Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Ysbyty Ystrad FM (YYFM)
Ysbyty Ystrad FM (YYFM) is an on-demand hospital radio service, available not only to patients whilst they are staying at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, but also those further afield. Content available will include hospital messaging, music, interviews, news summaries, documentaries, dramas and more! For enquiries, please email contact@itsyyfm.com
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
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Latest episode
May 6, 2026
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Episodes
INTERVIEW: Judith Paget CBE (Chief Executive, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board) 12.04.2021 25:49
Jordan Howell speaks to Judith Paget (Chief Executive, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board) about her route into the NHS, the health board’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and about this Ysbyty Ystrad FM hospital radio project.
INTERVIEW: Danny Chang (Composer & Producer) 20.03.2021 1:31:36
Steve Johnson speaks to composer and producer Danny Chang, who has worked with the world's biggest and best entertainment companies to produce some of the most popular film, TV and animated projects of recent years. This content has been provided by Keep Cardiff Live. For more music-related news and interviews, visit keepcardifflive.com
INTEVIEW: Robyn Viney (Producer & Marketing Manager, Bomper Studio) 20.03.2021 10:24
Lauren Evans speaks to Robyn Viney, Producer and Marketing Manager at Caerphilly-based Bomper Studios, a production studio that specialising in animation.
SPEAKING SPANISH: Episode 5 20.03.2021 17:54
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. In this episode, Ella books a table at the restaurant and orders some drinks. Vocabulary featured: me gustaría = I would like una mesa para … = a table for me gustaría ver el menú = I would like to see the menu porfavor = Please gracias = Thank you para beber = To drink un vaso = A glass una botel...
SIX NATIONS 2021: Wales vs. England Recap 09.03.2021 28:50
Ahead of Wales' clash with Italy this weekend, Gareth Williams and Jared Lougher review the triple crown-winning game against England last weekend.
SPEAKING SPANISH: Episode 4 05.03.2021 17:57
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. Vocabulary featured in this episode: ¿Te gusta? - Do you like…? Me gusta: I like Me encanta: I love No me gusta: I do not like Odio: I hate Visitar monumentos: to visit monuments Visitar museos: to visit museums Ir a la playa : to go the beach Ir de tapas: to go for tapas Tomar el sol: to sunbathe
INTERVIEW: Nathan Barnes (Operations Manager, Kinetic Pixel) 05.03.2021 9:00
Gareth Williams speaks to Nathan Barnes, the Operations Manager of Kinetic Pixel. Based in Caerphilly, Kinetic Pixel design and engineer computer systems and realtime graphics for entertainment formats including Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, Pointless, The Masked Singer, Countdown and many more. kineticpixel.tv
INTERVIEW: Dr Andrew Goodall CBE (Chief Executive, NHS Wales) 03.03.2021 26:37
Jordan Howell speaks to Dr Andrew Goodall (Chief Executive, NHS Wales and Director-General for Health & Social Services, Welsh Government) about his career in the NHS, the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and our on-demand hospital radio service.
INTERVIEW: Boo Hewerdine (Singer-Songwriter) 02.03.2021 1:20:31
Steve Johnson speaks to singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine. This content has been provided by Keep Cardiff Live. For more music-related news and interviews, visit keepcardifflive.com
INTERVIEW: Jon Goode (Musician & Writer) 02.03.2021 53:23
Steve Johnson speaks to musician and writer Jon Goode. This content has been provided by Keep Cardiff Live. For more music-related news and interviews, visit keepcardifflive.com
WALKING TRAIL: Wern Ddu Clay Pits, Caerphilly 02.03.2021 11:00
Find out more about the fascinating geological history of the former Wern Ddu Clay Pits, near Caerphilly. The Clay Pits, also known as Coed-Y-Werin, are a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of the exceptional and internationally important Coal Measure rocks exposed there that made South Wales famous. You won’t need to wander far from the obvious paths and numbered wooden...
