John Hefin, one of the creators of the Welsh soap Pobol y Cwm, has died at the age of 71. The TV director and former head of drama at BBC Wales, from Borth, near Aberystwyth, lost his battle with cancer earlier today (November 19). "Throughout his life, John had so much pleasure working in the world of television, film and the media," his family said in a statement to BBC News. "As a producer and director, he was proud of the chance to work alongside so much talent in Wales - both on and off screen. "He spent a large part of his life educating and inspiring (more)...
- 11/19/2012
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
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