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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to your - Thursday night edition of Heno.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- It's been lovely to see - some sunshine today.
0:00:26 > 0:00:35- Our cameras have hit the roads and - Elin is in Maesgeirchen near Bangor.
0:00:36 > 0:00:41- We're commemorating 40 years - since the death of Elvis Presley.
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- I'm joined by - the Bangor Tenovus Choir...
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- ..and the Elvis impersonator, - Wynne Roberts.
0:00:48 > 0:00:57- They're all looking forward to - a great concert at the weekend.
0:00:57 > 0:01:04- I'm in Haverfordwest for day three - of the Pembrokeshire County Show.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08- All week, Daf Wyn has had reports - from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- Tonight, we hear more about the - Welsh performers in the festival.
0:01:12 > 0:01:15- The Women's Rugby World Cup - has been held in Ireland.
0:01:16 > 0:01:17- Today, Wales played Hong Kong.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- Rhys ap William and Carys James - from the commentary team...
0:01:21 > 0:01:26- ..are making their way to the studio - to tell us all about it.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- The shortlist of the Iris Prize - Festival has been announced...
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- ..and it includes the famous actor, - Danny DeVito.
0:01:33 > 0:01:38- Berwyn Rowlands, the festival's - director tells us all about it.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- It's ten years - since the death of Ray Gravell.
0:01:41 > 0:01:46- I'm joined in the studio by Manon, - one of Ray's daughters.
0:01:50 > 0:01:56- First, let's join Rhodri who has had - a very busy day in Pembrokeshire.
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- After a successful three days...
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- ..the Pembrokeshire County Show - is coming to an end.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- It's a massive event - in the local calendar...
0:02:10 > 0:02:16- ..attracting 100,000 over the three - days to enjoy all it has to offer.
0:02:19 > 0:02:25- The show's history stems back to - 1780 and I wasn't at the first one!
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- But I enjoy coming here - and the standard is great.
0:02:29 > 0:02:34- People come here with their cattle - and exhibits from England and afar.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- They enjoy coming here.
0:02:37 > 0:02:41- What attraction do you - recommend seeing here?
0:02:42 > 0:02:47- We've got an exhibition over there - that's on its first visit to Wales.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- They're milking cattle with a robot - and it's certainly worth visiting.
0:02:52 > 0:02:57- You won't get your hands dirty - and you don't need your wellingtons.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59- Go and see it - it's fantastic.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- Go and see it - it's fantastic.- - Thanks, Brian, that's our next stop.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06- This is a must-see at the show, - John.
0:03:06 > 0:03:12- A lot of people are interested in it - and we've had a great response.
0:03:12 > 0:03:17- How does this system work?
0:03:17 > 0:03:22- We have four on our farm and - have been using them for 18 months.
0:03:22 > 0:03:28- The cattle decide when it's time - for milking so it's active for 24/7.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- You've been coming to this show for - years so where should I visit next?
0:03:33 > 0:03:38- You should venture over to the food - hall as it has some great things.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- The food hall - has a little bit of everything.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- I've come to a stall run by - a new business called Cariad Coffee.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- How long have you been running?
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- We're part of Princess Gate and - developed this coffee in January.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04- Has it been a successful week - in raising the company's profile?
0:04:04 > 0:04:10- Yes, it has and that's - the whole point of being here.
0:04:10 > 0:04:19- Not many have heard of our brand so - we can promote who and what we are.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- Where should I go next?
0:04:22 > 0:04:27- I recommend the crafts stalls - in the building next door.
0:04:32 > 0:04:39- I've come to Pethau Olyv where - olives happen to be on the menu.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- Yes, we like olives.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- Where did the name come from?
0:04:44 > 0:04:47- Yvonne came up with the idea.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- Yvonne came up with the idea.- - It was a brainwave.
0:04:49 > 0:04:55- This is Olive but we spelt it Olyv - because my name is Yvonne.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58- What do you sell here?
0:04:58 > 0:05:05- We sell jewellery, handbags - and ladies fashion.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- Have you had a good week?
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- Yes, it's been wonderful with - a great community spirit.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14- Where should I go next?
0:05:14 > 0:05:16- Where should I go next?- - Go and see the cattle.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- Without the cattle, - there wouldn't be a show.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- Let's keep them going - and there's plenty here.
0:05:26 > 0:05:31- You've supported this show for many - years, but how's it gone this year?
0:05:31 > 0:05:36- We've come third twice, fourth - three times and fifth twice...
