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0:00:19 > 0:00:24- Hello and welcome to Heno - live from the rehearsal room...
0:00:24 > 0:00:29- ..of the world's best brass band.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- The Cory Band has returned home - from London's Royal Albert Hall.
0:00:34 > 0:00:40- They made history over the weekend - and are jetting off to Germany.
0:00:40 > 0:00:45- We're fortunate to join them - at their final rehearsal.
0:00:49 > 0:00:56- No, I don't think - I'll be going to Germany!
0:00:56 > 0:01:01- Congratulations to the Cory Band - on their fantastic achievement.
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- Can you believe - it's that time of the year again?
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- # Shwmae? Shwmae?
0:01:07 > 0:01:09- # OK, yeah, yeah #
0:01:09 > 0:01:12- Yes, Shwmae Su'mae Day - is fast approaching.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- Catrin Dafydd is here to encourage - our schools, shops and offices...
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- ..to celebrate this special day.
0:01:21 > 0:01:28- Since 10.30am, a powerful scene has - been awaiting guests in Caernarfon.
0:01:28 > 0:01:33- The red poppies that left a lasting - impression in the Tower of London...
0:01:33 > 0:01:36- ..have arrived - in Caernarfon Castle...
0:01:36 > 0:01:41- ..to mark 100 years of the horrors - of the Great War.
0:01:41 > 0:01:45- Before the end of the hour, we wish - all the best to The Phil Harmonics.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- They've got a big day - ahead of them tomorrow.
0:01:49 > 0:01:55- They'll perform their own version of - Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau at Westminster.
0:01:55 > 0:02:02- This week, we meet the six finalists - in the Bryn Terfel Scholarship.
0:02:02 > 0:02:07- What has Huw got for us tonight?
0:02:07 > 0:02:14- Tonight, I visit a creative business - in a hidden spot in Cardigan.
0:02:20 > 0:02:28- On Saturday, we'll be encouraged - to take pride in our Welshness.
0:02:28 > 0:02:34- And also hold events, celebrate - and start each conversation with...
0:02:40 > 0:02:41- Hello, shwmae?
0:02:41 > 0:02:42- Hello, shwmae?- - Shwmae or Su'mae?
0:02:42 > 0:02:43- Shwmae?
0:02:43 > 0:02:44- Shwmae?- - Hello, su'mae?
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- Shwmae?
0:02:48 > 0:02:54- Shwmae?
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- # Shwmae? Shwmae? #
0:02:57 > 0:03:01- # Tell me my friend, - what is bothering you? #
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- Since the start of Shwmae Su'mae Day - almost four years ago...
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- ..the event has gone - from strength to strength.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- Last-minute preparations - are underway for Saturday...
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- ..and one of the organizers, - Catrin Dafydd has joined us.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- Welcome to Heno, Catrin.
0:03:19 > 0:03:21- Thank you.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24- Shwmae, Su'mae, Catrin!
0:03:24 > 0:03:27- And the same to you too!
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- It's quite an event now.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- Yes, and it's all thanks - to the communities.
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- I don't know what is going - to happen...
0:03:40 > 0:03:52- ..until I start seeing the tweets.
0:03:54 > 0:04:02- There will be events in schools - on Friday.
0:04:03 > 0:04:09- Saturday is also going to be very - busy in Carmarthen...
0:04:09 > 0:04:14- ..and all across Wales.
0:04:15 > 0:04:24- It's very exciting.
0:04:24 > 0:04:35- The most important thing is that we - all own the Welsh language.
0:04:35 > 0:04:42- If you live in Wales, - then the language is yours!
0:04:42 > 0:04:47- We all know people - who live in Wales...
0:04:47 > 0:04:58- ..but can't speak the language.
0:04:58 > 0:05:09- It's important to encourage - these people...
0:05:09 > 0:05:12- ..to say either Shwmae or Su'mae!
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- The series Run Sbit - is promoting Shwmae Su'mae Day.
0:05:17 > 0:05:21- Shwmae, Su'mae? What time are you - picking up Derek Brockway tomorrow?
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- About half past eleven.
0:05:24 > 0:05:26- Shwmae, Su'mae? - Is that in the morning?
0:05:26 > 0:05:29- Yes, and you don't have - to say it all the time.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31- Shwmae, Su'mae? Eh?
