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0:00:04 > 0:00:08- # Join us for a trip back in time, - join us on our journey
0:00:09 > 0:00:10- # Where famous Welsh people - once lived
0:00:11 > 0:00:12- # Renowned and revered
0:00:17 > 0:00:19- # Jemima Nicholas
0:00:20 > 0:00:22- # Gwenynen Gwent
0:00:23 > 0:00:25- # Melangell
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- # Hedd Wyn
0:00:29 > 0:00:30- # Gelert
0:00:32 > 0:00:34- # Rhys and Meinir
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- # Y Ferch o'r Sger #
0:00:42 > 0:00:46- Hello and welcome - to Enwog o Fri, Ardal Ni.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- Welcome to our school.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51- Ysgol Gynradd Beddgelert.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- Where in Wales is Ysgol Beddgelert?
0:00:54 > 0:01:00- Well, in the village of Beddgelert, - Gwynedd, North Wales.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- Beddgelert is a beautiful village.
0:01:05 > 0:01:10- People from far and near come here - to enjoy the views.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- Come with us to see the village.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- Here's the Colwyn river.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23- Here's the Glaslyn river.
0:01:24 > 0:01:30- Our village is nestled - between the Snowdonia mountains...
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- ..including Wales's - highest mountain, Snowdon.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- There's no time - to climb to the summit.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- We have a story to share with you.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45- A story about a dog named Gelert.
0:01:45 > 0:01:49- The story will explain - how our village got its name.
0:01:53 > 0:02:00- Our story begins many years ago - on the Snowdonia mountains.
0:02:00 > 0:02:06- There, a prince lived. - Prince Llywelyn the Great.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- Hello. Yes, I'm Prince Llywelyn.
0:02:12 > 0:02:14- The Prince of North Wales.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- Gelert? Gelert?
0:02:18 > 0:02:20- Come here.
0:02:20 > 0:02:26- Prince Llywelyn had a large, - hairy, faithful dog called Gelert.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- Gelert, - you're my best friend in the world.
0:02:34 > 0:02:39- Gelert also knew that the prince was - his best friend in the whole world.
0:02:40 > 0:02:45- Yes, Llywelyn was in - very good spirits.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- A little baby was born to him - and his princess.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54- The boy's name was Gwern.
0:02:56 > 0:03:01- Hello, I'm Princess Heledd. - I'm Llywelyn's wife.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- This is Gwern, - our perfect little baby.
0:03:06 > 0:03:11- Yoo-hoo. Here I am, I'm home. - Hello, Heledd, my sweetheart.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- Hello, Llywelyn. - Nice to have you home.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18- Where's my little son?
0:03:19 > 0:03:21- Coochie-coochie!
0:03:21 > 0:03:26- Oh, dear. - Time to change the nappy, I think.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28- Poo-eey-poo!
0:03:30 > 0:03:35- To celebrate the birth of Gwern, - they held a party.
0:03:36 > 0:03:41- Llywelyn enjoyed hosting parties. - They were very grand parties.
0:03:42 > 0:03:47- People from far and near - would attend and enjoy the parties.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56- A warm welcome to you all.
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- We want you all - to enjoy tonight's party.
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- Raise your glasses and paws...
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- ..to Gwern.
0:04:07 > 0:04:08- Gwern.
0:04:09 > 0:04:14- # Prince Llywelyn, we are so proud
0:04:14 > 0:04:19- # Of the little boy - that was born to you
0:04:19 > 0:04:23- # We are so happy and we will share
0:04:23 > 0:04:28- # In your good news - on this fine day with you
0:04:28 > 0:04:33- # Congratulations, - raise your glasses
0:04:33 > 0:04:38- # To you three and Gelert the dog
0:04:38 > 0:04:41- # Hooray
0:04:47 > 0:04:52- # Tomorrow morning, we'll go hunting
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- # On our horses to search for deer
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- # Today, - we will celebrate with our friends
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- # It's a special occasion, - fill your glasses
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- # Congratulations, - raise your glasses
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- # To you three and Gelert the dog
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- # Hooray
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- # Hooray! #
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- The following morning, - after the party...
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- ..the court of Prince Llywelyn - was very busy.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- Llywelyn had organised - a day of hunting for everyone.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- Where was Llywelyn? - There was no sign of him.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- Where is Prince Llywelyn?
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- He's usually the first here.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- Llywelyn enjoys hunting.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00- Can't wait to leave.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- This is very strange.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- Something must be wrong.
0:06:07 > 0:06:13- Prince Llywelyn was inside the court - in his bedroom.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15- The princess didn't feel well.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- I'll wait with you, Princess, - to look after you.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- No, it's OK. You go hunting.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- Everyone's waiting for you.
0:06:26 > 0:06:32- If you're sure. Take Gwern down - to the hall and you can sleep.