0:05:36 > 0:05:41- ..so it's been - more successful than usual.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47- I enjoy coming to this show to see - the quality of stock that's local.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- I enjoy the free food samples.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- How long have you been supporting - this show?
0:05:53 > 0:05:58- I've been coming to this show - every year since I was very young.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00- What do you enjoy about coming here?
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- I like the animals.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- I like the animals.- - I like the machinery.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07- What about you?
0:06:07 > 0:06:10- What about you?- - The tractors!
0:06:16 > 0:06:21- Yes, there's something for everyone - at this show...
0:06:21 > 0:06:25- ..but there wouldn't be a show - at all if it wasn't for the farmers.
0:06:25 > 0:06:30- Join me later when I meet - some of the show's regulars.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34- Thank you, Rhodri.
0:06:34 > 0:06:40- People always say that time flies - but it's rushing by at the moment.
0:06:40 > 0:06:46- That might have something to do - with my age!
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- This autumn marks ten years - since the death of Ray Gravell.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- I had the honour of working with him - many times over the years...
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- ..so am delighted to be joined - by one of his daughters, Manon.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- It's lovely to see you.
0:07:00 > 0:07:12- Thank you.
0:07:12 > 0:07:15- You were young - when you lost your father.
0:07:16 > 0:07:20- I was very young when I lost Dad.
0:07:20 > 0:07:26- I was 12 and Gwennan was 9.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30- It was very public.
0:07:30 > 0:07:35- Dad was a real character...
0:07:35 > 0:07:39- ..and people stopped him - wherever we went.
0:07:40 > 0:07:45- We didn't expect any less - when he died.
0:07:45 > 0:07:52- The response from the world - was quite a shock...
0:07:52 > 0:07:59- ..and part of me - expected some of it.
0:07:59 > 0:08:07- I thought a few people - would have thought about us...
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- ..but I didn't expect - such an incredible response.
0:08:12 > 0:08:23- We had sacks of letters.
0:08:23 > 0:08:29- It was difficult to come - to terms with the death.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- Was it difficult to talk about it?
0:08:34 > 0:08:39- Dad was such a public figure.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- I don't think our experience - was any different...
0:08:44 > 0:08:49- ..to anyone else who has - lost a parent as a child.
0:08:49 > 0:08:54- Mam wanted us to talk a lot.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- We're a close-knit family.
0:08:59 > 0:09:09- You've spoken about this period.
0:09:09 > 0:09:16- Manon words feature in a book - called Galar a Fi.
0:09:17 > 0:09:24- You've also published excerpts - from your diary.
0:09:24 > 0:09:32- Esyllt sent me an email.
0:09:32 > 0:09:40- She asked me for some excerpts.
0:09:40 > 0:09:48- When you're grieving...
0:09:48 > 0:09:54- ..you're in a bubble - and don't know what's going on.
0:09:54 > 0:09:59- I found my diary.
0:10:00 > 0:10:06- It was difficult to read.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- It brought back a lot of memories.
0:10:10 > 0:10:16- It showed me that I've come - a long way since the early days.
0:10:16 > 0:10:32- I still think about Dad.
0:10:32 > 0:10:43- Tell us about Project 13 - that you set up.
0:10:43 > 0:10:48- Gwennan and I realized there isn't - a lot of things for young people...
0:10:48 > 0:10:54- ..to help them with their grief.
0:10:54 > 0:11:01- There was nothing in Wales.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07- Nobody wanted to hear - from children of our age.
0:11:07 > 0:11:12- We started a website.
0:11:12 > 0:11:15- Project 13 an online community...
0:11:16 > 0:11:23- ..that helps young people - dealing with grief and loss.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27- People can share their stories.
0:11:27 > 0:11:32- Grief can be very lonely.
0:11:32 > 0:11:37- We wanted to show people - that they are not alone.
0:11:37 > 0:11:40- Your father would be very proud - of you.
0:11:40 > 0:11:46- After the break, we join Elin Fflur - and the Bangor Tenovus Choir.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- I'm in Bangor tonight...
0:11:51 > 0:12:00- ..as the choir and impersonators - mark 40 years since Elvis' death.
0:12:00 > 0:12:03- I'm also joined by Rhys ap William - and Caryl James...
0:12:04 > 0:12:07- ..who have been commentating - on the Wales v Hong Kong match...
0:12:08 > 0:12:10- ..in the Women's Rugby World Cup.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:12:21 > 0:12:24- Welcome back.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- Next, we join Elin Fflur - at Maesgeirchen near Bangor.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- It's 40 years since the death - of Elvis but he's alive tonight.
