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0:00:19 > 0:00:24- # JINGLE BELLS #
0:00:28 > 0:00:34- Thank you to the Rhys Taylor Band - for kicking us off in style tonight.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38- Speaking of style, - I like your jumper, Llinos.
0:00:38 > 0:00:44- I like your jumper too, Rhodri - and it's very noisy as expected.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- We've made an effort for Christmas - Jumper Day and Save The Children.
0:00:48 > 0:00:53- But our guest looks - even more festive than us.
0:00:53 > 0:01:01- It's the star of Y Salon and the - Queen of Anglesey, Maggi Noggi.
0:01:01 > 0:01:06- It's taken ages to get here!
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- You look amazing with - the lights in your hair.
0:01:10 > 0:01:16- We can't see your shoes that - make you look like a Bond girl!
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- Maggi's got the important task - of pulling a cracker tonight.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23- Am I pulling your crackers?
0:01:24 > 0:01:27- No, the crackers behind you.
0:01:27 > 0:01:30- You both look very similar - - it must be the hair.
0:01:30 > 0:01:34- You could both pass as sisters.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- I feel very underdressed.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40- Your shoes make up for it!
0:01:40 > 0:01:45- Let's return to - our Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:01:45 > 0:01:51- If you've entered, don't move as - we could be calling you shortly.
0:01:51 > 0:01:56- What's Elin got for us tonight?
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- I'm on the Lleyn Peninsula - surrounded by ducks and chickens...
0:02:01 > 0:02:06- ..to meet the famous goose in Wales - who has won all these awards...
0:02:06 > 0:02:11- ..and is preparing for another show - this weekend.
0:02:12 > 0:02:17- You can see this special goose - later in the programme.
0:02:17 > 0:02:22- We hear about the film that kept - fans awake until the early hours.
0:02:22 > 0:02:28- It's Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- We've also got an exclusive for you.
0:02:31 > 0:02:39- We reveal the brass, wind and jazz - bands competing in Band Cymru 2018.
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- Rhodri Davies stops off - at Pontrhydfendigaid tonight.
0:02:43 > 0:02:48- He reminisces about the area - and its people with Lyn Ebenezer.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57- But we start our Friday night with - our Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:02:58 > 0:03:03- Before we call one of you, let's - take a look at the remaining prizes.
0:03:05 > 0:03:11- A tablet, two hampers - of Welsh foods, a Smart watch...
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- ..and a hamper of meat from - O G Owen and Son in Caernarfon.
0:03:15 > 0:03:20- There's a hamper of Welsh homeware, - two kindles and reading lamps...
0:03:20 > 0:03:24- ..a selection of Lora Wyn jewellery, - bespoke gifts by Bodoli...
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- ..and Welsh hoodies for the family.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33- Christian Aid and the Wales Air - Ambulance also get donations.
0:03:33 > 0:03:37- Yes, it promises to be - a cracker of a Christmas!
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- Yes, there's plenty of prizes - to be won.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- Thousands of you entered last night.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- Nobody struggled to answer - this simple question!
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- Complete the Christmas greeting: - ... Christmas!
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- 1) Miserable, 2) Noisy, or 3) Merry?
0:04:01 > 0:04:05- Good luck to you all - and enjoy the festivities.
0:04:05 > 0:04:11- What's the answer, Maggi?
0:04:12 > 0:04:19- It's Merry Christmas, of course!
0:04:20 > 0:04:22- Great to have you here.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25- It's gorgeous to be here.
0:04:25 > 0:04:27- I don't know where I am!
0:04:27 > 0:04:32- It's time to call a lucky viewer in - our Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:04:32 > 0:04:40- I've got the all-important numbers.
0:04:41 > 0:04:53- The number is for a mobile phone.
0:04:58 > 0:05:03- ANSWER MACHINE
0:05:03 > 0:05:12- There's nobody home - so let's try our next number.
0:05:12 > 0:05:16- The code is 01766.
0:05:17 > 0:05:22- The number is from the area - of Porthmadog.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- I know a lot of people - in Porthmadog.
0:05:25 > 0:05:31- They try anything in Porthmadog!
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- Hello?
0:05:34 > 0:05:38- Hello, it's Llinos, Rhodri - and Maggi from S4C's Heno.
0:05:38 > 0:05:43- Hello?
