Meic Povey

Michael "Meic" Povey (28 November 1950 – 5 December 2017) was a Welsh screenwriter, director and actor in Welsh and English language roles, considered to be one of Wales's leading playwrights and screenwriters. He was also one of the co-creators of the long running soap opera Pobol y Cwm.

Outside Wales, he was probably best known for portraying DC Jones, DS Chisholm's put-upon detective constable in the popular series Minder. Originally from Nant Gwynant, near Beddgelert in Gwynedd, Povey lived in Cardiff for many years. He died of cancer on 5 December 2017, aged 67.

In October 2021 The Minder Podcast paid tribute to Povey.

Plays

 * Curious Under the Stars (2016)
 * Tyner yw'r Lleuad Heno (2009)
 * Hen Bobl Mewn Ceir (2006)
 * Life of Ryan ... and Ronnie (2005)
 * Indian Country (2003)
 * Yr Hen Blant (1999)
 * Diwedd y Byd (1999)
 * Tair (1998)
 * Bonanza (1997) (Bonansa)
 * Fel Anifail (1995)
 * Yn Debyg Iawn i Ti a Fi (1995)

As screenwriter

 * Byw Celwydd (2016-2018)
 * Teulu
 * Talcen Caled
 * Nel
 * Palm Sunday

As actor

 * Minder - DC 'Taff' Jones (1982-1989)
 * Gawain and the Green Knight - The Blacksmith (1991)
 * Un Nos Ola' Leuad - Preis (1991)
 * The Jazz Detective - DS Priest (1992)
 * Pobol y Cwm - Eddie Lewis (1991-1994, 1996)
 * A Mind to Kill - Jack Bevan (1994-1997)
 * Y Mabinogi - voice (2003)
 * Doctor Who - Coachman, episode "The Unquiet Dead" (2005)