0:12:32 > 0:12:37- Good evening, Elin.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- Good evening to you all.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- Welcome to Maesgeirchen near Bangor.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- Yes, Elvis Presley is alive!
0:12:47 > 0:12:52- Tonight, I'm at one - of the final rehearsals...
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- ..for a concert to mark 40 years - since the death of Elvis Presley.
0:12:57 > 0:13:05- The concert features - the Bangor Tenovus Choir.
0:13:05 > 0:13:12- Let's hear why people still love - The King, Elvis Presley.
0:13:15 > 0:13:20- In 1956, Elvis Presley - became world-famous...
0:13:20 > 0:13:26- ..following the release - of his single, Heartbreak Hotel.
0:13:26 > 0:13:32- He was the most influential rock 'n' - roll artists of the 20th century...
0:13:32 > 0:13:37- ..selling 600 million - records worldwide.
0:13:37 > 0:13:42- Elvis was a star, singer and actor.
0:13:42 > 0:13:56- It's 40 years since his death, but - we still mark his life and career.
0:13:56 > 0:14:00- His music will last forever.
0:14:00 > 0:14:06- John Lennon said - "Before Elvis, there was nothing!"
0:14:06 > 0:14:11- Elvis' music excited - the younger generation at the time.
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- After our confidence grew, - it led us to rebel.
0:14:15 > 0:14:20- It was this excitement - that appealed to me.
0:14:21 > 0:14:27- You could say that - he was responsible for teenagers.
0:14:27 > 0:14:31- Prior to Elvis, children dressed - like their parents...
0:14:31 > 0:14:34- ..but then they started wearing - jeans with slicked back hair.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- He was unique, looked like a Greek - God and had a voice like no other.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- That voice will last forever.
0:14:41 > 0:14:46- His songs, In The Ghetto and - If I Can Dream showed a new world.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- He reached out to people - of different races.
0:14:51 > 0:14:56- Some of his songs were meaningful - but I enjoyed the exciting music.
0:14:56 > 0:15:00- Thousands have dedicated their lives - to the King of Rock 'n' Roll...
0:15:00 > 0:15:05- ..by being a superfan - or an Elvis impersonator.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- At weekends, Wynne Roberts - travels Britain as Elvis...
0:15:09 > 0:15:18- ..but from day to day, - he's a chaplain at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
0:15:18 > 0:15:23- I've followed Elvis and his music - since I was about four or five.
0:15:23 > 0:15:30- Over the last three years, - it's become a bit more than that...
0:15:30 > 0:15:34- ..and I do a tribute act - across the country.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37- What do you do?
0:15:37 > 0:15:42- During the week, I sometimes sing - at Ysbyty Gwynedd with patients...
0:15:42 > 0:15:48- ..and sing across the country at - weekends in hotels and theatres.
0:15:49 > 0:15:53- What's so special about his songs?
0:15:53 > 0:15:57- Elvis' songs and life - are important to us.
0:15:58 > 0:16:05- It's a framework of a generation - in terms of music and the community.
0:16:05 > 0:16:11- In the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, - Elvis was the trend-setter...
0:16:11 > 0:16:16- ..and he continues to do it today.
0:16:16 > 0:16:22- Why are people still infatuated - with him 40 years after his death?
0:16:23 > 0:16:28- Those who were alive at that time, - and that includes me...
0:16:28 > 0:16:34- ..he reminds people - of a happy period in their lives.
0:16:34 > 0:16:39- Those who weren't born - when Elvis was alive...
0:16:39 > 0:16:44- ..see a different life without - mobile phones and the Internet...
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- ..when people went out dancing - to enjoy themselves.
0:16:57 > 0:17:08- I'm now joined by Dafydd Price, one - of the organizers of the concert.
0:17:08 > 0:17:13- Why did you choose Elvis' songs?
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- I'm a huge fan.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- I've been to Graceland.
0:17:20 > 0:17:26- It was an incredible feeling.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- Let's see your t-shirt.
0:17:30 > 0:17:33- It's from Graceland.
0:17:33 > 0:17:42- I was there in 2008.
0:17:43 > 0:17:47- I only wear it on the anniversary - of his death.
0:17:47 > 0:17:55- What's your favourite song?
0:17:55 > 0:18:01- You Are Always On My Mind - is my favourite song.
0:18:01 > 0:18:08- How long has the choir run?
0:18:09 > 0:18:18- There's 20 choirs - for Tenovus across Wales...
0:18:18 > 0:18:23- ..and we started four years ago.
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- What songs do the choir sing?
0:18:28 > 0:18:36- The choir sings - a lot of different songs.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- We have four songs with - our own Elvis.
