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0:00:18 > 0:00:23- Hello and welcome to Heno - on World Book Day.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26- What is your favourite book?
0:00:27 > 0:00:33- My favourite is The British - Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt.
0:00:33 > 0:00:40- We have a full programme in store - for you.
0:00:40 > 0:00:42- for the St David's Day celebrations.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- I've arrived in London for - the St David's Day celebrations.
0:00:47 > 0:00:51- Keep watching to find out why - I've come to Paddington Station...
0:00:51 > 0:00:53- ..on my way to Number 10 - Downing Street.
0:00:53 > 0:00:58- The author, Dafydd James - is my studio guest this evening.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01- Dafydd will be telling us about - his favourite book...
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- ..and about the Radio 4 programme, - My Mother Taught Me How To Sing.
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- The drama documentary is set during - the adoption process.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11- Rhodri Davies, where are you?
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- If you're anything like me, you come - to Hay-on-Wye for the books.
0:01:16 > 0:01:22- But we've come here for the history - and specifically the castle.
0:01:22 > 0:01:27- On tonight's Heno...
0:01:27 > 0:01:31- ..I, Dewi Pws will present Sbardun's - banjo to Chris Jones.
0:01:32 > 0:01:37- And I'll be accepting Sbardun's - banjo from Dewi Pws.
0:01:37 > 0:01:43- Congratulations, - but it's your round.
0:01:48 > 0:01:53- It's time to chat to the author and - musician, Dafydd James.
0:01:54 > 0:01:55- Welcome to the programme.
0:01:55 > 0:01:57- Welcome to the programme.- - Thank you.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- Before we find out what - is Dafydd's favourite book...
0:02:00 > 0:02:02- ..let's find out - what our viewers said.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- One of my favourite books is - A History of Wales by John Davies.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- My favourite is Cysgod y Cryman - which I still have at home.
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- Cysgod y Cryman - by Islwyn Ffowc Elis.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- My favourite is Copaon Cymru - which I say is fantastic.
0:02:23 > 0:02:28- Recently, I've been reading - the famous, Fifty Shades of Grey.
0:02:29 > 0:02:34- I'm enjoying the latest book - by Dai Jones.
0:02:34 > 0:02:38- I've recently started - Inferno by Dan Brown.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41- I became a big fan of Dan Brown - after reading The Da Vinci Code.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- In school, I'm currently reading - Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- My favourite book - is Lord of the Rings.
0:02:48 > 0:02:48- Harry Potter.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50- Harry Potter.- - Jacqueline Wilson's The Mum-Minder.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54- I read The Revenant - the book - is much better than the film.
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- I like to read Cerddi Alan Llwyd - and Pethe Penllyn.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01- We've recently welcomed - a baby to our home...
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- ..and I'm reading books, - morning, noon and night to the baby.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- There are so many good books - available for children.
0:03:16 > 0:03:33- What is your favourite book, Dafydd?
0:03:33 > 0:03:37- My favourite book - is To Kill a Mockingbird.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- It influenced me a lot...
0:03:41 > 0:03:48- ..when I was a child.
0:03:49 > 0:03:54- It's about racism - in the United States.
0:03:54 > 0:04:13- It's still important...
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- ..thanks to Brexit and all that's - happening in America.
0:04:18 > 0:04:23- I was travelling to Llanelli - and I heard...
0:04:24 > 0:04:32- ..My Mother Taught Me - How To Sing on the radio.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- My Mother Taught Me How To Sing - is a docu-drama...
0:04:37 > 0:04:40- ..about two men negotiating - the adoption process.
0:04:40 > 0:04:45- I lost my mother about a year ago.
0:04:45 > 0:04:50- It's the story of myself - and my partner, Hywel.
0:04:50 > 0:05:01- When my mother died...
0:05:01 > 0:05:11- ..I wondered what it was like - to be a parent.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- I attempt to uncover - what it means to be a mother...
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- ..with the help of some - cassette recordings.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- I enjoyed the drama.
