Caerdydd
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| Caerdydd | |
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 Caerdydd logo |
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| Format | Drama |
| Created by | Fiction Factory |
| Country of origin | Wales |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Fizzy Oppè, Catrin Rees, Ed Thomas |
| Running time | 47 minutes (III) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | S4C |
| Original run | 2006 – currently in third series |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
Caerdydd is a popular Welsh language television programme made by Fiction Factory[1] for Welsh public service television station S4C. The series follows a group of "modern urban twenty- and thirtysomethings in their stylish lives and loves, work and play" in Cardif, the capital of Wales. First commissioned by S4C's drama editor Angharad Jones in 2005,[2] as part of a drive by S4C to reach a younger audience,[3][4] the third series of Caerdydd started its run on S4C on 30 March 2008. The fourth series is currently in production.[5]
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[edit] Awards and nominations
Caerdydd (2nd series) has received three nominations for the 2008 Bafta Cymru awards: Best Screenwriter for Ed Talfan, Best Design for Hayden Pearce, and Best Director of Photography (Drama) for Richard Wyn.[6][7] The second series was also nominated at the Celtic Media Festival 2008 for best drama series.[8]
[edit] Criticism
Criticism of the series focuses mainly on three topics:
- the series was originally set in Dublin and only transferred to Cardiff when commissioned by S4C.
- the large amount of English spoken, not just as some of the characters are non-Welsh speakers, but also English words in Welsh dialogue.[4]
- explicit sex scenes of both a heterosexual and homosexual nature.[4]
[edit] "Sex In The Assembly" controversy
A row started after the broadcast of episode three in series III as it emerged that a sex scene was actually filmed on location in a toilet room of the Senedd, the Welsh National Assembly building, and not in a television studio.[9][10][11] Apparently officials of the National Assembly for Wales Commission who approved the filming for the Neuadd area, the corridors of the building and for one scene in the baby-changing room, were not made aware of the nature of the scene.[9][12] The scene itself, filmed on 14 March 2008[9], involves Lea Kennedy (played by Alys Thomas) who is working for an unnamed party group and her much older boyfriend Stephen James (Dewi Rhys Williams) having sexual intercourse.[13] As a result, S4C announced that it was investigating the matter and had contacted producers.[9][14] One AM, William Graham (Conservative) called for scripts to be vetted more closely in future.[9][15]
S4C's investigation came to this conclusion: S4C has looked into the circumstances surrounding the filming of drama series Caerdydd at the Senedd and is satisfied that the production company followed the correct procedures. We are confident that Senedd personnel who dealt with this issue were not misled.[15]
The National Assembly's investigation came to this conclusion: The National Assembly has carried out a full internal review of the circumstances of the filming of Caerdydd. We can confirm that at no stage of the negotiations about the use of the building for filming, or during the filming itself, was the content of the scene disclosed by the programme makers. Despite this setback, the Assembly is committed to being open and accessible to all, including programme makers, and we sincerely hope that this does not prevent us from working with responsible companies in future.[15]
[edit] Characters and cast
- Peter Marshall (Ryland Teifi)
- Emyr Tomos (Lee Haven-Jones)
- Osian James (Gareth Pierce)
- Lea Kennedy (Alys Thomas)
