Pennod 6 Ar y Bysus

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-The wild west is home

-to several family-run bus companies.

-In this series,

-we follow three of them.

-Taf Valley Coaches, Whitland.

-Someone's sure to complain.

-Richards Bros, Cardigan.

-We talk on the phone, mostly.

-We talk on the phone, mostly.

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-Then we can't hit each other!

-And Midway Motors, Crymych.

-The bus is coming!

-They link rural communities...

-I used to follow

-a herd of cows down here.

-The drawbacks of country life.

-..with nearby towns...

-How are you, Tom? OK?

-..and run trips

-with some colourful characters.

-We're what's termed merry widows.

-We're the carers,

-they're from the care home.

-We won't get invited

-back to Newport for a while.

-Yes, there's lots of fun

-and laughter on the buses.

-Christmas comes early for some.

-The top November and December tours

-are the turkey and tinsel trips.

-Many Westwalians unite to enjoy

-Christmas in a posh hotel...

-..usually at the seaside.

-This year,

-Midway and Taf Valley Coaches...

-..have chosen the same location

-and the same weekend.

-Oh, good grief.

-Watch him hit the side of the house.

-We're off to Paignton,

-a turkey and tinsel weekend.

-We were in Norfolk last week,

-so this is a bit closer.

-Wine, mulled wine, Santa Claus,

-lots of fun and an early Christmas.

-A long weekend suits people

-because of work commitments.

-I'm sure they'll have fun.

-How are you? Alright?

-Get into the warm.

-How are you, Dennis?

-Where's Brian?

-I don't know.

-Oh, look out!

-While everyone heads to Crymych

-to catch the Midway coach...

-..Clive from Taf Valley Coaches

-offers a more personal service.

-We don't do door to door...

-..but we try to help

-as much as we can.

-Go as close as we can.

-These live in Glandy Cross.

-They can leave the car at home,

-so that's fine.

-We go very often.

-As much as we can.

-It's a lot of fun.

-Everyone's laughing.

-Everyone's laughing.

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-Happy.

-It's as good as any medicine,

-especially at this time of year.

-Father Christmas is coming.

-I hope he brings us something nice.

-Midway's coach is well on the way...

-..and Shon has done his best

-to instil that Christmas spirit.

-We don't hold back at Midway.

-We do tend to spend

-a bit more on tinsel...

-..to make the bus look pretty.

-It's like a little grotto.

-Not Santa's grotto, Shon's grotto.

-It makes a difference.

-Look at it, it's pretty.

-I enjoy it.

-I've celebrated Christmas

-six times this year already...

-..so by Christmas Day,

-I'm well-rehearsed and ready.

-Tonight is Christmas Eve...

-..so the hotel

-will be handing out welcome drinks.

-Tomorrow is Christmas, so Santa will

-do the rounds and hand out gifts.

-Then Saturday night

-will be New Year's Eve...

-..as we welcome the new year.

-Everyone will celebrate

-and have fun.

-It sounds odd

-to celebrate Christmas early...

-..but trust me,

-by Sunday, you'll understand.

-I think I understand you already,

-Shon, and your regulars as well.

-Thirteen to fifteen years.

-It stretches Christmas out.

-Yes, it's very Christmassy.

-And Santa's there.

-Every little child

-likes Santa Claus!

-I've been

-on several trips with Midway.

-I'm getting on now, so I thought

-I'd try the turkey and tinsel.

-He asked me what we were getting

-each other as Christmas presents.

-I'm paying for him to go

-to Paignton, and he's paying for me.

-That's the present.

-That was soon sorted out.

-Very romantic.

-I'd say these two

-are old stagers with Midway.

-I proposed to him on February 29.

-"Uh, yes, OK then," he says.

-"When did you have in mind?"

-"Probably in four years

-when I ask you again."

-"We don't have to wait

-that long," he says.

-"We've booked to go to Spain

-with Midway in May," I said.

-"Let's marry the Saturday before

-and that can be the honeymoon."

-And that's what we did.

-A honeymoon on the bus

-with all the crowd.

-While the fun persists

-on the way to Paignton...

-..it's all very quiet

-at the Richards' Bros yard...

-..as Nigel heads home for breakfast.

-Christmas

-will be quieter this year...

-..because musician daughters Nerys

-and Llinos are working in London.

-Nerys showed an interest

-at a young age.

-She had piano lessons.

-One day, she came home with a cello.

-Six, seven years old.

-I told her to take it back

-and not to bother.

-But she was determined.

-She had a peripatetic teacher,

-Bridget Jenkins from Moylegrove.

-She was exceptional.

-She invited them up in the holiday

-to play duets.

-She made it enjoyable, you know.

-We tried to persuade Llinos

-to play another instrument...

-..but she followed her sister.

-It was cheaper for us,

-we already had the books!

-They've made a living from it...

-..so we can't complain.

-Is there any hope that one of them

-will come back to the business?

-Nerys cleaned the buses,

-and Llinos cleaned the windows.

-Who knows? They might.

-But it'll be their choice,

-that's the main thing.

-Back on the M4, Clive

-from Taf Valley is on Shon's tail.

-We're on the M4,

-everyone's on the bus.

-They were a bit warm in the back,

-so I've turned the heating down.

-In five minutes, someone

-will complain about a draught.

-You won't please everyone.

-Don't worry, Clive, spirits are high

-at the back of the bus.

-We always get the back seat.

-It's like a bar area!

-We always get it.

-We know Clive well.

-What is it?

-Lemonade!

-Lemonade!

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-Wine, wine, wine!

-A bit of whisky.

-It's always a happy trip.

-Everyone mixes, and we all know each

-other well by the end of the trip.

-Shon Midway's bus

-has reached Exeter.

-A quick break,

-and Jac and Mair stretch those legs.

-Good grief, it's windy here!

-Watch this van.

-They're English, remember.

-They don't worry about anyone.

-You can enjoy yourself

-in England as well, Jac.

-Look at this. Isn't that good?

-Christmas has come early, and it's

-time to get into the festive spirit.

-Did you bring your letter for Santa?

-We could have posted it.

-Is that belly rumbling again, Jac?

-Look at the size of his burgers.

-How much are they?

-6.

-It's far too expensive here.

-But that won't stop Mair spending.

-Get one of what?

-It's too much to carry,

-and they're 8 each.

-I'm independent, I earn my wages.

-What is mine is mine,

-what is his is ours.

-That's telling him.

-Food from everywhere

-is available in Exeter.

-There's Caws Cenarth cheese here.

-They've got Welsh cheese.

-This is from North Wales, yes?

-Do you come from there?

-Do you come from there?

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-No.

-It's not just a taste of Wales.

-The hot dogs look nice.

-They're cooking them...

-They're Germans.

-There's no food like this

-in Crymych.

-No.

-What's this one got?

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-Paignton, the turkey

-and tinsel trip destination...

-..for Midway and Taf Valley.

-Shon Midway arrives first, and sees

-a chance to play a trick on Clive.

-The road's closed here.

-I've changed the sign

-so that Clive has to turn around.

-We'll wait and see.

-Now then, boys, we're here.

-Lovely, you've got it.

-Poor Clive.

-There's lots to do

-in very little time.

-Do you want me to reverse it?

-Jac, either side,

-we'll watch Dyfrig back.

-Do you want a bus to go home?

-An hour later, and Clive,

-poor dab, has arrived.

-Shon was spot on

-about the signs causing confusion.

-The road was closed up there

-and it messed me up a bit.

-I had to go round

-and come in a different way.

-I should have come in this way.

-When I got to the junction...

-..I wasn't sure

-if it was right or left.

-I turned right,

-but the hotel was on the left.

-It's been a long day...

-..but everyone's ready

-to celebrate Christmas Eve.

-A couple of pints.

-Change first, then supper.

-Then we'll see.

-Spruce ourselves up.

-Don't overdo it tonight,

-because it's Christmas tomorrow.

-In Paignton, at least.

-Christmas hasn't quite arrived

-at Richards Bros' yard in Newport.

-Nigel takes a break to catch up

-with what his daughters are doing.

-# When I'm alone, in the dark

-I paint a picture... #

-Nerys recorded this

-on Live Lounge this week.

-She played the cello for Olly Murs.

-She does quite a lot,

-as does Llinos.

-Llinos usually plays for Olly Murs,

-but she couldn't do it.

-They both play cello in London.

-Nerys is in Aladdin every day,

-and does the odd extra job...

-..like Olly Murs on Live Lounge.

-Llinos usually does it,

-but she couldn't do it.

-That must have caused a row.

-She'll be in a bad mood.

-It's Nerys.

-We're ready!

-We Facetime every day.

-I see Seren, Nerys' little girl.

-We're fairly close, yes.

-We speak Welsh with Seren

-all the time.

-She understands Welsh, a little.

-Seren and I phone Mami and Dadi

-just about every day.

-Over breakfast.

-Don't we, Seren?

-It's the only way she'll eat tidily.

-We're going up over Christmas,

-next Thursday or Friday.

-It's a full weekend.

-Kew Gardens on Friday,

-to see the lights.

-She'll have a sleep now,

-then school this afternoon.

-Nursery school.

-We have two shows of Aladdin today.

-A matinee and tonight.

-Righto.

-Fun!

-Ta-ra!

-Ta-ra!

-While Nigel plans for Christmas,

-it's in full swing in Paignton.

-A special guest

-awaits the Taf Valley passengers.

-There he is!

-There he is!

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-Santa Claus is here.

-Good morning, Father Christmas!

-You be kind to all my passengers.

-You be kind to all my passengers.

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-Oh, I will be.

-As long as they've been good.

-Everybody from West Wales

-is very, very good.

-That's what I like to hear.

-That's what I like to hear.

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-Did you just come down that chimney?

-Not too bad, not too bad.

-The Taf Valley crowd

-aren't the only ones being spoilt.

-The man in the red coat

-is at the Queens as well.

-Santa's arrived.

-Santa's arrived.

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-He hasn't been to see me for years.

-You'd better be a good boy, Jac.

-Morning, Santa.

-Morning, Santa.

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-Morning! Merry Christmas!