0:05:43 > 0:05:47- Hello, it's Llinos, Rhodri - and Maggi from S4C's Heno.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- Can you hear us?
0:05:50 > 0:05:55- We can hear the television.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57- Do you have something to tell us?
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- Christmas Cracker!
0:06:03 > 0:06:12- Who's on the line, please?
0:06:12 > 0:06:18- It's Ethel Roberts.
0:06:18 > 0:06:23- I'm near Criccieth.
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- Please choose a cracker - between 1 and 28.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- I'll have number 11.
0:06:30 > 0:06:40- Let's pull the cracker - to see what you've won.
0:06:41 > 0:06:48- Congratulations, you've won - a hamper of Welsh homeware.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51- Congratulations to you, Mrs Roberts.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54- Thank you and Merry Christmas.
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- For every prize that you win, a - gift will also be given to charity.
0:06:59 > 0:07:04- We're donating to the fantastic work - of the Wales Air Ambulance.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- Thank you for entering our - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- Don't worry if you didn't win.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- Rhydian Roberts - has tonight's question.
0:07:17 > 0:07:21- Who dreamt of a white Christmas?
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- 1) Bing Go, 2) Bing Crosby, - or 3) Bing Bong?
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- Here's the question again.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- Who dreamt of a white Christmas?
0:07:33 > 0:07:39- 1) Bing Go, 2) Bing Crosby, - or 3) Bing Bong?
0:07:39 > 0:07:44- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:07:44 > 0:07:50- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:07:51 > 0:07:57- The phone lines close at 1.55pm - on Monday 18 December.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- All entrants must be 18 and over.
0:08:00 > 0:08:05- Don't call after the lines close - or you may still be charged.
0:08:05 > 0:08:10- Email heno@tinopolis.com - or visit the S4C website for terms.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12- Good luck to you all.
0:08:15 > 0:08:20- Maggi Noggi joins us tonight.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- It's time to relax after all the - excitement of pulling a cracker.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- How are you my darlings?
0:08:28 > 0:08:35- I'm all legs!
0:08:35 > 0:08:42- Maggi graces the Heno studio - for the first time.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45- I think there's oxygen - in South Wales!
0:08:45 > 0:08:55- I'm a bit confused.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- Tell us more about yourself, Maggi.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01- I'm a farm girl from Anglesey.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05- I'm very innocent.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- Nothing happens on Anglesey.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11- I go to Merched y Wawr.
0:09:11 > 0:09:21- I'm just a simple girl.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24- I go to Bangor to have my hair - done at C&J.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30- You call yourself - the Queen of Anglesey.
0:09:30 > 0:09:35- We've got a special message for - Maggi Noggi from our Elin Fflur.
0:09:35 > 0:09:39- I hear that Maggi Noggi - is in the studio in Llanelli...
0:09:39 > 0:09:43- ..and believe that she's stolen - the title of the Queen of Anglesey.
0:09:43 > 0:09:47- I don't know how I feel about that - because I'm the Queen of Anglesey...
0:09:47 > 0:09:51- ..but I don't know how - Margaret Williams feels about that!
0:09:52 > 0:09:57- I met you at the National Eisteddfod - on Anglesey this year.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- Maggi Noggi and I are similar - in terms of our height...
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- ..but you always make me laugh - when I watch Y Salon.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- I wish you a very merry Christmas, - Maggi Noggi.
0:10:09 > 0:10:14- Shall we share the title - of the Queen of Anglesey?
0:10:14 > 0:10:19- Are you happy - to share the title with Elin?
0:10:24 > 0:10:28- You'd never tell - that she's 7 foot 2!
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- We can share the title.
0:10:33 > 0:10:43- She's a real celeb.
0:10:43 > 0:10:54- When she's away, - I can keep her throne warm.
0:10:54 > 0:11:02- You can get hair like this - if you go to a hairdresser!
0:11:02 > 0:11:08- Maggi Noggi has a special programme - on S4C this Christmas.
0:11:09 > 0:11:19- Tune in to Salon Maggi Noggi - on S4C on Boxing Day at 10.00pm.
0:11:19 > 0:11:25- Carys can work miracles on my hair.
0:11:25 > 0:11:29- I appeared on Y Salon.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- I like the tree.
0:11:33 > 0:11:39- It isn't straight...