- Stephen James (Dewi Rhys Williams)
- Elen Aaron (Rhian Green)
- Mike Powell (Julian Lewis Jones)
- Kate Marshall Ford (Mali Harries)
- Non Ellis Jones (Sue Roderick)[16] III/2-8,10
- Natasha Jenkins (Ffion Williams) III/2-10
- Danny Ford (Huw Rhys) I, II
- Gareth Pritchard (Matthew Gravelle)
- Ceri Price (Siwan Morris) I, II, III/5-7,9,10
- Paul (Richard Shackley)
- Siân Edwards (Iola Hughes)
- Lleucu (Tara Bethan) II, III/1-3
- Damian Charles (Daniel Hope) I, II, III/1-3
- Mike Thomas (Jâms Thomas) III/2,3,6-9
- Yr Arglwydd (Lord) Delme Richards (Ian Saynor) III/2-4,7,9,10
- Ben (Jonathan Floyd) III/2-5
- Mared (Rhian Jones) III/3,4,6,7,9
- Jamie Roberts (Dyfan Dwyfor) III/4-10
- Rhys Johnstone (Rhodri Meilir) I, II
- Philip (Glyn Morgan) III/4,8,9
- Jane (Sharon Roberts) III/8,9
- Kylie Byrne (Jennie Lucey) III/6,10
- Rhodri (Cellan Wyn Evans) III/9,10
Further cast: Catherine Ayers (Nia, I), Nathan Sussex, Sousila Pilay (II), Lillie Downie (Baby Ela Ford, III/4,6-10), Amelia Wyatt (Baby Ela Ford, III/3,4), Nick Ross (Gwilym, III/3), Lisa Zamira (III/3), Lee Bane (III/3), John Schumacher (III/3), Tomos James (III/3), Tyron Lopez (III/4), Gemma Prosser (III/4), Hazel Condon (III/4), Bethan Cecil (III/7), Charlote Grey (III/8), Poonah Najimohammadi (III/9), Rob Kendrick (III/9), Martin Glyn Murray (III/9), Elen Florence (I), Charmaine Hibberd (III/10), Kathryn Dimery (III/10)
[edit] Production
- The series is produced for S4C by Fiction Factory, a division of Tinopolis.[17]
- Directors: Ed Thomas (I, II, III/1-5), Dave "D.J." Evans (II, III/6-10), Ed Talfan (I, II)[18]
- Writers: Tim Price,[19][20] Ian Staples (var. II, III/2,9), Anwen Huws (III/3,7), Roger Williams (III/4,6,8,10), Catrin Clarke (III/5,6)
- Producers: Fizzy Oppè, Catrin Rees, Ed Thomas (III)
- Line producer: Maurice Hunter (III)
- Series 1 was filmed in the main from January to April 2005. Directors: Ed Thomas, Ed Talfan
- Series 2 was filmed in the main from February to July 2006. Directors: Ed Thomas, Ed Talfan, Dave Evans.
- Series 3 was filmed in the main from January to June 2007. Directors: Ed Thomas, Dave Evans
- Series 2 and 3 were produced in HD format.[21]
- Series 4 is currently in production.[5]
- Episodes are available on S4C's website for streaming (with on-screen English subtitles). The first series was available initially each Saturday following the initial TV broadcasts.[22]
- All episodes are fully subtitled, in Welsh and English. The Welsh subtitles are available for download.[23]
- All episodes in series 3 feature audio description.[24][25]
[edit] Boadcasts
[edit] Series 1
| Ep. | Broadcasts on S4C[26] | Watch | Viewers[27] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Repeats | |||
| 1 | 11 January 2006 | 13 January 2006 | yes | |
| 2 | 18 January 2006 | 20 January 2006 | yes | |
| 3 | 25 January 2006 | 27 January 2006 | yes | |
| 4 | 3 February 2006 | 5 February 2006 | yes | |
| 5 | 10 February 2006 | 12 February 2006 | yes | |
| 6 | 17 February 2006 | 19 February 2006 | yes | |
| 7 | 24 February 2006 | 26 February 2006 | yes | |
[edit] Series 2
| Ep. | Broadcasts on S4C | Watch | Viewers[27] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Repeats | |||
| 1 | 10 January 2007 | 12 January 2007 | 70,000[28] | |
| 2 | 17 January 2007 | 19 January 2007 | 45,000[29] | |
| 3 | 24 January 2007 | 26 January 2007 | 40,000[30] | |
| 4 | 31 January 2007 | 2 February 2007 | <30,000[31] | |
| 5 | 7 February 2007 | 9 February 2007 | <33,000[32] | |
| 6 | 14 February 2007 | 16 February 2007, 18 February 2007 | 43,000[33] | |
| 7 | 21 February 2007 | 23 February 2007, 25 February 2007 | <35,000[34] | |
| 8 | 28 February 2007 | 2 March 2007, 4 March 2007 | 43,000[35] | |
| 9 | 7 March 2007 | 9 March 2007, 11 March 2007 | <40,000[36] | |
| 10 | 14 March 2007 | 16 March 2007 | <36,000[37] | |
The second series was repeated in February and March 2008.