0:18:38 > 0:18:47- There's also Proud Mary.
0:18:47 > 0:18:53- Who's singing on Saturday?
0:18:53 > 0:18:59- The concert features Wynne, - the Welsh Elvis and his son.
0:18:59 > 0:19:06- There's also Dylan and Neil.
0:19:06 > 0:19:18- Wynne Roberts joins me now.
0:19:18 > 0:19:23- Can you show me an Elvis move?
0:19:23 > 0:19:26- Elvis liked karate.
0:19:26 > 0:19:28- You can do a kick.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- Are you ready for this?
0:19:31 > 0:19:34- Help me!
0:19:34 > 0:19:37- We've learnt an exciting move.
0:19:37 > 0:19:43- Good luck on Saturday.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- We'll have more from Elin and - the choir later in the programme.
0:19:48 > 0:19:52- Ireland is currently hosting - the Women's Rugby World Cup.
0:19:52 > 0:19:58- Wales has just finished their match - against Hong Kong...
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- ..and the final score - was Wales 39, Hong Kong 15.
0:20:01 > 0:20:05- Two members of the commentary team - have rushed over to the studio.
0:20:06 > 0:20:11- It's Rhys ap William - and Caryl James.
0:20:11 > 0:20:15- What a tremendous victory.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- It was a great game.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- Wales has given two great - performances...
0:20:23 > 0:20:30- ..against New Zealand and Canada.
0:20:31 > 0:20:37- Today's game was a - bit disappointing.
0:20:37 > 0:20:43- They are playing again next Tuesday.
0:20:43 > 0:20:54- We don't know who - they are playing next week.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58- Ireland and France are playing.
0:20:58 > 0:21:03- It all depends on the result - of that match...
0:21:03 > 0:21:11- ..as to who Wales will be play.
0:21:11 > 0:21:21- I'd like the team to play Ireland - or another team.
0:21:21 > 0:21:28- You have played for Wales.
0:21:28 > 0:21:34- Would you like to be out there now?
0:21:34 > 0:21:37- Yes, I'd like to be out there - playing.
0:21:37 > 0:21:46- Nothing beats wearing the red shirt - and scoring tries for Wales.
0:21:47 > 0:21:54- I feel like I'm there with them - as a commentator.
0:21:54 > 0:21:57- Is the current team different - from your?
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- Over ten of my friends - are still in the team.
0:22:01 > 0:22:05- If I wasn't a commentator...
0:22:06 > 0:22:19- ..I'd be on pitch-side - with the girls.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- There's an age factor - with women's rugby, Rhys.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26- When I look at the men's sport...
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- ..the players are about 25 or 26.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- The women's game has people - who are from 17 to 37.
0:22:34 > 0:22:37- There's a few in the middle.
0:22:37 > 0:22:42- A lot of them go away - and have children...
0:22:42 > 0:22:53- ..and then return to the game.
0:22:53 > 0:23:00- The WRU has announced - that more girls are playing rugby.
0:23:00 > 0:23:08- Yes, and it's great.
0:23:08 > 0:23:13- They are giving - more money to girls rugby.
0:23:13 > 0:23:19- The numbers have increased - in recent years.
0:23:19 > 0:23:23- Girls start with tag rugby.
0:23:23 > 0:23:32- They love it.
0:23:33 > 0:23:41- I hope this develops...
0:23:41 > 0:23:46- ..so that they can play - in the international team.
0:23:46 > 0:23:50- There are many new teams - including one in Cardiff.
0:23:50 > 0:24:00- The Welsh language rugby club - in Cardiff is 50 years old...
0:24:00 > 0:24:08- ..and we have a new team - in our ladies.
0:24:08 > 0:24:17- Manon grew up around rugby.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20- Do you follow women's rugby?
0:24:20 > 0:24:25- I've been trying to - catch up on the games.
0:24:25 > 0:24:29- I watch a lot of - the games on Twitter.
0:24:29 > 0:24:32- My friend is Robyn.
0:24:33 > 0:24:38- I hope she gets to play well.
0:24:38 > 0:24:41- Fans of the actor, Danny DeVito - will be pleased to hear...
0:24:41 > 0:24:49- ..that he's been nominated - in the Iris Prize Festival.
0:24:49 > 0:24:54- We also return to Rhodri who's - spent the day in Haverfordwest.
0:24:54 > 0:24:58- Yes, I've had a busy day - on the showground in Haverfordwest.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01- After the break...
0:25:01 > 0:25:05- ..I meet a family business - that regularly supports the show.
