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0:00:17 > 0:00:21- Hello and welcome - to Thursday's Heno.
0:00:21 > 0:00:25- We have a special musical guest - in the studio this evening.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28- One of the stars of The Commitments - in the West End...
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- ..who has also starred in a drama - about the life of Tom Jones...
0:00:32 > 0:00:36- ..and has performed for Theatr - Genedlaethol Cymru and Theatr Clwyd.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- Welcome to the programme, - Daniel Lloyd...
0:00:39 > 0:00:48- ..of the group, - Daniel Lloyd a Mr Pinc.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- The group has reformed - after six years.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- You played a sell-out gig - at Saith Seren last week.
0:00:55 > 0:01:00- It was our first gig - and it was amazing.
0:01:00 > 0:01:04- I look forward to our chat later.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08- It's also a big weekend for one - of Wales' famous classical singers.
0:01:08 > 0:01:13- Llinos met Gwyn Hughes Jones.
0:01:13 > 0:01:18- On Saturday, at the Royal Opera - House in London, it's the opera...
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg.
0:01:22 > 0:01:26- I chat to Gwyn about the opera - and everything else.
0:01:27 > 0:01:31- We take a peek at a special drama - performed by students...
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- ..from University of Wales - Trinity Saint David.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- The first graduates - of this new drama course.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- As Wales prepare to face Ireland - in Cardiff tomorrow night...
0:01:42 > 0:01:46- ..we hear about the special - relationship between both countries.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- There's a lot of tension - in the house.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- Mam is Welsh and Dad is Irish, - so there's a lot of competition.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- On match days, they usually sit in - different rooms to see the game.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05- Today is 9 March - and it's World Kidney Day.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- The day raise awareness - of chronic kidney disease.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- Elin has been to meet two sisters...
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- ..who have given a priceless gift - to family members.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- It's time to travel to Anglesey - to hear the story of Delyth...
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- ..who received a kidney - from her sister, Sharon.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- It was Wednesday - and I had been working all-day.
0:02:28 > 0:02:33- When I got home, I didn't feel well - and had a urine infection.
0:02:33 > 0:02:40- I was so ill, I thought I was dying.
0:02:40 > 0:02:46- It was then Mam phoned an ambulance.
0:02:47 > 0:02:53- After arriving at the hospital, - I discovered that I had sepsis...
0:02:53 > 0:03:00- ..which killed both my kidneys.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05- I recall Mam calling me to say - that she was in hospital.
0:03:06 > 0:03:12- When I arrived, she was swollen due - to the illness and I was shocked.
0:03:12 > 0:03:24- I wanted to know what I could do and - Mam said she needed a new kidney.
0:03:24 > 0:03:30- I put myself forward, - without question.
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- I was in hospital for six weeks...
0:03:36 > 0:03:45- ..but returned for dialysis - three times a week for 18 months...
0:03:45 > 0:03:50- ..before I received the transplant - last April.
0:03:51 > 0:03:56- We've always been close - and we also look alike.
0:03:56 > 0:04:02- We've always been close, but the - transplant has made us even closer.
0:04:02 > 0:04:07- I'm thankful every day.
0:04:07 > 0:04:13- I can't explain how grateful - I am to Sharon.
0:04:13 > 0:04:19- I can live my life - and watch my daughter grow.
0:04:23 > 0:04:30- There are sisters in Garndolbenmaen - who have been on the same journey.
0:04:33 > 0:04:38- It was in 2012 and I was studying - at Trinity St David in Carmarthen.
0:04:38 > 0:04:45- I suddenly felt light-headed and - my ankles had swollen.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- I came back to North Wales and - went to visit the doctor.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- The doctor sent me straight - to Ysbyty Gwynedd.
0:04:53 > 0:04:56- I received many tests...
0:04:56 > 0:05:00- ..and discovered I was in the - early stages of kidney failure.
0:05:00 > 0:05:04- Six of us were tested and - it then came down to three...
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- ..myself, Mam and our brother, - Dafydd were matches.
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- Ysbyty Gwynedd told us - that I was the perfect match.
0:05:13 > 0:05:20- I left work to celebrate that - I could give my kidney to Llio.
0:05:20 > 0:05:25- Today, being healthy, I realize - how ill I was at the time.
0:05:25 > 0:05:30- It has given me the gift of life and - the kidneys are so important.
0:05:30 > 0:05:34- Without Ffion, I wouldn't be here.
