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0:00:20 > 0:00:24- Hello and welcome - to Thursday's edition of Heno...
0:00:24 > 0:00:27- ..live from the - Pontio Arts Centre in Bangor...
0:00:27 > 0:00:32- ..which is the home - of Can i Gymru 2018.
0:00:32 > 0:00:37- We've got all the details - about the competition for you...
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- ..and will chat to Cadi Gwyn - who won the competition this year.
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- Make sure you stay tuned!
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- We also start the programme - in Llanelli with a bang!
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- Between now and 7.30pm, - we chat to the actor, Jacob Ifan...
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- ..and the man behind S4C's biggest - drama of the year, Roger Williams.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01- We also wish all the best - to three prominent authors...
0:01:01 > 0:01:06- ..ahead of - the Wales Book of the Year Awards.
0:01:06 > 0:01:11- It's the end of an era for one - of Wales' most famous farm shops.
0:01:11 > 0:01:16- Mari went to give them a send-off.
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- One of Wales' first farm shops - is closing it doors after 34 years.
0:01:21 > 0:01:25- I'll be busy reminiscing at the - Llwynhelyg Farm Shop in Sarnau.
0:01:31 > 0:01:36- Our first stop is Pontio in Bangor - for the launch of Can i Gymru 2018.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- Good evening, Elin.
0:01:42 > 0:01:44- Good evening, Llinos.
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- Welcome to Pontio in Bangor.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58- This is where the Can i Gymru - competition will be held in 2018.
0:01:58 > 0:02:03- Let's remind ourselves of when Cadi - Gwyn won this year's competition.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07- This year's winning song is...
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- ..Rhydd by Cadi Gwyn.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- # Set me free
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- # Free
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- # Set me free
0:02:23 > 0:02:29- # Free
0:02:29 > 0:02:39- # Set me free #
0:02:42 > 0:02:44- CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:02:51 > 0:02:54- I'm joined by Cadi Gwyn Edwards.
0:02:58 > 0:03:01- It was an incredible moment.
0:03:01 > 0:03:04- I'm sure you have fond memories.
0:03:04 > 0:03:06- You won 5,000.
0:03:12 > 0:03:17- Yes, and I got home - from Patagonia last week.
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- I spent a lot of the money on that.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23- I want to go back.
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- Cadi performs for us later.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- What are you performing - for us later, Cadi?
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- At Easter, - I went on a course to France.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- Tonight's song is called Dinan.
0:03:42 > 0:03:45- It's a song in French and Welsh.
0:03:48 > 0:03:52- How has Can i Gymru - changed your life?
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- I feel that I can go out - and perform a lot more.
0:03:55 > 0:04:00- I'd also like to record more songs.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- I've done a lot of composing.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- I need the award back.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- You did so well.
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- I'll present this - to the new winner in 2018.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25- Sion Llwyd from Avanti - has also joined us.
0:04:25 > 0:04:30- Avanti produces the - Song for Wales programme on S4C.
0:04:30 > 0:04:37- Can i Gymru 2018 - was launched today...
0:04:37 > 0:04:42- ..which is why we're at - Pontio Arts Centre in Bangor.
0:04:42 > 0:04:47- The show is live from here - on 1 March.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54- The closing date for entries - is 5 January.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57- Tell us about the prize.
0:04:59 > 0:05:04- The prize this year - is going to get 5,000.
0:05:04 > 0:05:10- There's 2,000 - for the second place...
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- ..and 1,000 for third place.
0:05:23 > 0:05:29- Meinir Gwilym is going - to help us out this year.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41- We want professional - and non-professional composers.
0:05:46 > 0:05:51- Last year, we had Cadi - alongside some old stagers too!
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- You never know what you'll get.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57- Get composing.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- That's the message tonight!
0:06:06 > 0:06:10- Many of us tuned in to the final - episode of Bang back in October.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15- The series won rave reviews and is - now available in an online boxset.
0:06:15 > 0:06:17- It's the first time - in S4C's history.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- It's a pleasure to welcome - the lead actor, Jacob Ifan...
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- ..and the series writer, - Roger Williams.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- Congratulations - on the success of Bang.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42- You must be delighted - with the response.
0:06:42 > 0:06:47- Yes, we're delighted - with the response.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50- It was a bit of shock.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- We had instant gratification...
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- ..from the response online - and via Twitter.
0:07:01 > 0:07:03- It was great.
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- It showed the demographic - of the viewers...