WALKING TRAIL: Parc Cwm Darran, Bargoed 02.03.2021 28:26
Parc Cwm Darran provided the perfect Martian landscape for Doctor Who in the late 1970’s... Listen to this audio trail to find out what made it such a suitable alien backdrop. You can find an accompanying map for this walking trail at greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk/audio-trails
WALKING TRAIL: Parc Penallta, Ystrad Mynach 02.03.2021 13:48
Commentary of Parc Penallta outlines the stories behind some of the sculptures from the High Point Observatory to The Crannog lake. This audio trail is not a guided trail as such but encourages you to explore and find the sculptures yourself. You can find an accompanying leaflet for this walking trail at greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk/audio-trails
Dathliadau Dydd Gŵyl Dewi / St David’s Day Celebrations 01.03.2021 4:39
Pobol ifanc Crymych yn sôn am ddathlu Gŵyl Dewi / Crymych’s young people discuss their St David’s Day celebrations. Happy St David's Day! / Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! This content is provided in Welsh. itsyyfm.com
INTERVIEW: Linda Thompson (Folk-Rock Singer) 01.03.2021 35:25
Steve Johnson speaks to folk-rock singer Linda Thompson. This content has been provided by Keep Cardiff Live. For more music-related news and interviews, visit keepcardifflive.com itsyyfm.com
INTERVIEW: Alex Silva (Music Producer) 01.03.2021 1:11:21
Steve Johnson speaks to music producer Alex Silva, who has worked with artists including Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi and Texas. This content has been provided by Keep Cardiff Live. For more music-related news and interviews, visit keepcardifflive.com itsyyfm.com
SPEAKING SPANISH: Episode 3 01.03.2021 18:26
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. itsyyfm.com Vocabulary featured in this episode: Voy en = I go by Viajo en= I travel by El Avion = the plane El Barco = the boat El Tren = the train El autobús = the bus Viajar = to travel Viajo con = I travel with Mis amigos = my friends Mi familia = my family Mi mujer = my wife Mi marido = my hu...
SIX NATIONS 2021: Wales vs. Scotland Recap 19.02.2021 32:06
Gareth Williams is joined by former Director of Rugby for Caerphilly Rugby Club and former Forwards Coach for Pontypool RFC, Jared Lougher, to dissect Wales’ Six Nations clash against Scotland. itsyyfm.com
SPEAKING SPANISH: Episode 2 09.02.2021 20:12
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. itsyyfm.com Vocabulary featured in this episode: ¿De dónde eres? - Where are you from? ¿Dónde? - Where? Soy de - I am from Gales - Wales Francia - France Italia - Italy Inglaterra - England España - Spain Irlanda - Ireland Escocia - Scotland ¿Dónde vas de vacaciones? - Where do you go on holidays?...
INTERVIEW: Charlotte Evans (Director, Sgiliau) 06.02.2021 7:59
Lauren Evans speaks to Charlotte Evans, the Director of Sgiliau, an organisation that provides creative learning opportunities to young people in the Welsh Valleys. sgiliau.wales twitter.com/SgiliauWales facebook.com/SgiliauWales itsyyfm.com
SPEAKING SPANISH: Episode 1 01.02.2021 16:50
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. itsyyfm.com Vocabulary featured in this episode: Buenos días = Good Morning Buenas tardes = Good afternoon / good evening Buenas noches = Good night Soy = I am Me llamo = My name is Se llama = His/her name is Encantado / Un placer = Nice to meet you ¿Cómo te llamas? = What is your name? ¿Cómo...
COVID-19 GUIDANCE: Keep Wales Safe 01.02.2021 0:58
The latest Welsh Government COVID-19 guidance message.
INTERVIEW: Rhodri Evan (DCS Coles, 'The Pembrokeshire Murders') 26.01.2021 3:10
Alaw John speaks to actor, Rhodri Evan, about his role in the ITV drama series The Pembrokeshire Murders . This content is provided in Welsh. itsyyfm.com
INTERVIEW: Dr Inderpal Singh (Consultant Geriatrician & Physician, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr) 25.01.2021 20:37
Gabriela Page speaks to Consultant Geriatrician and Physician, Dr Inderpal Singh, about working with dementia patients amid the Coronavirus pandemic and about how a service such as YYFM can help patients feeling isolated in hospital. itsyyfm.com
INTERVIEW: Richard Gurner (Editor, The Caerphilly Observer) 21.01.2021 26:40
Gareth Williams speaks to the Editor of the Caerphilly Observer, Richard Gurner, about how local journalism is changing in the 21st century and how the challenging the COVID-19 pandemic has been to him and the industry as a whole. caerphilly.observer / twitter.com/CaerphillyObsvr / facebook.com/caerphillyobserver itsyyfm.com
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