Meic Povey Explained
Michael "Meic" Povey (28 November 1950 - 5 December 2017) was a Welsh screenwriter, director and actor in Welsh and English language roles, considered to be one of Wales's leading playwrights and screenwriters.[1] [2] He was also one of the co-creators of the long running soap opera Pobol y Cwm.
Outside Wales, he was probably best known for portraying DC Jones, DS Chisholm's put-upon detective constable in the popular series Minder.Originally from Nant Gwynant, near Beddgelert in Gwynedd, Povey lived in Cardiff for many years. He died of cancer on 5 December 2017, aged 67.[3] [4]
In October 2021 The Minder Podcast paid tribute to Povey.[5]
Works
Plays
- Curious Under the Stars (2016)[6]
- Tyner yw'r Lleuad Heno (2009)
- Hen Bobl Mewn Ceir (2006)
- Life of Ryan ... and Ronnie (2005)
- Indian Country (2003)
- Yr Hen Blant (1999)
- Diwedd y Byd (1999)
- Tair (1998)
- Bonanza (1997) (Bonansa)
- Fel Anifail (1995)
- Yn Debyg Iawn i Ti a Fi (1995)
As screenwriter
- Byw Celwydd (2016-2018)
- Teulu
- Talcen Caled
- Nel
- Palm Sunday
As actor
- Minder - DC 'Taff' Jones (1982-1989)
- Gawain and the Green Knight - The Blacksmith (1991)
- Un Nos Ola' Leuad - Preis (1991)
- The Jazz Detective - DS Priest (1992)
- Pobol y Cwm - Eddie Lewis (1991-1994, 1996)
- A Mind to Kill - Jack Bevan (1994-1997)
- Y Mabinogi - voice (2003)
- Doctor Who - Coachman, episode "The Unquiet Dead" (2005)
External links
Notes and References
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_east/4638395.stm Python star and writer honoured
- http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/meic-povey-directs-tyner-ywr-2075130 Meic Povey directs Tyner yw’r Lleuad Heno (The Moon Is Tender Tonight)
- News: Yr actor a'r awdur Meic Povey wedi marw. BBC Cymru Fyw . 6 December 2017.
- Web site: Actor and playwright Meic Povey dies. BBC. 5 December 2017.
- Web site: Episode 6 – Michael Povey interview and episode commentary - THE MINDER PODCAST . 14 October 2021 .
- Web site: Gone West, Curious Under the Stars, Drama - BBC Radio 4. BBC. 2018-01-03.