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

• • Web site: Minder Podcast and Fans Tribute. 14 October 2021 .

Notes and References

1. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_east/4638395.stm Python star and writer honoured
2. 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)
3. News: Yr actor a'r awdur Meic Povey wedi marw. BBC Cymru Fyw . 6 December 2017.
4. Web site: Actor and playwright Meic Povey dies. BBC. 5 December 2017.
5. Web site: Episode 6 – Michael Povey interview and episode commentary - THE MINDER PODCAST . 14 October 2021 .
6. Web site: Gone West, Curious Under the Stars, Drama - BBC Radio 4. BBC. 2018-01-03.