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| show_name = Cowbois ac Injans (Cowboys & Engines)
| alt_name = ''Cowboys and Engines''
| runtime = 48 minutes
| runtime = 48 minutes
| writer = [[Jon Tregenna]] and [[Catherine Tregenna]]
| writer = [[Jon Tregenna]] and [[Catherine Tregenna]]
| creator = [[Jon Tregenna]] & [[Catherine Tregenna]]
| creator = [[Jon Tregenna]] & [[Catherine Tregenna]]
| producer = Eryl Hugh Phillips for Rondo
| producer = Eryl Hugh Phillips for Rondo
| director = Gruff Jones, Gareth Bryn, Daf Palfrey, Eryl Hugh Phillips
| director = Gruff Jones, Gareth Bryn, Daf Palfrey, Eryl Hugh Phillips
| starring = [[Geraint Todd]], Janet Aethwy, Simon Fisher, Rhodri Evan, Catherine Ayres, Gareth Morris, John Rowley, Rhys Ap William, Sara Harris Davies, Huw Ceredig
| starring = [[Geraint Todd]], Janet Aethwy, Simon Fisher, Rhodri Evan, Catherine Ayres, Gareth Morris, John Rowley, Rhys Ap William, Sara Harris Davies, Huw Ceredig
| network = [[S4C]]
| network = [[S4C]]
| first_aired = Autumn 2006
| first_aired = {{Start date|2006}}
| last_aired = March 2007
| last_aired = {{End date|2007|3}}
| num_episodes = 16
| num_episodes = 16
| website = http://www.s4c.co.uk/cowboisacinjans/c_index.shtml
}}
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'''Cowbois ac Injans''' ''(Cowboys and Engines)'' is a [[Welsh language]] television drama written by brother and sister [[Jon Tregenna]] and [[Catherine Tregenna]] which was broadcast on [[S4C]]. The series was made by Teledu Opus, which later became Rondo Productions. The title was a pun on the phrase "Cowboys and "Injuns"; "injun", a mis-pronunciation of "Indian" (as in "[[indigenous peoples of the Americas|American Indian]]") sounds similar to "injan", Welsh for "engine".
'''''Cowbois ac Injans''''' ''(Cowboys and Engines)'' is a [[Welsh language]] television drama written by brother and sister [[Jon Tregenna]] and [[Catherine Tregenna]] which was broadcast on [[S4C]]. The series was made by Teledu Opus, which later became Rondo Productions. The title was a pun on the phrase "Cowboys and "Injuns"; "injun", a mis-pronunciation of "Indian" (as in "[[indigenous peoples of the Americas|American Indian]]") sounds similar to "injan", Welsh for "engine".


==Plot==
==Plot==
The [[comedy drama]] is set in a used car showroom, Garej Wheelers, somewhere in the ''Wild West'' of Wales. Things don't always go according to plan. It's a world of love, lies and second-hand cars. The series also deals in the fading dreams of the staff, for as Billy Wheeler said, 'No ever grows up wanting to be a car salesman.' The series had a serial element but also featured a 'story of the week' with guest actors appearing to take the role of customers.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = S4C - Cowbois ac Injans|url = http://www.s4c.cymru/cowboisacinjans/e_index.shtml|website = www.s4c.cymru|access-date = 2016-01-18}}{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
The [[comedy drama]] is set in a used car showroom, Garej Wheelers, somewhere in the ''Wild West'' of Wales. Things don't always go according to plan. It's a world of love, lies and second-hand cars. The series also deals in the fading dreams of the staff, for as Billy Wheeler said, 'No ever grows up wanting to be a car salesman.' The series had a serial element but also featured a 'story of the week' with guest actors appearing to take the role of customers.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = S4C - Cowbois ac Injans|url = http://www.s4c.cymru/cowboisacinjans/e_index.shtml|website = www.s4c.cymru|access-date = 2016-01-18}}{{dead link|date=August 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==Main characters<ref name=":0" />==
==Main characters==
*Bili Wheeler: Simon Fisher - patriarchal figure and proprietor of Wheelers
*Bili Wheeler: Simon Fisher - patriarchal figure and proprietor of Wheelers
*Balders: Rhodri Evan - hapless clown-like salesman who write romantic fiction in his spare time.
*Balders: Rhodri Evan - hapless clown-like salesman who write romantic fiction in his spare time.
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*Russ: Gareth Morris - Cez's Dad - he's dying of cancer which is the reason Cez and Manny came home.
*Russ: Gareth Morris - Cez's Dad - he's dying of cancer which is the reason Cez and Manny came home.
*Vince: [[Huw Ceredig]] - barfly at the local pub.
*Vince: [[Huw Ceredig]] - barfly at the local pub.
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==Location==
==Location==
The main location - the showroom - was in The Herberts, a small village outside [[Cowbridge]] in the Vale Of Glamorgan. It was formerly a [[Rover (marque)|Rover]] dealership. The building has since been demolished. Other locations included [[Pontarddulais]], [[Llanelli]], [[Llantrisant]] and various other locations throughout the Vale.
[[File:The Old Garage at The Herberts, St. Mary Church. - geograph.org.uk - 159818.jpg|thumb|Garage at The Herberts]]
The main location - the showroom - was in [[The Herberts]], a small village outside [[Cowbridge]] in the Vale Of Glamorgan. It was formerly a [[Rover (marque)|Rover]] dealership. The building has since been demolished. Other locations included [[Pontarddulais]], [[Llanelli]], [[Llantrisant]] and various other locations throughout the Vale.