0:11:39 > 0:11:44- ..like a lot of things - on this programme!
0:11:44 > 0:11:46- There's Joyce on the show too.
0:11:46 > 0:11:54- She's wonderful.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56- I was asked if I wanted - my own programme.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- You haven't come up for air!
0:12:02 > 0:12:04- Let's see a clip - from Salon Maggi Noggi.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- Ho, ho, ho!
0:12:06 > 0:12:09- We deserve a programme - just for ourselves.
0:12:09 > 0:12:11- Genius!
0:12:11 > 0:12:13- You make things hard for me.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15- Only joking.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- Sebona fi!
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- Sebona fi!- - My hips have gone, Maggi.
0:12:19 > 0:12:25- It's camper than Christmas!
0:12:25 > 0:12:27- For shame on you.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- It's the same dress.
0:12:31 > 0:12:38- This is a vintage!
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- It's by a famous designer, - Ethel Austin!
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- You're also in great company.
0:12:46 > 0:12:51- Salon Maggi Noggi features - some wonderful celebrity guests.
0:12:51 > 0:12:56- The guest stars of Salon Maggi Noggi - include Eleri Sion, Dewi Pws...
0:12:56 > 0:13:00- ..and Yws Gwynedd.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- Thank you, Maggi.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07- We'll chat again later.
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- Let's return to Elin now - and a bird that's won Best In Show.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- Get ready for a shock - at the end of this item!
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- I'm on the Lleyn Peninsula with - the most famous goose in Wales...
0:13:21 > 0:13:24- ..and the most famous - poultry breeder in Wales!
0:13:24 > 0:13:30- I don't know about that, - but this is the Brecon Buff Goose.
0:13:30 > 0:13:35- A fortnight ago, she won - at the biggest show in Britain.
0:13:35 > 0:13:41- It was the National - Championship Show at Telford.
0:13:41 > 0:13:47- The breed originates from Wales - and was devised by Rhys Llewelyn.
0:13:47 > 0:13:54- He lived near Swansea and - discovered a goose of this colour.
0:13:55 > 0:14:01- Her beak and feet - contain a shade of pink.
0:14:01 > 0:14:07- He bred with a goose from Brecon and - is the only Welsh breed of goose.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- I won five awards in the show.
0:14:10 > 0:14:15- She was first in her class and beat - the best ganders in their classes...
0:14:15 > 0:14:21- ..and beat all 42 geese in the show - for a place in the champions...
0:14:21 > 0:14:30- ..and beat another eight to - ten breeds in the champions line-up.
0:14:30 > 0:14:37- She's named as the best waterfowl - in Britain for 2017.
0:14:37 > 0:14:43- How many birds do you breed - in this shed, Rhys?
0:14:43 > 0:14:48- I've got Welsh Harlequin Ducks - that are originally from Criccieth.
0:14:48 > 0:14:53- There's also the Magpie Duck - from South Wales.
0:14:53 > 0:14:58- They are difficult to breed to get - the black heart shape on their back.
0:14:58 > 0:15:04- They also have a black crown - which is difficult to achieve.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- Where did your interest - in breeding ducks start?
0:15:09 > 0:15:13- It started when I was being raised - on the Lleyn Peninsula.
0:15:13 > 0:15:18- I exhibited ducks at the Nefyn Show - when I was about ten years old.
0:15:18 > 0:15:24- I've lived in various places and - I started up again eight years ago.
0:15:24 > 0:15:30- I bred chicks in Cardiff - and decided to bring them back here.
0:15:30 > 0:15:36- You've got another competition - over the weekend.
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- Yes, I'll be in Stafford - from today until Sunday.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44- It's another large show but the - waterfowl section isn't as big...
0:15:44 > 0:15:51- ..but I'm taking a few birds - to exhibit.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- Are you taking this goose with you?
0:15:54 > 0:15:59- Yes, she's competing with a gander - in the pairs event...
0:15:59 > 0:16:04- ..so we'll have to wait and see - what happens.
0:16:04 > 0:16:06- Does she have a name?
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- Does she have a name?- - No, but you can name her.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- You can call her Elin Fflur.
0:16:11 > 0:16:15- You can call her Elin Fflur.- - Yes, you've made her Christmas!
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- I hope you're not cooking this goose - at Christmas.