0:05:31 > 0:05:35- You only say "Shwmae, Su'mae?" - at the start of a conversation.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- Shwmae, Su'mae? Are you sure?
0:05:37 > 0:05:42- Yes, it's a light-hearted way of - raising awareness of the language.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- Oh.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- You haven't seen that clip before, - Catrin.
0:05:49 > 0:06:01- It's great!
0:06:11 > 0:06:15- Derek Brockway always - says Shwmae Su'mae...
0:06:16 > 0:06:21- ..at the start of his broadcast.
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- This day is for everyone.
0:06:26 > 0:06:33- You can contact people - via social media.
0:06:33 > 0:06:40- I think you should make a note - of the celebration.
0:06:40 > 0:06:47- You can upload them on social media.
0:06:47 > 0:06:55- They will be celebrating in London.
0:06:55 > 0:07:00- You can get details for all - the events...
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- ..on the Shwmae Su'mae Day Twitter.
0:07:04 > 0:07:14- We also have a Facebook page.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- You can find us easily - on social media.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- I'm sure there's an event close to - everyone.
0:07:21 > 0:07:25- Do you recall the red poppies - planted at the Tower of London...
0:07:26 > 0:07:28- ..to remember the First World War?
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- There were 888,246 ceramic poppies - on display.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- Each represented a British soldier - who died in the Great War.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- Smaller displays are now being held.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41- Today, 5,000 ceramic poppies - were exhibited at Caernarfon Castle.
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- Gerallt paid it a visit.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52- It's a striking location...
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- ..and Caernarfon Castle has - witnessed many centuries of history.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- The Weeping Window art installation - was unveiled today...
0:08:00 > 0:08:05- ..and is a stark reminder - of the losses of the Great War.
0:08:13 > 0:08:19- The poppies in Caernarfon have taken - months of work for Ffion Reynolds.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- You must be delighted - to see everything in place.
0:08:23 > 0:08:28- Yes, I'm overjoyed - and this has been a unique project.
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- I've been working on this - since the start of the year.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- The scaffolding to hold the poppies - was erected in the last fortnight.
0:08:37 > 0:08:42- Most remember the original piece - at the Tower of London.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46- How does this differ - from that original installation?
0:08:46 > 0:08:50- This is a touring installation...
0:08:50 > 0:08:55- ..and this is its first visit - to Caernarfon and to Wales.
0:08:55 > 0:09:02- The artists visit each site - to find the most striking position.
0:09:02 > 0:09:09- They recreate the exhibition - to suit each site.
0:09:12 > 0:09:17- It's exciting to be in Caernarfon - with the Weeping Window from London.
0:09:18 > 0:09:22- It's wonderful to see it redesigned - and recreated for this location.
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- It looks beautiful - against the stonework...
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- ..which is roughly the same colour - and type.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34- It's one of the first proper castles - since the Tower of London.
0:09:38 > 0:09:44- Gerald Williams, the nephew of Hedd - Wyn has come here from Yr Ysgwrn.
0:09:45 > 0:09:50- It's a striking installation - and what are your thoughts of it?
0:09:50 > 0:09:55- Every one of those - poppies represents life.
0:09:56 > 0:10:04- Each represents a young man - in his twenties.
0:10:04 > 0:10:09- What do you think the - school children will think of this?
0:10:09 > 0:10:17- I think this will have - quite an impact on them.
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- They advertise the army as being - great and that you see the world.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26- By viewing these poppies - and knowing they represent lives...
0:10:26 > 0:10:31- ..I expect it - to have quite an impact.
0:10:31 > 0:10:34- I think the story - of the red flowers...
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- ..is about those people - who were shot during World War I.
0:10:40 > 0:10:45- The poppies grew around - the bodies of the dead soldiers.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- I think the flowers - are the blood of the people...
0:10:49 > 0:10:53- ..who died a long time ago - in the war.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01- How long will these red poppies - be in Caernarfon, Ffion?
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- It officially opens today - and runs until 20 November.
0:11:15 > 0:11:19- You should go and see the - installation if you get the chance.
0:11:19 > 0:11:23- After the break, Huw visits - a brand-new shop in Cardigan...
