Series synopsis
The Museum, also known as Yr Amgueddfa is a British drama crime television series that premiered on S4C on May 30, 2021. It was created by Fflur Dafydd. It stars Nia Roberts, Steffan Cennydd, Steffan Rhodri and Samuel Morgan-Davies.
Trace the self-destructive fall of Della Howells, Museum Director in her 40s who begins a dangerous relationship with a young man, and descends from a respectable middle-class woman into the criminal underworld of the art world.
Premise
Trace the self-destructive fall of Della Howells, Museum Director in her 40s who begins a dangerous relationship with a young man, and descends from a respectable middle-class woman into the criminal underworld of the art world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nia Roberts as Della Howells
- Steffan Cennydd as Caleb
- Steffan Rhodri as Alun
- Samuel Morgan-Davies as Daniel
- Mared Jarman as Mags
- Scott Rose-Marsh as Dyn Mewn Du
Guest cast
- Ollie Douglas as Victorian Painter
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | May 30, 2021 | July 4, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | December 26, 2022 | January 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 An attractive young man, Caleb, visits the Museum and meets its Director General, Della Howells. She succumbs completely to him, and they embark on a passionate affair. |
May 30, 2021 |
| 2 |
Bodies of Knowledge As Della starts her new job as the Museum's General Manager, her relationship with her son's friend, Caleb, intensifies. But what are Caleb's intentions? Why is he pursuing a relationship with both mother and son? |
June 6, 2021 |
| 3 |
The BM Goes East Della's relationship with Caleb is intensifying and a morning visit to Caleb's house has developed into a habit. But how long will the lovers be able to keep their affair a secret? |
June 13, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Della goes on secondment to the rural Carmarthenshire museum in order to oversee its re-opening. Caleb becomes plagued with visions of the past. |
December 26, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Della tries to get a blockbuster for the Museum, Caleb discovers a painting of the legend of the lady of the small lake, which brings up some haunting memories. |
January 1, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Della succeeds in securing the notorious Mold Cape for the Museum, but is worried that Fioled might try to get her hands on it. An art squad detective visits the Museum. |
January 8, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | S4C |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 30, 2021 |
| Last aired | January 29, 2023 |
| Runtime | 48 minutes |
| Status | continue |