Betsan Powys
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Betsan Powys (born 1965), is a Welsh journalist and former Editor of Programmes for BBC Radio Cymru.[1]
Biography
Powys was born in
Powys then presented the Welsh language news programme Newyddion, was chief reporter on the European current affairs series Ewropa, and joined
Powys was lent for a period to
After working for a period at
From 11 September 2006, Powys replaced the retiring David Williams, and took editorial charge of all BBC Wales' daily political output ahead of the
Powys is a frequent contributor to Radio Cymru's popular Post Prynhawn and is regarded as a stalwart of the programme, adding much to its 'flagship' status as the BBC's most prestigious Bangor-produced daily news broadcasts. She was appointed Editor of Programmes (in effect, director) of BBC Radio Cymru in May 2013, taking up her post from July 2013.[1] In June 2018, Powys announced that she would leave the role, with effect from Autumn 2018.[8]
Since leaving the BBC, Powys has returned to broadcasting for both television and radio. In December 2019 she joined Dewi Llwyd and Vaughan Roderick as co-presenter for S4C and BBC Radio Cymru's coverage of the 2019 General Election (Etholiad 2019).[9] During the Election campaign Powys also fronted The Leaders Lounge for BBC Radio Wales.[10] In July 2020, she replaced Llwyd as presenter of Pawb a'i Farn (Welsh for 'Everyone's Opinion', a Welsh-language equivalent to Question Time).[11]
Personal life
Powys lives with Dylan Hammond, a former artist.
References
- ^ a b "Betsan Powys appointed to lead BBC Radio Cymru". BBC Media Centre (Press release). Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "BBC – Betsan's Blog: Free speech, huge bills?". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Betsan Powys". BBC. 17 September 2003. Retrieved 8 May 2008.
- ^ "Mastermind Cymru has the hot seat". BBC News. 15 March 2006. Retrieved 8 May 2008.
The swivel seat will appear in a Welsh version of the BBC quiz, which first appeared in 1972. Mastermind Cymru will be made by BBC Wales and broadcast on S4C this year.
- ^ "BBC Wales appoints new Political Editor". BBC Media Centre (Press release). 9 September 2006. Retrieved 8 May 2008.
- ^ Luft, Oliver (12 September 2006). "BBC Wales appoints new political editor". journalism.co.uk. Retrieved 8 May 2008.
- ^ Powys, Betsan (28 June 2013). "Draft, Written, Published and Out". BBC News. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "Betsan Powys yn rhoi'r gorau i'w swydd". Golwg360 (in Welsh). 12 June 2018.
- ^ "Election results 2019: Coverage throughout the night on the BBC". BBC News. 11 December 2019.
- ^ "Bengo Media produce BBC Radio Wales' official General Election 2019 podcast". bengomedia.com. 4 December 2019.
- ^ "Betsan Powys confirmed as new Pawb a'i Farn host, replacing Dewi Llwyd after 21 years". Nation.cymru.
- ^ "Red Poets 14: Introduction" (PDF). Red Poets.