Meic Povey
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
[edit]Plays
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Byw Celwydd (2016-2018)
- Teulu
- Talcen Caled
- Nel
- Sul Y Blodau (Palm Sunday)
As actor
[edit]- 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)
References
[edit]- ^ Python star and writer honoured BBC. 1-07-2005
- ^ Meic Povey directs Tyner yw’r Lleuad Heno (The Moon Is Tender Tonight) Wales Online. 9-10-2009
- ^ "Yr actor a'r awdur Meic Povey wedi marw". BBC Cymru Fyw. 6 December 2017.
- ^ "Actor and playwright Meic Povey dies". BBC. 5 December 2017.
- ^ "Episode 6 – Michael Povey interview and episode commentary - THE MINDER PODCAST". 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Gone West, Curious Under the Stars, Drama - BBC Radio 4". BBC. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
External links
[edit]- Meic Povey at IMDb
- "Minder Podcast and Fans Tribute". 14 October 2021.
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