Manon Steffan Ros will be the new presenter of BBC Radio Cymru’s arts programme every Sunday afternoon from the end of January.
As one of Wales’s most prominent authors, she has received numerous awards for her work as a novelist and playwright. She is also widely recognised as a columnist, presenter, and singer.
“It’s such a privilege to present an arts programme on BBC Radio Cymru,” said Manon Steffan Ros.
“I’ve been working in the arts for over twenty years, in various capacities: acting, singing, creating visual art, and of course writing. I’m looking forward to continuing to create while also having the honour of presenting a radio programme about things I care deeply about.”
“Radio has been a constant companion for me over the years – I always listen, whether to live radio or podcasts, and I learn so much from the medium. I’m also very aware, as someone living in a town with a relatively small percentage of Welsh speakers, that BBC Radio Cymru has been a vital link for me with my culture. That’s true for so many people here in Wales and beyond. All of this means that having the opportunity to be part of the BBC Radio Cymru team is a very special privilege for me, because I’ve felt part of the family, as a listener, for as long as I can remember.”
Manon will succeed Ffion Dafis, who is stepping into her new role as Artistic Director of Theatr Bara Caws in January.
Manon’s appointment is “an exciting step for the station,” said Dafydd Meredydd, Editor of BBC Radio Cymru.
“I’m very pleased to welcome Manon Steffan Ros to the presenter’s chair – a highly respected author and musician who will bring her unique voice and personal stamp to the programme. She will take listeners to every corner of Wales, celebrating and reflecting what being creative means today.”
“I would also like to sincerely thank Ffion Dafis for her outstanding contribution in presenting the arts programme on BBC Radio Cymru. Her enthusiasm, passion, and knowledge have enriched the conversation about the arts in Wales over recent years. We wish her all the very best in her new role.”
Manon Steffan Ros will begin to present her new programme on Sunday, 25 January.
