S4C has cancelled a new drama series on the crimes of paedophile Neil Foden.
The former Ysgol Friars headteacher is serving 17 years in prison for sexually abusing four girls between 2019 and 2023.
The channel has now apologised for the "distress caused".
In August, S4C announced the script for the series had been developed over 18 months, based on the critical 'Our Bravery Brought Justice' report into safeguarding failures, along with evidence and notes from the trial at Mold Crown Court.
Actor Mark Lewis Jones was due to play Foden and according to the channel, the series would recount events from the point of view of two of his survivors.
The series, produced by independent company MOJO Productions, was written by Llinos Gerallt and due to be directed by Huw Chiswell.
But many criticsed the commission, saying it was "too soon" after Foden's conviction and a "waste of money".
The channel initially defended the move, but in a statement on Wednesday, a spokesperson said: "S4C has an important role in telling stories that shine a light on matters of public interest."
"However, following careful consideration, we have concluded that it would not be appropriate to proceed with the drama series provisionally titled Y Pennaeth."
"The wellbeing of those affected by these events comes first. This is S4C’s decision, and we apologise for the distress this has caused. Out of respect for the privacy of those affected, we will not be commenting further."
Gwenllian Gravelle, who was S4C's Drama Commissioner when the series was first announced, has now left the channel and been replaced in the role by Dafydd Llewellyn.
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