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0:00:16 > 0:00:20- Hello and welcome - to your Thursday edition of Heno.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- Christmas is on the horizon!
0:00:24 > 0:00:29- Tonight, we're live at a special - Christmas concert in Cardiff.
0:00:30 > 0:00:34- I'm in tux tonight.
0:00:34 > 0:00:39- Salem Chapel in Canton - is hosting a special concert...
0:00:39 > 0:00:45- ..featuring Cordydd, Athena, - Rhys Meirion and Aled Wyn Davies.
0:00:45 > 0:00:50- We flick through the pages - of a new book about Welsh flowers.
0:00:52 > 0:00:58- There's another entry in Prynhawn - Da's Christmas Carol Competition.
0:00:59 > 0:01:05- # The story of a miracle - that came on a clear night #
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- We start the programme with - our Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:01:11 > 0:01:16- I'll call one of you shortly but - these are the prizes you could win.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- A television, a tablet, two hampers - of Welsh foods, a Smart watch...
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- ..and a hamper of meat from - O G Owen and Son in Caernarfon.
0:01:28 > 0:01:34- There's a hamper of Welsh homeware, - two kindles and reading lamps...
0:01:34 > 0:01:39- ..a selection of Lora Wyn jewellery, - bespoke gifts by Bodoli...
0:01:39 > 0:01:44- ..blankets and cushions from Melin - Tregwynt and hoodies for the family.
0:01:44 > 0:01:49- Christian Aid and the Wales Air - Ambulance also get donations.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- Yes, it promises to be - a cracker of a Christmas!
0:01:56 > 0:02:01- The actor, Julian Lewis Jones - is pulling the cracker with me.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05- You've starred in one of - this year's blockbusters.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07- I can't wait to hear all about it.
0:02:08 > 0:02:12- The special phrase - for those who entered is...
0:02:12 > 0:02:14- Christmas Cracker!
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- Let's remind ourselves of last - night's question from Jacob Ifan.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- In which town was baby Jesus born?
0:02:23 > 0:02:25- 1) Bala, 2) Bethlehem or 3) Bangor?
0:02:26 > 0:02:28- Merry Christmas to you all!
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- Thank you, Jacob.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- The answer to the question - is Bethlehem.
0:02:35 > 0:02:41- It's time to call one of the lucky - viewers who entered our competition.
0:02:41 > 0:02:46- The computer has chosen - some viewers numbers at random.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- Let's get dialling.
0:02:53 > 0:03:06- It's ringing.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- The number is from the area - of Llanon.
0:03:11 > 0:03:12- Hello?
0:03:13 > 0:03:15- Hello, it's Sian from S4C's Heno.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18- Do you have something to say?
0:03:19 > 0:03:21- Christmas Cracker!
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- Yes, that's right!
0:03:25 > 0:03:27- Who's on the line, please?
0:03:28 > 0:03:32- It's Doreen James.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34- I'm in Llangeitho.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- Julian is ready - to pull a cracker for you.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- Please choose a cracker - between 1 and 28.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- I'll have number 12.
0:03:44 > 0:03:50- Let's pull the cracker - to see what you've won.
0:03:50 > 0:03:57- Congratulations, you've won a throw - and cushions from Melin Tregwynt.
0:03:57 > 0:04:05- Thank you very much.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- A very Merry Christmas to you!
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- Thank you for entering our - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- For every prize that you win, a - gift will also be given to charity.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20- Tonight, we're donating two chickens - thanks to Christian Aid.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- Don't worry if you didn't win - tonight as you can enter again.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28- Meinir Howells - has the all-important question.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- Complete the Christmas greeting: - ... Christmas!
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- 1) Miserable, 2) Noisy, or 3) Merry?
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- Good luck to you all - and enjoy the festivities.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- Here's that question for you again.
0:04:46 > 0:04:50- Complete the Christmas greeting: - ... Christmas!
0:04:50 > 0:04:53- 1) Miserable, 2) Noisy, or 3) Merry?
0:04:54 > 0:04:57- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:04:58 > 0:05:03- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07- The phone lines - close at 1.55pm tomorrow.
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- All entrants must be 18 and over.
0:05:11 > 0:05:16- Don't call after the lines close - or you may still be charged.
0:05:16 > 0:05:21- Email heno@tinopolis.com or - visit the S4C website for terms.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- Julian and I can chat on the sofa - in a moment.
