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0:00:01 > 0:00:05- # It's the tale of an amazing pig. - Come and hear his life story
0:00:05 > 0:00:09- # He takes a bath in the mud. - He's very happy, he's a lucky pig
0:00:10 > 0:00:14- # Porchell, Ffyrgi, Dwynwen and Mol. - They love to have fun all day long
0:00:15 > 0:00:18- # In Tara, or rushing - down the hill in the cart
0:00:19 > 0:00:23- # They inspect every nook and cranny - and follow their noses
0:00:24 > 0:00:28- # Things don't always go to plan. - Here they are - what a mess!
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- # Sometimes his eyes start blazing. - He must be onto a brand new plan
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- # It must be something amazing. - Something to attract the others
0:00:38 > 0:00:42- # Porchell, Ffyrgi, Dwynwen and Mol. - They love to have fun all day long
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- # In Tara, or rushing - down the hill in the cart
0:00:47 > 0:00:52- # They sleep well and get up early - to make time to play their tricks
0:00:52 > 0:00:57- # Things don't always go to plan. - They have such crazy times #
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- Cheerio, Mr Jones. - Thanks for the lift.
0:01:05 > 0:01:06- Hiya, Tad-cu.
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- Good afternoon, Nia. - How did things go in school?
0:01:11 > 0:01:13- I had macaroni cheese for lunch.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- I have to write a report - on Tom Sawyer.
0:01:17 > 0:01:18- Tom Sawyer?
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- That's a great story.
0:01:21 > 0:01:22- Tell me more.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25- Tell me more.- - Tom's so mischievous.
0:01:25 > 0:01:29- He taught me how much fun it was - to weed the garden.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- It's fun to weed the garden?
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- Why do you think I do it so often?
0:01:34 > 0:01:36- Why do you think I do it so often?- - Um... Can I try?
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- Well now, I'm not really sure. - It's not as easy as it looks.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43- I can do it.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45- Will you accept the challenge?
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- Yes. Can I try, please?
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- I don't think you've finished - reading Tom Sawyer yet.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57- Well, no.
0:01:57 > 0:02:02- Tom's a master at getting - other people to do his work.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05- Just like you - doing the weeding for me!
0:02:05 > 0:02:07- Is weeding not fun?
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- It's not as much fun - as reading a book.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- I'm not reading Tom Sawyer. - I'm watching the DVD.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- Aren't you going to read about him?
0:02:17 > 0:02:21- Aren't you going to read about him?- - No - watching's easier than reading.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24- I know it's easier for you.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28- You're letting someone else - paint the pictures for you.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- You should use your imagination - in your own unique way.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34- Well, yes.
0:02:34 > 0:02:40- I used to think that myself - but one day, back in Ireland...
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- I was in school, - working hard, as usual.
0:02:45 > 0:02:51- My teacher set me a challenge - I was almost too stubborn to accept.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54- Porchell?
0:02:56 > 0:02:58- Yes, sir, Mr Gafr Eto.
0:02:58 > 0:03:00- Can I see you for a moment?
0:03:05 > 0:03:07- What have you done this time?
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- Good luck, Porchell.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12- Fernando? You, too.
0:03:12 > 0:03:13- Goodness me.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- You can relax. - You're not in trouble.
0:03:22 > 0:03:23- Today.
0:03:23 > 0:03:24- Today.- - Eh?
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- They're not in trouble.
0:03:29 > 0:03:34- I called you out to congratulate you - on your behaviour in class.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- Especially your reading.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38- Thanks, Mr Gafr Eto.
0:03:38 > 0:03:39- Thanks, Mr Gafr Eto.- - Thank you.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45- I think you're both ready - to try something more challenging.
0:03:45 > 0:03:48- This book is one of my favourites.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- It's called Finn McCoul.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- Mr Gafr Eto, thank you - for the book, but it's broken.
0:04:03 > 0:04:04- Mine, too.
0:04:05 > 0:04:06- Broken?
0:04:06 > 0:04:08- Broken?- - There are no pictures in it.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- No. Not one.
0:04:10 > 0:04:16- You're right, There are no pictures. - I told you it was a challenge.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20- Finn McCoul. Is it a fish?
0:04:23 > 0:04:29- I'll look forward to hearing - your views after the weekend.
0:04:29 > 0:04:31- Oh, dear.
0:04:32 > 0:04:34- You can sit down now.
0:04:39 > 0:04:44- Mr Gafr Eto gave us - the whole weekend to read the book.
