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Wales Talks

The conversations happening across Wales, from the stories people are sharing to the issues sparking debate.

Radio Wales,28 episodes

Episodes

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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
Should historic place names be preserved on maps?
A councillor has criticised using names she says have "no basis in tradition."
15 May 2026,6 mins
Rising costs and 'abrupt' punters push chippy to self-checkouts
Chippy owners are worried many could be priced out by rising ingredient and running costs
13 May 2026,4 mins
Are new GCSEs leading pupils and staff to burnout?
Alex Hartley reports on concerns from teaching unions and students.
01 May 2026,4 mins
Should we bring more derelict buildings back into use?
Welsh content creator and explorer Jay Curtis speaks to Jason Mohammad.
29 Apr 2026,5 mins
Why are puffins on this tiny island bucking the trend?
Claire Summers finds out about the record puffin count on Skomer Island off Pembrokeshire
23 Apr 2026,2 mins
Which local words are unique to your area?
The Phone In on Radio Wales discusses the hyper-local words from across Wales.
17 Apr 2026,5 mins
Do we need one set of rules for phones in schools?
Bethan Lewis visits Welsh schools to find out about the different approaches
14 Apr 2026,7 mins
What does the future hold for the Valleys?
The Radio Wales Phone In asks what's next for the Valleys.
27 Mar 2026,3 mins
Have we got too many recycling bins?
The average Welsh household now has six different bins, with some as many as ten.
26 Mar 2026,4 mins
'Like something stabbing you across your body at the same time'
Campaigners are calling for better services in Wales for people living with ME.
24 Mar 2026,3 mins
Police join female runners to tackle harassment
Data shows that 68% of women surveyed in the UK have experienced abuse while running.
23 Mar 2026,4 mins