London Welsh Podcast

Dafydd and Byron’s 3rd episode of their mini series from the Peak District. Hear how the two friends dealt with the horror of getting their car stuck in an icy cul-de-sac. We also hear some Christmas film reviews and about the shortage of red cabbages in North Wales.

During the second episode of The Peak District mini series, Dafydd and Byron find themselves caught up in heavy snow. Join them for a winter walk where they discuss wildlife, a pub lock in and even more pie.

After a long awaited return Dafydd and Byron are back with the first episode of their mini series from the Peak District. Walking, half pints and pies are the order of the day!

The Christmas Sketch

Just a bit of fun...for us, at least...

Dafydd and Byron are back again after a short break to have a bit of a chat about Halloween, a visit to Highgate cemetery and David Dickinson! Welsh word of the week - Blaidd = Wolf Benidorm - https://www.netflix.com/title/80067527?s=i&trkid=13747225

A bonus Halloween poem

Continuing the their obscure film reviews Dafydd and Byron discuss Merlin: The Return from the Lord Palmerston pub in North London. Other subjects include a Welsh curse word, revealing armour and Norfolk. Merlin: The Return - https://youtu.be/7BFJUthP1yK True Lies, Horse chase scene - https://youtu.be/OufV6E5vJ7I Kingdom is actually on Acorn TV (subscription required) - https://store.acorn.tv/#home Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (Series 1, Episode 4, In Norfolk - staying on a train): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bb65gz 

This week Dafydd and Byron review Carry On Columbus from one of their favourite beer gardens. Other subjects include an over friendly Uber driver and Barry Norman. Carry on Columbus (1992) - https://youtu.be/IAwGEVI_XH4 Barry Norman review - https://youtu.be/sGIktxAzl1s Film 92 preview of Carry on Columbus - https://youtu.be/CVBVs7UbDx4 Philadelphia Light - https://youtu.be/CYu5FY2cu40 (she’s not in the clouds) Philadelphia Light in the clouds (other actors) - https://youtu.be/JdWe5wLBL9Y Merlin: The Return - https://youtu.be/7BFJUthP1yk Guest House Paradiso (Bottom Film) - https://www.netflix.com/title/81284527?s=i&trkid=13747225 Also...Llyn Llech Owain mentioned, nothing to do with any sort of great legend, just a bloke called Owain who forgot to place a stone slab down again one day after gathering water for him and his horse...that resulted in a lake...

After exhausting most mainstream films during lockdown, Dafydd and Byron start reviewing some obscure movies starting with The Ghoul (1975) starring Peter Cushing and John Hurt.  Following a chippy tea they discuss the merits of this overlooked horror film as well as giving a few more recommendations to entertain you during these uncertain times.

Chatting during lockdown, discussing some videos from YouTube, that we consider hidden gems that we think will keep you entertained, and an obscure film to watch as homework (inspired somewhat by The Socially Distant Sports bar - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-socially-distant-sports-bar/id1503926981): WWE Royal Rumble 1992: https://youtu.be/Z4IoFIPkPvY Roddy Piper vs Goldust...in an alleyway: https://youtu.be/YedDn72DFQs Home and Away, Milk Cup 1984 documentary (part 1 of 6): https://youtu.be/onUuVNUXqRo BBC Archive, Mabel: https://www.facebook.com/BBCArchive/videos/583900015316366/?vh=e The Ghoul (Amazon Prime): https://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.aab51c4a-99f2-0d93-d5e9-3f611932623f&territory=GB&ref_=share_ios_movie&r=web

The second instalment of Dafydd and Byron’s lockdown episodes. Tune in to hear the two discuss barbecue tips, Wales’ last Five Nations game and the flexibility of Michael Crawford.

After an absence, Dafydd and Byron are back with their first lockdown minisode. Dafydd is back to full strength after falling ill during the pandemic and gives some advise on how to take advantage of vacant gardens. Byron carries on enjoying his ragu.

Dafydd and Byron take you back to the heady days of autumn 2019 where they discuss leg day, Camden river cruising and welsh language podcasts.

Dafydd and Byron find themselves in the function room of the Snooty Fox pub with Neil Docking. Neil is a famed writer, composer and producer who has worked in film, radio, theatre and television. The three discuss Neil’s Olivier nominated play - The Revlon Girl, Sunday night dread and the terrible fate of Emmerdale’s Chris Tate.

Dafydd and Byron review Cormac McCarthy’s play, The Sunset Limited which is on at the Boulevard Theatre in Soho. Other subjects include ball games, blazers as well as their Welsh Word of The Week.

Dafydd and Byron are back on a bench for 2020. They have a sit down by Primrose Hill and discuss some health tips for the new year which include daily steps and how to handle a roast chicken. Other subjects include Dracula, beard dying and policemen. Blwyddyn Newydd Da!

Dafydd and Byron are apart for Christmas but record this episode through the magic of a call app. Enjoy a live match day report from the London Welsh Rugby Club as well as some Christmas chat up techniques. Nadolig Llawen!

After a late night watching the General Election results, Dafydd and Byron attempt to reset their body clocks with a pot of tea at the Lord Palmerston pub. Byron has a report on the Jewin Chapel Christmas concert and Dafydd has one or two things to say about work Christmas dinners.

Dafydd and Byron are joined by Stifyn Parri just before he performs his one man show, No Shame at The London Welsh Centre. Stifyn is an absolute all-rounder who’s career has covered acting, singing, musical theatre, producing, coaching, writing and much more. The boys talk to Stifyn about the path leading to the show as well as his new book, Out With It / Allan A Fo - the first all in one bilingual autobiography- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Allan-Fo-Out-Stifyn-Parri/dp/1785622862 Stifyn however spends much of the episode admiring the podcast’s thirteen inch microphone!