0:04:44 > 0:04:49- As soon as I got home, - I started to read.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- Whee!
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- Later...
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- Of course, - later turned into even later.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- Even later turned into - even later still.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- Before I turned around, - it was Sunday morning.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40- I hadn't even read the first page.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- Listen, Ffyrgi, what was - your favourite part of the book?
0:05:49 > 0:05:51- I'm not really sure.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- What was your favourite part?
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- It's hard to tell. - It's hard to choose one part.
0:06:00 > 0:06:05- Did you like the part when Finn Mac - Cool swam into the octopus's mouth?
0:06:06 > 0:06:07- I forgot about that part.
0:06:07 > 0:06:08- I forgot about that part.- - Me, too.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11- What happened next?
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- Do you want to know - what happened next? Nothing!
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- There was no octopus in the book!
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- Why are you so scared - to read one book...
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- ..just because there are - no pictures in it?
0:06:27 > 0:06:28- I don't believe it!
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- We're not scared. - We're not sure if we'll like it.
0:06:33 > 0:06:34- What if we don't like it?
0:06:35 > 0:06:40- Are you mad? You'll love it, - especially when Finn McCoul...
0:06:41 > 0:06:46- Oh, no, you don't. - I'm not telling you the story.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- You'll have to read it for yourself.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52- Ha!
0:06:55 > 0:06:57- Well, there we go then.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- Where are you going, Ffyrgi?
0:07:01 > 0:07:03- To read the book. See you tomorrow.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- Ffyrgi decided to sacrifice his day - to read the book.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- But I had a better idea.
0:07:14 > 0:07:19- Someone, apart from Dwynwen, - must have read about Finn McCoul...
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- ..and can tell me what happened.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- Oh, Porchell, - it's an incredible book.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27- It's one of my favourites.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- Really? Do you know, Mami, - you work much too hard.
0:07:32 > 0:07:34- You should take a break.
0:07:35 > 0:07:40- Let's sit down and have a chat. - Just you and me.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- Time to play outside, Mali. - You need fresh air.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- So, what would you like - to talk about?
0:07:53 > 0:07:55- Whatever you want.
0:07:55 > 0:07:56- How about...?
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- Finn McCoul. That would be - a great thing to talk about.
0:08:01 > 0:08:02- It's one of your favourite books.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04- It's one of your favourite books.- - I've liked that book for years.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08- What do you like about it?
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- It's a special book.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- It's exciting and funny.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17- Which part is the funniest?
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- Let me think.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- I'd say the funniest part is...
0:08:25 > 0:08:28- ..the part where I laughed the most.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- You're not going to tell me - what it's about?
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- I want you to enjoy reading it - as much as I did.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38- Of course you do.
0:08:43 > 0:08:44- Finn McCoul?
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- Of course I've read it. Four times.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- Can you talk to me about it - right now?
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- Well, I would, but I'm busy.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- Matholwch needs to be fed. - The eggs need to be collected.
0:08:59 > 0:09:00- The cow...
0:09:00 > 0:09:02- The cow...- - I'll help!
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- Excuse me, out of my way.
0:09:39 > 0:09:42- In you go. - Too much sun isn't good for you!
0:09:47 > 0:09:50- There we go, all the jobs are done.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52- Now can we talk?
0:09:52 > 0:09:53- Thank you, Porchell.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- You want to talk - about Finn McCoul?
0:09:57 > 0:09:59- Yes, please.
0:09:59 > 0:10:00- Yes, please.- - You want to know everything?
0:10:01 > 0:10:02- Every detail.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- From cover to cover?
0:10:04 > 0:10:06- Back and forth.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- OK then. You first.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14- I'll let you think about it.
0:10:14 > 0:10:19- I didn't succeed in getting my - parents to tell me about the story.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21- But I wasn't ready to give up.
0:10:26 > 0:10:32- I went around the town looking - for someone who'd be willing...
0:10:32 > 0:10:34- ..to share the story with me.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53- A fish. Porchell!
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- Finn McCoul isn't a fish!
0:10:58 > 0:11:01- No, of course not. - I was only pulling your leg.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- Finn McCoul and his story - isn't something to take lightly.
0:11:06 > 0:11:10- Finn is one of the greatest heroes - in Irish mythology.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- He's a hero.
0:11:12 > 0:11:13- He's a hero.- - Yes.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- Have you never read about the - incredible giant Finn McCoul?
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- He's a giant?