0:06:32 > 0:06:37- Good idea, master. - I'll take Gwern down there now.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39- Thank you, Sian.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44- Thank you. Enjoy the hunt.
0:06:45 > 0:06:46- I will.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- Everyone in the courtyard - was still worried about the prince.
0:06:57 > 0:06:58- Where is he?
0:06:59 > 0:07:01- What on earth...?
0:07:01 > 0:07:04- There's still no sign of the prince.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06- Should we wait?
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- We'll give him another five minutes.
0:07:09 > 0:07:14- Yes, another five minutes - and then we'll set off.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- Gwern slept in his crib in the hall.
0:07:22 > 0:07:24- Sian, are you busy?
0:07:25 > 0:07:32- Yes, master, I have so much to do - to prepare for tonight's feast.
0:07:32 > 0:07:37- Of course, I'll find someone else - to look after Gwern.
0:07:37 > 0:07:38- Gelert.
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- Gelert, you are master of the court - while I'm away hunting.
0:07:45 > 0:07:51- Llywelyn entrusted his faithful dog - to look after his son.
0:07:51 > 0:07:56- Lie down here, good dog. - Gwern will be safe with you.
0:08:00 > 0:08:06- Llywelyn knew - that his young son would be safe..
0:08:06 > 0:08:09- ..under the watchful eye - of his faithful dog.
0:08:14 > 0:08:18- Here he is, our master. - Everything OK?
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- Where's Gelert? - That dog is always at your side.
0:08:23 > 0:08:27- Gelert has important work to do. - Everyone ready?
0:08:28 > 0:08:29- Yes, master.
0:08:30 > 0:08:35- Finally, - they set off to hunt for the day.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- Gelert sat in the hall all day.
0:08:41 > 0:08:47- Then, with the baby - sleeping soundly, Gelert snoozed.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52- Outside the court...
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- ..a hungry wolf - was searching for food.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03- A dangerous wolf.
0:09:07 > 0:09:13- It slipped quietly into the court - and into the hall in search of food.
0:09:14 > 0:09:16- It saw the little baby in his crib.
0:09:16 > 0:09:23- Gelert woke up and realised - that the baby was in danger.
0:09:23 > 0:09:26- They started fighting.
0:09:28 > 0:09:33- Gelert was determined - to keep Gwern safe.
0:09:35 > 0:09:40- After a good day's hunting, - Llywelyn returned to the court.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43- He was confronted - with a terrible scene.
0:09:43 > 0:09:47- Gelert! What's happened here?
0:09:47 > 0:09:51- Llywelyn saw the crib overturned.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55- My son, Gwern. - Where is my little baby?
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- What had happened - to the little prince?
0:09:59 > 0:10:01- Had Gelert killed his son?
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- Without waiting to think, - Llywelyn grabbed his sword...
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- ..and killed Gelert where he stood.
0:10:13 > 0:10:14- My son, Gwern.
0:10:15 > 0:10:16- He rushed to the crib.
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- There, under the blankets, - he found Gwern.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23- His son was safe.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- What happened, Gwern?
0:10:27 > 0:10:32- Then he saw the wolf's body - lying on the floor.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37- He realised what had happened.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- Brave Gelert - - you saved my son's life.
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- You didn't kill him. I'm so sorry.
0:10:44 > 0:10:49- Llywelyn couldn't be comforted - after that terrible day.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57- Llywelyn was sad for a long time...
0:10:57 > 0:11:02- ..because he had killed - his faithful dog without cause.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07- The prince never smiled again - after that terrible day.
0:11:10 > 0:11:17- He built a special grave for Gelert - to remember his brave, faithful dog.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- Gelert's grave - can be found in Beddgelert.
0:11:31 > 0:11:35- That's why our town - is named Beddgelert.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- If you ever visit our village...
0:11:38 > 0:11:42- ..visit Gelert's grave - to remember the sad story.
0:11:43 > 0:11:49- Gelert the dog, renowned - and revered, from our locality.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- # Gelert the dog
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- # Gelert the dog
0:11:56 > 0:12:01- # It's such a sad story
0:12:02 > 0:12:04- # He's our hero
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- # A faithful friend
0:12:08 > 0:12:13- # We will always remember your story
0:12:14 > 0:12:20- # You are the Gelert - after which our village is named
0:12:20 > 0:12:25- # A faithful dog at the side - of Llywelyn the Great
0:12:26 > 0:12:31- # Here in Snowdonia
0:12:32 > 0:12:38- # You are a hero, you are a giant
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- # Gelert the dog
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- # Gelert the dog
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- # It's such a sad story
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- # He's our hero
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- # A faithful friend
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- # We will always remember your story
0:13:04 > 0:13:08- # Your story #
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