What is S4C?
Q: What is S4C?
A: S4C is a Welsh-language free-to-air television channel that started in 1982 in Wales only.
Q: What does S4C stand for?
A: S4C stands for Sianel Pedwar Cymru, which means Channel Four Wales in Welsh.
Q: When did S4C begin broadcasting?
A: S4C began broadcasting in 1982 as the fourth analogue channel in Wales.
Q: Was S4C the first Welsh-language television channel?
A: Yes, S4C was the first Welsh-language television channel and still is.
Q: Did S4C originally show programmes in English?
A: Yes, S4C did show some Channel 4 programmes in English at first.
Q: Can S4C be watched outside of Wales?
A: Yes, since 2010, S4C can be watched in all of the United Kingdom on Freeview and other services.
Q: What other channels were available in Wales before S4C?
A: Before S4C, BBC One, ITV, and BBC Two were the only other analogue channels available in Wales.
