0:00:08 > 0:00:11- Here we are at the Smithfield Show.
0:00:11 > 0:00:16- This year, before we can get - into the show...
0:00:16 > 0:00:21- ..ear-tags have to be checked, and the cattle examined for fleas.
0:00:28 > 0:00:34- This is Seisiog Ebrillwr, brother to- the steer with which we won last year
0:00:35 > 0:00:40- The question is, will we get in? - We'll cross our fingers.
0:00:47 > 0:00:51- First, the ear-tag numbers - are checked.
0:01:03 > 0:01:08- These are the numbers - they have in the show programme.
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- They check the ear-tag numbers - are correct...
0:01:24 > 0:01:27- ..and that we have the right cattle.
0:01:28 > 0:01:34- Then we'll go in, so that the vets - can give them their medical.
0:01:42 > 0:01:47- This is a vital stage - - satisfying the vets.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- None of them are Welsh.
0:02:00 > 0:02:05- They count the teeth - and make sure they're all right...
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- ..and that the tongue isn't blistered
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- He doesn't like having his mouth - handled.
0:02:12 > 0:02:17- If he swallows that torch, - they won't get it back for days!
0:02:26 > 0:02:30- Fattening a bullock for the show - is one thing.
0:02:31 > 0:02:37- If he has lice, you can treat them - and take him in later.
0:02:37 > 0:02:43- But he won't be allowed in with the- other animals if he has skin sores.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- The steer has been passed, - so at least we've got one in.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- If there's anything wrong - with the cattle...
0:02:55 > 0:03:01- ..lice, warts, ringworm or anything- like that, you're not allowed in.
0:03:02 > 0:03:08- The animal is quarantined, and has to- be taken away by lunchtime next day..
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- ..to an abattoir, or home.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- So I hope the heifer's passed.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23- They're both ready now - to go into the Smithfield Show.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- Off we go, into the building itself.
0:03:47 > 0:03:52- We're quite a way down. - The Welsh Blacks are even further.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- The heifer goes here, number 135.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- She's called Bronwen.
0:04:04 > 0:04:10- We bought her from Mr Winston Bowen- of Llanwern, Brecon, for 800.
0:04:11 > 0:04:16- I don't know if we'll sell her here,- or take her home.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- Ebrillwr goes further down there...
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- ..with the Welsh Blacks...
0:04:30 > 0:04:36- ..from Cae'r Berllan and Ty'n y Bryn,- Tywyn and Ty Newydd, Nebo.
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- He's number 50, - in the junior steers' class.
0:04:48 > 0:04:52- His brother won us first prize - last year.
0:04:53 > 0:04:58- He cost 630, and comes from - Ty Newydd, Nebo, Llanrwst.
0:04:59 > 0:05:05- We'll see how he does, - and whether we get our money back.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26- Weighing, washing and grooming - took up the weekend.
0:05:30 > 0:05:34- It's Monday morning, - after a busy weekend.
0:05:35 > 0:05:41- We've weighed the cattle, and Bronwen here weighs 500 kilos...
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- ..at only 15 months and 14 days old.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50- That'll help, - but she must look her best.
0:05:50 > 0:05:55- We've been trying to get her ready - since 5.30 this morning.
0:05:56 > 0:06:02- We've cattle in the cross-breed and - Welsh black competitions this year.
0:06:03 > 0:06:09- Just before Bronwen goes into the - ring, let's look at the bullock.
0:06:12 > 0:06:17- This is Huw Jones of Llanarthne, - preparing his heifer.
0:06:18 > 0:06:24- Seisiog Ebrillwr - is 14 months and 25 days old.
0:06:25 > 0:06:31- He weighs 529 kilos, - which is also a good weight.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36- There are three others in his class..
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- ..from Ty'n y Bryn, - Llanfihangel, Tywyn...
0:06:40 > 0:06:44- ..Ty Newydd, Nebo, - and Cae'r Berllan, Tywyn.
0:06:46 > 0:06:52- Goronwy Jones bred our steer, and he- has one himself in the competition.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- I must get on with grooming this one.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- The stewards made sure - we were in place promptly.
0:07:03 > 0:07:09- That's vital, to keep things - running smoothly in the main ring.
0:07:14 > 0:07:20- The British cross-bred heifers under 20 months class is a tough one.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24- It's being judged by Arfon Jones - from Anglesey.
