Telesgop Media Company Relocates to S4C's Yr Egin Creative Hub in Carmarthen
Multimedia production company Telesgop has officially relocated its headquarters to Canolfan S4C Yr Egin in Carmarthen. The move sees the company join a dynamic creative community at the hub, whose primary tenant is the Welsh language channel S4C. Yr Egin is also home to 11 other creative tenants, fostering a collaborative environment for media and arts enterprises.
Strategic Move to a Thriving Creative Center
Telesgop, which employs 20 staff members, has transitioned from its previous location at Bay Studios in Swansea to the 25,556 square foot Yr Egin building. This facility is now fully occupied, highlighting its popularity and success as a creative epicenter. The hub is owned by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) and is situated on its Carmarthen campus. It was partially funded through the Swansea Bay City Region’s City Deal, underscoring its significance in regional economic development.
Professor Elwen Evans KC, vice-chancellor of UWTSD, expressed enthusiasm about the relocation: "We are delighted to welcome Telesgop to Yr Egin. The company is highly respected in the industry and known to all of us for its quality output for radio and screen." She emphasized that Telesgop is joining a community built on collaboration and co-production, adding, "I have no doubt that Telesgop and its staff will be a great asset to that community and will make a valuable contribution to the University more broadly."
Telesgop's Expertise and Legacy
Telesgop brings a wealth of experience to Yr Egin, with a portfolio that includes:
- Documentaries such as Gronyn Gobaith/Peace Particle and Ryan Jones
- Specialist factual programmes like Ffermio and Cneifio
- Factual entertainment content
- Coverage of major cultural events, including the YFC Eisteddfod and the Cerdd Dant Festival
- Children’s programming, such as Fferm Fach
In addition to its television work, Telesgop has a strong reputation in radio production, creating over 700 hours of content annually for BBC networks. This includes programming for BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio Wales, and BBC Radio 2, showcasing its broad reach and influence in the media landscape.
Roots in West Wales and Future Prospects
Ffion Rees, managing director of Telesgop, highlighted the company's deep connections to the region: "Telesgop has deep roots in west Wales, having started the company 33 years ago in Llandeilo, so moving our offices to Yr Egin is a natural and exciting step for us." She described the relocation as more than just a change of office, noting, "For us, moving here is more than just a change of office – it’s an opportunity to work alongside other creative companies, S4C, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, develop new ideas and continue to create high quality content from West Wales."
Geraint Evans, chief executive of S4C, also welcomed Telesgop to the hub: "It’s a pleasure to see Telesgop joining the community at Canolfan S4C Yr Egin. Yr Egin is a place that brings ideas, creative people and opportunities together, so it’s great to see an experienced company like Telesgop choose to settle here." He emphasized the importance of supporting talent and businesses across Wales, adding, "Supporting talent and businesses across the whole of Wales is important to us, and it’s great to see Yr Egin developing into a place that creates a real opportunity for companies like Telesgop to flourish."
This relocation marks a significant step for Telesgop, positioning it within a vibrant ecosystem that promises enhanced collaboration and growth opportunities in the creative sector.
