Here is some info about Pobol y Cwm

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Characters:

Meic Pierce (longest standing current character)Owns the Pub and is helping out in the CafeA loving husband but tends to ignore Anita sometimesIs currently very worried about his son, KevinChildren:

Kevin with first (brief) wife Nancy Furlong (a "good time girl"!)Darren with Anita when they were very young

Anita PierceMarried to MeicWorks in the PubListens to everyone and tries to help solve their problemsIs currently flirting with Colin!Best friends with DianeChildren:

Daryl (deceased)Eira (deceased infant) with MeicDarren - living in Canada with his wife and baby girl

Kevin PowellRuns the cafeSon of Meic and Nancy, he was put up for adoption and raised in the northHe came back to get to know his familyWas engaged to Sheryl Hughes but he ended it because of his health problemsSuffered a head trauma in a car accident caused by Sioned and has had a strokeSeemed to be coping with everything but, in reality, wasn't

Sheryl HughesRuns the HairdressersWas engaged to KevinCurrently seeing GethinCurrently sharing a flat with Ffion

Children:Wil, by Meic and Anita's son Darren

Had an abusive relationship with Garry Monk and aborted his child

Garry MonkGeneral "bad boy"Runs the Bookies and the GarageSometimes fences stolen cars through the GarageAnita blamed him for Daryl's death (they had had a fist fight)Children:

Gwern after a one night stand with Gwenth JonesHas brother Brandon and sister BrittAll of them grew up in an orphanageSeems to have turned over a new leaf after becoming a fatherFacing jail time after an investigation by Financial Crimes for money laundering

Brandon MonkBrother to Garry and BrittA partner in ABD Construction (with Dai and Diane Ashurst)Currently dating Dani ThomasWas (apparently) married to Sheryl's mother (!)Children:

Son, Chris (deceased) - I have no details

Britt MonkFiercely loyal to her familyIn a committed relationship with Sion WhiteChildren (all young)

Chester (with former partner Tegrid Morris)Catrin (with former partner Tegrid Morris)Aaron (Britt was a surrogate for Ffion but ended up with the baby)

Works at the Chip ShopBreast cancer survivor along with friend Gweneth JonesOnce had a relationship with GwenethDelivered baby Gwern

Sion White

Resident "Ken Barlow" of Cwm Deri!Works at home as a translatorChildren with deceased wife Gwen:

Macs - math teacherIolo - heating and plumbingHuw - in school 16-ish

Britt brings out the fun in Sion though he is still a little pretentious Has recently started doing translation work for Alun

Macs WhiteEldest son of Sion and GwenWorks as a math teacher in the School"Bad boy" in training (under Garry's tutelage)Forced Izzy Evans to sleep with him when she was still a studentKept his job even through her mother was head of the school (!)Currently in an on-again-off-again relationship with SionedCould still be redeemable

Iolo WhiteMiddle son of Sion and GwenRecently returned from CardiffAnnounced to everyone that he is gaySion was accepting (but annoying)Lives with GriffithsHas recently started a covert relationship with Alun, who is married

Huw WhiteYoungest son of Sion and GwenIn school (16-ish)Dating Lois, daughter of the head mistress, Gaynor and sister of Izzy

AlunHas recently employed Sion White as a translatorHe is married to Ceri with a young daughterCurrently in a secret relationship with IoloHe admitted to Iolo that he has long known he was gay but felt forced to marry and have a family

CeriStay-at-home wife of AlunShe has met Iolo and employed him on several occasions to do odd jobs around the houseHas no clue that Alun and Iolo are in a relationshipSeems very nice, but rather sad and lonely too

Dani ThomasWorking again at ABD ConstructionHopes to be an interior designerIs in a relationship with BrandonHad a troubled family life and has several half-siblings including Gethin

GethinRecently reunited with half-sister, DaniIs currently working at the garage as a mechanicSold scooters in London and sometimes does so out of the garageIs currently dating SherylHe gave her a tab of extacy after a party (possibly NOT a nice lad!)