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- ..that encourages us all - to revamp our clothes.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- We meet the first of the finalists - of the Bryn Terfel Scholarship.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- It's Meilir Jones from Llangefni.
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0:11:47 > 0:11:48- Welcome back.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52- Revamping clothes and furniture - is very popular at the moment...
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- ..but one company in Wales has been - doing this for many years.
0:11:57 > 0:12:02- It has a new shop that encourages - people to join them and create!
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- Carys Hedd has run a successful - business for many years.
0:12:12 > 0:12:19- Wench is well-known across Britain - and especially to festival-goers.
0:12:19 > 0:12:26- Why did she open a shop - that combines textiles and plants?
0:12:34 > 0:12:41- I was working in a small workshop on - a hill near Newport, Pembrokeshire.
0:12:41 > 0:12:47- It was beautiful but very remote - and I needed more of a community.
0:12:48 > 0:12:53- I met the lovely, Jade Mellor - and we have a shop together.
0:12:53 > 0:12:59- She was in a similar situation - and worked alone near Cardigan.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07- This is a lovely site with a garden.
0:13:07 > 0:13:14- This shop and was empty as were - most of the units on the alley...
0:13:15 > 0:13:20- ..so we wanted to pump some life - and energy into the area.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- This isn't any old shop.
0:13:33 > 0:13:37- There's a lot to see to excite the - senses so should be investigated.
0:13:38 > 0:13:43- Ten years ago, - I established my label, Wench...
0:13:43 > 0:13:49- ..to meet the demand for recycled - clothes as it's under the radar.
0:13:49 > 0:13:53- The fashion industry is so dirty...
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- ..that we need to think of new ways - of using old clothes.
0:13:57 > 0:14:02- I set about doing this and teach - people to revamp their clothes.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- The partnership in the shop is odd - but it works.
0:14:11 > 0:14:16- Whilst Carys is making clothes, Jade - is creating recipes in the kitchen.
0:14:19 > 0:14:25- As much as you're a food expert, - you make some fabric as well.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- We have leather in front of us.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- Yes, a fruit leather made from - crab apples and hawthorn berries.
0:14:31 > 0:14:36- What's the process of making this - and what's the benefits?
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- I'm mixing equal parts of - crab apples and hawthorn berries...
0:14:40 > 0:14:45- ..adding a little bit of water and - cooking them until they are soft...
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- ..pushing them through a sieve - and drying them out.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- I spread it out thinly - on a baking sheet and drying it.
0:14:53 > 0:14:58- It's an old way of preserving - for the winter.
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- I've tried to revamp the bed jacket - that is incredible stylish...
0:15:05 > 0:15:10- ..and looks great on women of - all ages and all shapes and sizes.
0:15:10 > 0:15:18- It suits everyone and has a history.
0:15:19 > 0:15:25- Using Welsh wool would also help - with its development.
0:15:29 > 0:15:34- I run classes every Monday - between 5.00pm and 8.00pm.
0:15:34 > 0:15:38- People can pop in - for a few sessions.
0:15:38 > 0:15:43- I've also got some vegetable soup - every week.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- It's all women, - but we put the world to rights...
0:15:47 > 0:15:53- ..and interesting how we create - and share life experiences.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- It's heart-warming and wonderful.
0:16:03 > 0:16:09- Next Sunday, the Bryn Terfel - Scholarship competition for 2016...
0:16:09 > 0:16:13- ..will be held at the Stiwt Theatre - in Rhosllannerchrugog.
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- The six finalists are winners - from the Flintshire Eisteddfod.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22- They compete for 4,000 and have - the baritone's name of their CV.
0:16:23 > 0:16:33- This week, we meet the six finalists - and start in North Wales tonight.
0:16:43 > 0:16:48- My name is Meilir Jones - and am originally from Llangefni.
0:16:48 > 0:16:53- I'm 25 and won the under 25 solo - at this year's Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:16:58 > 0:17:02- # Arm, arm ye brave
0:17:02 > 0:17:04- # Arm, arm ye brave
0:17:04 > 0:17:07- # A noble cause #
0:17:07 > 0:17:12- I've been competing in the Urdd - since the age of seven.
0:17:12 > 0:17:16- I grew up watching - the Bryn Terfel Scholarship...