0:05:22 > 0:05:27- The programme will remain on the - iPlayer for the next eight days.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- It's wonderful.
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- I enjoyed your part - about the Eisteddfod.
0:05:35 > 0:05:39- Yes, I got to the stage - of the Eisteddfod...
0:05:39 > 0:05:47- ..and my voice broke!
0:05:48 > 0:05:53- Hywel Gwynfryn was commentating - on the performance.
0:05:53 > 0:05:59- You have two children.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03- Yes, I'm now the father of two.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07- Nothing prepares you for children.
0:06:07 > 0:06:11- It changes your world.
0:06:11 > 0:06:24- We're so proud of them.
0:06:24 > 0:06:28- You've also been working - on Tiger Bay.
0:06:28 > 0:06:30- I'm going to be very busy...
0:06:30 > 0:06:36- ..about a piece on Tiger Bay.
0:06:36 > 0:06:42- It's a piece with the - Millennium Centre...
0:06:42 > 0:06:47- ..and South Africa.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49- It returns to Cardiff in November.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54- There were celebrations across the - country and over the border...
0:06:54 > 0:06:56- ..for St David's Day yesterday.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- Rhodri travelled to London to find - out more about their celebrations.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- # All hail! Atoning blood #
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- I've got the honour - of celebrating 1 March in London...
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- ..and Paddington Station is - having a day that's fit for a king!
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- There's Welsh delicacies - and some singing.
0:07:15 > 0:07:22- # Wash me, cleanse me in the blood - that flowed on Calvary #
0:07:22 > 0:07:27- It's wonderful being a member - of the London Welsh Choir...
0:07:27 > 0:07:33- ..to sing the classical, old - Welsh hymns and new material too.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- We had a brilliant response.
0:07:37 > 0:07:41- We're singing today and promoting - Wales in the heart of London.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- After 15 years of being in London...
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- ..it's great to socialize with - some Welsh lads and sing in Welsh.
0:07:49 > 0:07:56- # Sing all day and all evening #
0:08:00 > 0:08:07- Wales is leaving her mark on - Paddington with all sorts of food.
0:08:07 > 0:08:12- There's Welsh chocolate, - Tregroes waffles, Gower brownies...
0:08:12 > 0:08:18- ..Welsh cakes, bara brith - and there's daffodils everywhere!
0:08:26 > 0:08:31- We've crossed London - after receiving a unique invitation.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- Welcome to 10 Downing Street!
0:08:37 > 0:08:42- All I was going to say to you - is a happy St David's Day!
0:08:43 > 0:08:48- It's a pleasure to invite so many - from Wales to 10 Downing Street.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52- We need to celebrate...
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- ..and show that Wales differs from - the other countries in the UK...
0:08:56 > 0:08:59- ..whilst also celebrating - a united nation.
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- This is a fantastic platform - for Wales to sell to the world.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07- I'm delighted to have - the opportunity to be here.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- You must welcome these celebrations.
0:09:11 > 0:09:16- It's great that Wales - is being acknowledged as a nation...
0:09:16 > 0:09:20- ..with her own patron saint, - history, language and culture.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23- A group of school children - from South Wales are singing for us.
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- The Prime Minister can see - what the nation has to offer....
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- ..and sample our wine - and delicacies.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- The Welsh don't always - sing their own praises...
0:09:36 > 0:09:41- ..and we need to be more prominent - as a nation outside of Wales.
0:09:42 > 0:09:47- It's amazing to be here - to see Heol y March Choir singing.
0:09:47 > 0:09:50- They are all very excited.
0:09:51 > 0:09:56- I'm really excited and it's an - honour to be here with the choir.
0:09:56 > 0:10:00- I doubt I'll ever come here again.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02- What do you think - of 10 Downing Street?
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- Oh, it's posh and it's great to - think that Theresa May lives here!
0:10:07 > 0:10:14- It's grand, attractive and there's - a lot of important people here too.
0:10:14 > 0:10:18- This is unforgettable and - it's taking time for it to sink in.
