Nineteen-year-old Liam Roche has dwarfism, so does his dad Patrick. When Patrick was Liam’s age, he was an up-and-coming drummer who went on to tour the world. Now in his late fifties and suffering from severe arthritis, Pat hasn’t drummed for ten years. Can Liam surprise his dad by getting his old band together without him knowing and give Pat ‘One Last Gig’?
Shirley Walker has been cutting hair for almost 70 years in the once vibrant mining community of Cefn Forest and knows generations of families in the area. The treasured photographs on the shop wall are like chapters in the village history. They show a time when the village life was dominated by groups of men getting together from sports teams to brass band to homing pigeons. How things have changed.
Alexandria Riley is a successful actress on stage and screen from Newport. Most recently she has appeared in the TV shows In My Skin and The Tuckers (now commissioned for a series). But there is something niggling. Something unsettling. Something she comes face to face with every time someone asks her – 'Yes, but where are you really from?' It’s about the colour of her skin. It’s about being mixed race. And it’s about how that squares with being Welsh.
Hostel Sweet Hostel tells the stories of young people living in supported housing in Holyhead. The residents have experienced, or are at risk of, becoming homeless.
A short documentary portrait of the last three nuns at a north Wales convent.
Textile designer Ophelia decides whether to leave her hometown in pursuit of her career.
Two Syrian refugees recount the welcome they received in a small Welsh town.
Welcome to Squirrel’s Nest, a workshop where men can open up about their mental health.
After spending a lifetime with a rare condition, Sarah Bowdidge is used to being stared at. From being watched in public, to being followed on the street, attention from passers-by is the norm. In this moving documentary, Sarah sets out to encourage others to ask questions about disability, rather than staring. She also explores how others perceive disability, and how these reactions can impact ever day life, both for her and her family.
The Golem Housing Co-operative was set up nearly 10 years ago by an eclectic group of people that not only wanted housemates, but also more social and economic control over how they chose to live. Following the co-operative recently purchasing their second house, the programme explores how they work and hears some of the stories of the members who choose to live there.
Young musician and composer Sizwé Chitiyo, from South Wales, takes a look at Mobo in Wales. Mobo is a huge genre which includes hip-hop, soul, and jazz, and is a rich and vibrant scene with many fans and followers. In this documentary, Sizwé shines a light on some of the issues and barriers Welsh artists can face. He also introduces us to the Honey Sessions, a musical initiative for performers and creatives dedicated to uplifting the genre and showcasing the talents of young Welsh artists. Through the Honey Sessions, we hear the stories of rising Welsh stars and how the initiative is helping their voices to be heard.
After growing up on a farm in Montgomeryshire, Gethin Bickerton felt isolated and struggled with depression while questioning his sexuality. In a film exploring issues surrounding mental health in farming communities, we hear how Gethin found his voice as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and how he is helping others to do the same.
Keith has never been afraid of standing out or being himself. He is a man with a passion for fashion, living in a small mining village in west Wales. In a documentary exploring themes of identity and culture, Village Style takes a touching look at the relationship between documentary maker Dagmar and her uncle Keith, exploring their bond and telling Keith's story through their mutual love of art and fashion. In a society where we can offer feel pressure to conform, this is a celebration of the power of being different.
After years travelling the world with the army, from Norway to Bosnia, ex-Royal Engineer Richard Perrett knew that when he left the army, he wanted a peaceful life. A move to Pembrokeshire meant he was able to swap fixing tanks for the quiet world of watchmaking. As one of only a handful of watchmakers in the UK, Richard uses watchmaking not only as a way to repair watches, but also for repairing himself. Now with a successful business, he hopes to pass on these skills to his daughter and grandchildren.
Meet the Foxy Roxies, a female-led grassroots music collective from Cardiff. Reem, Ruba, Violet and Gemma are two sets of sisters who are also best friends. After moving in together, they decided to bring their love of music and creative arts into something that would benefit the creative community of Cardiff. With their strong aesthetic, passion for music, and commitment to helping others, they created a home studio in the annexe at the bottom of their garden to develop local musicians. In this documentary, we follow the Foxy Roxies as they plan a large scale live music event, and we meet some of the local musicians who are making their mark in the Welsh music scene.
Olena, Larysa, Katerina, Alina and Irina are five Ukrainian women who arrived in Wales following the Russian invasion on the Ukraine in 2022. They share moving, and often harrowing, personal stories about the invasion, along with their experience of setting up a new home in Wales. Hiraeth explores identity and belonging as the women long for a place to call home.
A look at the life and aspirations of Cal Roberts, a singer-songwriter hailing from Bagillt in north east Wales.
Elemchi Nwosu is of Igbo ethnicity, and her parents are survivors of the Biafran Civil War in Nigeria. Now living in Wales, Elemchi journeys back into her heritage.
Visually impaired rugby player Mona Jethwa explores race and disability in Welsh sport.
After a severe panic attack on an aeroplane, Nick Jones has been unable to travel by any mode of transport. Fourteen years later, Nick has decided to try and overcome his anxieties.