Aled Hadyn Jones: You, Me, and Our Baby

by | Jun 28, 2022

Drych: Aled Hadyn Jones – ti fi a’r babi / Aled Hadyn Jones: You, Me and Our Baby

In an emotional and personal film, Aled Haydn Jones opens the door to the amazing world of surrogacy. 

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A continuation of  ‘Aled Haydn Jones: You, Me and our Surrogate’ now there is ‘Aled Hadyn Jones: You, Me, and Our Baby’

‘Aled Hadyn Jones: You, Me and our Baby’ is coming to S4C and BBC iPlayer at 9 pm tomorrow, June 28 2022. 

In this moving film, we follow the Radio 1 Head, as he embarks on a personal and intimate journey through surrogacy with his partner Emile.

Best known for being the producer of the Chris Moyles Radio 1 Breakfast Show. Aled Hadyn Jones shares the highs and lows of his hopes of becoming a parent.

Produced by Jacqueline Lee

Edited by Cai Glover

English Subtitles are available 

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Leona Cowley

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Gareth Fisher

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