Welsh language programming will get extra funding to help stimulate
the creation of distinctive Welsh language productions from the
independent sector.
The money from the UK Government aims to halt the decline of UK produced children's content.
It will be used to reverse the growing trend of airing repeats and facilitate the creation of Welsh language programmes that can repeat the success of with all-time favourites such as Fireman Sam.
5% of the he Contestable Fund will be allocated to Welsh and other indigenous UK languages.
The Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns says it will help grow the sector:
The money from the UK Government aims to halt the decline of UK produced children's content.
It will be used to reverse the growing trend of airing repeats and facilitate the creation of Welsh language programmes that can repeat the success of with all-time favourites such as Fireman Sam.
5% of the he Contestable Fund will be allocated to Welsh and other indigenous UK languages.
The Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns says it will help grow the sector: