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0:00:17 > 0:00:20- Hello and welcome - to Thursday night's Heno.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24- Tonight's guest - is a football commentator...
0:00:25 > 0:00:28- ..a presenter on Sgorio and Clwb - and the quizmaster of Gwefreiddiol.
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- It's Dylan Ebenezer.
0:00:32 > 0:00:36- Welcome to the programme.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- Thank you.
0:00:41 > 0:00:48- You're also an author.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- It's only a small book.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53- It's about football.
0:00:53 > 0:00:58- Elin is joined by another presenter - of S4C at Galeri, Caernarfon.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00- Yes, I'm joined by S4C's - Tudur Owen.
0:01:00 > 0:01:05- Galeri, in Caernarfon, has been home - to one of your popular series.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- Yes, I've spent - some happy times here.
0:01:09 > 0:01:16- We'll hear about Tudur on the slopes - as opposed to the stage later.
0:01:16 > 0:01:23- Yvonne also hears more about - one of Wales' best-loved pooches.
0:01:23 > 0:01:28- There's some exciting news - about the Pembroke Welsh corgi.
0:01:28 > 0:01:35- We take a peek at a musical - that embarks upon a nationwide tour.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- It's delightfully entitled - Windsong of the Blessed Bay.
0:01:39 > 0:01:47- There's also Daleks and Doctor Who - at Caernarfon's PICS film festival.
0:01:47 > 0:01:53- We start tonight with Elin - and Tudur Owen in Caernarfon.
0:01:53 > 0:01:58- Tudur is a well known comedian, - television and radio broadcaster...
0:01:58 > 0:02:05- ..but he also considers himself - to be a savvy skier, Elin.
0:02:05 > 0:02:09- Yes, or maybe not!
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- I'm glad that Tudur Owen joins me - in Galeri, Caernarfon tonight.
0:02:13 > 0:02:19- You had a terrible accident but - was onstage in Leicester last night.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- Yes, and I'm glad - to be back on my feet.
0:02:24 > 0:02:31- I was at the annual Leicester Comedy - Festival for an hour-long set.
0:02:31 > 0:02:39- Comedians use the Leicester Festival - as a prelim for Edinburgh!
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- It was alright - but we'll have to wait and see.
0:02:43 > 0:02:44- You'll be in Edinburgh.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- You'll be in Edinburgh.- - Yes, in August.
0:02:48 > 0:02:53- I've got a few months to fine-tune - the show before Edinburgh.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- Edinburgh - is like an exam for comedians.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- Don't go skiing before Edinburgh!
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- I don't think I'll ever ski again - and am cautious about walking.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- What happened to you?
0:03:10 > 0:03:15- To cut a long story short, - I was going too quickly and I fell.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- I was with my 18-year-old son - who's an accomplished skier.
0:03:21 > 0:03:28- I fell over and broke seven ribs - and other bones in my body.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33- It was so painful and I spent time - in hospital in France...
0:03:33 > 0:03:38- ..and learnt to say - "I want painkillers" in French!
0:03:38 > 0:03:43- I spent a week in a French hospital - before catching a train home.
0:03:43 > 0:03:49- It wasn't the wisest thing to do - as I was worse than I thought...
0:03:49 > 0:03:55- ..but ended up in hospital - in Gwynedd for a week and a half.
0:03:56 > 0:04:02- The silver lining - is that I've lost weight.
0:04:02 > 0:04:04- Would you recommend that diet?
0:04:04 > 0:04:07- Would you recommend that diet?- - No, it's too extreme.
0:04:07 > 0:04:15- We're glad that you're better - but you're in the papers again.
0:04:15 > 0:04:17- Was it a protest?
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- Was it a protest?- - No, it was a joke.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- We all know about the Welsh signs - that's called Sgymraeg.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- It gets on my nerves - and I did this a while ago.
0:04:29 > 0:04:34- I put up a sign in my cafe - and the Welsh was hopefully correct.
0:04:34 > 0:04:39- I put the Welsh - through the computer.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- It produced a rubbish translation - in English so I put it on a sign.
0:04:44 > 0:04:49- It was spotted recently and - made its way into the newspapers.
0:04:49 > 0:04:55- It has enraged people - and especially Welsh learners.
0:04:55 > 0:05:01- I was trying to make a joke about - how bad the translations look...
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- ..when people don't take a language - and translation seriously.
0:05:07 > 0:05:14- It's easy to make a sign - and ask a friend if it looks right.
0:05:14 > 0:05:19- I was trying to suggest that - but it has irritated people.
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- You're back on Radio Cymru too.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- Yes, and I'm glad to be back with my - radio show on Friday and Saturday.
0:05:28 > 0:05:33- A simpleton has been filling in...
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- ..but I'm back now with Dyl Mei - and Manon Rogers and we have fun.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- What's next for you?
0:05:41 > 0:05:47- I've got my stand-up - and am performing every weekend.
0:05:48 > 0:05:54- That's what I know best - and there's also my radio programme.
0:05:54 > 0:06:01- I'm aiming for Edinburgh and - keeping you out of my radio studio!
0:06:01 > 0:06:05- Just don't go skiing again.
0:06:06 > 0:06:11- I'll go again as it's a good holiday - but I'll take it slowly.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- Sit back and watch others - from now on.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17- It's great to have you back - and good luck with everything.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21- Thank you, Elin.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- Get well soon, Tudur!
0:06:25 > 0:06:29- I'm joined by the commentator - and broadcaster, Dylan Ebenezer.
0:06:29 > 0:06:30- Welcome to Heno.
0:06:30 > 0:06:35- Do you enjoy skiing, Dylan?
0:06:35 > 0:06:37- I used to ski a lot.
0:06:37 > 0:06:42- My wife wants to go.
0:06:42 > 0:06:48- We might go next year.
0:06:48 > 0:06:58- You're here to talk about your book.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- Yes, and it's part of a series - of short stories.
0:07:06 > 0:07:12- It's a cheap book.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- I hope it encourages people - to read.
0:07:16 > 0:07:21- It's about football.
0:07:22 > 0:07:28- It's about the - Welsh football team...
0:07:28 > 0:07:32- ..and their campaign - to reach France.
0:07:33 > 0:07:43- It ends on a happy note.
0:07:44 > 0:07:54- There's a few notes about my - experiences of watching Wales.
0:07:55 > 0:08:05- Euro 2016 takes place this August.
0:08:09 > 0:08:14- You would encourage people - to buy your book.
0:08:14 > 0:08:19- I don't know a lot about football.
0:08:19 > 0:08:26- This is a great book for terms.
0:08:27 > 0:08:33- There's a list of terms - in the book.
0:08:34 > 0:08:39- It gives you a background - of the team...
0:08:39 > 0:08:47- ..under the baton of Chris Coleman.
0:08:47 > 0:08:56- There's been a lot of drama.
0:08:56 > 0:09:01- Did you have faith at the beginning - of the campaign?
0:09:01 > 0:09:07- I didn't think Wales would make it.
0:09:07 > 0:09:12- I'm an Arsenal fan...
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- ..so I'm used to disappointment!
0:09:16 > 0:09:21- All the games in Euro 2016 - will be on S4C.
0:09:21 > 0:09:25- I'll either be in France for work...
0:09:26 > 0:09:35- ..or for enjoyment.
0:09:35 > 0:09:40- I don't think the family - will be coming with me.
0:09:41 > 0:09:49- I'd like them to come with me - for the finals.
0:09:49 > 0:09:54- You present Clwb.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- There's also Gwefreiddiol.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01- Yes, and it's full of comedy.
0:10:02 > 0:10:09- I love quiz shows.
0:10:09 > 0:10:14- It's just something new - that I wanted to do.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- It makes a change from sport.