0:17:17 > 0:17:22- ..and thought it would be wonderful - to be a part of it.
0:17:22 > 0:17:26- Time was running out - for the under 25 competition.
0:17:26 > 0:17:31- This was my last year of being able - to compete so I went for it.
0:17:31 > 0:17:36- It's a real honour to be part - of this unique competition.
0:17:36 > 0:17:46- It features singers, - actors, reciters and dancers.
0:17:47 > 0:17:53- It's competition but also a concert - that we all stage.
0:17:55 > 0:18:05- If I won the money, every penny - would go towards my future career.
0:18:05 > 0:18:10- That would primarily be lessons for - various competitions in London...
0:18:10 > 0:18:16- ..but also books, - travelling costs to auditions...
0:18:16 > 0:18:21- ..suits for concerts and so on.
0:18:21 > 0:18:26- I'm looking forward - to the competition.
0:18:26 > 0:18:31- I'll have friends and family in the - audience which will make it easier.
0:18:31 > 0:18:38- # The cause of Heav'n - your zeal demands #
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- Good luck to him.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- We can't wait to meet - the next five finalists.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49- The Maldwyn tenor, - Rhodri Prys Jones has joined us.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- Welcome to the programme.
0:18:52 > 0:18:58- Thank you.
0:18:58 > 0:19:02- Rhodri has also competed - for the Bryn Terfel Scholarship.
0:19:02 > 0:19:14- Yes, that's right.
0:19:15 > 0:19:24- I was a finalist in the Bryn Terfel - Scholarship in 2013 and 2015.
0:19:24 > 0:19:36- Both of the competitions - were very different.
0:19:42 > 0:19:48- Tell us more about yourself.
0:19:48 > 0:19:52- I'm still studying.
0:19:53 > 0:19:59- I'm at the Royal Welsh College - of Music & Drama.
0:20:00 > 0:20:08- I also spent time in London - and in Carmarthen.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- You've won many awards.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- I've been very lucky.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- Until this year, - I've been competing...
0:20:19 > 0:20:31- ..at every Urdd Eisteddfod and - National Eisteddfod.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- I've been part of these Eisteddfods - until a young boy.
0:20:40 > 0:20:44- You were given a prize - by Shirley Bassey.
0:20:44 > 0:20:49- I haven't met Shirley Bassey yet.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53- I think we're going to sing - for Shirley Bassey.
0:20:53 > 0:20:58- It's part of an award...
0:20:58 > 0:21:03- ..that will be part of the course...
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- ..at the Royal Welsh College - of Music & Drama.
0:21:07 > 0:21:16- Everyone on my course...
0:21:17 > 0:21:21- ..can try for the scholarship...
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- ..that is run by Shirley Bassey.
0:21:25 > 0:21:31- What happens on Saturday?
0:21:31 > 0:21:36- On Saturday night, I'm at the - Royal Albert Hall in London.
0:21:36 > 0:21:46- I'm the soloist at the male voice - choir event.
0:21:54 > 0:21:59- I've always hoped of performing - at the Royal Albert Hall.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03- What song are you singing tonight?
0:22:03 > 0:22:12- Tonight's song - is called Y Dieithryn.
0:22:12 > 0:22:15- You sounded great in the rehearsals.
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- Last Friday night, - we urged you to flock to Bridgend...
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- ..for the announcement - of the 2017 Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26- Over 4,000 attended the event - and the sun shone on Bridgend.
0:22:28 > 0:22:33- Congratulations to the organizers - and thank you for supporting.
0:22:33 > 0:22:44- Two programmes were aired on S4C - last weekend to remember Aberfan.
0:22:44 > 0:22:51- Tonight, we hear of another - programme, Aberfan : Yr Ymchwiliad.
0:22:51 > 0:23:03- We also return to Alun Williams - and the Cory Brass Band in Treorchy.
0:23:06 > 0:23:11- I feel quite jealous.
0:23:11 > 0:23:19- I'm cutting across their rehearsals.
0:23:19 > 0:23:23- Over the weekend, this band played - at the Royal Albert Hall.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26- First, let's find out about - your events in the Calendar.
0:23:30 > 0:23:34- On 11 and 12 October at 7.30pm...
0:23:35 > 0:23:39- ..Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru - and Teatr Piba from Brittany...
