Two friends from Brynamman will be taking to the sofa in the new series of Gogglebocs Cymru.

Senior teachers Berian Wyn Jones and Jemma James will be part of the hit S4C programme, critiquing television shows.

The first episode, which airs at 9pm on Wednesday, October 16, will be a special edition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the S4C soap opera, Pobol y Cwm.

Mr Wyn Jones, head of Ysgol Gymraeg Tan-y-lan in Swansea, and Ms James, head of sixth form at Queen Elizabeth High School in Carmarthen, are among seven new households joining the Gogglebocs Cymru cast of TV critics.

The pair will be watching and reviewing a range of programmes from S4C, other channels, and streaming services.

The pair, who describe themselves as 'two clowns who never stop having fun,' promise to deliver their opinions candidly.

Mr Wyn Jones said: "We see each other regularly, we live in the same village and both our families do a lot with each other.

"We are keen rugby fans and are season ticket holders at Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli.

"We see the Gogglebocs Cymru programme as a different sort of challenge which we are looking forward to."

He added: "There will be no mincing of words.

"If I like something I'll say so and if I don't there's no doubt you'll hear about it.

"And I'm sure Jemma will be just the same."

Mr Wyn Jones is on the lookout for shows that lift his spirits.

"There's far too much doom and gloom in life generally and I like programmes that are dramatic but with a touch of comedy to them," he said.

The first run of five episodes will be followed by a six-week break, after which a celebrity Christmas special will air on December 27.

A further run of five programmes will be shown in March and April.

Gogglebocs Cymru is produced by Cwmni Da and Chwarel.

Series producer Euros Wyn said: "The old members of the cast are as excited as the new ones about the new series and they are looking forward to getting to grips with the programmes they will be watching."