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0:25:17 > 0:25:19- Welcome back.
0:25:19 > 0:25:23- I'm now joined by the director - of the Iris Prize Festival...
0:25:23 > 0:25:24- ..Berwyn Rowlands.
0:25:25 > 0:25:27- We'll chat in a moment.
0:25:28 > 0:25:31- First, Rhodri Gomer is at the - Pembrokeshire County Show today.
0:25:31 > 0:25:35- Who's joined you now, Rhodri?
0:25:36 > 0:25:39- I'm now joined by the - Llewelyn family, Sian and Steff.
0:25:40 > 0:25:43- Your family has supported - this show for many years.
0:25:43 > 0:25:47- Yes, it's coming up to 40 years.
0:25:47 > 0:25:51- We missed one year when the show - was cancelled due to Foot and Mouth.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54- We've been exhibiting - our produce here for 39 years.
0:25:54 > 0:25:57- What do you sell, Steff?
0:25:57 > 0:26:00- What do you sell, Steff?- - What would you like?
0:26:00 > 0:26:05- It's agricultural apparatus such as - gates, crushes and sheep hurdles.
0:26:05 > 0:26:11- We've got everything - a farmer needs in the yard.
0:26:11 > 0:26:15- It's been a successful week - despite the weather.
0:26:15 > 0:26:19- Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and - Carmarthenshire always supports us.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22- We make the effort to come here - for these three days...
0:26:22 > 0:26:26- ..and people have been generous and - put their hands in their pockets.
0:26:26 > 0:26:33- They make me happy and Steffan, - the third generation of our family.
0:26:33 > 0:26:37- Is it important for the business - to come to these shows?
0:26:37 > 0:26:42- We don't see a lot of our customers - as we deal with them on the phone.
0:26:43 > 0:26:46- They see our shop window and look - at the shop window we have here.
0:26:47 > 0:26:51- You'll have to pack it - all away tonight.
0:26:51 > 0:26:58- Steffan's father, my husband, - packs it all away so we can go home.
0:26:58 > 0:27:01- Are you going home - or to the members' tent?
0:27:01 > 0:27:07- I'll call in before going home - and should leave in the early hours.
0:27:07 > 0:27:13- Thank you for sharing this - important milestone for your family.
0:27:13 > 0:27:17- I'm not finished yet, as I'll be at - the Young Farmers' Clubs Tent later.
0:27:22 > 0:27:26- We'll have more - from Pembrokeshire later.
0:27:26 > 0:27:33- Berwyn Rowlands, the director of the - Iris Prize Festival joins me now.
0:27:33 > 0:27:36- Welcome to the programme, Berwyn.
0:27:37 > 0:27:45- It's that time of year again.
0:27:45 > 0:27:49- The shortlist has been announced.
0:27:49 > 0:27:59- We're a year older - but not necessarily wiser.
0:27:59 > 0:28:06- There are 35 short films from - 20 countries in the competition.
0:28:07 > 0:28:13- The Iris Prize is the world's - largest short film festival.
0:28:13 > 0:28:18- The winner of the best short film - receives a 30,000 prize.
0:28:18 > 0:28:22- It started as 5,000.
0:28:23 > 0:28:28- It's an incredible year.
0:28:29 > 0:28:37- We've got 25 partners - in 20 countries...
0:28:37 > 0:28:40- ..which means that they choose some - of the best films...
0:28:41 > 0:28:51- ..from their country.
0:28:51 > 0:28:57- The Iris Prize is known as - the Oscars of the LGBT cinema.
0:28:57 > 0:29:03- We're confident that - we show quality films.
0:29:03 > 0:29:15- Those who go on YouTube...
0:29:15 > 0:29:19- ..will notice that there - isn't a clip of Danny DeVito...
0:29:20 > 0:29:23- ..isn't in our montage of films.
0:29:24 > 0:29:32- It was only over the weekend...
0:29:32 > 0:29:37- ..that he confirmed that - he was going to be happy...
0:29:37 > 0:29:42- ..to be part of our festival.
0:29:42 > 0:29:46- We don't know if he's going - to be at the festival.
0:29:46 > 0:29:58- There are 34 other films too!
0:29:58 > 0:30:03- Let's hope they all get - the same recognition.
0:30:03 > 0:30:15- This festival has grown a lot.
0:30:15 > 0:30:21- This is the eleventh - Iris Prize Festival.
0:30:21 > 0:30:25- I was lucky to be in - Los Angeles last month.
0:30:25 > 0:30:30- I was there six years ago.
0:30:30 > 0:30:36- I remember having to explain - the Iris Prize Festival...