0:05:26 > 0:05:31- First, let's join Daf Wyn in Cardiff - for a special Christmas concert.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33- Good evening to you all.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- Welcome to the Salem Chapel - in Cardiff.
0:05:39 > 0:05:47- Tonight, the chapel is hosting - a very special Christmas concert.
0:05:47 > 0:05:52- Aled Wyn Davies - is one of the Three Welsh Tenors.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54- There are only two of us.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- Aled Hall is ill.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- He's been in New York...
0:06:02 > 0:06:14- ..but is ill now.
0:06:15 > 0:06:23- Tonight, we're performing - with Athena and Cordydd.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- We've had to change - a few of the songs...
0:06:26 > 0:06:30- ..as we're only two members.
0:06:30 > 0:06:35- Sioned Terry is one of the singers - in Athena.
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- We're having a great time.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- We've been very busy.
0:06:41 > 0:06:49- Once Christmas is out of the way...
0:06:49 > 0:06:56- ..we'll concentrate - on St David's Day.
0:06:56 > 0:07:03- We hope to have a CD - by the end of next year.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- We'll be performing - some Christmas songs tonight.
0:07:07 > 0:07:14- Huw Foulkes - is the conductor of Cordydd.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- Cordydd is performing tonight.
0:07:17 > 0:07:26- We can't wait to perform.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- This is our final - Christmas concert.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- We've had a busy year.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36- We recorded a CD a few weeks ago.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40- We can't wait to launch the CD.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43- We also performed at the Eisteddfod.
0:07:44 > 0:07:52- I'm also joined by Reverend - Evan Morgan of Salem, Canton.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54- It's a busy time of year.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57- Yes, I'm very busy.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02- There are many events taking place.
0:08:03 > 0:08:08- We're also getting homeless people - to come in to the chapel...
0:08:08 > 0:08:10- ..to stay overnight.
0:08:11 > 0:08:20- It is part of the Cardiff Charter.
0:08:20 > 0:08:25- A lot of Cardiff chapels - are doing this.
0:08:25 > 0:08:32- People can come and help us.
0:08:33 > 0:08:39- They can contact me - through the Salem website.
0:08:39 > 0:08:45- It starts at 7.00pm every Tuesday.
0:08:46 > 0:08:53- We can't wait to hear - the concert tonight.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- There will also - be the Christmas concert.
0:08:57 > 0:09:02- We've got a special performance - for the Heno audience tonight.
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- Julian Lewis Jones - is my studio guest this evening.
0:09:07 > 0:09:15- Thank you for your help with - our Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:09:16 > 0:09:24- You secured a role in the - superhero film, Justice League.
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- Yes, I played the role - of the Ancient Atlantean King.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32- We filmed it last year.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- We filmed from April to October.
0:09:37 > 0:09:43- I got to work with Zac Snyder.
0:09:43 > 0:09:50- We filmed in Watford.
0:09:50 > 0:09:59- It was where - they filmed Harry Potter.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03- I got to work with Henry Cavill - and Jason Momoa.
0:10:03 > 0:10:07- It was wonderful.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- A lot of the green screen was used.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14- It was new to me.
0:10:14 > 0:10:20- Actors talk about it.
0:10:20 > 0:10:26- I've done a lot of theatre work - in the past...
0:10:26 > 0:10:31- ..so I really enjoyed it.
0:10:31 > 0:10:36- You have to rely - on your imagination.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40- I found it was challenging - in the beginning...
0:10:41 > 0:10:49- ..but I really enjoyed it.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- I grew up watching Batman - and Superman.
0:10:52 > 0:11:00- I was a fan of the Batman films.
0:11:00 > 0:11:07- They included Christian Bale.
0:11:07 > 0:11:13- I was a big fan of Zack Snyder.
0:11:13 > 0:11:21- He made 300 and Batman v Superman.
0:11:21 > 0:11:27- Batman v Superman - was the foundation to this film.
0:11:27 > 0:11:38- This is the biggest film - ever made in Britain.
0:11:38 > 0:11:47- I've been working - with a friend on a comedy today.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- They have a great crew and cast.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- Matthew Rhys is also in it.
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- There will be a lot - of great Welsh actors in it.
0:11:58 > 0:12:01- We've been filming today.
0:12:01 > 0:12:07- We hope it will get a series.
0:12:08 > 0:12:10- It has been awful weather - to be in a caravan.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13- I can't wait for Christmas.
0:12:14 > 0:12:19- I love being at home.