0:10:17 > 0:10:23- I like trying new things.
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- It's a great way to challenge - yourself.
0:10:26 > 0:10:27- Thank you.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32- The mesmerising musical, - Windsongs of the Blessed Bay...
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- ..has captivated many audiences in - recent years.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- The joint venture by Theatr Cadair - and the Taliesin Arts Centre...
0:10:39 > 0:10:44- ..starts a nationwide tour tonight - at Swansea's Taliesin Arts Centre.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- Rhodri has got a preview for us.
0:10:50 > 0:10:55- A musical, a puppet show, a show - for both children and adults.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- It's about Wales and the world.
0:10:59 > 0:11:03- Yes, this tour - will capture the imagination.
0:11:09 > 0:11:13- # The stories are singing - and the birds are a choir #
0:11:13 > 0:11:18- Windsongs of the Blessed Bay...
0:11:18 > 0:11:22- ..is about Betrys, a young, blind, - energetic, confident, awesome girl.
0:11:22 > 0:11:28- She wants to find her - grandfather's last big catch...
0:11:28 > 0:11:34- ..but encounters many characters - so it's fun and there's adventures.
0:11:35 > 0:11:40- The various elements - calls for a mutli-talented cast.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- A few months ago, - I returned from Switzerland...
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- ..after a three-and-a-half-year - tour with The Lion King.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- I've jumped from one set of puppets - to another...
0:11:54 > 0:11:58- ..but it's great to perform - with puppets in a Welsh context.
0:11:59 > 0:12:04- One more catch. - One giant treasure hunt for fish.
0:12:04 > 0:12:09- One more catch and this is for you.
0:12:09 > 0:12:13- A big one for you.
0:12:13 > 0:12:19- It's magical and cannot be portrayed - by just actors, so we have puppets.
0:12:19 > 0:12:25- It's taken time to get used - to playing two characters.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29- Your hand does the exact opposite - of what your face is doing.
0:12:30 > 0:12:32- Moondyne Joe, - the bush ranger from Wales...
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- ..almost ousted the - Western Australian government.
0:12:37 > 0:12:42- The show introduces historic - characters such as Moondyne Joe...
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- ..J P Morgan in the United States...
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- ..and Annie Jones who went - to Hughesovka in the Ukraine...
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- ..with the engineer, John Hughes.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- She was the mother - of the journalist, Gareth Jones.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- It's full of Welsh references.
0:13:00 > 0:13:05- We encounter mythical characters - such as Bendigeidfran...
0:13:05 > 0:13:14- ..and Annie Gwen Jones who moved - to Russia with the Hughes family.
0:13:15 > 0:13:19- It was interesting to learn about - mythical and historical figures.
0:13:19 > 0:13:25- Joseph Bolitho Jones, was sent from - Wales to Australia for ten years.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- What was your crime?
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- I wouldn't die of starvation - so triumphed over authority.
0:13:32 > 0:13:37- I play Pinky who is a cormorant.
0:13:37 > 0:13:45- I also play a governor and an - old army colonel so I'm kept busy!
0:13:45 > 0:13:50- Moondyne Joe made the Western - Australian government look stupid.
0:13:51 > 0:13:56- I can be creative and it's all I can - hope for as an actor and performer.
0:13:57 > 0:14:02- It's suitable for children - and adults.
0:14:02 > 0:14:09- There's singing, puppets - and a deep message but it's fun too.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- It visits theatres across Wales with - performances in Welsh and English.
0:14:24 > 0:14:28- Details of the tour can be found on - the Taliesin Arts Centre website.
0:14:28 > 0:14:30- That's it from us for now.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- After the break, - we return to Galeri, Caernarfon...
0:14:33 > 0:14:37- ..and look ahead to an eventful - weekend at Gwyl PICS festival...
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- ..with plenty of films, the Daleks - and Doctor Who, to name just a few.
