Programme history

Dechrau Canu, Dechrau Canmol is a Welsh language spiritual and church music programme, which has been transmitted constantly since 1961. The first programme was recorded at Trinity Chapel, Swansea, and the first presenter was the Rev Morgan Mainwaring. It is interesting to note that the success of this first series gave birth to Songs of Praise in English.

Since 1961, the series has travelled the length and breadth of Wales and further affield. Amongst the presenters have been Robin Williams, Rhys Jones, John Stewart Roberts and Meurwyn Williams.

S4C assumed responsibility for the programme in 1991 and currently Avanti, who are located in Porth, in the Rhondda, produces the show