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

References

  1. ↑ Python star and writer honoured BBC. 1-07-2005
  2. ↑ Meic Povey directs Tyner yw’r Lleuad Heno (The Moon Is Tender Tonight) Wales Online. 9-10-2009
  3. ↑ "Yr actor a'r awdur Meic Povey wedi marw". BBC Cymru Fyw. 6 December 2017.
  4. ↑ "Actor and playwright Meic Povey dies". BBC. 5 December 2017.
  5. ↑ "Episode 6 – Michael Povey interview and episode commentary - THE MINDER PODCAST". 14 October 2021.
  6. ↑ "Gone West, Curious Under the Stars, Drama - BBC Radio 4". BBC. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
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