0:30:36 > 0:30:43- ..but it was very different - last month.
0:30:43 > 0:30:57- Everyone in the room knew - about the Iris Prize Festival.
0:30:57 > 0:31:06- People like the Iris Prize Festival - because of the prize fund.
0:31:06 > 0:31:13- We hope that we share the story - of gay people in the world.
0:31:13 > 0:31:25- There's still over 70 countries - in the world...
0:31:25 > 0:31:31- ..where it's against the law to - have a homosexual relationship.
0:31:32 > 0:31:42- The program is released next week.
0:31:42 > 0:31:46- Will there be any surprises - this year?
0:31:47 > 0:31:50- I don't want to reveal too much.
0:31:51 > 0:31:55- The awards ceremony is going - to be replaced with a carnival.
0:31:55 > 0:31:59- Heather Small from The M People - will be performing.
0:32:00 > 0:32:02- Thank you.
0:32:02 > 0:32:06- On 22 August 1485, Richard III was - killed in the Battle of Bosworth...
0:32:07 > 0:32:10- ..marking the end of his reign - as the King of England.
0:32:10 > 0:32:12- Wales played an important role...
0:32:12 > 0:32:15- ..as Henry VII claimed the crown - thanks to his supporters.
0:32:16 > 0:32:20- Carmarthen's Rhys ap Thomas was very - influential but relatively unknown.
0:32:20 > 0:32:24- On Saturday, St Peter's Church - in Carmarthen marks Bosworth Day...
0:32:24 > 0:32:29- ..and celebrates his role - in the end of the War of the Roses.
0:32:39 > 0:32:45- Carmarthen has strong ties with the - Tudors and the Battle of Bosworth.
0:32:45 > 0:32:50- Our castle saw the death of Edmund - Tudor, father of Henry Tudor...
0:32:50 > 0:32:56- ..who went to Bosworth, killed - Richard III and became Henry VII.
0:32:56 > 0:33:03- He travelled through Wales with Rhys - ap Thomas from Dinefwr and his army.
0:33:03 > 0:33:09- It's rumoured that Rhys ap Thomas - killed Richard III.
0:33:09 > 0:33:13- This was 85 years after - the rebellion led by Owain Glyndwr.
0:33:13 > 0:33:19- The Welsh wanted their Prodigal Son - to return and free them.
0:33:20 > 0:33:24- Henry Tudor landed in Milford Haven - with a flag...
0:33:24 > 0:33:28- ..with the St George's Cross - and the Red Dragon of Cadwaladr.
0:33:29 > 0:33:37- The Welsh flocked to his flag as he - marched to Machynlleth into England.
0:33:37 > 0:33:45- On Saturday, - the church celebrates Bosworth Day.
0:33:45 > 0:33:49- It's a family day with history, - tours of the church...
0:33:50 > 0:33:56- ..and you can learn about - the Black Book of Carmarthen.
0:33:57 > 0:34:02- The Battle of Bosworth changed - the history of Britain and Europe...
0:34:02 > 0:34:07- ..with the disestablishing - of the church.
0:34:08 > 0:34:11- More importantly for the Welsh, - the final Tudor, Elizabeth I...
0:34:12 > 0:34:16- ..commissioned a Welsh translation - of the Bible.
0:34:17 > 0:34:20- This secured the language - to this very day.
0:34:21 > 0:34:25- Rhys ap Thomas was the mayor - of Carmarthen four times...
0:34:25 > 0:34:30- ..so I felt it was apt to celebrate - the town's links with the Tudors.
0:34:30 > 0:34:35- Henry Tudor's father - died in our castle...
0:34:35 > 0:34:40- ..and there's a theory that - Rhys ap Thomas killed Richard III.
0:34:40 > 0:34:45- The flag is flying high to - educate people about this history.
0:34:50 > 0:34:54- It sounds like it's going to be - an interesting day in Carmarthen.
0:34:54 > 0:34:57- In the final part - of the programme...
0:34:57 > 0:35:01- ..we have more from Daf Wyn - at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
0:35:02 > 0:35:04- The Bangor Tenovus Choir - also performs for us.
0:35:04 > 0:35:09- Join us in a few minutes.
0:35:09 > 0:35:12- # What would you choose? #
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0:35:19 > 0:35:21- Subtitles
0:35:25 > 0:35:27- Welcome back.
0:35:28 > 0:35:31- The Pembrokeshire County Show - comes to an end today.
0:35:31 > 0:35:34- Let's see where - Rhodri Gomer has reached.