0:12:19 > 0:12:24- Christmas is special - with the family.
0:12:25 > 0:12:30- I think 2018 will be a new start.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34- I can't talk too much about it.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- I have to do some exercise to enjoy - Christmas...
0:12:38 > 0:12:41- ..before the hard work begins.
0:12:41 > 0:12:47- After the break, Ysgol Sant Curig - perform in our carol competition.
0:12:51 > 0:13:01- We also hear about a new book called - Blodau Cymru by Dr Goronwy Wynne.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04- There's also a festive tune - from Cardiff...
0:13:05 > 0:13:10- ..by Cordydd, the trio Athena, - Rhys Meirion and Aled Wyn Davies.
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0:13:24 > 0:13:25- Welcome back.
0:13:26 > 0:13:30- Cwlwm Cariad or Paris quadrifolia, - Gold y Gors or Marsh Marigold...
0:13:31 > 0:13:35- ..and Lili'r Wyddfa or Snowdon Lily - are wonderful names.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- These flowers feature in the book, - Blodau Cymru by Dr Goronwy Wynne.
0:13:40 > 0:13:46- Gerallt jumped at the chance to meet - the author in Lixwm in Flintshire.
0:13:51 > 0:13:57- Notes and literary references - interweaved with scientific facts...
0:13:58 > 0:14:03- ..and suggestions of locations - to visit to study flowers in Wales.
0:14:03 > 0:14:09- Dr Goronwy Wynne shouldered a heavy - burden to complete Blodau Cymru.
0:14:10 > 0:14:15- I'm not exaggerating when I say - that it's been a lifetime of labour!
0:14:19 > 0:14:24- There's a section in the book - about preparing a herbarium.
0:14:24 > 0:14:32- This herbarium is very interesting - and has taken a lifetime to prepare.
0:14:32 > 0:14:37- Yes, and a herbarium - is a collection of dried flowers.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- We can choose one - and this is the primrose.
0:14:42 > 0:14:46- There's a few different varieties - of primrose.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- We have the cowslip - and the common primrose.
0:14:51 > 0:15:01- People can collect plants - but some of them are protected.
0:15:01 > 0:15:10- You can pick wild flowers but cannot - uproot them without permission.
0:15:10 > 0:15:15- Those who take a trowel into the - hedgerows to collect primroses...
0:15:16 > 0:15:22- ..for their gardens are breaking the - law but you can pick the flowers.
0:15:25 > 0:15:30- Let's have a few sentences - from the preface to Blodau Cymru.
0:15:30 > 0:15:34- "Our world is green - with flowers all around us.
0:15:34 > 0:15:39- "Without the plants, - no animal or human would exist...
0:15:39 > 0:15:44- "..so we don't need an excuse - to have a book about plants."
0:15:45 > 0:15:49- I'm sure this book has been welcomed - with open arms too.
0:15:50 > 0:15:56- Blodau Cymru by Goronwy Wynne is a - triumph and is very authoritative...
0:15:57 > 0:16:00- ..and only a true expert - can achieve this.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- It's exceptionally important - to the Welsh language...
0:16:06 > 0:16:11- ..because we finally have - this amazing, scientific book.
0:16:11 > 0:16:16- Everyone in the fields - of botany, literature and history...
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- ..should invest in - a copy of this book.
0:16:20 > 0:16:26- I've known Dr Goronwy Wynne for many - years and this doesn't disappoint.
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- Its contents is encyclopaedic as - this is a library not just a book.
0:16:32 > 0:16:38- It's full of nature, science, - sociology, history and poetry.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40- It's a book of the century.
0:16:44 > 0:16:50- This book is dedicated to you, Dilys - and thanks you for your support.
0:16:50 > 0:16:55- You must be delighted that the book - has finally been finished.
0:16:56 > 0:17:00- Yes, it's a huge relief - to finally see the end of the book.
0:17:01 > 0:17:06- The launch was a great evening...
0:17:06 > 0:17:13- ..and was a lovely end to a project - that has taken many years of work.
0:17:13 > 0:17:19- The book claims that you spent many - years on your knees in the flowers.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- I'm sure you can sit back and relax - with this book now.
0:17:24 > 0:17:30- People misunderstand that and - wonder if I'm praying to the plants.
0:17:30 > 0:17:38- I've roamed around for years and - have literally been on my knees...
0:17:38 > 0:17:41- ..but it's been a lot of fun.
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- I can summarize the book - by saying...
