The Light in the Hall is making a comeback with another dark mystery to solve. The Channel 4 hit, also known as Y Golau, returns more than three years after its debut, this time following a man returning home after 20 years behind bars. Despite serving his sentence for the death of his cousin in the 1990s, the question remains: is Rhys Owen, played by Mark Lewis Jones, actually innocent?
Where Was The Light in the Hall Season 2 Filmed?
Much like the first series, The Light in the Hall season 2 is set in the fictional Welsh town of Llanemlyn, which is really the market town of Llandovery in Carmarthenshire. This South West Welsh town lies on the River Tywi, midway between Swansea and Brecon. In addition to Llandovery, the surrounding area of Llandeilo is heavily featured, showcasing its lakes and mountains. Wales' capital, Cardiff, is used for exterior urban scenes and interior production.
“I think the world of Golau is really seductive, it’s kind of really small town Wales, but with these incredible backdrops, in particular the reservoir,” actor Mark Lewis Jones told Radio Times. “The landscape is extraordinary, I think. And they’re just really great stories.”
Carmarthenshire is no stranger to film and television production, with various shows and films shot in and around the area, including Martin Clunes' series Out There, Willow on Disney Plus, A Discovery of Witches, Keeping Faith, The Edge of Love, Stardust, and Doctor Who.
Producer Nora Ostler Spiteri said: “It has been a pleasure to collaborate once again with Long Story and APC to bring this story to the world. A big thank you to Gwenllian Gravelle and S4C for their warm support and to Sundance Now, Creative Wales and Channel 4 for making this possible. It has been wonderful to collaborate with such a talented cast and crew, and it was lovely to return to Llandovery to bring the world to life.”
The Light in the Hall season 2 premieres on Tuesday, June 16, at 9pm on Channel 4.
