0:00:21 > 0:00:25Oi! Bossy parents, if you thought you could always get away with
0:00:25 > 0:00:28making the family holiday decisions,
0:00:28 > 0:00:31Croeso, or welcome to Gimme A Break,
0:00:43 > 0:00:48and most importantly they're
0:00:52 > 0:00:54The family is made up of...
0:00:55 > 0:00:57football-loving seven-year-old Gwyndaf,
0:00:57 > 0:01:00and karate chopping nine-year-old Dewi.
0:01:00 > 0:01:04So, why do Dewi and Gwyndaf they need to be given a break?
0:01:05 > 0:01:11Our family holidays aren't that great because Mum plans everything.
0:01:13 > 0:01:18so that I do get my own way.
0:01:18 > 0:01:20"Oh, my hair's getting wet!"
0:01:20 > 0:01:25that Eleri doesn't do water.
0:01:25 > 0:01:29Buses! I do think the best way
0:01:29 > 0:01:31And we hop on a bus, off the bus.
0:01:31 > 0:01:37It gets really boring after a while.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40four or five to choose from.
0:01:44 > 0:02:02the bus came and it just...
0:02:02 > 0:02:10because I promised them faithfully that we wouldn't know anyone.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26Yes. Can you make your head
0:02:28 > 0:02:32OK, it's time to say those words parents all over the country fear.
0:03:00 > 0:03:06solemnly swear to hand over control
0:03:09 > 0:03:12No going back, you have read those words in English and Welsh,
0:03:15 > 0:03:19There will be consequences if you break that pledge. Are you clear?
0:03:19 > 0:03:22Yes. Come on, we've got to get on with planning this thing.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25So this is it. You're now in total
0:03:27 > 0:03:30Well, just before we talk about the sort of things you want,
0:03:33 > 0:03:39Well, I have hurt my ankle. There's a plaster cast under there,
0:03:42 > 0:03:43What things do you want to do?
0:03:49 > 0:03:52Swimming with water is usually good.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56Yeah. Lots of action. What will Mum think about these activities?
0:03:56 > 0:03:58I don't think she'll be that happy.
0:03:58 > 0:04:00How will you make sure she joins in?
0:04:00 > 0:04:02really, really, really strict.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17They have to do a bit of work and see if they can guess the holidays
0:04:17 > 0:04:23from a series of quirky clues.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52C boat. I saw that, Gwyndaf!
0:04:59 > 0:05:01C board? What's C boarding?
0:05:04 > 0:05:07or it could be a life rubber ring.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10A wild splashing watery break.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15Now for clues to break two.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18when you finish this track.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26So maybe some sort of rally
0:05:26 > 0:05:30Look. A remote control one.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35going to see a rally or racing cars.
0:05:37 > 0:05:39So there's X for xylophone,
0:05:48 > 0:05:51three letters to get a word.
0:05:57 > 0:06:02"You'll be tanking your lucky stars for this wheelie good break."
0:06:02 > 0:06:07it's something to do with BMX maybe?
0:06:12 > 0:06:14Check out the final set of clues.
0:06:24 > 0:06:29If I had to make a guess, maybe it's something to do with tea.
0:06:44 > 0:06:49I think it's in Yorkshire, I heard
0:06:49 > 0:06:51Let's give you another clue.
0:06:55 > 0:07:00"Woof you like to try this break
0:07:12 > 0:07:16Let's see if they're right.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25No. I just went stuck on the cake.
0:07:28 > 0:07:34It's a wonderful wildlife and water sports break in the Cotswolds.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36Do you want to see more? Yeah.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39This holiday in the Cotswolds
0:07:40 > 0:07:44think of amazing water sports
0:07:44 > 0:07:47There's also exclusive access to a wildlife rescue centre
0:07:49 > 0:07:51What did you like the look of?
0:08:04 > 0:08:08on wheels in Northamptonshire.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15the biggest skate park in Europe?
0:08:18 > 0:08:20There's a 4X4 driving challenge
0:08:20 > 0:08:22to crush a car with a tank.
0:08:25 > 0:08:26What are your thoughts so far?
0:08:26 > 0:08:31Um, Both are brilliant. Going to
0:08:31 > 0:08:34Would you like me to introduce
0:08:42 > 0:08:44Shall we have a look? Yeah.
0:08:44 > 0:08:47You'll get back to nature by camping out in genuine teepee tents.