0:10:19 > 0:10:24- It's very surreal - and I never expected to be here.
0:10:25 > 0:10:30- It's great to be at 10 Downing - Street on St David's Day...
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- ..to sing Welsh songs with the choir - at this amazing reception.
0:10:35 > 0:10:45- # With the wind blowing to its door - each morning #
0:10:48 > 0:10:56- After the break, Rhodri Davies - takes a tour of Hay Castle...
0:10:57 > 0:11:11- ..following their recent lottery - grant for a new visitor centre.
0:11:12 > 0:11:15- Elin has been chatting to Dewi Pws.
0:11:15 > 0:11:19- To take us into the break, we have - more of your St David's Day images.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22- See you in a few minutes.
0:11:22 > 0:11:28- # Some live in the countryside - and others live in the town
0:11:28 > 0:11:36- # And the common trait is that - we speak the language of Heaven
0:11:36 > 0:11:43- # That we love and can be funny
0:11:44 > 0:11:50- # But there's only one way to say, - "I love you!"
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- # They hear us across the county
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- # They hear us across the borders
0:11:58 > 0:12:02- # They hear us across the world
0:12:02 > 0:12:08- # Doing all the small things
0:12:08 > 0:12:15- # This is our time
0:12:16 > 0:12:23- # We take strength - from David's words... #
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0:12:37 > 0:12:38- Welcome back.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42- It's time to remind you - of our St David's Day competition.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- Here's a hamper of produce - that is worth over 150.
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- All you have to do - is answer this simple question.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- What is traditionally eaten - on St David's Day?
0:12:52 > 0:12:57- 1) curry, 2) cawl or 3) cous cous?
0:12:57 > 0:13:04- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:13:04 > 0:13:09- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- All entrants must be 18 and over.
0:13:11 > 0:13:15- The phone lines close at 1.30pm - tomorrow.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- Don't call after the lines close - or you will still be charged.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- For full terms and conditions, - email heno@tinopolis.com
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- Good luck to you all.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- The town of Hay-on-Wye is world - famous as the town of books...
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- ..and the interesting history of the - town dates back before the stores.
0:13:32 > 0:13:37- Hay Castle has seen a lot of trials - and tribulations over the centuries.
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- The castle has received a lottery - grant of thousands of pounds...
0:13:41 > 0:13:44- ..to create an important - visitor centre.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47- Rhodri has been to find out more.
0:13:51 > 0:13:58- This site has witnessed many trials - and tribulations since the Normans.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- The English attacked the Welsh, - the Welsh attacked the English...
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- ..and the English - attacked each other!
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- Having said that, - it wasn't a battle...
0:14:08 > 0:14:13- ..but a fire and nature - that destroyed this site.
0:14:13 > 0:14:18- Today, it's hoped that Hay Castle - will be restored.
0:14:21 > 0:14:27- This is a Medieval castle - with a Jacobean mansion...
0:14:27 > 0:14:31- ..and everything needs work!
0:14:33 > 0:14:35- There are three storeys.
0:14:35 > 0:14:40- In the middle, we'll build - an educational centre...
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- ..for children and adults.
0:14:43 > 0:14:47- Above this will sit a new gallery - to exhibit artwork...
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- ..and items that are on loan - from national museums.
0:14:51 > 0:14:59- Underneath us is a space to hold - lectures, weddings and everything.
0:15:00 > 0:15:04- This beautiful gate dates back - to the 12th century...
0:15:05 > 0:15:13- ..but some parts date back - to the pre-Norman 10th century.
0:15:14 > 0:15:20- This indicates the sites importance - throughout the centuries.
0:15:21 > 0:15:29- In the Marches, near the border, the - barons had specific areas of land.
0:15:29 > 0:15:34- They all got a bit greedy.
0:15:34 > 0:15:41- William de Braose started - a rebellion against King John.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- The castle was burnt to the ground - as his punishment...
