Gethin Clifford Jones (born 12 February 1978) is a Welsh television presenter. He was an active rugby union player while at Manchester Metropolitan University and, after graduation, he began his television career on the Welsh language channel S4C as a presenter of children’s programs such as Popty, Mas Draw, and the flagship children’s entertainment show Uned 5 (Unit 5, 2002–2005).
Gethin Jones’s parents: Meet Goronwy Jones & Sylwia Jones
Gethin Jones’ parents are Sylvia, a violin teacher, and Goronwy Jones, who worked as a headteacher at Baden Powell Primary School in Cardiff, Wales.
Gethin has spoken about the influence his parents had on his upbringing and how they instilled in him the values of hard work, determination, and kindness. In particular, he has credited his mother for introducing him to the world of music and nurturing his love for the performing arts.
Gethin’s father, Goronwy, passed away in 2019 after a battle with dementia. Gethin has spoken publicly about the impact of his father’s passing, describing him as a “great man” and thanking him for the values he instilled in him.