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0:00:04 > 0:00:08- # Join us for a trip back in time, - join us on our journey
0:00:08 > 0:00:11- # Where famous Welsh people - once lived
0:00:11 > 0:00:12- # Famous and renowned
0:00:17 > 0:00:19- # Evan James and James James
0:00:21 > 0:00:23- # Guto Nyth Bran
0:00:24 > 0:00:25- # Mari Jones
0:00:26 > 0:00:29- # The girl from Cefn Ydfa
0:00:29 > 0:00:31- # Saint Dwynwen
0:00:31 > 0:00:33- # Saint David #
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- Welcome to Enwog of Fri, Ardal Ni.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- This is our school - - Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llwyncelyn.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56- Where in the world is Llwyncelyn?
0:00:56 > 0:01:01- Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff, - South Wales.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- I love running. I'm a fast runner.
0:01:14 > 0:01:18- Me too. I'm a very fast runner.
0:01:18 > 0:01:20- I can run faster than you.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23- I'm the fastest runner - in Llwyncelyn.
0:01:24 > 0:01:25- I don't think so.
0:01:25 > 0:01:30- If Guto were here, - he'd win every race.
0:01:30 > 0:01:35- You're right. To be honest, - he'd win an Olympic title.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38- Have you heard about Guto?
0:01:40 > 0:01:45- No? Never? Well, what a story.
0:01:45 > 0:01:47- It's true too.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- On your marks...
0:01:49 > 0:01:51- ..get set, go.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08- Guto was the world's fastest runner.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11- His real name was Griffith Morgan.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- Everyone called him Guto Nyth Bran.
0:02:14 > 0:02:19- He was born in Llwyncelyn - over 300 years ago.
0:02:26 > 0:02:31- Guto Nyth Bran's grave is here, - in St Gwynno's Church, Llanwynno.
0:02:33 > 0:02:39- In memory of Griffith Morgan - of Nyth Bran in this Parish...
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- ..who died in 1737 aged 37.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44- What was he really like?
0:02:44 > 0:02:47- Let's write a script about Guto!
0:02:47 > 0:02:49- Our friends can take part.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51- Come on. Join us.
0:02:56 > 0:03:01- A long time ago lived a little boy - called Griffith Morgan.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06- Hello, I'm Griffith.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- Griffith Morgan.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- You can call me Guto Nyth Bran.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13- I live here...
0:03:13 > 0:03:15- ..on Nyth Bran Farm.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- Guto! Guto!
0:03:20 > 0:03:22- Oh!
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- Guto!
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- Where is he?
0:03:27 > 0:03:28- Here I am, Mam!
0:03:28 > 0:03:30- Where have you been?
0:03:31 > 0:03:32- Running again?
0:03:33 > 0:03:36- Now, you need to go - and fetch me some yeast.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38- I'm baking bread.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- Run to the shop in Aberdare.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- Aberdare? OK, Mam, no problems.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- Cheerio, Mam.
0:03:48 > 0:03:53- What a good boy. He loves running.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- OK, I'm going to have a cuppa.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58- He'll be gone for hours.
0:04:00 > 0:04:02- Yes, Aberdare was far away...
0:04:02 > 0:04:04- ..a 12-mile round trip.
0:04:07 > 0:04:12- Guto Nyth Bran ran faster than - the wind all the way to Aberdare.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- Mam went to boil the kettle.
0:04:16 > 0:04:22- Before the kettle had boiled, - Guto had returned with the yeast.
0:04:25 > 0:04:27- Yeast, Mam.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- Well, goodness me.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- How on earth? Six miles. Really!
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- You were faster than lightning.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39- Really?
0:04:41 > 0:04:44- Yes, Guto was a fast runner.
0:04:44 > 0:04:47- He could run faster than a dog.
0:04:48 > 0:04:51- He could run faster than a horse.
0:04:56 > 0:05:00- Sian o'r Siop, - who ran a local shop...
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- ..saw how fast Guto could run.
0:05:02 > 0:05:07- Well indeed. - That boy has a talent for running.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- Yes indeed. - I need to have a word with him.
0:05:13 > 0:05:18- Guto went over to visit - Sian o'r Siop.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- Yoo-hoo. Sian o'r Siop.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- Come in.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- You have a talent, Guto. - You must run a race.
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- If you win, - you'll receive some money.
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- Enough money to make you rich.
0:05:35 > 0:05:36- I don't want money.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40- Use your talent. - I'll organise a race for you.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- A race? What a good idea, Sian.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- Of course.
0:05:48 > 0:05:53- Sian o'r Siop organised a race - for Guto against an English captain.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- He was a majestic and important man - from England.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- He was renowned for his ability - as a fast runner.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- Him? Run against him?