0:15:45 > 0:15:48- ..but King John wasn't the only one - to attack this site.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- Both Llywelyns - are linked to this site.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- First, Llywelyn the Great - attacked the place...
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- ..and then Llywelyn, our Last Leader - before he was killed at Cilmeri.
0:15:59 > 0:16:04- In the 15th century, - you had the War of the Roses.
0:16:04 > 0:16:10- Owain Glyndwr fought here - and there was the Civil War too.
0:16:10 > 0:16:15- The castle wasn't needed - after the Civil War...
0:16:15 > 0:16:21- ..so they built a mansion - that became a luxurious home.
0:16:24 > 0:16:29- In the 1660s, - they built a mansion on this site.
0:16:30 > 0:16:36- A number of wealthy families lived - here but it fell into disrepair.
0:16:36 > 0:16:40- It has also experienced many fires.
0:16:40 > 0:16:45- This room is an example of the - extent of the work that's needed...
0:16:46 > 0:16:50- ..to be carried out to rebuild - and refurbish the original mansion.
0:16:50 > 0:16:54- It's also awash - with tales and stories.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- The fireplace dates - from the Norman era.
0:16:58 > 0:17:03- It's a symbol of fertility - with a man's head, arms and legs.
0:17:06 > 0:17:10- He's quite a large man!
0:17:11 > 0:17:17- In the 20th century, it was home to - a man who was important to the town.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- Richard Booth came here in 1961.
0:17:20 > 0:17:25- He's the reason why Hay is famous - throughout the world for books.
0:17:25 > 0:17:30- After he purchased the house...
0:17:30 > 0:17:35- ..it's thought that every room - was full of books.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- By the end of the 20th century...
0:17:38 > 0:17:41- ..the town and it's book festival - was world famous.
0:17:41 > 0:17:46- Visitors and locals - can be reminded of its history.
0:17:46 > 0:17:51- We want to make the castle the heart - of the community once again...
0:17:51 > 0:17:56- ..and attract visitors to Powys, - Brecknockshire and Mid Wales.
0:17:56 > 0:18:01- We're on the border but the people - of Hay are Welsh to the core.
0:18:01 > 0:18:07- When this site opens, I hope it - celebrates its Welsh connections.
0:18:08 > 0:18:14- I'm sure this will happen - because Hay is a Welsh town.
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- The musician, Alun 'Sbardun' Huws - was a member of Tebot Piws...
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- ..and is the composer of many - of Wales's most popular songs...
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- ..including Strydoedd Aberstalwm and - Cwsg Osian from Nia Ben Aur.
0:18:36 > 0:18:41- Sadly, Sbardun passed away in 2014, - and his widow, Gwenno has decided...
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- ..to give his instruments - to other Welsh musicians.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- On Tuesday, at the Royal Oak - in Penrhyndeudraeth...
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- ..where the song Strydoedd - Aberstalwm was immortalized...
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- ..Dewi Pws presented Sbardun's banjo - to musician, Chris Jones.
0:19:06 > 0:19:10- I'm going to cut across - the glorious sound of the banjo.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- You've only been playing the banjo - for six months, Dewi.
0:19:14 > 0:19:18- Yes, but I'm not very good but in - a fortnight this man will be great!
0:19:18 > 0:19:26- This was Sbardun's banjo and many of - his instruments have been given out.
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- Yes, a lot of his instruments have - been given to prominent figures.
0:19:31 > 0:19:37- I was lucky to get this banjo and - I'd never thought about playing it.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- Tuds, Ems and Gwenno - gave me the banjo...
0:19:42 > 0:19:46- ..so I went onto YouTube - to learn how to play it.
0:19:46 > 0:19:52- They gave me - this "Teach Yourself" book.
0:19:52 > 0:19:57- I wanted something to remember - Sbardun and his banjo.
0:19:57 > 0:20:01- It isn't the best banjo - but it's a fantastic place to start.
0:20:01 > 0:20:07- I met Chris at Y Fic in Llithfaen - and heard him singing.