0:05:34 > 0:05:39- World Kidney Day is very important.
0:05:40 > 0:05:46- Without receiving a kidney from - Sharon, I wouldn't be here today.
0:05:46 > 0:05:51- The process is long, - but worth it in the end.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- It doesn't make a difference - to you as a person...
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- ..but it does to the - individual receiving.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03- You feel good about - what you've done.
0:06:03 > 0:06:11- We both know how important it is to - raise awareness of organ donation.
0:06:11 > 0:06:22- Today is World Kidney Day and marks - two years since the transplant.
0:06:22 > 0:06:29- You don't have to be scared, - life goes on.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- The best thing to happen to me - has been the birth of Caio.
0:06:45 > 0:06:50- The singer, Daniel Lloyd - is my studio guest this evening.
0:06:50 > 0:07:01- You played a sell-out gig at - Saith Seren in Wrexham last week.
0:07:01 > 0:07:11- The tickets sold out a month - beforehand.
0:07:11 > 0:07:22- It put pressure on us.
0:07:22 > 0:07:31- The reaction to our reform has been - great.
0:07:31 > 0:07:43- We've been offered to gig - and record now.
0:07:43 > 0:07:53- There weren't any Welsh gigs in your - area when you grew up.
0:07:53 > 0:08:05- It was great to sing at Saith Seren.
0:08:09 > 0:08:21- It shows that Welsh gigs are still - being held locally.
0:08:24 > 0:08:36- We were lucky to get bands perform - locally when I was in school.
0:08:37 > 0:08:49- You were a success - in The Commitments.
0:08:52 > 0:09:04- That's was in a theatre - near Charring Cross.
0:09:07 > 0:09:13- I was working in the evenings and - tending to my children in the day.
0:09:13 > 0:09:25- It all worked out well.
0:09:26 > 0:09:36- I also performed - in Spring Awakening.
0:09:36 > 0:09:42- I'm still in contact with the cast - and crew.
0:09:43 > 0:09:50- I hope to continue with this career.
0:09:50 > 0:09:55- My family is very supportive.
0:09:55 > 0:10:06- I would like to direct more.
0:10:06 > 0:10:11- We look forward to your performance - tonight.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- The first graduates of - the new performance course...
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- ..at University of Wales - Trinity Saint David...
0:10:18 > 0:10:23- ..are preparing to present - their new drama, Bachu.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- Our cameras were present - at the final rehearsals.
0:10:27 > 0:10:28- Tony?
0:10:28 > 0:10:30- Tony?- - Hi Theresa.
0:10:30 > 0:10:31- I'm sorry I was so long.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33- I'm sorry I was so long.- - It's ok.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- I tried calling you, - but my phone wouldn't work.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- They've given me a new phone, - but I don't know how it works.
0:10:40 > 0:10:41- Do you understand them?
0:10:41 > 0:10:43- Do you understand them?- - No, I don't think it works.
0:10:44 > 0:10:49- In 1992, I saw Boy Gets Girl - by Rebecca Gilman in London.
0:10:49 > 0:10:50- I think I'll go and get a drink.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- I think I'll go and get a drink.- - I'll get it for you.
0:10:53 > 0:10:58- The subject of what it is to be a - man or woman is currently relevant.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04- The subject is captured in the theme - of a first blind date encounter.
0:11:04 > 0:11:16- How does the man misinterpret what - is it to be in a relationship?
0:11:16 > 0:11:21- I was late. I think he's OK.
0:11:22 > 0:11:27- Tony's a dark character, - who has been affected physically...
0:11:27 > 0:11:33- ..and emotionally by his - background and upbringing.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36- I have something to tell you.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38- I've never read your magazine.
0:11:39 > 0:11:44- I play the role of Theresa.
0:11:44 > 0:11:50- She's determined, strong, doesn't - show any emotion and has a temper.
0:11:50 > 0:11:58- In the beginning, things go well, - but Tony misreads the signals...
0:11:58 > 0:12:02- ..and things go awry before the end.
0:12:02 > 0:12:03- I got you a Budweiser.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- I got you a Budweiser.- - Thank you.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09- Good luck to them.
0:12:09 > 0:12:15- Visit the website for details - or call the number on screen.
0:12:16 > 0:12:22- Many of you responded to our item, - Lord of Llanegwad last night.
0:12:22 > 0:12:31- The auction was this afternoon - and the title was sold for 12,250.
