Half-brother to Dani and Liv, uncle of adoptive daughter, married to Iolo. Now separated from Iolo after having an affair with one of his pupils, Aled Richards. Resulted in him being put on the sex offender list for seven years
Ifan Francis Ioan Arnold 2017– Son of Sara and Jason Francis who has Downs Syndrome.
Greta Davies-White Bella Marie Dennis 2017– Adopted by Iolo and Tyler, niece of Tyler.
Seren Monk Maggie Edith Taylor 2017– Daughter of Dani and Garry, though the father was initially thought to be Matthew. Her name was changed in 2018 from Carol to Seren.
Huwi-John Probert Wil Owen 2018– Toddler son of Eileen and the late Jim.
Jaclyn Parri (née Ellis) Mali Harries 2018– Chef at Y Deri. Wife to Gerwyn and mother to Tesni and Guto.
Gerwyn Parri Aled Pugh 2018– Mechanic working for Garry Monk. Protective father of twins Tesni and Guto.
Tesni Parri Lois Meleri-Jones 2018– Twin sister to Guto. Former partner to Matthew. Suffers from Colitis.
Guto Parri Owain Huw 2018– Well behaved son of Jaclyn and Gerwyn. Ex-girlfriend to Luned Hughes.
Brenda Parri Sharon Morgan 2018– Gerwyn's mother and Tesni and Guto's grandmother. Troublesome character and friends with Kath and Iori.
Luned Hughes Rhianna Loren 2019– Friend of Tesni. Ex-girlfriend to Guto. Works at the local Café. Dating Rhys.
Dylan Ellis Gareth Jewell 2019– Jaclyn’s drug-dealing brother. Owner of Tapas Bar. Boyfriend of Sara. Recently discovered his long-lost son, Aled Richards to whom he fathered with Bethan Price.
Aled Richards Jacob Oakley 2019– Friend of Tesni and Guto from school. Current partner of Tyler Davies who he had first slept with when Tyler was his teacher and was with Iolo, causing Tyler to lose his job and be put on the sex offender's register. Recently revealed to be Dylan Ellis's son and therefore Guto and Tesni's cousin.