0:16:18 > 0:16:25- No, she means too much to me - so I can't eat her.
0:16:25 > 0:16:27- She's your friend now.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- Good luck this weekend - and let us know how you get on.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36- Thank you and Merry Christmas!
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- Argh!
0:16:38 > 0:16:41- GOOSE HONKING
0:16:41 > 0:16:46- We're alright.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- She knocked off her crown!
0:16:55 > 0:16:59- Poor Elin.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02- I hope you're alright.
0:17:02 > 0:17:05- She's safe.
0:17:06 > 0:17:11- I've been in the car all day.
0:17:11 > 0:17:15- After the break, - we've got an exclusive for you.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21- We reveal the competing brass, wind, - and jazz bands in Band Cymru 2018.
0:17:21 > 0:17:26- Speaking of bands, we also enjoy a - catch up with the Rhys Taylor Band.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:17:41 > 0:17:43- Welcome back.
0:17:44 > 0:17:47- The moment has arrived.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52- We're about to reveal the twelve - wind, brass and jazz bands...
0:17:52 > 0:17:59- ..that will go head-to-head for the - Band Cymru 2018 title, and 10,000!
0:17:59 > 0:18:04- The semi-finals are in February - followed by the final in April.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- Without further or do, - here they are.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- We continuously praise - our champion choirs in Wales...
0:18:13 > 0:18:17- ..but only our brass bands share the - stage with the best in the world.
0:18:17 > 0:18:24- Band Cymru - offers much more than that.
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- It's the only competition...
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- ..where jazz, wind and brass bands - compete on the same stage.
0:18:33 > 0:18:44- Four years ago, - the Cory Band won the title.
0:18:58 > 0:19:03- Two years ago, the terrific - Tredegar Town Band took the award.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- The winning soloist - was Lowenna Taylor...
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- ..from the City of Cardiff - Melingriffith Brass Band...
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- ..with her rendition - of Wish Upon A Star.
0:19:49 > 0:19:56- The search for the 2018 champions - started with auditions across Wales.
0:19:57 > 0:20:03- Unnamed CDs were sent to - our three educated judges.
0:20:03 > 0:20:10- Twelve bands will be in Aberystwyth - in February for the semi-finals.
0:20:10 > 0:20:15- From West Wales, - we have Burry Port Town Band.
0:20:15 > 0:20:20- In Cardiff, there's the City of - Cardiff Melingriffith Brass Band...
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- ..the Royal Welsh College - of Music & Drama...
0:20:23 > 0:20:28- ..the Royal Welsh College Big Band, - 3 D Brass...
0:20:28 > 0:20:35- ..Cardiff University Jazz Society - and the Tongwynlais Temperance Band.
0:20:35 > 0:20:40- The Valleys are represented by the - Cory Band, the Tylorstown Band...
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- ..and the BTM Brass Band.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- From North Wales, we have - the Beaumaris Brass Band...
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- ..and there's the Northop - Silver Band from North-East Wales.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55- The top four bands from the - semi-finals will perform live...
0:20:55 > 0:21:01- ..at Swansea University's Great Hall - on Sunday 22 April.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05- But that's not the end of the story.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- You're in for a treat - on the eve of the final...
0:21:09 > 0:21:13- ..as the best youth bands in Wales - fight for their title.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15- The four finalists include...
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- ..the Cardiff and Vale Music Service - Youth Jazz Orchestra...
0:21:20 > 0:21:25- ..the Torfaen Youth Big Band, - the Gwent Youth Brass Band...
0:21:25 > 0:21:31- ..and the Tryfan Jazz Band - from North Wales.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- Congratulations to them all.
0:21:34 > 0:21:40- Oh, and one more thing - - there's a prize of 10,000 to win.
0:21:41 > 0:21:48- The race to find the 2018 - Band of Wales has already started.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- We wish them all the best of luck.
0:21:54 > 0:21:59- The twelve bands will perform - at Aberystwyth Arts Centre...
0:21:59 > 0:22:04- ..on the weekend of - the 17 to 19 February.
0:22:05 > 0:22:13- For tickets call 02920 223 456, - or email bandcymru@rondomedia.co.uk
0:22:13 > 0:22:15- Next, we swap brass bands - for the Rhys Taylor Band.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18- Welcome to the programme.
0:22:18 > 0:22:24- Thank you.