0:12:31 > 0:12:36- Mr Jones is a successful - Llanelli businessman.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- Congratulations to you, - Lord Jones of Llanegwad.
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- After the break, we're at Royal - Opera House in Covent Garden...
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- ..to meet singer, Gwyn Hughes Jones - before his performance this weekend.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- Why do the Welsh get along - so well with the Irish?
0:12:54 > 0:12:58- Before tomorrow's big game, - we hear from fans of both teams.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- See you in a few minutes.
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0:13:08 > 0:13:10- Welcome back.
0:13:10 > 0:13:15- It's a big weekend for two of Wales' - most well-known classical singers...
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- ..Sir Bryn Terfel - and Gwyn Hughes Jones.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- Both are performing - for the first time together...
0:13:21 > 0:13:30- ..in the German opera, - Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg.
0:13:31 > 0:13:35- Llinos was lucky enough - to meet with Gwyn earlier today.
0:13:41 > 0:13:46- It's wonderful to visit you at the - Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- The opera opens on Saturday, but - tell us more about the production.
0:13:51 > 0:13:57- It's one of Wagner's rare comedies.
0:13:57 > 0:14:02- It's more or less an opera - about the Eisteddfod.
0:14:02 > 0:14:09- There's a soloist challenge - and the prize is the hand of a lady.
0:14:09 > 0:14:17- My character is Walther and he has - to deal with the masters and rules.
0:14:18 > 0:14:23- He has to write a song to win - the competition and Eva's hand.
0:14:23 > 0:14:28- But the song has to be - within the rules.
0:14:28 > 0:14:32- The opera is quite long - and runs for four hours.
0:14:32 > 0:14:37- No, it's about five and half hours.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- There's a lot of work on stage - and keeping your concentration.
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- The biggest challenge - is remaining fresh at the end.
0:14:45 > 0:14:48- People will remember the music - at this point.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- The prize song is at the end and you - have to be strong and fresh for it.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- You're sharing the stage - with Sir Bryn Terfel.
0:14:57 > 0:15:02- Two Welshmen are on the same stage, - so how does that feel?
0:15:02 > 0:15:07- We've worked together over the years - but not for a long time.
0:15:07 > 0:15:12- You work with people who bring - the very best out of you.
0:15:12 > 0:15:18- It's wonderful to work on a stage - with people who will champion you.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- We work incredibly well together.
0:15:22 > 0:15:30- We're proud of the fact that both - of us have Eisteddfod backgrounds.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35- It proves the potential - this method of learning gave us...
0:15:35 > 0:15:44- ..and our successors who - want to follow a similar path.
0:15:44 > 0:15:48- And you're returning to the - Royal Opera House after many years.
0:15:48 > 0:15:53- Yes, I was here 12 years ago - and it's flown by.
0:15:53 > 0:15:57- I've been performing - around the world since then.
0:15:58 > 0:16:02- Die Meistersinger is a major opera - and doesn't come around that often.
0:16:02 > 0:16:08- It's great to be part of something - that is so exciting and impressive.
0:16:08 > 0:16:12- It's quite special that it's here.
0:16:13 > 0:16:20- Good luck with the opera, - but when are you returning to Wales?
0:16:20 > 0:16:25- The highlight of my year is the - Eisteddfod coming to Anglesey.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- The Eisteddfod is at Bodedern.
0:16:29 > 0:16:37- I'm performing at a concert with - a commissioned piece for the event.
0:16:37 > 0:16:46- I feel strongly about representing - the culture shaped by Welsh singing.
0:16:47 > 0:16:51- Fresh, quality music inspires - present and future singers...
0:16:51 > 0:17:00- ..and will help - this culture to evolve.
0:17:01 > 0:17:06- Good luck, and you're welcome to - sing for us in the Heno studio.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- Thank you very much.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- There's no Heno tomorrow due to - the S4C coverage of the match...
0:17:25 > 0:17:27- ..between Wales and Ireland.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31- Whatever the result, I'm sure there - will be celebrating in Cardiff.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- You'll always find a party where - the Welsh and Irish are involved.
0:17:35 > 0:17:39- We've been to find our more about - the special bond between countries.
0:17:40 > 0:17:44- There is a different feeling - when the Irish arrive.
0:17:44 > 0:17:50- They're characters and I believe - they bring the best out of us.
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- We have a special relationship, - I wouldn't stay its unique.
0:17:55 > 0:17:59- The players have - a good relationship.
0:17:59 > 0:18:03- Looking back, Phil Bennett always - said that on the Lions Tours...
