Religious affairs programme, tackling the thornier issues of the day in a thought-provoking manner
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Gareth Rhys Owen brings you the latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby
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Elis James chews over the week's football with Iwan Roberts and guests
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Programme serving everyone living in the countryside and tackling the issues affecting them. With rural, farming and environmental news
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Political news, discussions and analysis, plus a round-up of the Sunday papers with our guest reviewers.
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Gary Raymond previews the best of the Welsh contemporary arts scene.
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Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are in the Wales camp in Brisbane ahead of the fixture against Queensland Reds there on Friday.By BBC Radio Wales
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Azim Ahmed walks a section of Offa's Dyke, to explore what it has to tell us about our place in the world, and in the universe. This ancient archaeological wonder constructed by the Mercian King Offa has in some ways been the making of Welsh identity. But it also speaks of fascinating connections with Europe, and possibly the Islamic world. A visit…
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Ministerial Sacking, King's Speech and Welsh Language
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Political news, discussions and analysis, plus a round up of the Sunday papers with our guest reviewers.By BBC Radio Wales
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Ahead of this year's Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, we talk to the Welsh Government's Climate and Rural Affairs minister, Huw Irranca Davies about policy, farm protests and the future for agriculture in Wales. People are being asked to avoid the River Irfon, near Builth Wells over fears of a suspected case of 'crayfish plague'. The Wye catchment, i…
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Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales fly-half James Hook dissect Wales' 36-28 defeat to Australia in Melbourne which means Warren Gatland's side have now lost their last nine test matches.By BBC Radio Wales
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Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths run the rule over the Wales side picked to face Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.By BBC Radio Wales
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Former Wales internationals Iwan Roberts and Dave Edwards saw at first hand the relentless will to win and unwavering professionalism Craig Bellamy demonstrated as a player for club and country. It is those exact attributes, in their opinion, that make him a perfect appointment as Wales manager. More importantly, they believe his journey as a coach…
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Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are in Melbourne ahead of Wales' test against Australia there on Saturday and catch up with second row partners Dafydd Jenkins and Christ Tshiunza.By BBC Radio Wales
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Political news, discussions and analysis.By BBC Radio Wales
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Throughout July, All Things Considered will be coming from the ancient boundary between Wales and England – Offa’s Dyke. Each week, we explore a different section of the border as we travel from Chepstow to Prestatyn, joined by voices from the borders sharing their stories of faith, encounter and identity. This week Jonathan Thomas explores the ide…
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Pembrokeshire Creamery is the UK's first new dairy for 15 years and it's aim is to reduce food miles and increase supply chain efficiency. It will have the capacity to bottle 60 million litres of milk in its initial 12-18 month phase, building to 120 million litres per year when it reaches full capacity. Caroline Evans tours around the facility and…
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Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales fly-half James Hook review Wales' 25-16 defeat to Australia in Sydney and assess their hopes of turning things around before the second test in Melbourne next Saturday.By BBC Radio Wales
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Scrum V's Lauren Jenkins and BBC Sport Wales rugby writer Gareth Griffiths run the rule over the Wales side picked for the first test against Australia in Sydney.By BBC Radio Wales
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Scrum V's Lauren Jenkins and BBC Sport Wales rugby writer Gareth Griffiths meet up with the Wales squad in Sydney and speak with hooker Evan Lloyd ahead of the first test on Saturday. They also get the lowdown on the Wallabies with rugby writer Christy Doran.By BBC Radio Wales
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It once made the finest steel but when Wrexham's Brymbo Steel works closed in 1990 it was a huge blow to the local community but now the historic industrial site is being turned into a remarkable heritage attraction. Sarah Easedale meets the members and volunteers of the Brymbo Heritage Trust and hears about the community's efforts to preserve and …
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Gareth Rhys Owen sits down with Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney and chair Richard Collier-Keywood following the announcement of the WRU's five-year plan for the future of the game in Wales.By BBC Radio Wales
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Gareth Rhys Own, Lauren Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett head into camp with Wales women ahead of their WXV play-off match against Spain. They also reflect further on Wales men's defeat to South Africa at Twickenham and assess their hopes ahead of the upcoming tour in Australia.By BBC Radio Wales