0:20:07 > 0:20:13- We had a chat and a pint or ten - and he said he was interested in it.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17- How does it feel - to be given this banjo?
0:20:17 > 0:20:20- It's a real honour.
0:20:21 > 0:20:26- I've been wanting to learn to play - the banjo for many years.
0:20:26 > 0:20:31- You're a folk singer so how will you - include the banjo in your music?
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- We'll have to wait and see - how it develops.
0:20:36 > 0:20:42- I need to learn the basics - and the picking first.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- I was listening to you practising - earlier.
0:20:47 > 0:20:50- Chris is going to be a real - Bluegrass man!
0:20:50 > 0:20:55- I saw him play guitar - and he has a great style...
0:20:56 > 0:21:01- ..so he's signed the book to mark - the journey of Sbardun's banjo!
0:21:02 > 0:21:05- There's also the Sbardun Trophy - which is awarded...
0:21:05 > 0:21:08- ..to the composer of the best - original song at the Eisteddfod.
0:21:09 > 0:21:14- The closing date is 1 April and it's - for a song in the style of Sbardun.
0:21:14 > 0:21:19- There's a trophy - and a prize of 500.
0:21:19 > 0:21:26- We're also joined by some close - friends of Alun 'Sbardun' Huws.
0:21:26 > 0:21:32- How does it feel to see his banjo
0:21:32 > 0:21:37- He would have been delighted - to be here himself to see it.
0:21:37 > 0:21:43- He was a great man from Penrhyn - and I have fond memories of him.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47- We're in The Royal...
0:21:47 > 0:21:52- ..a pub which was immortalized - in the song Strydoedd Aberstalwm.
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- It's a pleasure to be here tonight - to see Sbardun's instruments...
0:21:57 > 0:22:02- ..being passed around.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- It's also important - to remember Sbardun.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- I have happy memories of him.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- He was interesting and mischievous.
0:22:14 > 0:22:18- So let's hear them playing the banjo - tonight.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- Let's return to Dewi and Chris.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- Will we have a duet between you two - in six months or so?
0:22:25 > 0:22:29- Yes, we'll try and I'm game for it!
0:22:29 > 0:22:30- Are you game?
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- Are you game?- - Yes, I am.
0:22:33 > 0:22:38- It's been lovely to join you - and good luck with that banjo.
0:22:38 > 0:22:44- # A long, long time ago #
0:22:52 > 0:23:02- The author and musician Dafydd James - has been my guest this evening.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06- You mentioned the Tiger Bay project.
0:23:11 > 0:23:15- You've been working on it - for two years.
0:23:15 > 0:23:20- Tiger Bay has taken two years.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24- I've been to Cape Town three times.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- I've also got an orchestra.
0:23:28 > 0:23:33- There's a cast of 40 people - in the production...
0:23:39 > 0:23:41- ..including John Owen Jones.
0:23:42 > 0:23:45- You had to have an audition.
0:23:45 > 0:23:51- I had to go for an interview.
0:23:52 > 0:23:55- There was other composers up - for the job.
0:23:56 > 0:23:58- Good luck to you.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- That's all we have time for today.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03- Prynhawn Da returns - tomorrow at 2.00pm.
0:24:03 > 0:24:08- Lisa Fearn is in the kitchen - and we're feeling generous.
0:24:08 > 0:24:12- You could get 20 for each correct - answer in our quiz, Mwy Neu Lai.
0:24:12 > 0:24:17- Call after 2.00pm tomorrow - to register on 08443 35 18 97
0:24:17 > 0:24:22- You could be 200 richer - before the weekend.
0:24:23 > 0:24:26- On tomorrow's Heno, we celebrate - Vegetarian Month with Nerys.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30- We open the doors to the new Twrw - Mawr record shop in Caernarfon.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34- We'll also reminisce about the great - film of the 1970s, Grand Slam.
0:24:34 > 0:24:37- From all of the team in Llanelli, - goodnight.
0:24:40 > 0:24:41- .