0:07:14 > 0:07:20- ..and the way that people - were watching the series.
0:07:20 > 0:07:24- The series will be online - as a boxset.
0:07:31 > 0:07:36- Yes, the way that we watch - television has changed.
0:07:36 > 0:07:42- Less people watch the programmes - live on S4C.
0:07:50 > 0:07:55- A lot of people watched Bang - on Sky+ and via the iPlayer.
0:08:02 > 0:08:07- I watch a lot of programmes - on Netflix.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11- This is very exciting with Bang.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14- We have the boxset.
0:08:20 > 0:08:26- People can see it on S4C's website - or via the iPlayer.
0:08:27 > 0:08:32- What was it like for you, Jacob?
0:08:32 > 0:08:37- A lot of people have asked me - about it.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- The story follows Sam.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46- We had a lot of fun with it.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- We had a great time off-camera.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- The cast and crew was incredible.
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- it was so much fun to spend - four months in Port Talbot.
0:09:06 > 0:09:11- It was so much fun to spend - four months in Port Talbot.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- The series was bilingual.
0:09:18 > 0:09:22- I wrote the four first episodes - in Welsh.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- Every character spoke Welsh.
0:09:32 > 0:09:37- I was told by S4C that Port Talbot - wasn't a very Welsh area.
0:09:38 > 0:09:44- They wanted me to reflect - the dialect in the area...
0:09:44 > 0:09:49- ..and the variety of speakers - in the area.
0:09:52 > 0:09:58- We met a lot of people in the town - who can speak Welsh.
0:10:01 > 0:10:06- From day to - day, they don't speak Welsh.
0:10:09 > 0:10:14- The town is building its own - Welsh language school now.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- It's very exciting for them.
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- Congratulations to you on the drama.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25- I want to know more from you later.
0:10:25 > 0:10:29- This week, we've roamed the land - meeting those on the shortlist...
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- ..for this year's - Wales Book of the Year.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- We conclude our week with the Welsh - authors in the fiction category.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- We start with Dyfed Edwards - who currently lives in Kent.
0:10:42 > 0:10:46- I'm delighted that Iddew - has reached the shortlist.
0:10:47 > 0:10:53- It's an honour to share the category - with Guto Dafydd and Caryl Lewis.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- I describe Iddew as man's agonizing - journey towards self-awareness...
0:10:58 > 0:11:02- ..but it's compared - with the story of Jesus Christ.
0:11:02 > 0:11:08- I avoid the theological Christ - and focus on the Jesus of history.
0:11:08 > 0:11:11- I wanted to discover that figure.
0:11:12 > 0:11:17- The book means a lot to me as I - wrote it whilst having radiotherapy.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- I used my own experiences - in Manchester...
0:11:21 > 0:11:26- ..and mixed my descriptions of the - treatment with an adventure story.
0:11:26 > 0:11:31- The book has done far better than - I ever hoped in terms of sales...
0:11:32 > 0:11:37- ..but I'm told that it has helped - others in a similar situation.
0:11:37 > 0:11:42- It doesn't matter what happens - on Monday as I'm proud of the book.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- This is my second book - of short stories.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48- It's very special...
0:11:48 > 0:11:53- ..as I wrote it when I worked - with the late artist, Aneurin Jones.
0:11:54 > 0:11:59- I wanted to portray the people of - rural Wales or sketch them in words.
0:11:59 > 0:12:04- I'm excited about Monday - as these awards are very important.
0:12:05 > 0:12:10- It's great to be part of this - celebration of what Wales can offer.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- We can be very proud - of our literature.
0:12:20 > 0:12:24- There's plenty still to come - tonight.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- I've picked the potatoes - and they need to be cleaned now.
0:12:29 > 0:12:35- I'm helping Teifi from Llwynhelyg - Farm Shop before it closes for good.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- You can find out more - after the break.
0:12:39 > 0:12:45- S4C announced today that Pontio in - Bangor will host Can i Gymru 2018.
0:12:46 > 0:12:51- OPRA Cymru also opens here tomorrow - with Wythnos Yng Nghymru Fydd.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- We enjoy a preview - of the opera shortly.
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0:13:09 > 0:13:12- Welcome back to Pontio in Bangor.
0:13:13 > 0:13:19- OPRA Cymru opens here tomorrow with - the opera, Wythnos Yng Nghymru Fydd.
0:13:21 > 0:13:25- It's based on the famous novel - by Islwyn Ffowc Elis...
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- ..which is 60 years old.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- The story offers - two depictions of Wales.