==History==
==History==
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At the 2007 [[BAFTA Cymru]] Awards, Gareth Bryn Evans won the prize for Best Newcomer after directing episode six of ''Cowbois ac Injans'' Series 1.
At the 2007 [[BAFTA Cymru]] Awards, Gareth Bryn Evans won the prize for Best Newcomer after directing episode six of ''Cowbois ac Injans'' Series 1.


At the 2008 [[BAFTA Cymru]] Awards, Rhodri Evan won Best Actor for his role as 'Balders'. The prize was presented by [[Ruth Jones]] from [[Gavin & Stacey]].
At the 2008 [[BAFTA Cymru]] Awards, Rhodri Evan won Best Actor for his role as 'Balders'. The prize was presented by [[Ruth Jones (actress)|Ruth Jones]] from [[Gavin & Stacey]].

== See also ==

* [[List of Welsh television series]]


==References==
==References==
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Cowbois ac Injans
Also known asCowboys and Engines
Created byJon Tregenna & Catherine Tregenna
Written byJon Tregenna and Catherine Tregenna
Directed byGruff Jones, Gareth Bryn, Daf Palfrey, Eryl Hugh Phillips
StarringGeraint Todd, Janet Aethwy, Simon Fisher, Rhodri Evan, Catherine Ayres, Gareth Morris, John Rowley, Rhys Ap William, Sara Harris Davies, Huw Ceredig
No. of episodes16
Production
ProducerEryl Hugh Phillips for Rondo
Running time48 minutes
Original release
NetworkS4C
Release2006 (2006) –
March 2007 (2007-03)

Cowbois ac Injans (Cowboys and Engines) is a Welsh language television drama written by brother and sister Jon Tregenna and Catherine Tregenna which was broadcast on S4C. The series was made by Teledu Opus, which later became Rondo Productions. The title was a pun on the phrase "Cowboys and "Injuns"; "injun", a mis-pronunciation of "Indian" (as in "American Indian") sounds similar to "injan", Welsh for "engine".

Plot

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The comedy drama is set in a used car showroom, Garej Wheelers, somewhere in the Wild West of Wales. Things don't always go according to plan. It's a world of love, lies and second-hand cars. The series also deals in the fading dreams of the staff, for as Billy Wheeler said, 'No ever grows up wanting to be a car salesman.' The series had a serial element but also featured a 'story of the week' with guest actors appearing to take the role of customers.[1]

Main characters

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  • Bili Wheeler: Simon Fisher - patriarchal figure and proprietor of Wheelers
  • Balders: Rhodri Evan - hapless clown-like salesman who write romantic fiction in his spare time.
  • Jo-Jo: Catherine Ayers - Billy's daughter - former carnival queen who has a crush on Manny.
  • Manny: Geraint Todd - new salesman just back from London where he was in a band.
  • Cez: Mared Swain - Jo-Jo's best friend and Manny's loving wife.
  • Del: Janet Aethwy - 40-something and fiery - a woman whose husband left her for a younger model.
  • Jimmy: Neil Williams - Del's ex - an underwear salesman.
  • Carwyn: John Rowley - Balders' mute cousin.
  • Arwyn: Rhys ap William - Balders' bullying cousin.
  • Val: Sara Harris-Davies - Billy's wife.
  • Russ: Gareth Morris - Cez's Dad - he's dying of cancer which is the reason Cez and Manny came home.
  • Vince: Huw Ceredig - barfly at the local pub.

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Location

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Garage at The Herberts

The main location - the showroom - was in The Herberts, a small village outside Cowbridge in the Vale Of Glamorgan. It was formerly a Rover dealership. The building has since been demolished. Other locations included Pontarddulais, Llanelli, Llantrisant and various other locations throughout the Vale.

History

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The series was commissioned by Angharad Jones for S4C. The first series of 8 episodes aired during Autumn 2006. The series returned for a second series which began transmission on 4 February 2007.

Awards

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In April 2007, Cowbois ac Injans was awarded the prize for Best Drama Series at the Celtic Media Festival in Scotland [1].

At the 2007 BAFTA Cymru Awards, Gareth Bryn Evans won the prize for Best Newcomer after directing episode six of Cowbois ac Injans Series 1.

At the 2008 BAFTA Cymru Awards, Rhodri Evan won Best Actor for his role as 'Balders'. The prize was presented by Ruth Jones from Gavin & Stacey.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "S4C - Cowbois ac Injans". www.s4c.cymru. Retrieved 18 January 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
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