Dai AshurstOne of three partners in ABD ConstructionThe others are his wife, Diane, and Brandon MonkHe's been on the show a long timeHe and Diane fancy themselves "social climbers"Are often the butt of jokes and comic relief

Diane AshurstShe has also been on the show for awhileShe was married before and has at least two childrenMore level headed than DaiRecently left Dai for a time and had a short, very funny, relationship with Griffiths

Gaynor EvansHead Mistress at the schoolChildren with ex-husband Colin

Izzy - currently travelingLois - in school, dating Huw White

Had an affair in Lampeter that ended her marriageCurrently dating Hwyel LlewelynRecently terminated a pregnancy

Izzy EvansWas dating disc-jockey, Jinx but broke it offWorks at the Hairdressers because she failed to get into UniversityThis was, at least, in part due to unwanted attention from Macs WhiteCurrently traveling (in "real life" the actress is on maternity leave)Forced to leave Cwmderi when she found out who was investigating Garry Monk

Lois EvansIn school (16-ish)Dating Huw White but interested in Rhys tooVery happy to have her father, Colin Evans, back in her lifeWas bullied in school by Sioned ReesRecently discovered to her horror that she was pregnant following a drunken one-night-stand with Rhys

Colin EvansFather to Izzy and LoisA bit of a con artistLost the family's money but Gaynor's cheating is what ended the marriageStill friends with Gaynor, who likes his spontaneity Has a younger, world travelling, sister, YvonneRecently displayed an interest in Anita

ElinMother to Charlie

Former addict who seems to have turned her life aroundIs interested in Colin but thinks he is still interested in his ex-wife

CharlieSon of ElinArrived in Cwmderi just before Christmas living roughColin tried to help him and, eventually, Meic and Anita fostered him Is a bit too... "Dickensian"... for me!Hopes his mother and Colin will get together

Mark JonesCustodian at the schoolAlso prints T-shirts with Colin and DebbieChildren with ex-wife Debbie Collins

Ricky (youngster)He was married to Dani at one point but only for a con - they are friendsLives with his Ex-wife Debbie for their son's sake

Debbie CollinsCurrently working at ABDChildren:

Ricky - with Mark JonesLiam - currently in the ArmyVicky (?)

Tries to hustle money whenever she canWants the very best for her son, Ricky

Ricky JonesYoung son of Mark and DebbieLikes reading and playing FootballRecently bullied by baby-sitter Sioned

Mr. ProbertGeneral "bad guy" who also coaches the boys football teamWanted to buy the Shop for less than Denzil's asking priceHe hired two lads to break the shop windowsDebbie gave him ABD papers that showed the Shop roof needed workShe hoped that would put Ricky on the team - it didn't

Ffion LlywelynAssistant Head Mistress at the SchoolHistorically troubled love life is really on the rocks at the momentFirst husband was Owen, the "Sinister Minister" who killed several people Most recently married to Hywel LlywelynWas raising Hywel's son Rhys (16-ish) and baby LleucuLleucu was the daughter of Ffion's cousin, Nesta and everyone thought Hywel was the fatherFfion had an affair with Cai Rossiter (brother of deceased Gwen White, Sion's wife))She didn't trust him and hired a PI to spy on himHe found out and dumped herHe also found out that *he* was Lleucu's real Dad!Ffion had a break down and tried to jump off a bridgeGarry Monk saved her and they dated for a timeThat ended when Garry was arrestedShe is currently sharing a flat with Sheryl and Wil

Hywel LlywelynRecently married to FfionCurrently dating GaynorCurrently does IT work for the SchoolBit of a "bad boy" with a string of broken heartsChildren:

Rhys Llywelyn (16-ish) classmate of Huw and LoisAfter breaking up with Ffion, he forged her name to re-mortgage their flat Invested the money with Garry to open the BookiesWhen Garry found out he forced Hywel to sell up

Rhys LlywelynSon of Hywel"Cooler" than bookish Huw, Rhys likes to play sports and kiss girls!

Had a one-night-stand with LoisHe still doesn't know the consequences of that!