0:35:38 > 0:35:43- I've arrived at the Pembrokeshire - Young Farmers Clubs Tent...
0:35:44 > 0:35:48- ..and joined by Alice James, the - chairperson of the county's clubs.
0:35:48 > 0:35:50- What's your role in the show?
0:35:51 > 0:35:55- I'm the chairperson for - the YFC clubs in Pembrokeshire.
0:35:55 > 0:35:57- Our members - do a lot with the show...
0:35:58 > 0:36:02- ..so the YFC is important to the - Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society.
0:36:03 > 0:36:07- They also help to set up and are - stewards so we're quite busy.
0:36:08 > 0:36:11- What do you have in this tent?
0:36:11 > 0:36:15- We've got cooking demonstrations, - flower arranging, dancing...
0:36:15 > 0:36:21- ..and you've just missed - some of our singers.
0:36:21 > 0:36:26- We'll come back and see them singing - after a few pints!
0:36:26 > 0:36:33- The YFC has also organized - a big event on Saturday.
0:36:33 > 0:36:38- Yes, it's a charity fund-raiser - in the form of It's A Knockout.
0:36:38 > 0:36:41- Every year, the chairperson - can choose a specific charity...
0:36:42 > 0:36:46- ..so I've chosen the - Withybush Cancer Department.
0:36:46 > 0:36:51- There's a lot of games, - fun and plenty of water.
0:36:51 > 0:36:56- It's open to everyone, - not just the YFC and is 3 entry.
0:36:57 > 0:37:04- It's at 2.00pm and you can enjoy - the bar, food and have a lot of fun.
0:37:04 > 0:37:07- Go and support the It's A Knockout - on Saturday.
0:37:07 > 0:37:10- We're off to the members tent - for a few pints.
0:37:10 > 0:37:12- Ta-ra!
0:37:12 > 0:37:16- Thank you, Rhodri.
0:37:16 > 0:37:20- There's no telling what you'll find - at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
0:37:21 > 0:37:26- It's the biggest festival of its - kind with many Welsh performers.
0:37:26 > 0:37:32- Daf found a few of them amongst the - thousands of people in Edinburgh.
0:37:34 > 0:37:38- In August, millions flock - to Edinburgh for its scenery...
0:37:38 > 0:37:45- ..historic ceremonies and the - biggest arts festival in the world.
0:37:45 > 0:37:54- The Fringe is in its 70th year and - welcomes people from the world over.
0:37:54 > 0:37:57- What brings you to the Fringe - this year?
0:37:58 > 0:38:01- I'm working on a show called - Mervyn Stutter's Pick of the Fringe.
0:38:01 > 0:38:06- He's been coming here for 26 years.
0:38:06 > 0:38:11- I go out to watch the shows - and have seen 26 shows in one week.
0:38:11 > 0:38:15- What makes it so special?
0:38:15 > 0:38:19- It's the atmosphere as there's - so many people and a lot to see.
0:38:19 > 0:38:26- People enjoy meeting people - and they drink into the early hours.
0:38:26 > 0:38:35- I met an Australian group and - it's a great place to meet people.
0:38:36 > 0:38:41- Whilst on the Royal Mile, we found - Ifan Jenkin advertising his show.
0:38:41 > 0:38:46- There's a lot of ways to entice - people with flyers and huge posters.
0:38:47 > 0:38:50- You go to the extreme - to promote your work.
0:38:50 > 0:38:56- People think it's an acrobatic show - but we're actually singers.
0:38:56 > 0:39:00- After distributing flyers - and putting up posters...
0:39:00 > 0:39:05- ..Ifan performs with his fellow - students from Oxford University.
0:39:05 > 0:39:10- # I said, - "Why does it feel so good?" #
0:39:11 > 0:39:14- We're a twelve-piece - all-male a cappella troupe.
0:39:14 > 0:39:18- Does it affect your voice - to perform every day for a month?
0:39:18 > 0:39:20- Yes, it's quite tiring.
0:39:20 > 0:39:25- We're enthusiastic at the start - and have a blip in the middle...
0:39:25 > 0:39:35- ..and then find our oomph again - as we know the end is near!
0:39:37 > 0:39:42- We end on a high - and the audience is delighted.
0:39:42 > 0:39:45- At the nearby Pleasance Dome, - we find a topical drama...
0:39:45 > 0:39:50- ..by Newport's Flying Bridge Theatre - Company called Not About Heroes.
0:39:51 > 0:39:54- He's young, he hated war.
0:39:54 > 0:40:03- This show is about gay poets - who are soldiers in World War I...