0:11:21 > 0:11:24- Yes. The largest giant ever.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27- They say he's taller - than the tallest tree.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- Goodness me.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31- He was a friend to the Irish nation.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- He would defend the island - from foreign armies...
0:11:35 > 0:11:38- ..and fight - an entire fleet of ships on his own.
0:11:39 > 0:11:43- What did he look like? Was he - handsome? Did he wear a hat?
0:11:43 > 0:11:44- What colour were his shoes?
0:11:44 > 0:11:46- What colour were his shoes?- - That's up to you, Porchell.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- You won't find this tale - in a picture book.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- This is an old, old tale - about the tallest, bravest...
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- ..and most generous man - in the whole of Ireland.
0:12:15 > 0:12:19- Finn lived happily - in a little cottage...
0:12:19 > 0:12:21- ..with his dear wife Oona.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- Hey, hey, hey.
0:12:30 > 0:12:35- One day, another giant - crossed the sea to Ireland.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- His name was Cu Chulainn.
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- He was even larger than Finn.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- Cu Chulainn was an angry giant.
0:12:46 > 0:12:51- He would cut you in two - without a care in the world.
0:12:54 > 0:12:58- It wasn't enough for him - to be larger than Finn.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- He wanted to prove - that he was also stronger than him.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04- He didn't intend - to be nice about it.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10- Finn McCoul, come outside.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20- Who's there?
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- Cu Chulainn, - the strongest man in the world.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- Finn wasn't easily scared...
0:13:29 > 0:13:34- ..but he was worried about - how strong Cu Chulainn really was.
0:13:34 > 0:13:38- Oona and Finn hatched a plan - to find out.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45- Oh, Cu Chulainn the giant?
0:13:45 > 0:13:46- Gulp!
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- Unfortunately, my husband is out.
0:13:50 > 0:13:54- But oh, I wish he were home.
0:13:54 > 0:13:56- You see, I'm suffering.
0:13:56 > 0:14:01- Suffering - the wind - has been blowing the door open.
0:14:01 > 0:14:04- It's given me - the worst cold possible.
0:14:05 > 0:14:06- Atchoo!
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- If Finn McCoul, - my husband, were here...
0:14:11 > 0:14:13- ..but he's not...
0:14:14 > 0:14:18- ..he would pick the house up and - turn the door away from the wind...
0:14:18 > 0:14:20- ..to stop my suffering.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24- While you're waiting for Finn...
0:14:24 > 0:14:28- ..who's not here, - could you move the house for me?
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- Is it too heavy for you?
0:14:31 > 0:14:35- Whatever McCoul can do, I can do.
0:14:35 > 0:14:41- Finn and Oona knew that the house - was impossible to lift.
0:14:41 > 0:14:48- That's why they were so surprised - when the house was lifted...
0:14:48 > 0:14:50- ..off the ground.
0:15:03 > 0:15:08- Now, I'll wait here - until Finn McCoul arrives home.
0:15:08 > 0:15:13- Cu Chulainn was the strongest giant - Finn had ever seen.
0:15:14 > 0:15:19- He knew he wouldn't be able to beat - him in a strength competition.
0:15:19 > 0:15:23- Dear me. What happened, - Captain Ceredig, what happened?
0:15:24 > 0:15:28- Well, what happened next - was even more incredible.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- A sea snake with two heads!
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- But that's enough story-telling - for today.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39- I have to fix my fishing nets now.
0:15:40 > 0:15:41- What? No!
0:15:41 > 0:15:46- Captain Ceredig, you can't stop - telling the story halfway through.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49- It's rude!
0:15:49 > 0:15:51- It must be illegal to do that.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- I can finish the story - for you next week.
0:15:55 > 0:15:56- Next week?
0:15:57 > 0:15:59- Or the following week.
0:16:01 > 0:16:02- No. Give me a clue.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06- Do they fight? - Does Cu Chulainn beat Finn McCoul?
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- Please, tell me the story.
0:16:10 > 0:16:11- Let me see.
0:16:13 > 0:16:17- Is there another way - you can find out what happens?
0:16:19 > 0:16:20- Ah!
0:16:42 > 0:16:44- A giant bigger than Finn.
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- Not home. A bad cold.
0:16:47 > 0:16:49- Cu Chulainn lifts the house.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51- Ah!
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- Cu Chulainn sat down - and waited for Finn.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- Now, there was no place - for Finn to escape.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59- Uh-oh. It's curtains for him!