0:14:41 > 0:14:46- We also hear of a happy twist - in the tale of the Pembroke corgi.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- After the break, I'm joined by - Wendy Rees and her Pembroke corgis.
0:14:51 > 0:14:55- We've got some great news and - you can hear it in a few minutes.
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0:15:09 > 0:15:10- Welcome back.
0:15:10 > 0:15:15- A few years ago, Heno featured an - item about the Pembroke Welsh corgi.
0:15:15 > 0:15:19- It reported that numbers of the - breed were dwindling to extinction.
0:15:20 > 0:15:27- However, numbers of the breed - are on the increase again.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- Yvonne went to Swansea - to meet a Welsh corgi admirer.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35- Corgis are considered - as traditional Welsh dogs.
0:15:35 > 0:15:40- As the name suggests, they're small - in size but physically strong.
0:15:40 > 0:15:44- Corgis were mainly used - for herding sheep and cows.
0:15:44 > 0:15:48- These days, most corgis are pets.
0:15:48 > 0:15:54- Wendy and Alan Rees have been - breeding corgis for almost 50 years.
0:15:55 > 0:16:01- The first thing we bought - as a married couple was a corgi.
0:16:02 > 0:16:12- We both owned corgis as children - and loved them before we married.
0:16:13 > 0:16:21- It was quiet in our new home and - so we bought a corgi for company.
0:16:24 > 0:16:32- They're intelligent and know - exactly what you want them to do.
0:16:32 > 0:16:38- At bedtime, I tell them it's time - for bed and they go to the cwtsh.
0:16:38 > 0:16:43- They know exactly - what I want them to do.
0:16:44 > 0:16:51- In the past year, the number - of Pembroke Corgis has risen.
0:16:51 > 0:16:58- I'm very happy that the number of - corgis is on the rise once again.
0:16:58 > 0:17:08- I hope that the people who purchase - them see how special they are.
0:17:09 > 0:17:13- Wendy is the secretary - for the South Wales Corgi Club...
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- ..and her daughter, - Amanda is the treasurer.
0:17:16 > 0:17:22- The family has had a lot of success - in dog shows.
0:17:22 > 0:17:27- We've won at Crufts three times - with Spartacus.
0:17:28 > 0:17:37- Our other dogs have also won, - but everyone remembers Spartacus.
0:17:37 > 0:17:46- He retired at the age of seven.
0:17:46 > 0:17:52- Florence has also won many awards - and we've had a successful year.
0:17:52 > 0:17:58- It makes us feel like all the work - and effort is worth it.
0:18:00 > 0:18:04- It's no wonder that you love corgis - as much as your parents.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- I don't suppose you had much choice.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- There was no choice - in the matter at all, Yvonne.
0:18:10 > 0:18:15- Our family joke is I wasn't born - in a crib but in a whelping box.
0:18:17 > 0:18:24- I currently have eight corgis, - six are in the kennel...
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- ..and Gwilhelmina and Glyn - live in the house.
0:18:30 > 0:18:35- Gwilhemina recently gave birth - to four corgis.
0:18:35 > 0:18:45- We have Cutie Bear, - Blossom, Tinkerbell and Cecile.
0:18:45 > 0:18:50- They eat eggs and faggots - once a week.
0:18:50 > 0:18:56- They like a change, as we all do.
0:18:56 > 0:19:02- I believe that the dogs share some - of the same thoughts as us.
0:19:02 > 0:19:09- Tell me a secret, who is the boss, - the corgis or Wendy?
0:19:09 > 0:19:12- I would say Wendy every time!
0:19:13 > 0:19:21- Between you, me and the four walls - - do the corgis or Alan come first?
0:19:21 > 0:19:27- Don't ask Alan, - but I would say the corgis.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32- They're big friends and - I don't need to give them a row.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- I'll keep it a secret!
0:19:39 > 0:19:45- Good luck to Wendy and the family - at Crufts in a few weeks.