0:07:25 > 0:07:29- There are ten heifers in this class,- judged by Arfon Jones.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- His first class of the day.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36- I'm up next, so for once in my life..
0:07:37 > 0:07:42- ..until I've gone past the judge, - I'll be quiet.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- She'll never look better - than she does now.
0:07:47 > 0:07:53- Evelyn Jones and Richard Jones are - the other two Welsh competitors.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56- Arfon examines Bronwen carefully.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- I've every faith in him - - he's won here before.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- Two nice heifers, there.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- The judge has examined the heifers - carefully.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- Now we go around the ring, - before being called in.
0:08:13 > 0:08:19- I don't know what he thinks, but he- has an idea of the competitors now.
0:08:19 > 0:08:24- As I feared, the two black heifers - were first and second.
0:08:26 > 0:08:31- I'm satisfied with third, - in a very good competition.
0:08:36 > 0:08:41- There are heifers from Derbyshire - and Wales in the competition.
0:08:50 > 0:08:55- Mary Jones presents the prize - to the winner, from Derbyshire.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- Fourth was Evelyn Jones, - and fifth, Richard Jones.
0:08:59 > 0:09:04- So Wales did well - in the first big competition.
0:09:06 > 0:09:12- If you want to age quickly, - come and compete at Smithfield.
0:09:22 > 0:09:27- From the cross-breeds - to the Welsh Blacks' competition.
0:09:30 > 0:09:31- It's looking good, William.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33- It's looking good, William.- - There are some good cattle here.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- You've had a good show.
0:09:37 > 0:09:38- You're teaching your grandson now.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40- You're teaching your grandson now.- - It's time he learned.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43- You weren't quite this young - when you first came here.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- You weren't quite this young - when you first came here.- - Nowhere near as young.
0:09:50 > 0:09:51- Do you think he's ready now, Tudor?
0:09:51 > 0:09:52- Do you think he's ready now, Tudor?- - Yes.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- Have you seen a tractor you'd like?
0:09:56 > 0:09:58- Have you seen a tractor you'd like?- - I like them all.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02- Grandad will soon be skint, - in that case!
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- Grandad will soon be skint, - in that case!- - Yes, he will!
0:10:07 > 0:10:13- Richard Jones must have made a cup - of tea for everyone at the show!
0:10:15 > 0:10:19- The steers' class has started, - and there are four of us.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- Welsh Black Steers, - under 15 months
0:10:24 > 0:10:28- Ebrillwr is upset - by the lights and the sand.
0:10:29 > 0:10:34- The judge is Jack Bedell, - from Bishop's Castle, Ludlow.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38- He makes sure Ebrillwr is fat enough.
0:10:40 > 0:10:45- Once again, a close examination - by Mr Jack Bedell.
0:10:45 > 0:10:50- He's from Shropshire, - and breeds Limousins.
0:10:51 > 0:10:57- I don't know if the fact that some - of these steers are similar...
0:10:58 > 0:11:02- ..with long, thin bodies, - will be an advantage.
0:11:04 > 0:11:09- Once he's looked at all of them, - we parade around the ring.
0:11:10 > 0:11:15- Full of anticipation, - all our eyes are on Jack Bedell!
0:11:19 > 0:11:25- My heart leapt when CEFN GWLAD's - steer was called in first.
0:11:26 > 0:11:32- He can still change his mind. I have- to ensure the steer stands correctly.
0:11:33 > 0:11:39- Second is Ty'n Bryn's bullock, - which was gelded late.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43- It's the only horned Welsh Black - in the show.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- Goronwy Jones, with our bullock's - half-brother, is third.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- Robert Jones, Cae'r Berllan, - is fourth.
0:11:53 > 0:11:58- Thank you. It's nice to see a Welsh girl presenting the prizes.
0:11:59 > 0:12:00- Are you having a good day?
0:12:00 > 0:12:01- Are you having a good day?- - Yes.
0:12:01 > 0:12:02- Is this your only competition?
0:12:02 > 0:12:08- Is this your only competition?- - No, we've a cross-bred heifer, - which came third out of ten.
0:12:09 > 0:12:10- Are you enjoying the show?
0:12:10 > 0:12:14- Are you enjoying the show?- - Yes. I'm looking forward - to a pint tonight!
0:12:15 > 0:12:18- Miss Royal Welsh, Olwen Hughes, - from Ty Croes, Anglesey.