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- ..will perform Merch yr Eog at the - Bryn Terfel Theatre, Pontio, Bangor.
0:23:47 > 0:23:52- On Thursday, a poetry contest will - be held at the Bancffosfelen hall...
0:23:52 > 0:23:56- ..as part of the Bancffosfelen - Eisteddfod from 7.30pm.
0:23:56 > 0:24:00- Tudur Dylan Jones and - Mererid Hopwood will be competing.
0:24:00 > 0:24:04- We can't wait to see you there.
0:24:06 > 0:24:10- On Thursday 13 October, - the It's an Act Theatre Company...
0:24:10 > 0:24:14- ..will perform the comedy - Two by Jim Cartwright.
0:24:14 > 0:24:18- The drama is situated in a - working men's club in the Valleys...
0:24:18 > 0:24:22- ..and revolves around - the evening in the pub.
0:24:25 > 0:24:30- Cor Abergwaun celebrates - its 30th anniversary this year.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34- A concert will be held at - St Peter's Church, Goodwick...
0:24:34 > 0:24:38- ..at 7.30pm on Friday 14 October.
0:24:42 > 0:24:47- Gwyl Halibalw will be held - at London Welsh Centre...
0:24:47 > 0:24:52- ..on 15 October at 11.00am.
0:24:52 > 0:24:54- There's something for everyone.
0:24:54 > 0:25:02- There's games, stalls, crafts and - a visit Huw and Catrin from Cyw.
0:25:07 > 0:25:07- .
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0:25:20 > 0:25:22- Welcome back to Heno.
0:25:22 > 0:25:34- Tonight, I'm live in Treorchy - with the Cory Band.
0:25:36 > 0:25:48- Gareth Robinson is with me now.
0:25:48 > 0:25:52- It's been a busy weekend.
0:25:52 > 0:25:55- Yes, that's right.
0:25:55 > 0:25:59- I'm very lucky to be in the band.
0:25:59 > 0:26:08- I was born in the Rhondda...
0:26:09 > 0:26:13- ..and it's amazing for the band - to win the prize...
0:26:13 > 0:26:17- ..at the Royal Albert Hall.
0:26:17 > 0:26:21- We're the best band in the world!
0:26:21 > 0:26:25- I'm joined by Sion Jones.
0:26:25 > 0:26:33- I'm new to the band.
0:26:34 > 0:26:42- Over the week, - we've been working so hard.
0:26:43 > 0:26:50- The band has worked hard - to win the prize.
0:26:50 > 0:26:55- We celebrated with a few pints too.
0:26:55 > 0:26:58- Let's see the cup.
0:26:58 > 0:27:03- You can fit 48 pints into that cup.
0:27:03 > 0:27:07- Have you tried that before?
0:27:08 > 0:27:13- Yes, you've got to try!
0:27:14 > 0:27:23- We're lucky to compete in the band.
0:27:23 > 0:27:31- We're the number one - brass band now.
0:27:31 > 0:27:36- The band is doing some - incredible work.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40- We're not professionals.
0:27:41 > 0:27:44- What does it mean to you?
0:27:44 > 0:27:53- I can't put it into words.
0:27:53 > 0:28:04- It means so much for the bands to - play in the Royal Albert Hall...
0:28:05 > 0:28:09- ..and the Symphony Hall - in Birmingham.
0:28:09 > 0:28:21- It's difficult to explain to people.
0:28:24 > 0:28:29- It means so much to us.
0:28:29 > 0:28:32- You're going to Germany.
0:28:32 > 0:28:37- Yes, we're going to Germany - at the end of the week...
0:28:37 > 0:28:43- ..and Cardiff and Carmarthen.
0:28:43 > 0:28:47- You can go and prepare - to perform for us.
0:28:47 > 0:28:53- Phillip Harper joins me.
0:28:53 > 0:28:58- You're the Chris Coleman - of the team.
0:28:59 > 0:29:03- Yes, and it's incredible - achievements.
0:29:03 > 0:29:07- We have such fun at weekends.
0:29:07 > 0:29:12- The players are inspirational.
0:29:13 > 0:29:16- This has not be achieved - for 21 years.
0:29:16 > 0:29:19- Let's hear the band play for us.