0:22:24 > 0:22:27- You've had a busy 2017.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31- It's been a great year.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34- I've had a very busy time.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- I can't complain at all.
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- It's all be a lot of fun.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44- It's been a great year.
0:22:44 > 0:22:52- You've had a busy year.
0:22:52 > 0:22:57- You worked on Chicago in Singapore.
0:22:57 > 0:23:03- Yes, it was incredible.
0:23:03 > 0:23:12- It was a fantastic experience.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- I've done a lot of work - on Billy Elliott too.
0:23:15 > 0:23:27- It was brilliant.
0:23:29 > 0:23:35- You've done Fiddler on the Roof, - Jungle Book Live...
0:23:35 > 0:23:40- ..and Miss Saigon too.
0:23:40 > 0:23:43- Yes, and I work on television too.
0:23:44 > 0:23:54- I don't like saying "No!"
0:23:54 > 0:23:59- I like every element of music.
0:23:59 > 0:24:05- What does 2018 hold for you?
0:24:05 > 0:24:15- I haven't looked - at the diary for 2018.
0:24:16 > 0:24:22- I'm going to be composing - my first piece for theatre.
0:24:22 > 0:24:26- We'll have to wait and see - what happens.
0:24:26 > 0:24:30- Miss Saigon is touring - until mid 2019.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34- I don't like sitting down - and doing nothing!
0:24:35 > 0:24:36- Thank you.
0:24:36 > 0:24:41- We look forward to your performance - at the end of the programme.
0:24:41 > 0:24:46- Christmas is fast approaching and - our Friday Calendar is jam-packed.
0:24:48 > 0:24:55- Thanks for sharing your event - so let's take a look at them.
0:24:55 > 0:25:00- Come and enjoy Christmas stories - at the kitchen of Yr Ysgwrn...
0:25:00 > 0:25:05- ..with Mair Tomos Ifans - on Saturday 16 December.
0:25:06 > 0:25:12- There's also Christmas craft events - from midday to 4.00pm.
0:25:12 > 0:25:17- The Cor Godre'r Aran annual concert - is on 16 December...
0:25:18 > 0:25:22- ..at the Penllyn Leisure Centre - in Bala.
0:25:23 > 0:25:27- The choir is joined by the tenor - from Mexico, Rafael Rojas...
0:25:27 > 0:25:30- ..and the classical guitarist, - Robin Hill.
0:25:31 > 0:25:35- It's 15 and starts at 7.30pm.
0:25:35 > 0:25:40- Join us at St Mary's Church in - Bryncroes on the Lleyn Peninsula...
0:25:40 > 0:25:45- ..on Sunday 17 December at 2.00pm...
0:25:45 > 0:25:51- ..to sing carols - and listen to local artists.
0:25:51 > 0:25:57- There's mince pies and a cuppa - so we hope to see you there.
0:25:57 > 0:26:00- On Sunday at 7.00pm...
0:26:01 > 0:26:05- ..Twrw Tawe's memories of Christmas - is at the Tabernacle in Morriston.
0:26:06 > 0:26:12- All are welcome!
0:26:12 > 0:26:17- There's another chance - to hear Ann Hafod, Seimon Menai...
0:26:18 > 0:26:22- ..and Schola St Joseph - at St Joseph Church in Pwllheli...
0:26:22 > 0:26:26- ..on Sunday 17 December at 7.00pm.
0:26:26 > 0:26:32- You are all very welcome.
0:26:32 > 0:26:38- On 17 December at 7.30pm - in Neuadd Bro Fana in Ffarmers...
0:26:38 > 0:26:43- ..there's our annual concert - and carol evening.
0:26:44 > 0:26:51- Join us to enjoy a sociable evening.
0:26:51 > 0:26:57- On Sunday 17 Sunday at 7.30pm - at Capel Ifan in Llannerch-y-Medd...
0:26:57 > 0:27:02- ..there's a Nativity concert - with Lleisiau Llannerch...
0:27:03 > 0:27:08- ..the Foel Male Voice Choir, - Jessica Robinson and Robyn Lyn.
0:27:08 > 0:27:11- Come and support - this wonderful evening.
0:27:14 > 0:27:17- Yes, it's a very busy time of year.
0:27:17 > 0:27:20- In the next part of the programme...