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- ..the Welsh and the Irish team - members always got along well.
0:18:08 > 0:18:14- Ray Gravell was Welsh - and wanted to be Irish.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- There's a lot of tension - in the house.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22- Mam is Welsh and Dad is Irish, - so there's a lot of competition.
0:18:22 > 0:18:26- On match days, they usually sit in - different rooms to see the game.
0:18:26 > 0:18:32- When Ireland play against Wales, - I know what team I support...
0:18:33 > 0:18:35- ..and I safely say, it isn't Wales.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- However, I support Wales against - every other team.
0:18:40 > 0:18:44- I swap between the two rooms to see - how they both feel about it.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- But I'm usually on Wales' side.
0:18:48 > 0:18:52- The children don't want to support - one side more than the other.
0:18:52 > 0:18:56- But I shout my support for Wales.
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- I think it'll be a good game for - both teams for different reasons.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- Wales have lost their last two - games, if they lost tomorrow...
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- ..it will be the worse season under - the management of Warren Gatland.
0:19:10 > 0:19:15- I like a Friday night game under all - the stream of lights.
0:19:15 > 0:19:20- I wouldn't be surprised - if Wales snatched it.
0:19:20 > 0:19:24- If Wales lose, there will be some - crying into their pints...
0:19:24 > 0:19:29- ..and the Irish will guarantee that - the Guinness keeps flowing.
0:19:30 > 0:19:36- When you go to the matches, - everyone has a great time together.
0:19:36 > 0:19:46- By the end, you usually have a scarf - of both countries around your neck.
0:19:46 > 0:19:54- The Wales and Ireland matches always - have the best atmosphere.
0:19:54 > 0:20:01- I'm looking forward to a good game, - but I hope Ireland will win.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04- Huh, yes!
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- I think Wales will win.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- Good luck to Wales.
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- Daniel Lloyd is my studio guest - this evening.
0:20:25 > 0:20:37- When can see you gigging - with Mr Pinc?
0:20:38 > 0:20:45- We're at Clwb Canol.
0:20:45 > 0:20:53- Follow us on our Facebook page.
0:20:53 > 0:21:04- We're also playing on the Urdd - Maes.
0:21:04 > 0:21:13- We heard that we will be recording - later this month.
0:21:13 > 0:21:18- We hope to release something - in the summer.
0:21:19 > 0:21:20- Good luck with the gigs.
0:21:21 > 0:21:26- There's no Heno tomorrow, due to - S4C's live coverage of the game.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- Tomorrow on Prynhawn Da, - Daf Wyn will be in the Mochyn Du...
0:21:29 > 0:21:32- ..to sample the atmosphere - before the big game.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34- Make sure you pop over to say hello.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- Heno returns on Monday at 7.00pm.
0:21:37 > 0:21:40- We leave you with a performance - from Daniel Lloyd.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44- He performs the popular song, - Goleuadau Llundain.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46- Enjoy and goodnight.
0:21:48 > 0:21:55- # The crib's walls are collapsing
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- # Your smile hides more
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- # Empty bottles around me
0:22:11 > 0:22:15- # Asking about who
0:22:19 > 0:22:27- # The big city is calling
0:22:27 > 0:22:34- # The voices on the wind
0:22:34 > 0:22:42- # In a moment of a quiet second
0:22:42 > 0:22:50- # And the breaking down - is the climax
0:22:50 > 0:22:58- # But what is there to come?
0:22:58 > 0:23:05- # Ignore the lights of London
0:23:06 > 0:23:13- # There are better things to come
0:23:13 > 0:23:21- # Secrets set London aflame
0:23:22 > 0:23:26- # I know, I've been
0:23:41 > 0:23:48- # Empty the windows - colour the canvas
0:23:48 > 0:23:56- # Sleepy darkness, darkness that
0:23:56 > 0:24:04- # Is underground on the tracks
0:24:04 > 0:24:11- # In my little quiet hidden world
0:24:11 > 0:24:19- # But what is there to come?
0:24:20 > 0:24:27- # Ignore the lights of London
0:24:27 > 0:24:35- # There are better things to come
0:24:35 > 0:24:43- # Secrets set London aflame
0:24:43 > 0:24:47- # I know, I've been
0:24:48 > 0:24:51- # I know, I've been
0:24:51 > 0:24:55- # I know, I've been #
0:24:58 > 0:24:59- APPLAUSE
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