0:12:19 > 0:12:24- First prize in a good class, - and he wants to get back.
0:12:24 > 0:12:29- The Welsh Blacks' best of breed - competition is tomorrow.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- I'll get him back to his place.
0:12:42 > 0:12:47- The Welsh Black Society secretary, - Dafydd Dafis, is delighted.
0:12:52 > 0:12:58- You've won the other three classes, and the steer we bought from you won.
0:12:58 > 0:13:04- So in tomorrow's competition there are four animals bred at Ty Newydd.
0:13:04 > 0:13:06- Good luck tomorrow.
0:13:18 > 0:13:24- I think yours has a good chance - in the best of breed.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26- He went for your kind of steer.
0:13:26 > 0:13:31- He went for your kind of steer.- - He did today. But it was - a very even competition.
0:13:33 > 0:13:38- He said it was close. - Anyway, good luck tomorrow.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- He said it was close. - Anyway, good luck tomorrow.- - We'll hope for the best.
0:13:48 > 0:13:51- It's been a tiring day.
0:13:51 > 0:13:54- This concrete's hard on the legs.
0:13:58 > 0:14:00- It seems to be a good show.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- It seems to be a good show.- - Excellent. One of the best.
0:14:03 > 0:14:09- It's amazing how the time has flown,- from Friday morning to tonight.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- It's amazing how the time has flown,- from Friday morning to tonight.- - There's so much to do.
0:14:13 > 0:14:18- It's been so full here. The Scotsmen- have taken over completely.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- How can they afford all this whisky?
0:14:22 > 0:14:26- How can they afford all this whisky?- - They're lucky they don't farm - in Wales!
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- Gwilym Jones, when did you come up?
0:14:32 > 0:14:37- Gwilym Jones, when did you come up?- - Sunday night, to catch the show - on Monday morning.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- How long have you been coming here?
0:14:42 > 0:14:47- How long have you been coming here?- - Ten to twelve years, regularly.
0:14:47 > 0:14:53- I think, over the years, the Welsh - Blacks have become more streamlined.
0:14:53 > 0:14:58- They used to be huge great - lumpy animals...
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- ..but now they're quite handsome.
0:15:08 > 0:15:13- We're almost ready for the Welsh - Blacks' best of breed competition.
0:15:14 > 0:15:20- It's now Tuesday afternoon, and we've been grooming and combing him.
0:15:20 > 0:15:26- One more go, and that should do! - Turn this on? Thanks, Goronwy!
0:15:37 > 0:15:45- Welsh Blacks Best of Breed
0:15:45 > 0:15:51- In this competition, all four are bred at Ty Newydd, Nebo, Llanrwst...
0:15:52 > 0:15:54- ..by Goronwy Jones and his sons.
0:15:55 > 0:16:00- It all depends on the judge, - John Thomas, from Devon.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04- It's so close, he wants to be sure.
0:16:04 > 0:16:09- There are three steers and a heifer- in the competition.
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- These four came second - in their classes.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- Goronwy Jones, Ty Newydd, - richly deserves first prize.
0:16:51 > 0:16:57- Best of breed has been won by Seisiog- Meriel, Goronwy Jones' heifer.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- Congratulations. Success once again.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- They looked good. They're very alike.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- The standard seems to rise each year- - - I don't know where the ceiling is!
0:17:12 > 0:17:14- The standard seems to rise each year- - - I don't know where the ceiling is!- - It's pretty high!
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- Come on, next to this skinny creature
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- We're still friends, - although we compete.
0:17:27 > 0:17:33- If I were a bit skinnier, I might - be able to get past more easily!
0:17:37 > 0:17:43- Even if it's nothing stronger than a cup of tea, we'll settle for that.
0:17:43 > 0:17:47- Evie Jones, anything good enough here- for Lamia Abattoir?
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- Evie Jones, anything good enough here- for Lamia Abattoir?- - Yes, indeed there is.
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- This year's Welsh Blacks - are the best I've ever seen.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- How long have you been buying here?
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- It must be twenty years.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06- Do you buy every year?
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- Almost every year. - I once bought an animal from you.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13- That's the year you made a fortune!
0:18:13 > 0:18:15- That's the year you made a fortune!- - That time? No!
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- You've got a good steer this year.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23- Reach deep into your pocket tomorrow!
