Ar y Dibyn

Contents

Host

Lowri Morgan

Co-hosts

Dilwyn Sanderson-Jones

Broadcast

Cwmni Da in partnership with Sony Pictures Television for S4C, 8 October 2015 to 23 February 2018 (22 episodes in 3 series)

Synopsis

Who can survive a week in the rugged hills of Wales? Who can you trust to lead you?

Ar y Dibyn looks for just such a leader, someone who can guide a group through the mountains safely, and giving them an enjoyable time. Tests are led by the seasoned adventurers Lowri Morgan and Dilwyn Sanderson-Jones; it's Lowri who gives the voiceover.

The series tests the candidates' physical and psychological strength in all weathers on the mountains, rivers and lakes of north and west Wales. It also shows off the activities in wild Wales: it's not just hiking and mountain-running. There's caving, abseiling, rock-climbing, and some long zip lines that the teams make themselves.

Ten candidates are whittled down via the traditional "eliminate one person each week" method. The best go on a further expedition under the supervision of Morgan and Sanderson-Jones.

The series winner receives outdoor equipment and an unforgettable adventure trip of their own, and is offered a job at a leading outdoor centre.

Champions

2015 Tomos Gwynedd
2016 Ifan Richards
2018 Tom

Trivia

The title literally translates as "On the Edge". Its English-language working title was "Wild Recruits".

Web links

S4C programme page via BBC

See also

Y Gemau Gwyllt, an adventure series for teenagers.

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