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1. S4C GREENLIGHTS SECOND SEASON OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED THRILLER CLEDDAU (THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY)

   14th October 2025 10:09 am Comments Off on S4C GREENLIGHTS SECOND SEASON OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED THRILLER CLEDDAU (THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY)

   S4C has commissioned a second season of the critically acclaimed psychological thriller Cleddau (The One That Got Away). Filming will begin in the Autumn, with the new series set to air on the Channel in 2026.

   The emotionally charged drama is once again produced by Blacklight (part of Banijay UK)  and distributed globally by Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment. The production is supported by the Welsh Government via Creative Wales.

   Season one introduced audiences to DI Ffion Lloyd (Elen Rhys) and DS Rick Sheldon (Richard Harrington), ex-lovers forced to work together to solve the murder of a nurse in a quiet Welsh coastal town – an investigation that unearthed dark secrets from the past with devastating consequences.

   Elen Rhys (The Mallorca Files) and Richard Harrington (Hinterland) will reprise their roles in Season two, which follows another complex, twisted and nail-biting case. When a body is discovered in Cleddau River the team suspect a killer is stealing identities and luring women to their deaths through a dating website – one that Ffion herself has been using as she tries to move on from Rick, despite the fact he is now separated and single…

   Season One of Cleddau/The One that Got Away, premiered to strong ratings, and has become the channel’s #1 show of 2025. It was also a smash hit on BBC4 228% above BBC4’s slot average.

   The Telegraph described Cleddau as “reminiscent of earlier Welsh noir series like Hinterland” highlighting its atmospheric depiction of West Wales and the nuanced performances of its lead actors.

   The Guardian hailed the series as “an irresistible treat for thriller fans,” praising its mature handling of character relationships and the deft balance between psychological drama and crime thriller.

   The series is created and written by Catherine Tregenna, whose writing credits include Three Pines, Law & Order: UK, Lewis, DCI Banks, and The Bench.

   Gwenllian Gravelle is head of Drama at S4C and says:  “Cleddau struck a powerful chord with audiences in both Welsh and English. It’s a gripping and emotionally intelligent series that showcases the very best of Welsh talent, both on and off screen. We are thrilled to bring the story back for a second season and deepen the world that Cath Tregenna has so brilliantly created.”

   Banijay Rights handles distribution for an English language version – The One That Got Away – for international audiences.

2. On the Edge Drama Anthology Championing Fresh New Talent Returns

   31st July 2019 12:00 am Comments Off on On the Edge Drama Anthology Championing Fresh New Talent Returns

   On The Edge, Channel 4’s BAFTA nominated anthology of (3×30) short films is back for a second series. The films, produced by BlackLight Television, a Banijay Group company, and written and directed by the most exciting new talent in the UK, look at the lives of three diverse characters trying to find their place in the world.

    

   This year, the films focus on three unusual love stories depicting characters and worlds not often seen on British TV. With humour, truthfulness and warmth, the anthology asks: how do we navigate today’s complicated world? How do we share our inner challenges with the ones we love? And how do we form connections despite, or perhaps because of, our differences?

    

   The cast across the anthology include BAFTA winner Jack Rowan (Born to Kill, Peaky Blinders), BAFTA nominated Amanda Redman (New Tricks, The Good Karma Hospital), Michael Socha (This is England ’90, Electric Dreams), Catherine Steadman (Downton Abbey, Victoria), Rudi Dharmalingam (The Split, Dark Money), Andi Osho (Kiri, Curfew), Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, In the Club) WhatsOnStage Award winner Jamael Westman (Hamilton) and introducing newcomers India Eva Rae and Juliet Okotie.

    

   On The Edge is developed though the 4Stories initiative, the channel’s commitment to finding brand new diverse talent.

    

   Caroline Hollick, Head of Drama at Channel 4, said: “It’s such a privilege to be able to give a voice to the very best new writing and directing talent in On The Edge, 4Stories. This year’s films have a thrilling, fresh perspective on modern Britain, and are told with heart, humour and utter fearlessness.”

    

   Philip Trethowan, Executive Producer for BlackLight Television, said: “We are delighted to be working with Channel 4 once again to introduce the best new writing and directing talent to the industry. Supporting such exciting and diverse emerging talent is something we are incredibly proud of and it is fantastic that Channel 4 provide the platform to make their voices heard.”

   About the films:

    

   Adulting

   Adulting is a moving story about a neuro-diverse girl and a lost boy. Candice (India Eva Rae) is a young vulnerable woman who desperately wants some independence and has moved into her own flat. Kems (Jack Rowan – Born to Kill) is a young man, down on his luck, sleeping on his mate Olly’s (Michael Socha – This is England ’90) sofa to get away from his alcoholic dad. A chance meeting between the two leads to an intimate friendship, but when Olly calls in a favour, Kems feels under pressure to take advantage of Candice. Have they all underestimated her?

    

   Written by Chinonyerem Odimba and directed by Ash Morris.

    

   For You

    

   For You is a funny and heartbreaking story about mental health. Rev (Rudi Dharmalingam – The Split) and girlfriend Alex (Catherine Steadman – Downton Abbey) are passionately in love but Rev suffers from anxiety and depression which he tries to control with therapy, medication and mindfulness. Things come to a head at Alex’s sister’s wedding weekend when Rev is confronted by her family’s prejudice. Will the pressure be too much to bear? Can Rev and Alex’s relationship survive? And will he ever be able to master a golf swing in front of his father in law? Also stars Amanda Redman (New Tricks) as Alex’s mother.

    

   Written by J C Servante and directed by Stroma Cairns.

    

   BBW

    

   BBW is a funny, vibrant and heartwarming coming of age tale about a young plus-size British Nigerian woman trying to find her voice. Everyone in Remi’s (Juliet Okotie) life thinks they know what she should do. Her father (Jude Akuwudike – Fortitude) wants her forgiveness, her mother (Andi Osho – Kiri) wants her to grow up and get a job, her friends (Paisley Billings – Tattoo Fixers and Rose-Marie Christian) think she’s too trusting of her new man (Jamael Westman – Hamilton). Remi just wants her life to begin but will she ever be able to take control?

    

   Written by Yolanda Mercy and directed by William Stefan Smith.