0:29:19 > 0:29:23- # STAR WARS THEME #
0:30:24 > 0:30:27- Congratulations to the band - and good luck to them in Germany.
0:30:27 > 0:30:30- Wow, that was incredible!
0:30:31 > 0:30:38- In a few weeks, Wales will mark - 50 years since the Aberfan Disaster.
0:30:38 > 0:30:43- This morning, our national - football team visited Aberfan...
0:30:44 > 0:30:51- ..to pay their respects and meet - the locals who recall that sad day.
0:30:51 > 0:30:59- More than 116 children and 28 adults - lost their lives.
0:31:00 > 0:31:04- Over the weekend, S4C - marked 50 years since the tragedy.
0:31:04 > 0:31:09- It continues tomorrow with the - broadcast of Aberfan: Yr Ymchwiliad.
0:31:09 > 0:31:14- The programme follows the efforts - of the local people...
0:31:14 > 0:31:17- ..to find out who was to blame - for the disaster.
0:31:18 > 0:31:24- Evidence proved that many warnings - had been ignored by the board.
0:31:25 > 0:31:29- The truth is that the South Wales - Valleys were very aware...
0:31:29 > 0:31:34- ..of the dangers of the spoil tips - no matter what the NCB said.
0:31:34 > 0:31:39- Believe it or not, the greatest - warning came in 1944 in Aberfan...
0:31:39 > 0:31:44- ..when tip number four collapsed - and almost reached the village.
0:31:44 > 0:31:49- It followed the same path - as the collapse in 1966.
0:31:49 > 0:31:54- The people in charge of the safety - in the coal mines...
0:31:54 > 0:31:58- ..were in an office - on the other side of the valley.
0:31:58 > 0:32:03- They had the perfect view and could - see the destruction from 1944.
0:32:04 > 0:32:08- They had no excuse - to say that no-one was aware of it.
0:32:08 > 0:32:14- We're joined by Iwan England from - the programme's production team.
0:32:15 > 0:32:17- Welcome to the programme.
0:32:17 > 0:32:20- Thank you.
0:32:20 > 0:32:30- Iwan is a native of Aberfan.
0:32:30 > 0:32:38- The programme asks important - questions.
0:32:38 > 0:32:44- Yes, this programme asks some - important questions.
0:32:44 > 0:32:54- There's a lot of different elements - to the programme.
0:32:54 > 0:33:00- We follow the lines - of the warnings...
0:33:00 > 0:33:08- ..before the disaster.
0:33:08 > 0:33:19- We also look at the inquest.
0:33:19 > 0:33:30- There's also the results - of the inquest.
0:33:30 > 0:33:36- Actors are also taking part - in the programme.
0:33:36 > 0:33:40- There are actors taking part - in the programme...
0:33:40 > 0:33:45- ..as well as Huw Edwards.
0:33:46 > 0:33:51- We studied the official inquest.
0:33:51 > 0:33:55- Everything was recorded.
0:33:56 > 0:34:03- We've brought some of the - transcripts to life.
0:34:03 > 0:34:08- Some of the words - are from the solicitors...
0:34:08 > 0:34:20- ..who wanted to hide the truth...
0:34:21 > 0:34:27- ..whilst others wanted - to find the truth.
0:34:27 > 0:34:31- What do the families - think of this programme?
0:34:31 > 0:34:35- I don't know what the locals will - think about the programme.
0:34:35 > 0:34:42- I haven't spoken to them about it.
0:34:42 > 0:34:47- I spoke to some family members - and friends...
0:34:48 > 0:34:52- ..and we discussed it - for a long time.
0:34:53 > 0:35:05- The people were more willing - to talk to me...
0:35:08 > 0:35:13- ..because the programme discussed - the aftermath of the event.
0:35:14 > 0:35:19- We didn't want to focus - on the grief.
0:35:20 > 0:35:29- We wanted to show the history - in its true light.
0:35:29 > 0:35:34- People have made mistakes - about this whole disaster.
0:35:34 > 0:35:38- Aberfan has been called a town.
0:35:39 > 0:35:46- This isn't the case.
0:35:46 > 0:35:54- It was a huge responsibility - for me...
0:35:54 > 0:35:58- ..to ensure that the history was - told properly.