0:08:47 > 0:08:51You'll learn how to steer a sled
0:08:51 > 0:08:54Down at the beach, a pirate ship
0:08:54 > 0:08:57your very own seaside rock.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02Brilliant. Cool, really cool.
0:09:02 > 0:09:08Would you like a little bit
0:09:08 > 0:09:12with this a really important thing, all right? See you in a bit. Bye.
0:09:14 > 0:09:36Some of them are brilliant.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39Anyway, what's your decision?
0:09:50 > 0:09:53and everything, it was brilliant.
0:09:53 > 0:09:58I'm really chuffed. You'll have a fab time, consider that booked.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01I will pop up on the laptop
0:10:03 > 0:10:05one fabulous treat for yourselves.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09If it goes well, you can enjoy it.
0:10:13 > 0:10:18water sports break in the Cotswolds.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20How will it go down with Mum?
0:10:20 > 0:10:22I'm not sure if I'm gonna like this.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24Will she play by the rules,
0:10:28 > 0:10:32The kids have given Mum strict instructions to stay downstairs
0:10:32 > 0:10:34while they get on with the packing.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42I normally pack my suitcases
0:10:43 > 0:10:47so there's no need to re-iron when you get to the other end.
0:10:50 > 0:10:54I would hope that I've taught
0:10:57 > 0:11:00coming from upstairs at the moment.
0:11:00 > 0:11:02These are giving me a wedgie!
0:11:04 > 0:11:08I don't want any frilly frocks or any posh linen trousers.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27Dewi and Gwyndaf managed to keep the holiday destination a total secret,
0:11:30 > 0:11:51Right then, boys. When are you gonna tell your mum where we're going
0:12:20 > 0:12:23Oh, my gosh, "Is that ours?"
0:12:23 > 0:12:27And it was so cool because you got
0:12:40 > 0:12:42that we're going to be doing
0:12:42 > 0:12:47is wakeboarding and water sports.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07for water sports and wildlife.
0:13:07 > 0:13:10At the hotel, the family looked
0:13:36 > 0:13:40Don't set the code, for goodness sake. We'll get security calling!
0:13:40 > 0:13:43for every parent on Gimme A Break.
0:13:43 > 0:13:47Everything that Mummy wants in it?
0:13:47 > 0:13:49The opening of the suitcase.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53Oh, linen trousers, and look.
0:14:33 > 0:14:34your head and body under the water
0:14:49 > 0:14:54And the third and final rule
0:14:54 > 0:14:58Oh, boys. Ner ner ner ner ner!
0:15:00 > 0:15:03'so walks have been banned instead
0:15:03 > 0:15:08'if any of these rules are broken, there WILL be consequences.'
0:15:12 > 0:15:15'when you'll have the chance
0:15:23 > 0:15:27You can't avoid them, Mum, the rules are up and they're not coming down.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32but if anything is going to give,
0:15:32 > 0:15:38because I seriously don't realise I'm doing it half the time.
0:15:38 > 0:15:42It's in at the deep end for Mum
0:15:47 > 0:15:51The family construct their raft
0:16:07 > 0:16:10The finishing touch - Y Ddraig Goch.
0:16:10 > 0:16:12Mum needs a bit of persuading
0:16:18 > 0:16:32That's it, sit on the wood. Do not wobble, do not wobble.
0:16:32 > 0:16:37I wanted to go in the boat.
0:16:42 > 0:16:47Dewi's got a great idea for Mum
0:17:01 > 0:17:04ever imagine that I would be in the middle of a lake to begin with,
0:17:04 > 0:17:11on a raft secondly, and singing Head, Shoulders, Knees And Toes
0:17:14 > 0:17:18Sit, sit, sit, sit, sit. Oh!
0:17:31 > 0:17:35and water skiing techniques,
0:17:35 > 0:17:39none of which Mum's ever done before. How's she going to get on?
0:17:41 > 0:17:43How are you doing? I'm Sam.
0:17:50 > 0:17:52Nice and slow, head up, stand.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00Dewi volunteers to go first.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05Gwyndaf decides to sit it out
0:18:07 > 0:18:11Just float. You can do it first and show your mummy how to do it.
0:18:11 > 0:18:14Just grab hold of the bar now, and shimmy down to the end.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17those two ropes. That's it.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19OK, knees up to your chest.
0:18:19 > 0:18:24keep those arms nice and straight.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26All right, you ready to go? Yeah.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29nice and slow, stay sat down. Good!
