Keiron Self
The Ministry Of Happiness

The Ministry Of Happiness

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio Wales
  • 2023
  • 2 episodes (1 series)

Farce about the early years of 5WA - what is now BBC Radio Wales. Stars Keiron Self, Steffan Rhodri, Nadia Kamil, Mali Ann Rees, Humphrey Ker and Gareth Gwynn

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Series 1, Episode 1

The first of a two part sitcom-documentary telling the almost unbelievable, but true, story of the first BBC radio station in Wales, which launched from a flat above a music shop in Cardiff in 1923. Lord Reith is looking for someone to lead his new Welsh network, in time for the grand inaugural broadcast.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 6th February 2023
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio Wales
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Thursday 28th December 2023 6:30pm Radio Wales

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Cast & crew

Cast
Keiron Self Norman Settle
Steffan Rhodri Arthur Corbett-Smith
Nadia Kamil Edith Thatcher
Mali Ann Rees Vera McCombes-Thomas
Humphrey Ker Lord Reith
Gareth Gwynn Lord Gainsford
Guest cast
Humphrey Ker Rex Palmer
Vern Griffiths Frederick Roberts
Writing team
Gareth Gwynn Writer
Production team
Victoria Lloyd Producer

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