0:27:20 > 0:27:28- ..we reach for the popcorn and hear - all about Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
0:27:28 > 0:27:36- Lyn Ebenezer also a trip down memory - lane in Pontrhydfendigaid village.
0:27:36 > 0:27:45- We head to the break with our final - school in our carol competition.
0:27:46 > 0:27:50- Here's Ysgol Y Felinheli performing - Ydy'r Nadolig Fel Hyn Ymhob Man?
0:27:50 > 0:27:55- # Is Christmas like this everywhere?
0:27:55 > 0:28:00- # In the hearts of the poor, - rich, strong and weak?
0:28:00 > 0:28:03- # In every corner of the world
0:28:03 > 0:28:06- # We'll remember the baby - in the manger
0:28:06 > 0:28:10- # We'll remember the true meaning - of Christmas in every area
0:28:11 > 0:28:17- # We'll remember the true meaning - of Christmas in every area #
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0:28:27 > 0:28:29- Subtitles
0:28:32 > 0:28:36- Welcome back.
0:28:36 > 0:28:41- In the early hours - of yesterday morning...
0:28:41 > 0:28:45- ..fans queued outside cinemas - to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
0:28:51 > 0:28:53- It's so much bigger.
0:29:10 > 0:29:12- I only know one truth.
0:29:18 > 0:29:21- It's time for the Jedi...
0:29:21 > 0:29:23- ..to end!
0:29:31 > 0:29:33- It looks very exciting!
0:29:34 > 0:29:37- Unbeknown to us all...
0:29:37 > 0:29:41- ..the Welshman, Mark Lewis Jones - featured in the opening scenes.
0:29:41 > 0:29:46- The reviews of the film vary.
0:29:46 > 0:29:58- Gary Slaymaker stayed up - just to watch the premiere.
0:29:59 > 0:30:08- You've donned a special jumper too.
0:30:09 > 0:30:14- There's nothing better - for Christmas than Darth Vader!
0:30:14 > 0:30:20- This film is amazing.
0:30:20 > 0:30:25- Many have compared The Last Jedi - with The Empire Strikes Back.
0:30:25 > 0:30:37- The Empire Strikes Back - is a favourite...
0:30:37 > 0:30:41- ..for all the fans of Star Wars.
0:30:41 > 0:30:45- Maggi, are you a fan?
0:30:46 > 0:30:53- I can't cope with all those fast - things flying around the screen!
0:30:53 > 0:31:03- I prefer Home Alone.
0:31:03 > 0:31:07- What makes this film so special?
0:31:07 > 0:31:12- The Force Awakens was the film...
0:31:13 > 0:31:18- ..that everyone was hoping - was going to be fine.
0:31:18 > 0:31:21- This new film is epic.
0:31:21 > 0:31:25- The cast is having a great time...
0:31:26 > 0:31:33- ..and you can see - that on the screen.
0:31:34 > 0:31:39- What about Mark Lewis Jones?
0:31:39 > 0:31:42- You only see Mark Lewis Jones - for a few minutes!
0:31:43 > 0:31:50- I saw it and I thought, - "I know him!"
0:31:50 > 0:31:55- I think he has the best cameo - in the film.
0:31:55 > 0:31:59- It's great for his CV.
0:32:00 > 0:32:03- Yes, it's great for him.
0:32:04 > 0:32:10- He can go to all - the conventions now.
0:32:10 > 0:32:15- The reviews vary.
0:32:15 > 0:32:21- Why is this?
0:32:22 > 0:32:27- I'm a huge Star Wars freak.
0:32:27 > 0:32:35- This is a follow up - from the last film.
0:32:35 > 0:32:40- Some things might not make sense.
0:32:40 > 0:32:45- Lowri Cooke has written a tweet - about the new Star Wars film.
0:32:45 > 0:32:56- She wasn't very impressed - with the film!
0:32:56 > 0:33:06- She almost fell asleep.
0:33:07 > 0:33:11- The jumper says it all.
0:33:12 > 0:33:17- You're a huge fan.
0:33:17 > 0:33:24- Rogue One wasn't a great film - in my view.
0:33:24 > 0:33:29- I can criticize a Star Wars film.
0:33:29 > 0:33:31- Is it a new classic?
0:33:32 > 0:33:41- It takes a lot to be called - a classic.