0:19:09 > 0:19:12But at least I'm having a go, and if I can just hold on to the bar
0:19:25 > 0:19:28Just stay sat down, stay sat down.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35OK, we're coming to get you.
0:19:35 > 0:19:39When you drop off, it is as bad as you imagine it is gonna be.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43For somebody that's petrified of water, knowing there's fish in here -
0:19:43 > 0:19:47she's petrified of fish - she did
0:19:47 > 0:19:50The fact that I've actually
0:19:50 > 0:19:53is a huge, huge step forward.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56when I'll be doing it again.
0:20:05 > 0:20:10My heart was thumping and I must
0:20:24 > 0:20:26It's time for Gwyndaf to get
0:20:33 > 0:20:36Mum's confidence on the water
0:20:44 > 0:20:47Back at the hotel, Dewi thinks
0:20:47 > 0:20:51Are you using lipstick? Lip gloss.
0:20:51 > 0:20:52So, that counts as lipstick?
0:20:52 > 0:20:55No, lip gloss. No, lipstick.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58It's officially called lip gloss.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09Is that lipstick? What's that?
0:21:09 > 0:21:19Nothing. Is that lipstick? No.
0:21:19 > 0:21:25Now for a land-based activity,
0:21:25 > 0:21:31with wildlife expert, Serena.
0:21:43 > 0:21:49so they must have lost their mum.
0:21:49 > 0:21:53They're nocturnal creatures and
0:21:57 > 0:22:01It's feeding time at the rescue centre for some other babies.
0:22:01 > 0:22:05Are you going to tell the lady
0:22:07 > 0:22:10It's a Welsh word for an owl.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14aren't you? Ah, look. Look.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26But I'm so, so glad that we're here.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29Mum might change her tune when she sees what's coming up...
0:22:50 > 0:22:53Darkness is starting to fall, which means it's the perfect
0:22:53 > 0:22:56time of day for the next activity -
0:22:56 > 0:23:00Dr Phoebe Carter is a wildlife expert who's been putting out
0:23:00 > 0:23:03that the family will be visiting.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09so we don't scare them off.
0:23:11 > 0:23:15A hide is a type of shelter used for observing wildlife.
0:23:18 > 0:23:23An infra-red camera has been set up to see the badgers in the dark.
0:23:23 > 0:23:27(Can I ask if badgers come out
0:23:36 > 0:23:39be less likely to see them.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41Phoebe's spotted something.
0:23:41 > 0:23:43Guys, that's a barn owl. Whoa!
0:23:45 > 0:24:01Barn owls come out at dusk to hunt small rodents like mice. Wow!
0:24:25 > 0:24:28Gwyndaf, you cheeky monkey.
0:24:33 > 0:24:38Unfortunately that was the only badger the family got to see.
0:24:41 > 0:24:45in the woods which we thought
0:24:47 > 0:24:52we've probably frightened them away.
0:24:52 > 0:24:56It's an early start the next day
0:24:58 > 0:25:02to be wide awake and fully focused
0:25:09 > 0:25:12'I hope you've had a fantastic
0:25:15 > 0:25:18'I know what footy fans you are
0:25:18 > 0:25:22'so we're going to take you to top Welsh football club, Cardiff City,
0:25:22 > 0:25:26'for an exclusive goalkeeping
0:25:28 > 0:25:33'You'll be doing it if you get two out of three treat questions right.
0:25:36 > 0:25:41'Question 1, what was Mum most proud
0:25:49 > 0:25:52I think it's... B, probably.
0:25:55 > 0:25:59B. Getting into the water and
0:25:59 > 0:26:02'B? OK. This is what your mum said.'
0:26:02 > 0:26:13'Actually getting into the water and trying the wakeboarding.'
0:26:48 > 0:26:50'Well done, now go and enjoy
0:26:53 > 0:26:57The boys arrive at Ninian Park for the session with coach, Kristian.
0:27:02 > 0:27:04It's Ninian Park, it's Ninian Park!
0:27:04 > 0:27:07Yes. Plenty of goalkeeping.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10Let's get you working nice and hard.
0:27:10 > 0:27:13Well done. But look what's happened.
0:27:31 > 0:27:35Oh! Another goal! I've never been on a holiday like this before.
0:27:45 > 0:27:50This break is far more active than any other break I've been on.
0:27:50 > 0:27:54I haven't opened my book since I arrived and that says a lot.
0:27:54 > 0:27:58Everything has been brilliant.
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