0:40:03 > 0:40:07- ..and write a lot of poems.
0:40:07 > 0:40:11- What passing-bells for these - who die as cattle?
0:40:11 > 0:40:16- Not About Heroes - is about World War I...
0:40:17 > 0:40:23- ..and Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred - Owen's contribution to literature...
0:40:23 > 0:40:26- ..and to our freedom.
0:40:26 > 0:40:31- Wilfred gave his life - when fighting for Britain.
0:40:31 > 0:40:36- People should see the show as it's - a century since Passchendaele...
0:40:37 > 0:40:42- ..and the death of Wilfred Owen who - gave so much to British literature.
0:40:42 > 0:40:51- It's also 50 years since the - decriminalization of homosexuality.
0:40:51 > 0:41:02- It's a show about two men who's love - is deeper than physical attraction.
0:41:03 > 0:41:07- You see it in their thoughts, - words and literature.
0:41:13 > 0:41:15- The Edinburgh Fringe Festival - is a great event.
0:41:15 > 0:41:19- It's wonderful to see the Welsh - making their mark in Edinburgh.
0:41:19 > 0:41:22- Elin Fflur has been joined by - the Bangor Tenovus Choir...
0:41:22 > 0:41:26- ..who are preparing for a concert - in Y Felinheli on Saturday evening.
0:41:26 > 0:41:29- We close with the choir - performing the song, Canwn Gan.
0:41:33 > 0:41:36- # If you had a second chance
0:41:37 > 0:41:40- # If you could do it all again
0:41:41 > 0:41:45- # What would you do?
0:41:45 > 0:41:49- # If you only had one more day
0:41:49 > 0:41:53- # To say the words you long to say
0:41:53 > 0:41:57- # What would you choose?
0:41:58 > 0:42:03- # 'Cause it's only a choice
0:42:03 > 0:42:10- # We all have a voice
0:42:10 > 0:42:15- # So sing for life, sing for love
0:42:16 > 0:42:21- # Sing for all the things - that you are dreaming of
0:42:21 > 0:42:26- # Sing for hope, sing for strength
0:42:27 > 0:42:30- # Sing for ev'rything, keep singing
0:42:30 > 0:42:41- # 'Til the end, - no matter how hard life gets
0:42:42 > 0:42:46- # Sing for your life #
0:42:46 > 0:42:49- Thanks to the Bangor Tenovus Choir.
0:42:49 > 0:42:52- You can hear more at the concert - on Saturday night.
0:42:52 > 0:42:55- Manon Gravell, Rhys ap William - and Caryl James...
0:42:56 > 0:43:15- ..have been - my studio guests this evening.
0:43:16 > 0:43:24- There's a special evening with - your father's charity in the autumn.
0:43:24 > 0:43:33- Yes, it's with a charity - organized in memory of my father.
0:43:33 > 0:43:38- It celebrates raising - over 1 million.
0:43:38 > 0:43:45- It also marks ten years - since Dad's death.
0:43:45 > 0:43:50- There's going to be - a lot of people...
0:43:51 > 0:43:56- ..from Dad's career at the event.
0:43:56 > 0:44:07- Manon's words about grief features - in the new book called Galar a Fi.
0:44:07 > 0:44:15- It's published by Y Lolfa.
0:44:16 > 0:44:20- It's 7.99.
0:44:21 > 0:44:29- The Wales Women's Rugby Team - is playing next week.
0:44:29 > 0:44:32- Who are favourite to win?
0:44:32 > 0:44:35- England is the current - world champion.
0:44:35 > 0:44:40- They are a professional team...
0:44:40 > 0:44:46- ..and are playing incredibly well - at the moment.
0:44:46 > 0:44:53- I think they could be beaten - by New Zealand.
0:44:54 > 0:44:59- England is the only - professional team.
0:44:59 > 0:45:03- Let's hope Wales do well - next Tuesday.
0:45:03 > 0:45:12- Wales could still finish in fifth.
0:45:12 > 0:45:15- The next game is on Tuesday - at 2.00pm.
0:45:15 > 0:45:17- Heno returns tomorrow at 7.00pm.
0:45:17 > 0:45:21- Owain Gwynedd visits Aberavon - in our series on seaside towns...
0:45:21 > 0:45:25- ..where he enjoys the scenery and - has tips on buying school uniforms.
0:45:26 > 0:45:28- Yvonne is at the Green Man Festival.
0:45:28 > 0:45:32- Rhodri and Llinos are joined by the - football commentator, Malcolm Allen.
0:45:32 > 0:45:35- Until tomorrow, - a very good evening to you all.
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