0:33:41 > 0:33:45- It does have some of the elements.
0:33:45 > 0:33:49- What film would you like to star in - Maggi?
0:33:49 > 0:33:54- Oh, I'd love to have - a romantic film.
0:33:54 > 0:33:57- Sorry for touching you, Gary!
0:33:57 > 0:34:04- I'd like to work with Richard Gere.
0:34:04 > 0:34:07- I can't wear lycra - as they do in Star Wars!
0:34:11 > 0:34:13- It's time for another break.
0:34:14 > 0:34:17- The Rhys Taylor Band performs - and kick off the weekend in style.
0:34:20 > 0:34:22- Subtitles
0:34:24 > 0:34:28- Welcome back.
0:34:29 > 0:34:37- We've been told that hundreds are - entering our cracker competition.
0:34:37 > 0:34:41- You could win a Smart watch.
0:34:42 > 0:34:44- We've got hampers of various goods.
0:34:44 > 0:34:46- We've got hoodies too.
0:34:46 > 0:34:48- There's a tablet.
0:34:48 > 0:34:50- I love a hamper at Christmas too!
0:34:50 > 0:34:54- Everyone loves a gift at Christmas, - so pick up the phone and enter now.
0:34:54 > 0:34:56- Here's the question again.
0:34:57 > 0:35:00- Who dreamt of a White Christmas?
0:35:00 > 0:35:05- 1) Bing Go, 2) Bing Crosby, - or 3) Bing Bong?
0:35:05 > 0:35:11- Call us on 08443 35 12 44.
0:35:11 > 0:35:13- Call us now!
0:35:13 > 0:35:18- Lyn Ebenezer has penned - a few memoirs in his time.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21- But his latest publication, - Y Meini Llafar...
0:35:21 > 0:35:25- ..pays tribute to his home of - Pontrhydfendigaid and its people.
0:35:25 > 0:35:30- Tradition has it that local - residents carved their names...
0:35:30 > 0:35:33- ..into the famous bridge - in the heart of the village.
0:35:33 > 0:35:38- They've been immortalized there - and are the backdrop to his stories.
0:35:38 > 0:35:41- Rhodri Davies - takes a trip down memory lane.
0:35:43 > 0:35:50- The book is a longing for the past - and the loss of our innocence.
0:35:51 > 0:35:57- The village bridge - has always been part of my life.
0:35:57 > 0:36:02- The bridge is one of three - meeting places in the village.
0:36:03 > 0:36:06- The village has a square at each end - and the bridge is in the middle.
0:36:07 > 0:36:12- Nobody would cross the bridge - without chatting to a passer-by.
0:36:20 > 0:36:26- They left their mark on the bridge - as the bridge left its mark on them.
0:36:26 > 0:36:30- The bridge was the physical - and emotional centre for the locals.
0:36:30 > 0:36:34- It both bound - and separated the village.
0:36:34 > 0:36:39- We didn't realize that it was a part - of our lives.
0:36:39 > 0:36:43- You didn't have to pick players - for your football team...
0:36:43 > 0:36:48- ..because it was one side - of the bridge against the other!
0:36:48 > 0:36:52- Yes, the bridge is a record - of the village's history...
0:36:52 > 0:36:57- ..and the influx of evacuees - to the Irish workers of the 1960s.
0:36:57 > 0:37:01- It was an exciting time.
0:37:01 > 0:37:05- You had the Investiture and the Free - Wales Army was rife in the area.
0:37:06 > 0:37:09- Cayo lived in Lampeter - and we were great friends.
0:37:09 > 0:37:14- I was at the Red Lion Hotel and an - Irishman, Eddie gave me a paper bag.
0:37:14 > 0:37:18- I thought it was a fish they caught - with gelignite in the water.
0:37:19 > 0:37:23- It would explode and kill the fish - and Eddie would give me some.
0:37:23 > 0:37:32- That night, I opened the bag - and found a stick of gelignite.
0:37:33 > 0:37:35- I saw him afterwards.
0:37:36 > 0:37:40- "Did you get it?" he asked. - "It's something for the cause!"
0:37:41 > 0:37:46- Today is about paying tribute - to old friends.
0:37:47 > 0:37:54- John Wyn Hughes or Jack and I were - friends until we went to college.
0:37:54 > 0:37:58- We were blood brothers.