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Wales beaten comfortably by World Champions South Africa
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Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Richie Rees react to Wales' defeat to South AfricaBy BBC Radio Wales
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Political news, discussions and analysis, plus a round up of the Sunday papers with our guest reviewers.By BBC Radio Wales
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Delyth Liddell in conversation with Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Matt Redman. Matt is the writer of some of the world’s most popular worship songs and regularly leads churches across the globe in worship. This summer Matt Redman will release his twentieth album, “Coming Back to The Heart," which revisits songs written or co-written by…
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Farming and environmental groups call on politicians to commit to a major increase in funding for the agricultural sector ahead of the General Election. We hear from BBC Wales' Environment correspondent, Steffan Messenger. We hear about the remarkable natural phenomena of insect migration through a Pyrenean mountain pass. Insect migration scientist…
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Former Wales striker Rob Earnshaw reacts to Wales' decision to sack manager Rob Page, while BBC Wales football reporter Dafydd Pritchard shares his insight into how the decision was made and what happens next. Carl Roberts sits in for Elis James.By BBC Radio Wales
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Wales side named to take on World Champions
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Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Wales wing Alex Cuthbert meet at the Wales team HQ to run the rule over the side named to take on World Champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.By BBC Radio Wales
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Episode 306: Wales fans turn on Page
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Elis James, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes discuss whether Wales manager Rob Page will survive a fans' revolt after the two poor friendly results against Gibraltar and Slovakia.By BBC Radio Wales
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Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by Wales wing Alex Cuthbert and BBC Sport Wales' rugby writer Gareth Griffiths to look back at the season for the Welsh regions. They pick their standout moments and select their key players as the 2023-24 season draws to a close for the Welsh sides.By BBC Radio Wales
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Elis James, Iwan Roberts and Helen Ward dissect Wales men's goalless draw with Gibraltar and the two Euro qualifying draws for the women against Ukraine.By BBC Radio Wales
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Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and former Wales centre Tom Shanklin look at Wales' squad for their summer Tests against South Africa and Australia and discuss just how Ospreys qualified against the odds for the United Rugby Championship playoffs.By BBC Radio Wales
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Former Wales captain Ken Owens joins Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert on the pod to discuss his retirement and his upcoming documentary, 'Ken Owens: Y Sheriff'.By BBC Radio Wales
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Episode 304: Wales men and women in preparation
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Carl Roberts is joined by former Wales strikers Iwan Roberts and Helen Ward to look ahead to Wales women's Euro qualifiers against Ukraine and Wales men's friendlies against Gibraltar and Slovakia.By BBC Radio Wales
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Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert head to Cardiff City Stadium ahead of Judgement Day there and catch up with the head coaches of all four regions before the season proper finale.By BBC Radio Wales
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Former Wales scrum-half and current Cardiff Rugby backs coach Richie Rees joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins to discuss victories over the weekend for Cardiff, Ospreys and Scarlets. They also run the rule over Nigel Walker's comments after the WRU CEO said cutting the number of regions from four to three is still a possibility.…
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Gareth Anscombe talks Wales, Japan and Gloucester
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Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins to talk about his return from injury and his hopes of playing for Wales again ahead of joining Gloucester in the summer. Got a question for the podcast? Send them in to scrumv@bbc.co.uk.By BBC Radio Wales
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Aged 20, Luke Williams suffered a catastrophic knee injury that crushed all hope of playing professionally. While living rent free in a plush Canary Wharf flat with Bobby Zamora, Williams "grafted away" in whatever job came his way as his friend forged a career in the Premier League. He stumbled into coaching and has never looked back; earning a re…
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Jonathan Davies says farewell to Scarlets
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Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins head to Parc y Scarlets to chat with Jonathan Davies after he announced he is leaving the Scarlets. Head coach Dwayne Peel also joins to pay his tribute to a Scarlets great and reflects on a disappointing campaign. Got a question for the podcast? Send them in to scrumv@bbc.co.uk.…