0:35:59 > 0:36:06- Aberfan: Yr Ymchwiliad is - broadcast tomorrow on S4C at 9.30pm.
0:36:06 > 0:36:09- There is an English version on the - BBC too.
0:36:09 > 0:36:11- In the final part - of the programme...
0:36:11 > 0:36:15- ..we wish all the best to - The Phil Harmonics choir.
0:36:15 > 0:36:19- Tomorrow is a big day for them - as they perform in Westminster.
0:36:19 > 0:36:22- We also enjoy a performance from the - Maldwyn tenor, Rhodri Prys Jones.
0:36:23 > 0:36:25- See you in a few minutes.
0:36:35 > 0:36:37- .
0:36:43 > 0:36:45- Subtitles
0:36:48 > 0:36:50- Welcome back.
0:36:50 > 0:36:55- Did you sing the national anthem - during last night's football match?
0:36:55 > 0:37:00- A brave man would argue - our anthem isn't one of the best!
0:37:01 > 0:37:04- The classic by father and son, Evan - and James James of Pontypridd...
0:37:04 > 0:37:08- ..is as popular as it's ever been.
0:37:08 > 0:37:11- A special choir from Carmarthenshire - has attempted to change it.
0:37:11 > 0:37:15- Rhodri Gomer went to find out more.
0:37:15 > 0:37:20- # Mae hen wlad fy nhadau... #
0:37:21 > 0:37:25- For the Welsh and those across - the world who have heard it...
0:37:25 > 0:37:28- ..our National Anthem - is very special.
0:37:29 > 0:37:32- The words refer the love of the - nation, our history and culture...
0:37:33 > 0:37:36- ..and the passion - and bravery of our forefathers.
0:37:36 > 0:37:40- For those who don't understand - the powerful lyrics...
0:37:40 > 0:37:46- ..the melody raises our spirits - and strikes fear into our enemy.
0:37:46 > 0:37:52- It takes a brave choir to change the - arrangement of this famous anthem.
0:37:52 > 0:37:56- The Phil Harmonics from Llanelli - have decided to do just that...
0:37:57 > 0:38:01- ..and they are rehearsing - at the Stradey Park Hotel tonight.
0:38:02 > 0:38:08- We're a pop and rock choir - that sings modern music...
0:38:08 > 0:38:12- ..as opposed to - anything traditional.
0:38:12 > 0:38:15- We try to stay away - from the traditional music.
0:38:16 > 0:38:19- I got the idea of modernizing - the National Anthem.
0:38:19 > 0:38:21- # Gwlad, gwlad
0:38:21 > 0:38:28- # Pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad #
0:38:28 > 0:38:33- The choir performed the adaptation - for the Edinburgh Welsh...
0:38:33 > 0:38:36- ..but what was the response?
0:38:37 > 0:38:40- I think they were shocked - at first...
0:38:40 > 0:38:45- ..but they really liked it - and gave a rapturous applause.
0:38:45 > 0:38:51- We're going to London next week - to perform in the House of Commons.
0:38:51 > 0:38:57- It's something different - to where we normally perform.
0:38:57 > 0:39:03- People can hear a Welsh choir.
0:39:04 > 0:39:08- The choir was established - 18 months ago...
0:39:08 > 0:39:12- ..but is going from strength to - strength with the emphasis on fun!
0:39:12 > 0:39:16- Of all the members, I'm told - that you're the most mischievous.
0:39:16 > 0:39:21- That's what they say - and I am a little but naughty.
0:39:21 > 0:39:25- The choir has a lot of fun - and it's great.
0:39:25 > 0:39:30- We don't sing anthems usually, - as we like rock and pop.
0:39:30 > 0:39:35- We sing all sorts of things and have - a lot of fun.
0:39:35 > 0:39:38- We're like one big happy family.
0:39:38 > 0:39:41- Everyone looks out for each other.
0:39:42 > 0:39:45- There's always someone you can - turn to so it's like a family.
0:39:46 > 0:39:48- Why did you join this choir?
0:39:48 > 0:39:54- Someone bet me - to try and sing in a choir.
0:39:55 > 0:40:00- I had an audition - and I'm still here.
0:40:00 > 0:40:04- Do you enjoy it? - No, I hate it!
