Lucy Owen

Wales

Journalist and Presenter at BBC Wales Today

Journalist/presenter BBC Wales Today. Saturdays BBC Radio Wales. Author How Do I Know You Love Me?, Flower Girl, The Sea House, Boo-a-bog in the Park.

Articles

Why Ruth Jones accepted Gavin & Stacey Bafta award in bare feet

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lucy Owen

Why Ruth Jones accepted Nessa's Bafta with bare feetGetty ImagesRuth Jones accepted her Bafta award in character as Nessa, beginning her speech in her alter-ego's distinctive Welsh accentRuth Jones has revealed that because she genuinely did not expect to win a Bafta award, she had "sort of settled in for the night" as an audience member and had taken her shoes off. So when she did win, there was nothing for it but to head up on to the stage barefoot.
Eurovision's Remember Monday given advice by Lucie Jones

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Lucy Owen

Welsh Eurovision star's advice to Remember MondayGetty ImagesLucie Jones represented the UK in the 2017 Eurovision final in Kiev with her performance of Never Give Up On YouEurovision star Lucie Jones has advised this year's UK act Remember Monday to "have fun" when they perform in Switzerland on Saturday night. "I said engage in as much of it as you possibly can, because it's very easy to feel overwhelmed," said the singer from Pentyrch, Cardiff.
Welsh Eurovision star's advice to Remember Monday

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lucy Owen

Search queryWelsh Eurovision star's advice to Remember MondaySat, May 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM UTCLucie Jones represented the UK in the 2017 Eurovision final in Kiev with her performance of Never Give Up On You [Getty Images]Eurovision star Lucie Jones has advised this year's UK act Remember Monday to "have fun" when they perform in Switzerland on Saturday night. "I said engage in as much of it as you possibly can, because it's very easy to feel overwhelmed," said the singer from Pentyrch, Cardiff.
Lauren Drew: 'Playing Celine Dion on stage is a lot of pressure'

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Lucy Owen

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lauren Drew, 32, from Port Talbot, plays Celine Dion in Titanique the musical in London's West EndWhen Lauren Drew was offered the role of Celine Dion in Titanique in London's West End, she did not have to think twice. For the Port Talbot-born musical star, a lifelong fan of the "queen of power ballads", it was a dream come true.
Wales still inspires work of Kelly Jones

1 month ago | bbc.com | Lucy Owen

Wales still inspires work of Stereophonics front manGetty ImagesThe Stereophonics will be playing two dates in Cardiff this summerHis upbringing in the south Wales valleys continues to inspire the song writing of Stereophonics lead singer Kelly Jones, more than 30 years since the band formed. Jones, from Cwmaman, Rhondda Cynon Taf, but who now lives in London, said he regularly goes back to Wales, bringing his four children - aged 20, 18, nine and four - with him.
Kicking off tour in Cardiff will be a 'special' moment, say Five

2 months ago | bbc.com | Lucy Owen

Cardiff reunion debut will be special, say FiveGetty ImagesFive will kick off their UK tour in the Welsh capital after 25 yearsNineties British boyband Five are ready to "get on up" when they kick off their massive UK arena tour in Cardiff. It's been a long time coming for many, but fans in the Welsh capital will be the very first to see the original group on stage together after a 25 year hiatus, with the boys saying it will be a "special" and "emotional" moment.
Show celebrates 25 years of antiques and auctions

2 months ago | bbc.com | Lucy Owen

Bargain hunters celebrate 25 years on our screensBBCBargain Hunt presenters and experts are celebrating 25 years of the showFrom an £800 trinket box to a rusty ice cream fridge receiving zero bids, Bargain Hunt has seen thousands of items go under the hammer. The cornerstone of BBC One's daytime schedule and the nation's favourite antiques game show is celebrating 25 years on our screens. Contestants are given one hour to spend up to £300 on three items at an antiques fair.
Matthew Rhys admits he wouldn't make 'real-life detective'

Mar 9, 2025 | bbc.com | Lucy Owen

'I wouldn't make a great detective in real life' says Matthew RhysGetty ImagesMatthew Rhys is known for his role as Philip Jennings in Russian spy drama The AmericansActor Matthew Rhys has said he wouldn't make a great detective in real life, despite playing one in a new Agatha Christie adaption. The Cardiff-born actor plays Inspector Leach in murder mystery Towards Zero, which also stars Hollywood royalty Anjelica Huston and Clarke Peters.
Brexit is a pain in the neck, says Bonnie Tyler

Feb 1, 2025 | yahoo.com | Lucy Owen

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysSinger Bonnie Tyler says Brexit is a pain in the neck for limiting the time she can spend at her spare home in Portugal. The 72-year-old artist from Skewen, Neath Port Talbot, is currently touring Europe but because of the new 90-day limit rule, she is left with little time to relax there.
Poet grateful mum turned him over to police at 16

Jan 31, 2025 | yahoo.com | Lucy Owen |Oscar Edwards

Wales' former children's laureate says he is grateful his mum called the police on him at the age of 16 after he attacked her. Connor Allen is a poet, writer and actor and was Children's Laureate Wales from 2021 to 2023, but struggled during his teenage years. He pleaded guilty to assault, battery and grievous bodily harm in court but was given a second chance after an intervention by those closest to him.