WELSH WORDS

Hinterland partly exists to showcase the Welsh language to other cultures. Although each scene is filmed in both Welsh and English, even the English version includes many exchanges in Welsh, reflecting the dual culture of this part of the world.

“Initially it was a struggle to sell the concept, but then along came

The Killing and its ilk, which proved that English audiences would watch subtitles,” says Ed.

“BBC Wales was also keen to see Welsh spoken more widely on the mainstream channels. So Hinterland delivered to both of those concepts.”