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Andrew Crofts is a rare breed - a former player who now admits to enjoy working more as a coach. Since September 2022, the 39-year-old has been first-team coach at Brighton, and explains how manager Roberto De Zerbi has ignited his love of coaching even further through his meticulous planning and charismatic personality. As a combative midfielder, …
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Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett discuss what is needed for Wales to go from the wooden spoon to being Six Nations title contenders. They also speak with former Wales captain Ellis Jenkins after he announced he was retiring from rugby at the end of the season. Got a question for the podcast? Send them in to scrumv@bbc.co.uk.…
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Gareth, Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap react to Wales' 22-20 victory over Italy.By BBC Radio Wales
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A no thrills team-bonding camping trip to Sweden, scoring from 68 yards and almost missing playing in the League Cup final after being stuck in traffic - some of the career highlights former Cardiff City captain and manager Mark Hudson shares with Elis James and Iwan Roberts.By BBC Radio Wales
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Lauren Jenkins, Alex Cuthbert and Philippa Tuttiett reflect on Wales' loss to France which means a wooden spoon decider against Italy on Saturday. They also discuss the URC and a big win for Ospreys in South Africa. Got a question for the podcast? Send them in to scrumv@bbc.co.uk.By BBC Radio Wales
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In 2008, Neil Roberts was captain of the Wrexham side relegated from the Football League. His first spell with his hometown club a decade earlier was far more successful, playing in the third tier of English football. That's where Wrexham will be playing next season after the revival under owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds continues at great …
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Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by Alex Cuthbert and Philippa Tuttiett to reflect on a humbling defeat for Wales against Ireland in Cork and Ospreys European exit at Kingsholm. Also - Josh Turnbull joins the podcast to discuss his decision to call time on a 17-year career.By BBC Radio Wales
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Barry Horne was 22-years-old when he first joined the professional ranks. A few months later, the chemistry graduate was the goal-scoring hero in arguably Wrexham's greatest result when they knocked Portuguese giants Porto out of the Uefa Cup Winners' Cup in 1984. Horne went on to play for Portsmouth and then alongside the likes of Alan Shearer and…
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Ospreys prepare for quarter-final trip to Gloucester
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Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Elinor Snowsill reflect on Ospreys victory over Sale and look ahead to their European Challenge Cup quarter-final trip to Gloucester with Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley. Elinor also helps preview Wales' trip to Cork as they look to win a first match in this year's Women's Six Nations. Got a question for t…
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Carl Roberts and Iwan Roberts are joined by Wales' record goalscorer Helen Ward to preview new manager Rhian Wilkinson's first game in charge of Wales. Wales play Croatia at the Racecourse in their first Women's Euro 2025 qualifier on Friday. We also talk Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Wrexham.By BBC Radio Wales
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Ospreys fly the flag for Wales in Europe
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Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson are joined by former Wales international Sioned Harries to review Wales' Women's Six Nations defeat to England, discuss the regions' results and talk Louis Rees-Zammit. We speak with Ospreys head coach Toby Booth before their Challenge Cup tie with Sale Sharks and chat with NFL analyst and former Buffalo Bills coac…
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Simon Davies is joined by former Wales internationals Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts to pick the bones out of Wales' Euro 2024 play-off final penalty shootout loss to Poland. Also, reaction to the news that Wales manager Rob Page will remain in charge.By BBC Radio Wales
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Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales internationals Philippa Tuttiett and Siwan Lillicrap to review Wales' Women's Six Nations opening defeat to Scotland. We also discuss the regions' results in the United Rugby Championship.By BBC Radio Wales
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Ahead of Wales' Euro 2024 play-off final with Poland, Jonny Owen and former Wales captain Ashley Williams bring you a special preview with exclusive access to the Wales camp. First, we speak with defender Connor Roberts and forward Dan James, then we're joined by midfielder Harry Wilson and vice-captain Ben Davies, and finally, manager Rob Page.…
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Gareth and Lauren head into the Wales camp ahead of the Women's Six Nations and speak to head coach Ioan Cunningham, scrum half Keira Bevan and back row Alisha Butchers ahead of their opening match against Scotland.By BBC Radio Wales
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Johnny Owen presents a special preview of Wales’ Euro 2024 play-off match against Finland with former Wales captain Ashley Williams. We hear from captain Aaron Ramsey, manager Rob Page and Ethan Ampadu who's set to win his 50th cap.By BBC Radio Wales
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