Hywel Gwynfryn

Hywel Gwynfryn (born 13 July 1942) is a Welsh TV[1] and radio[2] personality, and lyricist.[1]

Gwynfryn was born in Llangefni, Anglesey. He was educated at Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

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]

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Haunted fun at the start of the Eisteddfod", Denbighshire County Council, 13 April 2006
  2. ↑ "BBC Radio Cymru, Cymru", Media UK
  3. ↑ "Hywel Gwynfryn", BBC.co.uk

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