Past characters

Character Actor Character Duration
Dic "Deryn" Ashurst Ifan Huw Dafydd[3] 1982–1992, 1995, 1999
Mansel Bennett Brinley Jenkins 1991, 1993
Doreen Bevan Marion Fenner 1982–1996, 1999–2001
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 Carli De'La Hughes 2005–2006, 2015–2019
Ken Coslett Phyl Harries 1988–1991
Linda Coslett Delyth Wyn 1988–1991
Metron Coslett Anwen Williams 1980–1982
Ellen Cullen Nia Medi 1990, 1993–1994
Jack Daniels Dafydd Hywel 1976–1984, 1999, 2004
Robert Daniels Gruffudd Ifan 1983–1984, 2002, 2007
Angie Davies Catherine Ayres 1999–2000
Bella Davies Rachel Thomas 1974–1992
Bethan Davies Catrin Brooks 1999–2002
Jacob Ellis Dillwyn Owen 1974–1993
Meira Ellis Sara McGaughey 1988–1994
Lois Evans Mirain Jones 2008–2014
Menna Evans Sara Harries Davies 1995–1996, 2001
Eleri Evans Hazel Wyn Williams 1989–1991
Yvonne Evans Tonya Smith 2009–2012
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 2000–2001, 2003–2008, 2017–2018
Terry Francis Huw Emlyn 1991, 1993–1994, 1997, 2000
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, 1999–2002, 2007
Iolo Griffiths Terry Dyddgen-Jones 1975–1976
Melanie Griffiths Elin Jones 2000
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
Cadi Harries (née Morris) Betsan Jones 1974–1976
Dillwyn 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 / Catherine Jones / Debbie Jones 1979–1995, 1997–2004, 2007
Sabrina Harries Gillian Elisa[4] 1974–1984, 1987–1988, 1999–2010
Wayne Harries Dewi 'Pws' Morris 1974–1987
Jordan Hill Robert Marrable 1999–2000
Paul Hill Ali Yassine 1999–2000
Darren Howarth Huw Euron 1999–2007, 2013–2015, 2018
Julie Hughes Grug Maria / Ruth Lloyd 2002–2007, 2015–2016, 2018
Rhiannon Hughes Heledd Owen 2002–2003, 2007
Sheryl Hughes Lisa Victoria 2001–2018
Huw Humphries Dyfan Roberts 1998–1999
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
Delme Jenkins Geraint Eckley / Gwyn Vaughan 1993–1994, 1996, 2001–2002
Dora Jenkins Olive Michael 1984–1997
Gareth Jenkins Iwan Tudor 1999–2000
Huw "Jinx" Jenkins Mark Flanagan 2005–2015
Lowri Jenkins Meleri Bryn 1996, 1999–2002
Rita Jenkins Olwen Medi 1976, 1985–1993
Tal Jenkins Ernest Evans 1975–1996
Derek Jones Hywel Emrys 1988–2006, 2009, 2012
Dyfan "Dyff" Jones Dewi Rhys 1993–2000
Llio Jones Miriam Isaac 2020–2021
Ricky Jones Evan Rhys Coxley / Tomos West 2005–2019
Sian Jones Sharon Morgan 1978
Stacey Jones Shelley Rees 1993–2007, 2014, 2016–2017
Gladys Lake Iona Banks 1976–1989, 1991
Idwal Lake Stan Hughes 1986, 1989
Jinnie Lake Catrin Dafydd 1986
Jane Leonard Nia Caron 1990
Colin Lewis Dyfed Thomas 1989–1990
Eddie Lewis Meic Povey 1991–1994, 1996
Gwyn Lewis Emyr Bell 2003–2007
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 Treganna 1988–1990, 1993, 1996–1997
Sean McGurk Gwyn Derfel 1991–1993, 1996
Fiona Metcalfe Lydia Lloyd Parry 1992–1999
Jamie Metcalfe Rhys Bleddyn 1994
Laura Metcalfe Christine Pritchard 1994, 1999
Oliver Metcalfe Geoffrey Morgan 1994
Brandon Monk Nic McGaughey 2002–2011
Chester Monk James Wilbraham 2002–2019
Catrin Monk Emily John 2003–2019
Gill Morgan Mair Rowlands 1996–1998
Owen Morgan Ioan Evans 2004–2006
Tony Morgan Danny Grehan 1994–1996
Morgan Morgans Rhys Devlin 1978–1979
Alun Morris Dorien Thomas 1983–1984
Em Morris Jessica Matthews / Lydia Unsworth / Mirain Evans 2000–2004, 2020
Glan Morris Cadfan Roberts 1989–1996
Teg Morris Yoland Williams 1991–2004
Beryl Nicholas Iris Jones 1997–2004
Alison Owen Manon Prysor 2000–2002
Elin Owen Alexandra Roach 2001–2005
Olwen Owen Nesta Harris 1977–1978, 1981, 1984, 1986–1989
Rob Owen Rolant Prys 2000–2002
Harri Parri Charles Williams 1974–1989
Alex Parry Ian Saynor 1994, 1997, 2000
Karen Parry Rhian Jones 1992–2003
Olwen Parry Toni Carrol 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
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
Rachel Price Judith Humphreys 1995–1998
Tom Price Eric Wyn 1996
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
Cadno Richards Catrin Powell 2006–2018
Dwayne Richards Daryl Shute / Paul Morgans 2000, 2004–2005, 2008–2009
Norman Roberts Glyn Pritchard 1991–1992, 2011–2012
Val Roberts Morfydd Hughes 2007–2008, 2010–2011, 2013, 2015, 2019
Nesta Roberts Catrin Mara 2006–2010
Dewi Roderick William Thomas 1974–1977, 1980–1984
Cai Rossiter Rhys ap William 1996, 2002–2010
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 1997–2002
Edgar Sutton Gari Williams 1979–1985
Gethin Thomas Simon Watts 2010–2018
David Tushingham Islwyn Morris 1974–1996, 1999–2002
Maggie Tushingham Harriet Lewis[5] 1974–1996
Billy Unsworth John Biggins[6] 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
Gwen White Betsan Llwyd[7] 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

Notes

  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. ^ "Gillian Elisa Biography". Gillian Elisa.co.uk.
  5. ^ "Harriet Lewis". British Film Institute.
  6. ^ "John Biggins". John Biggins.com. Aerta.
  7. ^ "Tears of grief in the valley". BBC Press Office. BBC. 5 September 2003.