0:13:31 > 0:13:35- An independent, modern - and confident Wales...
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- ..or a piece of land - that's known as Western England.
0:13:40 > 0:13:45- OPRA Cymru has given the story a new - lease of life as Gerallt discovered.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47- # Goodness me!
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- # Leave me alone, please #
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- The music by Gareth Glyn - and libretto by Mererid Hopwood...
0:13:57 > 0:14:02- ..provides a new look for the novel, - Wythnos Yng Nghymru Fydd.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- # This is truly amazing #
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- The two main characters of the novel - and opera is Ifan Powell and Mair...
0:14:14 > 0:14:17- ..played by Robyn Lyn - and Gwawr Edwards.
0:14:18 > 0:14:23- Robyn has the task of narrating - the story as Ifan Powell.
0:14:25 > 0:14:31- Yes, I play Ifan Powell - and I create the role from new.
0:14:31 > 0:14:37- The opera starts back in 1957 with a - visit to my friend Tegid in Cardiff.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44- I meet Dr Heinkel who transports me - to a modern, content Wales in 2033.
0:14:46 > 0:14:52- Later, I return to 2033 but to - a Wales that's more unpleasant.
0:14:54 > 0:14:59- Mair changes to Maria, - so what happens to her?
0:15:01 > 0:15:06- In the good version of Wales, I play - Mair who is an actor and is in love.
0:15:11 > 0:15:17- In the bad version, Maria doesn't - know Ifan but he thinks I'm Mair.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- I don't recognize him and I speak - English and not an ounce of Welsh.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- # Tomorrow, Mair will call #
0:15:33 > 0:15:39- The end is in sight, the stage is - set and it's been a long process.
0:15:40 > 0:15:45- It's taken a lot of work - to reach this point.
0:15:45 > 0:15:51- OPRA Cymru is delighted to perform - a premiere in the Welsh language.
0:15:54 > 0:15:59- It's nerve-wracking - but it's all going ahead.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- # Ifan Powell, - the man from the past #
0:16:09 > 0:16:14- It's one of the most recognizable - novel covers in the Welsh language.
0:16:16 > 0:16:21- But the latest publication - gives it a new lease of life.
0:16:21 > 0:16:26- Yes and I think it's partly - why the opera was produced.
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- Work started on the opera in 2012, - but this year marks 60 years.
0:16:33 > 0:16:38- It's the perfect excuse to draw more - attention to the original novel.
0:16:38 > 0:16:43- The opera and new publication looks - modern and will entice new readers.
0:16:53 > 0:17:00- # The Lord's my shepherd, - I will not want
0:17:00 > 0:17:06- # He makes me to lie down #
0:17:06 > 0:17:11- The old lady from Bala is the last - person on Earth who speaks Welsh.
0:17:11 > 0:17:16- It's quite a responsibility - to interpret this character.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21- It's an emotive scene when we sing - the hymn, The Lord's my Shepherd.
0:17:23 > 0:17:29- Hopefully, audiences will support a - message that's still relevant today.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- # The Lord watches over me #
0:17:44 > 0:17:48- Good luck to the cast and crew.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53- This weekend, one of the first and - most famous farm shops in Wales...
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- ..namely Llwynhelyg Farm Shop - in Sarnau closes for the last time.
0:18:05 > 0:18:11- In the early 1980s, Teifi and Jenny - Davies worked in milk factories.
0:18:12 > 0:18:18- The arrival of milk quotas marked - the end of their employment...
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- ..so they took on the family farm.
0:18:22 > 0:18:26- However, they needed a quick - and easy way to diversify.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- My father had been growing potatoes - for many years.
0:18:31 > 0:18:36- Therefore, we decided to grow more - potatoes, carrots and cabbages...
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- ..and sell them on our doorstep.
0:18:40 > 0:18:44- That's how the Llwynhelyg Farm Shop - was established.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- Jenny made cakes, pies - and we sold local produce.
0:18:48 > 0:18:53- We've since developed the business - and we cover the whole of Wales.
0:18:54 > 0:18:59- Since opening 34 years ago, - the Sarnau shop has won many awards.
0:18:59 > 0:19:04- We've won local awards to Ceredigion - and several True Taste awards.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- The shop has also been awarded.
0:19:07 > 0:19:13- We even visited Westminster to - accept a Countryside Alliance award.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- The Llwynhelyg vegetables - are the shop's main attraction...
