Produced for S4C, Pen Talar chronicles the lives of Defi Lewis and Douglas Green, tracing their journey from childhood in the 1950s through the transformative events of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Against a backdrop of significant political and cultural shifts in Wales, the series explores enduring themes of friendship, national identity, and personal ambition.
At its core, Pen Talar is a sweeping “state of the nation” saga—a modern epic capturing the trials and tribulations of Defi Lewis. From his idyllic 1960s childhood in the pastoral beauty of rural Wales to his dramatic and disillusioned exit from public life during the global financial crisis of 2010, the series paints a poignant portrait of a man and a nation in flux. Often described as a Welsh Heimat, Pen Talar stands as a truly European drama, resonating far beyond its borders.
The series was nominated for 12 BAFTA Cymru awards, winning for Original Music.
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Cast
Defi
Richard Harrington
Doug
Ryland Teifi
Sian
Mali Harries
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Production
Writers
Sion Eirian & Ed Thomas
Producers
Ed Thomas & Gethin Scourfield
Directors
Gareth Bryn & Ed Thomas
Executive Producer
Ed Thomas