0:17:45 > 0:17:50- ..it's the story of one man - and his friends, the wild flowers.
0:17:57 > 0:18:02- I'm sure many people - would like that book for Christmas!
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- Every night, we've had - excerpts from the carols...
0:18:07 > 0:18:11- ..in the Prynhawn Da - Christmas Carol Competition.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16- Today, Ysgol Sant Curig performed - their carol and here's a clip.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- # My story, the husband, - the father and the carpenter
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- # Come and hear my side of the story
0:18:26 > 0:18:30- # The story of a miracle - that came on a clear night
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- # The story of a miracle - that came on a clear night
0:18:34 > 0:18:39- # The story of a miracle - that came on a clear night #
0:18:41 > 0:18:43- Well done to Ysgol Sant Curig.
0:18:44 > 0:18:50- We'll hear the final carol on the - shortlist on tomorrow's Prynhawn Da.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- It's by Ysgol y Felinheli.
0:18:54 > 0:19:07- Julian Lewis Jones has been - my studio guest this evening.
0:19:07 > 0:19:12- You've just come from one set.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- Yes, and I've been on Celwydd Noeth.
0:19:16 > 0:19:23- It was quite challenging.
0:19:23 > 0:19:28- I think it will be aired - on 28 December.
0:19:29 > 0:19:38- I don't get a lot of time - to go fishing now.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43- We were finishing near the location - I will be filming tomorrow.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- We went on Saturday.
0:19:47 > 0:19:53- This is a good time to go fishing.
0:19:53 > 0:20:11- It was very cold on Saturday.
0:20:11 > 0:20:16- I hope to go to Parc y Scarlets - for the Ospreys game over Christmas.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- It was good to see the Ospreys win - last weekend.
0:20:22 > 0:20:28- Tomorrow's Prynhawn Da at 2.00pm has - the final carol in our competition.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- The stars will be out - for tomorrow's Heno.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- Gary Slaymaker - reviews the new Star Wars film.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- Rhys Taylor and his band - perform in the studio.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44- There's also plenty of laughs...
0:20:44 > 0:20:47- ..with the star of Y Salon, - Maggi Noggi.
0:20:48 > 0:20:53- We'll give away another prize in - our Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:20:54 > 0:20:59- We close the evening in Cardiff - at a Christmas concert in Canton.
0:20:59 > 0:21:05- Daf's been reporting for us and - he's also singing with the choir.
0:21:05 > 0:21:10- This is Cordydd, Athena, - Aled Wyn Davies and Rhys Meirion...
0:21:11 > 0:21:16- ..with their special performance - of Iesu Yw or Christ, the King.
0:21:23 > 0:21:29- # Soundly sleeps Judea
0:21:29 > 0:21:36- # Deep in tender dreams
0:21:36 > 0:21:47- # Only gentle breezes - and softly flowing streams
0:21:48 > 0:21:53- # Break the perfect silence
0:21:53 > 0:21:59- # On this holy night
0:22:00 > 0:22:06- # Murmuring glad tidings
0:22:06 > 0:22:11- # As their song takes flight
0:22:12 > 0:22:18- # As their song takes flight
0:22:18 > 0:22:22- # Praise be given
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- # He is come!
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- # Sound the trumpet
0:22:29 > 0:22:32- # Strike the drum
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- # Soul, take wing
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- # Loudly sing
0:22:39 > 0:22:50- # Born this night is Christ the King
0:22:58 > 0:23:00- # Brightly dawns the sunrise
0:23:04 > 0:23:10- # On this day of days
0:23:10 > 0:23:16- # Sending out the good news
0:23:16 > 0:23:22- # In a dazzling blaze
0:23:22 > 0:23:28- # And all who hear the anthem
0:23:28 > 0:23:34- # Add their joyful voice
0:23:34 > 0:23:40- # Let the song redouble!
0:23:41 > 0:23:46- # All the world rejoice!
0:23:47 > 0:23:53- # All the world rejoice!
0:23:54 > 0:23:57- # Praise be given
0:23:57 > 0:23:59- # He is come!
0:24:00 > 0:24:03- # Sound the trumpet
0:24:03 > 0:24:08- # Strike the drum
0:24:08 > 0:24:12- # Soul, take wing
0:24:12 > 0:24:15- # Loudly sing
0:24:15 > 0:24:28- # Born this night is Christ the King
0:24:29 > 0:24:40- # Christ the King #
0:24:41 > 0:24:44- Merry Christmas to you all!
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