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- ..but Jenny's home-made cakes - are also firm favourites.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- Today, I'm making a coffee sponge.
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- Will they be sold in the shop?
0:19:25 > 0:19:27- Will they be sold in the shop?- - Yes.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- Can I have a taste?
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- Yes, there will be one for you - by the time I've finished.
0:19:33 > 0:19:35- I look forward to it.
0:19:35 > 0:19:39- Before I sample the cake, - there was work to do outside.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- Teifi, I've donned my wellies - but do I need anything else?
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- You'll need these gloves to prepare - these potatoes for the shop.
0:19:48 > 0:19:52- We'll place them in a machine - before they're bagged and weighed.
0:19:52 > 0:19:53- I'm ready.
0:19:53 > 0:19:55- I'm ready.- - Let's go.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- Thousands of customers have - visited the shop over the years...
0:20:07 > 0:20:13- ..including the regulars, Anne - and Stan Williams, from Rhydlewis.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- It will be sad to see - the shop close.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20- We've been visiting for many years - as it stocks everything we need.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- Good luck to Teifi and Jenny - in their retirement.
0:20:23 > 0:20:28- They've worked very hard and their - shop has succeeded because of it.
0:20:28 > 0:20:29- Will you have time for a holiday?
0:20:29 > 0:20:31- Will you have time for a holiday?- - Yes, that's certain.
0:20:31 > 0:20:36- Next year, we hope to visit Italy - for longer than five days.
0:20:36 > 0:20:41- My holidays have never lasted longer - than five days since we got married.
0:20:41 > 0:20:45- A big thank you to all - our customers, suppliers, staff...
0:20:45 > 0:20:49- ..and everyone who's visited - the shop over the years.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- You will be sorely missed.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- Is the cake ready?
0:20:54 > 0:20:56- Is the cake ready?- - Yes, the cake is done so dig in.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- Let me wish you a happy retirement.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00- Let me wish you a happy retirement.- - Thank you.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02- It's now time for some cake.
0:21:02 > 0:21:03- It's now time for some cake.- - It looks delicious.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- Cheers!
0:21:15 > 0:21:19- All the best to Teifi and Jenny.
0:21:19 > 0:21:23- My guests have been the lead actor - of Bang, Jacob Ifan...
0:21:23 > 0:21:28- ..and the writer of the series, - Roger Williams.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32- Will there be a second series?
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- I'd like to know the answer!
0:21:40 > 0:21:43- I can't answer that question yet.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45- Watch this space!
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- At the moment, there aren't - any plans for a second series.
0:21:52 > 0:21:56- A lot of questions need answering.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03- I'd like Roger to give me a job!
0:22:09 > 0:22:14- Congratulations - on the success of the drama.
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- This is Cadi Gwyn Edwards performing - the Welsh and French song, Dinan.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- # Il n'y a pas de soleil - aujourd'hui
0:22:24 > 0:22:26- # Le ciel est gris, mon cheri
0:22:29 > 0:22:31- # Mais quand je vois ton visage
0:22:35 > 0:22:37- # Je souris
0:22:39 > 0:22:41- # Je souris
0:22:44 > 0:22:50- # I gaze into your eyes
0:22:50 > 0:22:57- # It makes my heart beat stronger
0:22:58 > 0:23:02- # And the way I say this to you
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- # Is by smiling
0:23:08 > 0:23:11- # By smiling
0:23:11 > 0:23:15- # Alors viens avec moi a Dinan
0:23:16 > 0:23:23- # Je promets ce sera noussant
0:23:23 > 0:23:28- # Alor viens avec moi maintenant
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- # A Dinan
0:23:32 > 0:23:37- # We're guided by nature
0:23:38 > 0:23:44- # The stars above are our map
0:23:44 > 0:23:49- # Every shooting star - guides you to me
0:23:50 > 0:23:57- # My home
0:23:59 > 0:24:02- # My home
0:24:03 > 0:24:07- # Alors viens avec moi a Dinan
0:24:08 > 0:24:14- # Je promets ce sera noussant
0:24:14 > 0:24:20- # Alor viens avec moi maintenant
0:24:20 > 0:24:27- # A Dinan #
0:24:30 > 0:24:32- Thank you, Cadi.
0:24:33 > 0:24:36- Good luck to everyone entering - Can i Gymru 2018.
0:24:36 > 0:24:40- Tomorrow's Heno makes way - for coverage of the football.
0:24:40 > 0:24:44- Until Monday, it's goodnight - from us all in Llanelli.
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