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

As actor

Minder - DC 'Taff' Jones Gawain and the Green Knight - The Blacksmith Un [Nos Ola' Leuad] - Preis The Jazz Detective - DS Priest Pobol y Cwm - Eddie Lewis A Mind to Kill - Jack Bevan Y Mabinogi - voice Doctor Who - Coachman, episode "The Unquiet Dead"