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- It looked bleak for the Irish giant - and his dear wife.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07- Then, Finn and Oona had an idea.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13- Well, if you're going to - wait for Finn...
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- ..who's not here, come in.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20- You can wait for him - with me and my baby.
0:17:20 > 0:17:22- That's a baby?
0:17:22 > 0:17:26- Of course. - That's Finn McCoul's baby.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- I want Dadi.
0:17:32 > 0:17:33- Good trick, Finn.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36- Cu Chulainn had never seen - such a big baby.
0:17:40 > 0:17:44- What he saw next - was even more surprising.
0:17:48 > 0:17:51- You might be my husband's enemy...
0:17:51 > 0:17:55- ..but that's no reason - not to extend you a warm welcome.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57- Would you like some bread?
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- Cu Chulainn didn't know - about the iron basin in the loaf.
0:18:05 > 0:18:06- Aw!
0:18:07 > 0:18:09- That's the hardest bread - I've ever eaten.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12- I'd break my teeth eating this.
0:18:12 > 0:18:17- Ooh, but this is the only bread - Finn and the baby eat.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- The baby eats this?
0:18:19 > 0:18:20- The baby eats this?- - Of course.
0:18:22 > 0:18:27- Of course, there was no iron basin - in Finn's bread. He ate it easily.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31- That baby has the strongest teeth - I've ever seen.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- Strong teeth indeed.
0:18:33 > 0:18:39- One day, they might be as strong - as his father's teeth.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- Ma-Ma, I want milk. It's milk time.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45- Mr Cu Chulainn, sir...
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- ..can you milk - some of these stones for the baby?
0:18:49 > 0:18:51- Milk from stones?
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- Where else do you get milk? - Finn milks.
0:18:55 > 0:19:00- As you know, - he's not here right now.
0:19:00 > 0:19:04- Whatever McCoul can do, I can do.
0:19:04 > 0:19:08- Everyone knows it's impossible - to milk a stone...
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- ..but Cu Chulainn tried his hardest.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- Hurry - the baby is hungry.
0:19:14 > 0:19:16- Ma-Ma, I want milk.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18- Where's the milk?
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- You're so weak. - What kind of giant are you?
0:19:23 > 0:19:26- You can't even milk a stone. - Forget about it.
0:19:26 > 0:19:28- The baby can do it himself.
0:19:28 > 0:19:33- A baby milking his own stone? I - never thought it would come to this.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- Instead of a stone, - Oona picked up a lump of cheese.
0:19:37 > 0:19:40- It might be impossible - to get milk from a stone...
0:19:40 > 0:19:44- ..but you can get milk from cheese - if you press hard enough.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- Hey, hey, hey.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- That's the strongest baby - I've ever seen.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53- Let's have a closer look at him.
0:20:06 > 0:20:07- Whoa-ooh!
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- Mr Cu Chulainn, sir, - where are you going?
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- Aren't you going to wait - for Finn McCoul?
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- Forget about it.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- If that's the baby, - I never want to meet the father.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29- Ha-ha-ha!
0:20:29 > 0:20:31- Cu Chulainn was the biggest giant...
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- ..but Finn McCoul and his wife - were the wisest.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39- Mr Gafr Eto, - that book was excellent.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- Finn McCoul is incredible.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- And clever, too. - He reminds me of me.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- Do you really think so?
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- The first time I read it, - I thought he was like me.
0:20:54 > 0:20:56- The first time you read it?
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- The first time you read it?- - I read it three times.
0:20:58 > 0:21:03- Each time Cu Chulainn - was taller and more angry.
0:21:05 > 0:21:08- Ffyrgi and I learnt a lesson - from reading that book.
0:21:09 > 0:21:11- We realized that a good author...
0:21:11 > 0:21:17- ..could write pictures that appeared - magically in your own imagination.
0:21:17 > 0:21:19- That's cool, Tad-cu.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21- Yes indeed, Nia.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- In your imagination, - Finn looked like you.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- Oona looked like Dwynwen. - Who did Cu Chulainn look like?
0:21:29 > 0:21:33- Well now, how does he look to you?
0:21:33 > 0:21:34- OK, Tad-cu.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- You've convinced me.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- I'll read Tom Sawyer - and see what kind of pictures...
0:21:41 > 0:21:43- ..appear in my imagination.
0:21:43 > 0:21:46- You'll enjoy every page.
0:21:48 > 0:21:50- I think Tom will look like me.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- Oh, Nia looks like Tom Sawyer?
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- Well now, why not?
0:22:56 > 0:22:57- .