Yvonne EvansCame to Cwm Deri for a short visit and ended up stayingWorks at the PubShe is actually an Financial Crimes agent secretly investigating Garry MonkMarried Gweneth Jones on Christmas Day 2010

Gweneth JonesHolistic masseuse working at the hairdressersChildren:

Gwern - baby with Garry MonkMarried Yvonne Evans on Christmas Day 2010At first she did not want Garry to see Gwern (and with good reason!)Now allows Garry to spend time with his sonGood friends with Jinx

Jinx (Huw Jenkins)Originally from the North (hence the strong accent)He is the DJ at the radio station, Cwm FMDated Izzy until she broke it offHe is lodging with Gweneth and YvonneConstantly being ordered around by "Mr Griffiths" who owns the station

Ieuan GriffithsLocal Councilman, owner of Cwm FM and general social climberChildren with ex-wife Hazel

Melanie - who dropped granddaughter, Indeg off with him for awhileAnother daughter - can't remember her name

Hazel has taken him for everything he's got and the Inland Revenue got the rest!After he lost the house, he moved in with Iolo (he owns that house)No real friends but we are supposed to feel for him (not that he makes that easy!)the actor has great comic timing

Auntie MarionSeventy-something busybody who ran the Corner ShopShe is "auntie" to Denzil ReesNever had any children of her own (husband, Bob, long deceased)She dotes on Denzil's daughter, SionedChapel goer and moral guardian of Cwm DeriShe was against the Bookies opening

Denzil ReesWorked in the Shop with Marion and also on his ex-wife's FarmChildren with Eileen Markham

Sioned - 18 and spoiled rottenJohn - (deceased) twin of Sioned who died as an infant

Had a brief fling with Nanci Furlong before she was carted off to jailA quiet, good man who is constantly bullied by Marion and EileenHas had to close the shop because of the financial crisis

Eileen MarkhamRuns the organic Farm and B&BExcellent cook who sells cakes to the Cafe and other businessesDoting mother to Sioned (partly out of guilt)Sioned abuses this relationship all of the timeTends to be bossy, especially to Denzil, but is a good person

Sioned ReesOnly daughter of Denzil and EileenEnded a relationship with Scott and is sometimes seen with MacsDefinitely spoiled but has a good side tooBullied Lois in school and Ricky more recentlyShe was driving without a license after a drink and caused the accident that injured KevinShe served 4 months in juvenile detention where she was bullied

Inherited 140,000 on her 18th birthday from Marion She has been a holy terror ever since!

Scott LewisWorked at the Farm until they had to lay him offCurrently works for ABDDated Sioned for a long timeChildren by ???

A son - no other informationLovable enough hunk of eye-candyWas living with Dani and Iolo but now lives with MacsIn a fit of …?… he kissed Iolo - immediately regretted it and punched him!Iolo was convinced that Scott was gay but they seem to be friendly now

Cadno RichardsWorks at the FarmAlso works at the Cafe and has worked in the ShopDistant cousin of SionedIn a committed relationship with EifionShe and Eifion hope to buy a small part of the Farm and build a houseShe is trying to make and save as much money as possibleShe is smart and quick but has a stubborn streak

Eifion RowlandsWorks on the FarmOriginally from the North (explains the accent)Not the sharpest knife in the drawer but devoted to CadnoBlames himself for a recent TB outbreak on the farmHe and Denzil don't always get along but Denz knows Eifion and Cadno are the farm's future.

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Work Places:

The Pub Meic, Anita, Yvonne, ColinThe Cafe Kevin, Meic, CadnoHairdressers Sheryl, Gweneth (occasionally), Izzy (previously)School Gaynor, Ffion, Mark, Macs, Hwyel, Cai (previously)Farm Eileen, Denzil, Cadno, Eifrion, Cwm-FM Mr. Griffiths, JinxBookies Garry, Yvonne, Macs (occasionally) - Now closedCorner Shop Anti Marion, Denzil, Sioned, Cadno (occasionally) - Now closedGarage Garry, GethinABD Builders Dai, Diane, Brandon, Dani, DebbieChip Shop Britt

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Current:Meic and Anita Married

Sion and Britt Not married but committedDai and Diane MarriedGweneth and Yvonne MarriedAlun and Ceri MarriedEifron and Cadno CommittedBrandon and Dani Living togetherHywel and Gaynor DatingSheryl and Gethin DatingIolo and Alun Secret relationship

Past:Colin and Gaynor Divorced but friendsMark and Debbie Divorced but living togetherDenzil and Eileen Divorced but friendsDenzil and Nancy FlingKevin and Sheryl Recently broken engagementHywel and Ffion Messy divorce Hwyel and Nesta FlingCai and Nesta Fling - baby LleucuCai and Ffion AffairGarry and Gweneth Fling - baby GwernGarry and Sheryl AbusiveMr. Griffiths and Hazel Messy divorceJinx and Izzy Together for a whileMacs and Izzy Abusive