0:40:04 > 0:40:07- # Light up, light up
0:40:07 > 0:40:12- # As if you have a choice #
0:40:12 > 0:40:16- I can hear why you call yourselves - an unusual choir.
0:40:17 > 0:40:19- There was such tempo.
0:40:19 > 0:40:23- We're quite energetic - and do our best to keep calm...
0:40:23 > 0:40:27- ..but we've all got - strong characters.
0:40:27 > 0:40:32- You've finished rehearsals - so is everyone going home now?
0:40:32 > 0:40:34- What do you think?
0:40:35 > 0:40:37- You're going to the bar.
0:40:37 > 0:40:48- # O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau #
0:40:49 > 0:40:52- Good luck to the choir.
0:40:53 > 0:40:55- I'm sure Rhodri enjoyed himself.
0:40:56 > 0:41:01- Catrin Dafydd and Rhodri Prys Jones - have been our studio guests.
0:41:01 > 0:41:10- Shwmae Su'mae Day - is held on Saturday.
0:41:10 > 0:41:15- You can find details for events - for Shwmae Su'mae Day...
0:41:15 > 0:41:19- ..all over the Internet - and via social media.
0:41:19 > 0:41:26- There's an event in Wrexham.
0:41:26 > 0:41:38- Carmarthen...
0:41:39 > 0:41:44- ..and Towyn where you get - a free cuppa.
0:41:44 > 0:41:53- There's also an event in Mold...
0:41:54 > 0:42:05- ..Pembrokeshire, Caffi'r Palas - in Caernarfon...
0:42:05 > 0:42:15- ..and there's an event in Cardiff - for parents and babies.
0:42:15 > 0:42:18- I'm performing in London on - the Shwmae Su'mae Day.
0:42:18 > 0:42:25- Will the family be there?
0:42:26 > 0:42:38- I think there's a lot of family - members coming to the event.
0:42:42 > 0:42:49- It's important for me to say Shwmae - or Su'mae on the day.
0:42:49 > 0:42:52- Don't forget to take your selfies...
0:42:52 > 0:42:57- ..and send them to the Shwmae Su'mae - Day social media sites.
0:42:58 > 0:43:02- Rhodri can go and prepare himself - for his performance.
0:43:03 > 0:43:04- That's it from us tonight.
0:43:04 > 0:43:08- Tomorrow, we meet the faithful crew - of the Cardi Bach bus.
0:43:08 > 0:43:11- The presenter, Glesni Euros - also joins us in the studio.
0:43:11 > 0:43:15- She tells us about her new job - on Hacio and they want your stories.
0:43:15 > 0:43:18- From all of us in Llanelli, - enjoy the rest of your evening.
0:43:19 > 0:43:21- This is Rhodri Prys Jones - performing Y Dieithryn.
0:43:22 > 0:43:24- Goodnight.
0:43:37 > 0:43:43- # There was a desire to return
0:43:43 > 0:43:50- # And embrace the dear old things
0:43:51 > 0:43:57- # I started at the old mountain
0:43:57 > 0:44:04- # And paused under the sun's smile
0:44:07 > 0:44:13- # Back to the obscure little spot
0:44:13 > 0:44:21- # Not knowing what to expect
0:44:31 > 0:44:37- # It's true that - Tal y Fan remains the same
0:44:37 > 0:44:44- # But what came of my friends
0:44:46 > 0:44:51- # The old lady and scarecrow
0:44:52 > 0:44:58- # And thorny bushes in bloom?
0:44:58 > 0:45:04- # Whose image is this in the lake
0:45:10 > 0:45:17- # With white hair
0:45:18 > 0:45:23- # And in tears?
0:45:46 > 0:45:57- # I don't recall seeing an image, - only myself and her
0:45:57 > 0:46:02- # In the water of the lake
0:46:02 > 0:46:08- # On the edge - of the mountain pasture
0:46:08 > 0:46:13- # The dew reinvigorates the cheeks
0:46:13 > 0:46:16- # And who is this with white hair
0:46:16 > 0:46:20- # With white hair
0:46:27 > 0:46:33- # Crying a lake of tears? #
0:46:40 > 0:46:43- # Crying a lake of tears? #
0:47:03 > 0:47:03- .