Y Pris
Y Pris is a popular Welsh language television programme produced by Fiction Factory for Welsh public service television station S4C. Described in its tagline as "The Sopranos by the seaside" the show is set in Carmarthenshire and follows the "tangled lives of a group of gangsters who hide their illicit dealings". Series 1 spans 13 episodes, first broadcast in 2007; eight episodes for series 2, written again by Tim Price, have been commissioned by S4C and shown 2009. The series is, together with Caerdydd, Cowbois ac Injans, and Con Passionate, part of S4C's drama editor Angharad Jones' drive to reach a younger audience for the station. The title track was written and recorded by Alabama 3 lead singer Rob Love. The series' music is composed by John Hardy.
Cast: Mari Ann Bull, Matthew Gravelle, Philip Madoc
Season 1
11 episodes
- 1. Episode 1Rhidian gets permission from Y Llywydd to kill his friend Davey following a tip off that Davy is about to betray Rhidian's son Lyn. Rhidian suffers a stroke before he can perform the deed. Lyn is planning to abandon his business to join his fiancée in Spain. His father's stroke and the revelation of Davy's betrayal lead him to change his mind. Y Llywydd agrees to Davy's execution but only if Lyn performs the deed. Steve, Lyn's number two, Bryn and Ieuan have been looking after business since Lyn's breakdown. The boys are unhappy about Lyn leaving especially as they are having trouble getting money out of one of their dealers, Ian Blake.CCOct 31, 2007
- 2. Episode 2Steve and the boys think Lyn is not ready for his first hit. Their plans to carry out the execution on his behalf are compromised by the surprise appearance of Davy's wife. Lyn's sister returns from Ireland and announces her engagement and her intent to leave Wales for ever with her daughter Chloe. Lyn refuses to let her go. Kirsti O'Shea arrives at The Carmarthen Recorder to start her traineeship. She meets Y Llywydd. Lyn kills his god-father Davy EddyCCNov 7, 2007
- 3. Episode 3Davey Eddy's funeral - Lyn discovers a black feather which is a warning from the Brawdoli'eth who are not happy about the death of Davy Eddy. Lyn has to confront Brawdoli'eth. Ieuan does a drugs run from Ireland. He kills popular singer Peter Perry and sinks his boat. Kirsti meets Lyn at the funeral, she experiences a hard time at work and takes cocaine in a school toilet. Ffyon arrives from Ireland and is shown off by Llio. Lyn offers him a job.CCNov 14, 2007
- 4. Episode 4No synopsis available yet.CCNov 21, 2007
- 5. Episode 5Kirsti and Lyn arrange a date, Bryn and Steve are concerned about Lyn dating an outsider. Steve sets up a big drugs sale through his contact Prins William and the buyers turn out to be Yardies, Lyn kills them. Chief Bryan Jones is concerned about SOCA's investigation into his police force, while his golfing pro daughter Sioned is pregnant and he may be suspended from his job. Billy the Pimp is determined that the whores come back to work for him. He kidnaps Julie and steals the brothel's takings. Ffion takes his revenge and beats Billy.CCNov 28, 2007
- 6. Episode 6Bryn, Steve and Ieuan cut drugs for local music festival The Lost Weekend. Lyn is informed that SOCA are at The Lost Weekend and tries to stop the drugs from arriving. The mechanic at Lyn's garage, 'Grease Monkey', accidentally gives Kirsti an Audi TT with drugs in the boot destined for The Lost Weekend. When Kirsti discovers drugs in the boot, she finds she has a scoop that leads to Lyn being arrested. Chief Constable Bryan Jones wants Lyn to move against the Yardies, while Ffion and Llio look for a new place to live.CCDec 5, 2007
- 7. Episode 7No synopsis available yet.CCDec 12, 2007
- 8. Episode 8No synopsis available yet.CCDec 19, 2007
- 9. Episode 9No synopsis available yet.CCDec 26, 2007
- 10. Episode 10No synopsis available yet.CCJan 2, 2008
- 11. Episode 11No synopsis available yet.CCJan 9, 2008
Y Pris
Y Pris is a popular Welsh language television programme produced by Fiction Factory for Welsh public service television station S4C. Described in its tagline as "The Sopranos by the seaside" the show is set in Carmarthenshire and follows the "tangled lives of a group of gangsters who hide their illicit dealings". Series 1 spans 13 episodes, first broadcast in 2007; eight episodes for series 2, written again by Tim Price, have been commissioned by S4C and shown 2009. The series is, together with Caerdydd, Cowbois ac Injans, and Con Passionate, part of S4C's drama editor Angharad Jones' drive to reach a younger audience for the station. The title track was written and recorded by Alabama 3 lead singer Rob Love. The series' music is composed by John Hardy.
Creators and cast
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Welsh
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