0:37:58 > 0:38:04- I remember a film when an Indian and - cowboy made a cut in their thumbs...
0:38:04 > 0:38:10- ..and pressed them together - to share each other's blood.
0:38:11 > 0:38:15- We were underage and drank - flagons of cider under the bridge...
0:38:15 > 0:38:18- ..and chatted about football - and women.
0:38:19 > 0:38:23- You mentioned women - so need to explain JJ.
0:38:23 > 0:38:29- We would secretly write down the - initials of the girls we fancied.
0:38:29 > 0:38:36- JJ has been my wife for almost 50 - years and she was Jane Jones then.
0:38:36 > 0:38:39- Both Lyn and his father - are on the bridge...
0:38:39 > 0:38:44- ..but the mark left by his uncle - is the most tragic.
0:38:44 > 0:38:48- I had an uncle in Ffair Rhos called - Dai Williams or Dai Bach Ty Cefn.
0:38:49 > 0:38:54- The initials DW are on the bridge - and the nearby war memorial reads...
0:38:54 > 0:39:02- ..David Williams, Ty Cefn, Ffair - Rhos killed at Bethune aged 19.
0:39:02 > 0:39:07- He was buried there so doesn't - have a grave in the village...
0:39:07 > 0:39:13- ..but his name is on the bridge - and the war memorial.
0:39:13 > 0:39:18- I've been obsessed by him all my - life so he's important in this book.
0:39:19 > 0:39:25- Do you hope that you've done justice - to these spirits?
0:39:25 > 0:39:32- By writing about these people, I - feel as if I'm writing about myself.
0:39:32 > 0:39:35- They are still speaking - and their names exist...
0:39:35 > 0:39:40- ..but only a few of us - are left to hear them.
0:39:50 > 0:39:59- Maggi Noggi has been our guest - in the studio tonight.
0:39:59 > 0:40:04- You've made yourself at home.
0:40:05 > 0:40:08- It's lovely here.
0:40:08 > 0:40:11- I could relax here.
0:40:11 > 0:40:16- I don't know about the colour.
0:40:16 > 0:40:28- It's the colour of a gall bladder!
0:40:30 > 0:40:41- You've got a special evening - at Galeri, Caernarfon next week.
0:40:41 > 0:40:48- There's a Christmas Cabaret - at Galeri, Caernarfon.
0:40:48 > 0:40:54- The event at Galeri, Caernarfon - is a sell out.
0:40:54 > 0:40:56- Sorella is going to be there too.
0:40:57 > 0:41:00- It's a Christmas show.
0:41:01 > 0:41:04- Christmas is on the horizon.
0:41:05 > 0:41:09- What are your plans for Christmas?
0:41:09 > 0:41:18- I'm a traditional girl.
0:41:18 > 0:41:30- I do enjoy my food.
0:41:31 > 0:41:34- I don't leave anything on my plate, - not even the pattern!
0:41:34 > 0:41:46- I'm nicknamed the Anglesey Pig!
0:41:46 > 0:41:49- What have been your highlights - of 2017?
0:41:50 > 0:41:53- This year has been incredible - for me.
0:41:54 > 0:41:56- I won the Huw Fash Sash!
0:41:56 > 0:41:59- It was incredible.
0:42:00 > 0:42:06- That blue sky was amazing.
0:42:07 > 0:42:10- Pulling your cracker was great too, - Llinos.
0:42:10 > 0:42:15- This is a small studio.
0:42:15 > 0:42:18- It looks big on - the television screen.
0:42:18 > 0:42:21- We're seeing too much!
0:42:21 > 0:42:27- We're seeing too much!
0:42:27 > 0:42:32- What does 2018 hold for you?
0:42:32 > 0:42:38- I want to be in a pantomime.
0:42:38 > 0:42:42- I hope to have a series from S4C.
0:42:42 > 0:42:49- Thank you so much - for having me here.
0:42:49 > 0:42:54- We round up the hour with an old - favourite by the Rhys Taylor Band.
0:46:13 > 0:46:17- APPLAUSE
0:46:18 > 0:46:22- Thanks to Rhys and his band - for that brilliant performance.
0:46:22 > 0:46:26- Thank you for joining us tonight.
0:46:26 > 0:46:32- Until Monday at 7.00pm, - a very good evening to you all.
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