Meic Povey
Michael "Meic" Povey was a Welsh screenwriter, director and actor in Welsh and English language roles, considered to be one of Wales's leading playwrights and screenwriters. He was also one of the co-creators of the long running soap opera Pobol y Cwm.
Outside Wales, he was probably best known for portraying DC Jones, DS Chisholm's put-upon detective constable in the popular series Minder.
Originally from Nant Gwynant, near Beddgelert in Gwynedd, Povey lived in Cardiff for many years. He died of cancer on 5 December 2017, aged 67.
In October 2021 The Minder Podcast paid tribute to Povey.
Works
Plays
- Curious Under the Stars
- Tyner yw'r Lleuad Heno
- Hen Bobl Mewn Ceir
- Life of Ryan... and Ronnie
- Indian Country
- Yr Hen Blant Diwedd y Byd Tair
- Bonanza Fel Anifail
- ''Yn Debyg Iawn i Ti a Fi''
As screenwriter
- Byw Celwydd
- Teulu
- Talcen Caled
- Nel
- ''Sul Y Blodau''