Welsh noir

All things bleak and beautiful: the rise of Welsh noir

It’s not just the thought of competing in the World Cup this winter that’s giving the Welsh something to smile about in challenging times. On screens Welsh noir has put Wales on the global TV map and given the country’s film makers a new sense of confidence. These gripping, frequently harrowing, crime dramas that play out against the singular countryside of a nation renowned for its art and culture are now very much part of the TV landscape.