0:18:23 > 0:18:29- Reach deep into your pocket tomorrow!- - That's the trouble for us butchers.- - We have empty pockets nowadays.
0:18:30 > 0:18:31- You're pulling my leg.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- You're pulling my leg.- - It's the gospel truth.
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- Costs keep going up. - My friends are complaining, too.
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- These Welsh Blacks - are very attractive.
0:18:43 > 0:18:49- If I sold meat by the flavour, - Welsh Blacks would do well.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- I remember an old butcher - in Bodedern saying...
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- ..that nothing tasted - as good as Welsh Black.
0:19:00 > 0:19:06- They take longer to mature, - but we're going into Europe in 1992.
0:19:06 > 0:19:11- Cattle are slaughtered older there,- - about three years old.
0:19:11 > 0:19:16- Perhaps we should go back - to the same system.
0:19:21 > 0:19:26- It's Wednesday, - and we'll sell the bullock today.
0:19:27 > 0:19:32- I've fallen in love with the heifer,- so I've decided to keep her...
0:19:32 > 0:19:38- ..and breed my own animal from her, to show at the Royal Welsh in 1992.
0:19:48 > 0:19:54- Goronwy didn't really want to sell - Seisiog Meriel, his best of breed.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57- Still, he'll get a good price.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- She goes for breeding, - to Mr Peter Dunn.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16- Ty'n Bryn's heifer came second - in her class.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- Richard tries to get - every possible penny.
0:20:22 > 0:20:28- We wait nervously to see - how much we'll get.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- We paid 630 for the bullock, - remember.
0:20:40 > 0:20:46- The Welsh Blacks are selling well - under Dafydd Dafis' expert gaze.
0:20:51 > 0:20:56- The Scottish auctioneers try to get- the best price for everyone.
0:20:57 > 0:21:03- This heifer is sold to - Bill Williams, from Machynlleth.
0:22:01 > 0:22:05- You bought last year's bullock, - and now this one.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08- He'll go to your shop in Machynlleth.
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- He'll go to your shop in Machynlleth.- - We have to keep our customers happy.
0:22:12 > 0:22:13- Welsh Blacks do have a special taste.
0:22:13 > 0:22:14- Welsh Blacks do have a special taste.- - Oh, yes.
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- Congratulations. - Come and have a cup of tea.
0:22:21 > 0:22:26- So the bullock's going to - the Williams' shop in Machynlleth.
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- Come on! He's getting lazy.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- This is the steer's last competition.
0:22:40 > 0:22:46- It's the Norfolk Cup Competition, - for three of the same breed.
0:22:52 > 0:23:00- Norfolk Cup, - for three pure-breed steers
0:23:00 > 0:23:03- The three Welsh Black bullocks - competing.
0:23:04 > 0:23:09- It's important that the three - are as alike as possible.
0:23:10 > 0:23:14- Charolais, Scottish Blacks, - Aberdeens, Galloways...
0:23:15 > 0:23:20- ..Devons, South Devons, and Lincoln Reds are all competing.
0:23:20 > 0:23:24- The Welsh Blacks are favourites - with the crowd.
0:23:25 > 0:23:30- They're very alike, - being sired by the same bull.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38- I don't know. Anything could happen.
0:23:45 > 0:23:51- The ring is full of cattle, and John Thomas can't make his mind up.
0:23:55 > 0:24:00- Winning this competition - means so much to the breeds.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05- He himself breeds Devons.
0:24:11 > 0:24:17- When it's so close, you can forgive- him for choosing his own breed.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20- They are very good bullocks.
0:24:29 > 0:24:34- I was very happy for the Jones family- who bred these bullocks.
0:24:43 > 0:24:49- The Queen Mother, now 90 years old, comes forward to present the prizes.
0:24:49 > 0:24:55- I was nervous. Three ordinary - Welshmen, treading the red carpet!
0:25:02 > 0:25:08- It's quite a moment, not only because- we're meeting the Queen Mother...
0:25:09 > 0:25:15- ..but because we've won reserve prize- in this important competition.
0:25:16 > 0:25:22- The Queen Mother is astonished that there are so many Jones' here!
0:25:40 > 0:25:47- A wonderful show for CEFN GWLAD and for the Jones family, Ty Newydd.
0:25:47 > 0:25:50- The Queen Mother's a lovely lady, too
0:25:51 > 0:25:55- So, great success for CEFN GWLAD - and for the Welsh Blacks.