A NEW documentary is set to air this weekend following Aberystwyth radio producer Aled Haydn Jones and his partner as they explore the world of surrogacy.

Having worked his way up the ladder to achieve his career goals, it is safe to say Aled has reached the top.

The head of BBC Radio 1, who is a former Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig pupil who now lives in London, has followed his heart throughout the journey.

“I feel lucky to have had jobs I love; a TV presenter, a producer on Chris Moyles’s show and now I have the privilege of running one of the most famous radio stations in the world,” said Aled.

Despite a successful and fulfilling career, Aled and his partner of 16 years, Emile, faced a secret struggle – they long to be parents.

“Something big is missing from my life. I want to start a family. I used to think I wouldn’t be able to have a child, biologically, but then I was introduced to a wonderful world,” Aled said.

“I remember coming out to Mum and Dad when I was 17, they’re fantastic now, but the first thing Mum said was, ‘you won’t be able to have a family then’.”

Discovering Surrogacy UK two years ago changed everything for the couple and marked the start of an extremely emotional journey for Aled and Emile.

The organisation paired them with Dawn from Matlock, a surrogate who holds the key to making their dreams a reality.

Through transferring eggs and cycles of IVF, it is hoped Dawn will conceive and carry the couple’s child.

Aled, Emile and Dawn share their experiences in an emotive and personal documentary on Sunday, 7 February at 9pm on S4C.

“Having that biological link with our baby was an amazing thought after growing up not thinking that would be possible, and that’s why we decided to try surrogacy first,” Aled added.

“With Emile by my side, I was determined to put everything into this amazing opportunity. There’s so much pressure – you’re up, you’re down. We had absolutely no idea what lay ahead.”