0:19:45 > 0:19:49- Dylan Ebenezer is my guest - in the studio this evening.
0:19:49 > 0:19:57- Are you a dog person, Dylan?
0:19:57 > 0:20:07- I was bitten by a corgi.
0:20:08 > 0:20:13- My father's family bred corgis.
0:20:13 > 0:20:18- One dog was called Bonzo.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- He'd catch a bus!
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- It's time to return to Caernarfon - to hear about a successful festival.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28- It's the PICS Film Festival.
0:20:28 > 0:20:32- There's been a lot of coming - and going at Galeri, Caernarfon...
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- ..because many children have come - here to watch an array of films...
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- ..thanks to the PICS Film Festival - for children and young adults.
0:20:40 > 0:20:45- The festival climaxes over the - weekend and here's a taster for you.
0:20:45 > 0:20:51- This year, the PICS Film Festival is - celebrating its tenth anniversary.
0:20:51 > 0:20:58- We have planned 20 film-related - events during the week.
0:20:59 > 0:21:03- I came to see - the Tardis and Daleks...
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- ..as I'm reciting a piece - about them in the Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:21:08 > 0:21:16- We've come to see the Daleks - and the Doctor Who Tardis.
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- I occasionally have nightmares - but it can be fun too.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- I'm not scared of the Daleks.
0:21:22 > 0:21:27- Some children are afraid of them.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- We also have the Sol Cinema.
0:21:32 > 0:21:36- The Sol Cinema - is a cinema in a caravan.
0:21:36 > 0:21:40- This is the smallest solar cinema - in the world...
0:21:40 > 0:21:44- ..and children love coming here as - they get free tickets and popcorn.
0:21:46 > 0:21:51- I've been to the smallest cinema - in the world and had a great time.
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- I walked along the red carpet - and had some popcorn.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03- On Friday, we'll have Sgorio tips.
0:22:03 > 0:22:08- Malcolm Allen and Bryn Tomos will - share football commentating tips.
0:22:08 > 0:22:17- People taking part will be able - to compete during the evening.
0:22:17 > 0:22:22- It's great to be invited - to the PICS Film Festival...
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- ..to teach youngsters - how to be a commentator.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- Bryn and I have worked together - on numerous occasions in the past.
0:22:30 > 0:22:37- I discuss the technical aspect of - football but Bryn is a commentator.
0:22:38 > 0:22:44- The winner of the Film of the Year - will be announced on Saturday...
0:22:45 > 0:22:48- ..and they'll win the 500 prize - from Rondo.
0:22:49 > 0:22:52- We've received more entries than - ever before and hope to beat it.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- We also hope that people - will come and enjoy this event.
0:22:59 > 0:23:05- Dylan Ebenezer - has been my studio guest.
0:23:05 > 0:23:11- Malcolm Allen - is one of your co-presenters.
0:23:11 > 0:23:21- Yes, that's right.
0:23:22 > 0:23:27- Malcolm speaks to children.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- I've been with him a few times.
0:23:32 > 0:23:40- He's a wonderful speaker.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45- These people are our role models.
0:23:46 > 0:23:52- The children love to see him.
0:23:52 > 0:24:02- When is the book being launched?
0:24:04 > 0:24:08- It's launched in Cardiff Bay - next Thursday.
0:24:08 > 0:24:18- The book is a bargain price for 1!
0:24:19 > 0:24:22- It's part of the short stories - series.
0:24:23 > 0:24:25- It's a great book for football - supporters.
0:24:25 > 0:24:26- Thank you, Dylan.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29- Tune into Prynhawn Da - from 2.00pm tomorrow.
0:24:29 > 0:24:31- Heno returns at 7.00pm tomorrow.
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- We reveal the finalists in - the Band Cymru competition on S4C.
0:24:35 > 0:24:38- Until tomorrow, it's goodnight - from us all in the studio.
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