Welsh Gogglebox to air from Wednesday

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief

Published: November 1 2022 | 11:27

Last updated: November 2 2022 | 07:13

The Welsh version of Gogglebox will launch on Wednesday night on S4C.

The Welsh-language version of Gogglebox will launch on S4C tomorrow night, it has been confirmed.

Known as Gogglebocs Cymru, the show will follow the same format as the Channel 4 original, with a cast of armchair critics from across the country delivering their verdicts on the last week's TV.

Osian and Nyema on Gogglebocs Cymru © Channel 4

The cast includes:

Marcus and Vicky – two friends from Bridgend
Huw, Mike and Stephen – three Brothers who are originally from Brynamman
Nayema and Osian – husband and wife from Caernarfon
Olivia, George and Nia – a mum, son and daughter from Llanelli
Carwyn and Mark – Friends who live in Manchester although Carwyn is originally from Penygroes and Mark from Bangor
Elen, Natalie and Rebecca – a group of friends from Wrexham
Rachel and Mollie – mother and daughter from Cardiff
Glain and Dafydd – partners from Denbigh
Gwynant and Stephen – friends from Talsarnau
Bethany, Sammy and Kelly – a group of friends from Maerdy
Mr Moore and Sioned – A pair from Bangor
Cian and John – Grandfather and grandson from Porthmadog

Nia, Olivia and George on Gogglebocs Cymru © Channel 4

Llinos Griffin-Williams, S4C's chief content officer, said: "I'm so excited that this amazingly successful series is coming to S4C. It's a great pleasure to have Gogglebocs Cymru as part of S4C's 40th celebrations. It's a fantastic TV format, which has captured the nation's imagination.

"What better than a programme that brings us Welsh talent at grassroots level? Gogglebocs Cymru will extend a warm welcome into households around the country and beyond. We will meet several characters who reflect contemporary Wales in all its glory, new faces that give our diverse communities a voice."

Gogglebocs Cymru launches at 9pm on Wednesday, November 2 on S4C in the Welsh language, with English subtitles available. For UK viewers outside of Wales, S4C can be accessed on Sky channel 134, Freesat channel 120, Virgin Media channel 166 or through the BBC iPlayer.