Dafydd Hywel
Amman Valley actor on Cofio
Amman Valley actor, Dafydd Hywel recalls his colourful and varied career in a programme in Cofio.
As well as talking to Heledd Cynwal about his work in films, in television and on the stage, Dafydd, who played Jac Daniels in Pobol y Cwm, gives some frank views on Welsh education, coal mining, alcoholism and his big interest, boxing.
Clips include some powerful drama in which Dafydd has appeared, the children's TV series Miri Mawr which saw Dafydd play Caleb the Mole, and the famous boxing contest between Welshman, Tommy Farr and the legendary Joe Louis.
Dafydd, who produces pantomimes annually for West Wales drama company, Cwmni Mega, talks about his upbringing and the importance of family and friends during times of personal crisis. He also explains why the fires in the hearths of the Amman Valley have never waned.