Wales Talks

The stories Wales is talking about. From the biggest news to daily discussion and debate.

Radio Wales,41 episodes

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Why has the new Wales shirt left fans divided?
The first kit under new supplier Sudu has drawn differing opinions from supporters.
07 Aug 2026,4 mins
Star Wars dubbed in Welsh for landmark anniversary
The sci-fi classic will be broadcast in the language for the first time (Pic: Getty)
05 Aug 2026,2 mins
Dewormer and scabies drugs sold as cancer treatments
A BBC investigation found dewormer and a scabies drug sold as a cancer treatment.
04 Aug 2026,3 mins
Huw Edwards criticised for entering poetry competition
Garry Owen reports from the Eisteddfod.
04 Aug 2026,4 mins,
Son kept mum's body in freezer and claimed £78k in benefits
Colette Hume reports from Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court
03 Aug 2026,1 min
Farm to fork - why burger prices are on the up
Catrin Heledd speaks to a farmer and burger maker to find out more
31 Jul 2026,4 mins
Uefa vice-president on its World Cup boycott
Laura McAllister speaks after a meeting of Europe's football associations (Pic: Getty)
30 Jul 2026,3 mins
'Antisemitism felt relentless' - Jewish students on uni life
Bethan Bushell spoke to students across the UK, including Oliver who studied in Cardiff
26 Jul 2026,6 mins
Cocktails taking young drinkers by storm are 'unrecyclable'
How easy is it to recycle BuzzBallz, the bright alcoholic drinks in spherical containers?
24 Jul 2026,2 mins
50 women tell BBC they were pressured into swinging
Catrin Nye discusses the response to her podcast "Swingers".
24 Jul 2026,4 mins,
Living under a motorway is ‘my free gazebo’
Garry Owen speaks to people living under the M4 in Port Talbot
22 Jul 2026,2 mins
How fake Army major defrauded women on dating apps
David Griffiths presented as a wealthy pilot and former Major serving with Prince Harry
16 Jul 2026,3 mins
Why is cruelty to dogs on the rise?
Johnny Brew finds out why cruelty to dogs is up 55% in the last five years.
13 Jul 2026,4 mins
How Bonnie Tyler became Wales' 'everyday superstar'
Friend and collaborator Mal Pope remembers the Welsh music icon and her incredible career
10 Jul 2026,8 mins
Bonnie Tyler: From miner's daughter to music icon
Remembering the singer from Skewen who has died aged 75.
09 Jul 2026,2 mins
Why Ruth Ellis' family fought for justice after she was hanged
Laura Enston spoke to Wyre Davies about her grandmother. (Pic: Getty)
08 Jul 2026,3 mins
'Biblical' fly infestation plagues seaside community
Residents in Llanelli react to the influx of insects in their community
08 Jul 2026,3 mins
Millions likely ate goat and skin in fake 'lamb' kebabs
Will Fyfe finds out how the estimated £6m fraud was uncovered. (Pic: Getty)
03 Jul 2026,4 mins
Wales smoking ban stubs out cigarettes on TV's Rivals
Actor Oliver Chris was surprised to be handed a fake cigarette (Pic: Getty/Disney)
02 Jul 2026,2 mins
Why a Dot Cotton mural has appeared in a Welsh village
Jason Mohammad finds out about June Brown's connection to Pontyates.
30 Jun 2026,2 mins
What's your experience of the NHS in Wales?
Your calls as the incoming Health Minister says it's not "fundamentally broken".
12 Jun 2026,6 mins
Should we teach more Welsh history in schools?
Are we getting the balance right when it comes to the history curriculum?
09 Jun 2026,5 mins
Why are more of us getting hooked on running?
Iwan Thomas discusses its appeal as nearly two thirds of us now identify as runners.
04 Jun 2026,5 mins
Cave paintings confirmed as Britain's oldest
The markings at Bacon Hole on Gower were originally dismissed in 1928 (Pics: George Nash)
02 Jun 2026,3 mins
Cockroach infestations rise after milder winters
Johnny Brew speaks to experts as infestations rise around Cardiff (Pic: Getty)
30 May 2026,4 mins
Charity hikers angry at boos for dodging mountain queue
They were summiting Yr Wyddfa as part of a three peak challenge. (Pic: Jamie Richardson)
29 May 2026,4 mins
Hundreds of dead sharks wash up on Welsh beach
Oliver Hides finds out about "ghost fishing". (Pic: Pauline Morris)
28 May 2026,4 mins
How do we make sure young carers get support they need?
As part of BBC Caring Matters week, we hear from Credu who support carers across Wales.
27 May 2026,6 mins
What do pupils and teachers think of a social media ban for children?
We speak to students and staff at schools in Wales
26 May 2026,5 mins
Should the first minister get an official residence?
There has been discussion about if the Welsh Government head needs one (Pic: Getty)
26 May 2026,6 mins