[edit] Series 3
| Ep. | Broadcasts on S4C | Watch | Viewers[27] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Repeats | |||
| 1 | 30 March 2008 | 3 April 2008 | yes | 44,000[38] |
| 2 | 6 April 2008 | 10 April 2008 | yes | 61,000[39] |
| 3 | 13 April 2008 | 17 April 2008 | yes | 45,000[40] |
| 4 | 20 April 2008 | 24 April 2008 | yes | 46,000[41] |
| 5 | 27 April 2008 | 1 May 2008 | yes | 46,000[42] |
| 6 | 4 May 2008 | 8 May 2008 | yes | 40,000[43] |
| 7 | 11 May 2008 | 15 May 2008 | yes | |
| 8 | 18 May 2008 | 22 May 2008 | yes | |
| 9 | 25 May 2008 | 29 May 2008 | yes | |
| 10 | 1 June 2008 | 5 June 2008 | yes | |
[edit] References
- ^ Tinopolis Archive. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
- ^ Nathan Bevan (2008-04-22). Glossy drama follows hectic social lives of young professionals. Western Mail. Retrieved on 2008-04-22.
- ^ Anwen Mair Roberts (2008-04-16). S4C Review of Statement of Programme Policy 2007. S4C. Retrieved on 2008-05-12.
- ^ a b c Paul Rowland (2006-01-04). Storm over S4C's controversial new show. Western Mail. Retrieved on 2008-04-22.
- ^ a b Tinopolis Annual Report and Accounts 2007. Tinopolis (2008-02-20). Retrieved on 2008-05-23.
- ^ S4C press release on Bafta Cymru 2008. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
- ^ Bafta Cymru 2008 Nomineees. Retrieved on 2008-04-22.
- ^ Celtic Media Festival 2008. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
- ^ a b c d e Row over TV sex scene at assembly. BBC News (2008-04-22). Retrieved on 2008-04-22.
- ^ Simon Reynolds (2008-04-23). Welsh drama blasted for toilet sex scene. Digital Spy. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
- ^ Polly Corrigan (2008-04-22). Welsh outrage over Assembly sex scene. Telegraph. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
- ^ Philippe Naughton (2008-04-22). Welsh fury at 'Sex and the Senedd' shoot. Times Online. Retrieved on 2008-04-22.
- ^ Tom Bodden (2008-04-22). Sex in the Senedd. Liverpool Daily Post. Retrieved on 2008-04-22.
- ^ Steven Morris (2008-04-23). Assembly bitter at TV toilet romp. The Guardian. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
- ^ a b c David Williamson (2008-04-24). S4C hits back over Senedd sex scene production. Western Mail. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
- ^ Jill Tunstall (2008-04-19). Friends lend Sue a hand. Liverpoll Daily Post. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
- ^ Tinopolis Archive. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
- ^ Tinopolis Archive. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
- ^ Tim Price at David Higham. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
- ^ Claire Hill (2007-07-13). Mr. Writer. Western Mail. Retrieved on 2008-04-22.
- ^ Tinopolis Archive. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
- ^ S4C: Worldwide audience for Caerdydd (2006-02-06). Retrieved on 2008-04-22.
- ^ Download Welsh Subtitles. S4C. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
- ^ Eryl Crump (2008-02-12). Campaign to push audio description on TV. Liverpool Daily Post. Retrieved on 2008-05-10.
- ^ S4C launches Audio Description awareness campaign. S4C (2008-02-12). Retrieved on 2008-05-12.
- ^ Ist series website. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
- ^ a b c Consolidated BARB audience figures
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 14/01/2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 21/01/2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 28/01/2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 4/02/2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 11/02/2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 18/02/2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 25/02/2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 4/03/2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 11/03/2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 18/03/2007. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 30/03/2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 6/04/2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 13/04/2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-09.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 20/04/2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 27/04/2008. Retrieved on 2008-05-23.
- ^ S4C Viewing Figures: Top 20 Welsh Programmes: w/e 4/05/2008. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
[edit] External links
- Official Website (English)
- Official Website (1st series)
- Caerdydd on IMDB
- Fiction Factory
- Tinopolis
- Ruth McElroy: The Local, the Global and the Bi-Cultural: Welsh-Language Television Drama In: Critical Studies in Television, Vol. 2, ed. 2, pp. 77-95 (Autumn 2007). ISSN 17496020.
- The Caerdydd chic