0:06:05 > 0:06:07- This smelly little farmer?
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- Hey, that's not very nice.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- It will be fun racing against him.
0:06:16 > 0:06:21- I'll bet 50 that I'll win the race.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- OK, we'll see about that.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27- A four-mile race.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- The winner will receive 50.
0:06:30 > 0:06:35- No problems. I will win the race.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39- Ready?
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- On your marks, get set...
0:06:42 > 0:06:44- ..go.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48- Off they went - as fast as they could run.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- He's doing well, I think.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55- Come on, Guto.
0:07:04 > 0:07:09- As the race progressed, - the captain started to slow down.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13- He was sweating and out of breath.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15- He wasn't happy.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- Guto ploughed on - and enjoyed the race.
0:07:20 > 0:07:23- Guto, we're winning. - Guto, we're winning.
0:07:23 > 0:07:26- Guto finished the race - long before the captain.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- Well done, Guto.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39- Win? Really!
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- Oh, hello, Captain. - Get lost, did you?
0:07:46 > 0:07:48- 50, please.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52- Guto and Sian o'r Siop were elated.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55- They fell in love.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58- They were rich after winning 50.
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- Guto retired from running - for many years.
0:08:09 > 0:08:14- Even though he was older, - he still enjoyed running.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16- One day, Sian said to him...
0:08:17 > 0:08:21- Do you remember - that great race against Captain?
0:08:21 > 0:08:24- Well, how about one more race, Guto?
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- I'm too old, Sian. I'm 37 years old.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- Nonsense. - You're the world's fastest runner.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- I've organised a race for you - against Prince.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- He thinks he's - the world's fastest runner.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- You can show Prince who truly is - the world's fastest runner.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50- Prince! Prince!
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- Sian organised a race for Guto - against Prince.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- It was a 12-mile race - from Newport to Bedwas.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02- Prince came from Bedwas.
0:09:02 > 0:09:06- He was called Prince of Bedwas - since he was such a fast runner.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- Prince's supporters - were all present.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13- Sian was Guto's only supporter.
0:09:14 > 0:09:18- Don't worry, Guto. - You're much faster than Prince.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- Show him, how good you really are.
0:09:25 > 0:09:27- On your marks...
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- ..get set, go.
0:09:29 > 0:09:33- The race started - but Guto was in no hurry.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- He was happy horsing around.
0:09:38 > 0:09:39- Run, Guto, he's gone.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- Guto ran like the wind.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49- Soon, he was in the lead.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55- Guto's in the lead. - He's in the lead.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- He reached the end of the race - way before Prince.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12- Guto, you won. - You're the world's fastest runner.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15- Yay!
0:10:15 > 0:10:22- As Sian grabbed Guto tightly, - he collapsed and died...
0:10:22 > 0:10:26- ..after running his last race.
0:10:32 > 0:10:33- That was fun...
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- ..even though - the end of the story was sad.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- Dying at 37 years of age, - such a tragedy.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43- But Guto Nyth Bran - was a great runner.
0:10:43 > 0:10:48- Guto Nyth Bran, famous and renowned, - our local hero.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- # Guto, Guto, Guto Nyth Bran
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- # Such a fast runner, - his feet are on fire
0:10:56 > 0:11:00- # Guto, Guto, Guto Nyth Bran
0:11:00 > 0:11:02- # We'll never see your likes again
0:11:02 > 0:11:05- # Guto, Guto, Guto Nyth Bran
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- # Such a fast runner, - his feet are on fire
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- # Guto, Guto, Guto Nyth Bran
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- # We'll never see your likes again
0:11:17 > 0:11:20- # Run, run, run, run like the wind
0:11:20 > 0:11:23- # Run, run, run, run, - faster and faster
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- # Running faster - than a horse and a dog
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- # Guto Nyth Bran won every race
0:11:31 > 0:11:36- # A Welsh hero, famous and renowned
0:11:37 > 0:11:40- # We're so proud of our local hero
0:11:40 > 0:11:42- # Llwyncelyn
0:11:43 > 0:11:45- # Racing here and racing there
0:11:45 > 0:11:48- # Over mountains - and across the valleys
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- # He ran as fact as he could
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- # He was the fastest in the world
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- # No-one ran as fast as he
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- # Guto, Guto, Guto Nyth Bran
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- # No-one ran as fast as he
0:12:05 > 0:12:07- # Guto, Guto, Guto Nyth Bran
0:12:08 > 0:12:16- # Guto Nyth Bran
0:12:17 > 0:12:18- # Hoy! #
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