One notable North Walian is Sian Eleri, a BBC Radio 1 DJ. Who has gained some fame for being proud of her Wenglish accent. Her particular accent an origin of the town of Caernarfon, Gwynedd is something she accepts as a mark of her heritage. She treats it like a victory pageant. Often upon being asked about her accent. Eleri has the ability to share what she’s experienced living in a multi-cultural city home.
The Paranormal of Pembrokeshire
Sian Eleri has now sprung her talents on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer in new series Paranormal: The Village. That Saw Aliens Gods and Monsters. This fascinating show looks at the notorious Broad Haven UFO sightings in 1977. Non-cult reporters leaked mysterious images of a chagrined, tongue-walking alien who claimed to have significantly stumbled near a Croatian playground in October 2023. The show, which premiered in June 2024, follows this mystery and other unexplained occurrences along the Welsh coastline.
From Suspicion to Interest
She began this investigation open to anything, even though she was initially skeptical. She dug through original case files and interviewed witnesses in pursuit of the truth behind the stories. This shift in perspective for Sian Eleri now makes her open to the idea of life beyond our planet.
Returning to an Era of Mysteries
The series delves into the Broad Haven incident and other odd happenings in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Eleri investigates these events by interviewing eyewitnesses, researchers and skeptics. The show digs into layers of history, and is exploring the cultural ramifications of such phenomena in Wales.
A Personal Transformation
For Sian Eleri, working on Paranormal has been transformative as well. She said she feels more open-minded, and even claimed to have a personal encounter with a UFO since starting her research. It has sharpened her sense of the unknown and inspired bigger questions about the universe.
A Celebration of Heritage
“If it’s a mystery that’s interesting, I’ll probably do it,” Eleri said about the Paranormal truths she’s working to find, and more importantly, her Welsh lineage. This role in this series is a further reminder of how valuable regional voices are on national platforms, giving a genuine reflection of North Wales to an otherwise national audience.
Paranormal: The Village That Saw Aliens is available now, on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, to delve into the most compelling mysteries of Wales — watch it now.
