Welcome to the brand-new Keep Wales Safe podcast, ‘Unlocked: COVID stories from Wales.’ From frontline healthcare workers to sporting superstars: in this series, TV and radio presenter Dot Davies will be hearing from a range of notable people throughout Wales as we mark two years since the first lockdown and reflect on their experiences of the pandemic.

Today’s guest is a special one. First Minister, Mark Drakeford has been responsible for leading Wales through the pandemic and navigating the country through an unprecedented time.

In this episode, Dot spoke with the First Minister in a fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation about how the Welsh Government managed the outbreak of the virus back in 2020, the details of his ‘darkest day’, and his pride at the sense of unity throughout the county during these testing times.

So, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing – enjoy…