-Morning.

-Morning.

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-Merry Christmas.

-I'm very excited.

-Look at these now.

-They'll be handy for you

-to play bingo tonight.

-We didn't have any biros last night.

-As one Santa doles out gifts

-at the Queens Hotel...

-..across town, another one gets

-a lot of attention from the ladies.

-Merry Christmas!

-Ann from Carmarthen

-has been a very good girl this year.

-She gets to sit on Santa's lap!

-This is what I've been waiting for.

-I'm sure you have been a good girl.

-I'm sure you have been a good girl.

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-Oh, special.

-I thought so. Good, good.

-In that case, you can have a gift.

-He said gift, Ann!

-Has Clive behaved well enough

-to get a present?

-No, I haven't been a good boy.

-You have to be a good boy

-to get a present.

-This year's out of it again.

-Try again next year.

-While Christmas

-is in full swing in Paignton...

-..they're preparing for it

-in Newport.

-We'll be quiet once it's Christmas.

-We don't have anything out

-on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

-Once Tuesday or Wednesday comes,

-every service is back to normal.

-Everyone's off until then.

-A lot of the drivers

-take a week or a fortnight off.

-But before anyone gets time off...

-..the garage must be cleaned

-before the new year.

-They're currently washing the roof.

-The roof had got a bit dirty.

-We have to wash the roof.

-Then we'll wash the floor,

-dry it off and paint it.

-Paint the floor red,

-with yellow and white lines.

-This is the latest addition

-to the fleet, a cherry picker.

-It's handy for painting

-and changing bulbs on the yard.

-It's handy, and a lot safer

-than ladders or a forklift.

-Or to paint the house!

-It's a busy weekend

-for Clive and Shon in Paignton.

-They have to keep

-their customers happy.

-But before the next shift,

-they can have a pint together.

-He's come over from the Queens

-to have a bit of fun.

-A bit of banter.

-How about the Palace Hotel, Shon?

-I'd say it's better when it's dark.

-It looks pretty outside

-when the fairy lights are on.

-Listen, that's why you were so late

-getting here last night.

-The fairy lights are on...

-..so no-one notices the need

-for filler and a coat of paint.

-Now then!

-He's in a three-star hotel.

-What's yours then?

-Five.

-You can see them from the bedroom.

-While they relax over a pint...

-..Shon's crowd are ready

-for their Christmas dinner.

-It's quite a fashion show

-at the Queens Hotel.

-The belly button winks!

-How about some food?

-The door's open.

-Fire away, Pharaoh.

-Everyone's hungry

-because they're in early.

-Magic mushrooms.

-You need to go to Dartmoor for that.

-Don't worry, it's not far!

-For your main, sir?

-Gobble gobble gobble.

-Thank you very much.

-Patience is a virtue.

-At the Palace, Clive's crowd

-have almost finished their dinner.

-I've got chicken and it's lovely.

-It melts in your mouth.

-The food is excellent.

-We can't grumble, can we?

-Six courses.

-We won't fit into our clothes

-when we get home.

-We'll need to go on a diet.

-Oh, spot on!

-Great! Very good, very good.

-This is my first

-Christmas dinner this year.

-The turkey's lovely.

-Stuffing, parsnips...

-..Brussels sprouts.

-Maybe that won't be as good later.

-Shon is back at the hotel

-in time for his dinner.

-Finally!

-How was the Christmas dinner?

-Did you have Christmas cake?

-Any good?

-Any good?

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-Yes.

-But if Shon thinks he's going to eat

-in peace, he's in for a shock.

-Santa has arrived

-to leave him a gift.

-We've come to the Queens,

-where Midway are staying.

-I might as well leave two or three

-leaflets under the wipers.

-This is a vintage bus.

-Pre-1968.

-They still use it for holidays.

-They use coal to run it.

-It takes three hours to warm it up

-before they can leave Crymych.

-We'll put a few leaflets there.

-The passengers can have something

-tidy to look at in the morning.

-In he goes

-to check out Shon's hotel.

-Final call for bingo tickets.

-Final call for bingo tickets.

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-But a problem arises at home.

-Emergency.

-You'll have to take it home

-and clean it as best you can.

-It's a big enough problem

-to attract Shon's attention.

-Put a hosepipe in the back.

-Out! Out!

-You're not meant to be here!

-Get out! I've told you twice!

-Get out of this hotel!

-Where's Dyfrig?

-Where's Dyfrig?

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-You make me angry!

-You make me angry!

-Where are Dyfrig and Veronica?

-Who are Dyfrig and Veronica, Clive?

-Let me explain the situation.

-This is Nia's aunt.

-Nia's aunt,

-and she's gone with Midway!

-What a shit!

-And him!

-What's that wall on your head?

-What's that wall on your head?

-What's that wall on your head?

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-I ran out of blocks.

-I'll give Auntie Veronica a kiss.

-Merry Christmas.

-Merry Christmas!

-After getting over the blow...

-..of wife Nia's relatives

-travelling with Midway...

-..the celebrations continue

-and everyone has a good time.

-Merry Christmas, everyone!

-Yes indeed, merry Christmas!

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