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Golden Boy: Louis Rees-Zammit

Author: BBC Radio Wales

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Louis Rees-Zammit took a leap and switched lanes while the world watched. A story of chasing the big dream and figuring out who you are when everyone’s already decided.

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After the interview with the man himself, what to make of what he says?
5. The Interview

5. The Interview

2026-03-0524:21

Gareth finds himself at the door of the man himself for an honest, open, unfiltered chat.
4. You’ve Got Mail

4. You’ve Got Mail

2026-02-2624:34

After months of chasing Welsh rugby’s global superstar, has Gareth Rhys Owen finally got his man?Written and Presented by Gareth Rhys Owen Script Editor – Tim Wheeler Mixing and Sound Design – Meic Parry Producer - Rhodri Jones
3. Something's Changed

3. Something's Changed

2026-02-1925:02

Gareth Rhys Owen investigates where rugby and star players like Louis Rees-Zammit fits in the new Wales.Presented and written by Gareth Rhys Owen Script Editor - Tim Wheeler Mixing and Sound Design - Meic Parry Producer - Rhodri Jones
2. On Any Given Sunday

2. On Any Given Sunday

2026-02-1227:49

Wales' brightest rugby star shocks the world as he quits the game for a shot at the NFL.
1. Hail Mary

1. Hail Mary

2026-02-0526:33

After returning from chasing his American Football dream, can Louis Rees-Zammit help Welsh rugby get out of its current nightmare? Gareth Rhys Owen goes on his own quest to find out.Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen Script Editor – Tim Wheeler Producer - Rhodri Jones Mixing and Sound Design – Meic Parry Commissioner – Bridget Curnow
Gareth Rhys Owen investigates if Louis Rees-Zammit, who quit rugby to pursue his American Football dream, can now, after his return, help Welsh rugby through its current nightmare
8. Resolution

8. Resolution

2025-03-1322:03

Gareth Rhys Owen's quest to speak to rugby star Gavin Henson reaches its conclusion.Presented by Gareth Rhys Owen Produced by Andrew Richards Written by Gareth Rhys Owen and Andrew Richards Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
7. Shave Away

7. Shave Away

2025-03-0620:24

Gareth Rhys Owen takes a deep dive into Gavin Henson's most iconic moment and seeks some guidance with his current predicament.Presented by Gareth Rhys Owen Written and produced by Andrew Richards Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
6. My House On My Hill

6. My House On My Hill

2025-02-2723:01

Gareth Rhys Owen turns to the past after his quest to speak to rugby star Gavin Henson hits a bump in the road.Presented by Gareth Rhys Owen Written and produced by Andrew Richards Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
5. Control

5. Control

2025-02-2019:48

Gareth Rhys Owen makes contact with Gavin Henson and learns about the fame game as his quest to interview the rugby star continues.Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen Produced by Andrew Richards Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
4. Unicorn

4. Unicorn

2025-02-1419:25

Gareth Rhys Owen's quest to speak to former rugby star Gavin Henson takes a surprising turn after Henson returns to playing rugby again. Gareth now has to scramble into action to see if he can make contact with him for an interview.Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen Produced by Andrew Richards Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
3. We All Have Rumours

3. We All Have Rumours

2025-02-0618:39

Gareth Rhys Owen tracks down a 'ghost' to learn more about a tumultuous time in Gavin Henson's career.Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen Produced by Andrew Richards Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
2. Blinking Massive

2. Blinking Massive

2025-01-3017:37

In order to learn more about Gavin Henson's life in the spotlight, Gareth Rhys Owen begins his quest to speak to the man himself by diving back through noughties nostalgia and speaking to journalists who covered him at the beginning of his career to understand why he was so popular and if anyone remains in touch with him.Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen Produced by Andrew Richards Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
1. Fascination

1. Fascination

2025-01-3019:11

After starring in Wales' 2005 Grand Slam win, Gavin Henson went from rugby player to superstar. He was on the front and back pages of newspapers and magazines, on red carpets, on chat shows, on reality TV; he was everywhere. And then he wasn't. Gareth Rhys Owen wants to speak to him about this time in his life. But what if he doesn't want to be found?Written and presented by Gareth Rhys Owen Produced by Andrew Richards Mixing and sound design by Meic Parry Commissioned by Bridget Curnow
Rugby star Gavin Henson was everywhere. Then he wasn’t. Gareth Rhys Owen wants to speak to him about it all. But what if he doesn’t want to be found?
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