“It’s difficult for Angharad to differentiate between her personal life and her professional duties. Married to the First Minister’s son, obvious tensions arise between her, her parents in law – Meirion and Elinor Llywelyn, and her husband Owain. “Filming at the Welsh Assembly was a fantastic experience and gives the series more status as well as adding a fantastic visual element.” We trust our viewers and invite them on a journey,” says Catherine, who’s originally from Carmarthen. Viewers don’t get everything on a plate and I think that’s a good thing.

“What’s great about Byw Celwydd is that it succeeds in balancing politics and the personal stories of the characters.

But this isn’t simply a political drama there are personal stories at the heart of the narrative. It portrays the conflict between imaginary journalists, advisors and politicians who are all members of fictional parties in Cardiff Bay.Ī number of dramatic stories will unfold as journalist Angharad Wynne, played by actress Catherine Ayers, tries to uncover the lead characters’ political and personal aims.īyw Celwydd boasts a strong and experienced cast, and was created by Branwen Cennard, Meic Povey and Siân Naomi. Those are just some of the elements in S4C ’s new big Sunday night drama series – Byw Celwydd (Living a Lie).įilmed at various locations around Cardiff Bay, the eight-part series centres around the Senedd – home of the Welsh Assembly.

Political conflicts, personal issues, secrets and lies.

Secrets and lies nicky james