Hywel Gwynfryn

Who is Hywel Gwynfryn?

Hywel Gwynfryn is a Welsh TV and radio personality, and lyricist.

Gwynfryn was born in Llangefni, Anglesey. He was educated at Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

From October 1968, Gwynfryn fronted Helo Sut Dach Chi?, the first dedicated Welsh language pop programme on the radio. He has been with the Welsh-language radio station Radio Cymru since its inception, presenting shows such as Helo Bobol, Hywel a Nia, and presenting annually from the Eisteddfod.

Alongside his radio career, Gwynfryn has also presented TV shows such as Heddiw and Rhaglen Hywel Gwynfryn.

In his spare time, Gwynfryn has written four pantomimes, including Jiw Jiw Jeifin Jenkins, as well as writing a film for the Welsh-language TV station S4C.