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0:00:17 > 0:00:20- Hello and welcome to - the South Pembrokeshire coastline...
0:00:21 > 0:00:23- ..on a lovely May evening.
0:00:23 > 0:00:25- Up the road from here...
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- ..a plaque has been unveiled for one - of the area's most celebrated sons.
0:00:29 > 0:00:34- And of course, our cameras are here - to record everything.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- I'm at Etc, a restaurant in Penarth - in the Vale of Glamorgan...
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- ..where the food has been inspired - by the author, Roald Dahl.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- Believe you me, - it's quite a theatrical menu.
0:00:47 > 0:00:51- The Manic Street Preachers - have written a special song...
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- ..for a new production - by National Theatre Wales.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- Rhodri Davies will be sampling the - singing and acting at Sherman Cymru.
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- Tomorrow at 9.30pm...
0:01:02 > 0:01:07- ..sees another episode of the - brand-new S4C series Straeon y Ffin.
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- Boundaries are there to be pushed.
0:01:10 > 0:01:15- I'm Gareth Potter, - a DJ and actor by profession.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- My parents didn't speak Welsh.
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- I've always been aware - of linguistic boundaries.
0:01:22 > 0:01:28- This series is about a real, - geographical boundary.
0:01:28 > 0:01:33- Gareth Potter is the presenter - and joins me tonight.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- Welcome to Thursday night's Heno.
0:01:46 > 0:01:51- Welcome to Rhoscrowther Village Hall - down the road from Penfro.
0:01:51 > 0:01:56- The latest Waldo Williams plaque - is being unveiled here tonight.
0:01:56 > 0:02:01- He spent most of his life here - and was also raised here.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05- But this is the first plaque in - the southern end of the county.
0:02:05 > 0:02:09- It joins a whole host of them - dotted around Wales...
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- ..and of course - the one across the border.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- "Wall of my boyhood
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- "Moel Drigain, - Carn Gyfrwy, Tal Mynydd
0:02:19 > 0:02:27- "In my mind's independence - ever at my back."
0:02:27 > 0:02:30- Those are the opening lines - of Preseli by Waldo Williams.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35- An area that had a great influence - on the poet from Mynachlogddu.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- A pacifist and nationalist...
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- ..his work and ideas - continue to inspire modern Wales.
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- The society that was established - in his name...
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- ..work endlessly to sustain - his words and beliefs.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- The society has existed - for about five to six years.
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- They aim to keep his memory alive - along with his poems and beliefs.
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- They also aim to unveil plaques - to raise his profile.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- It's imperative that - these plaques are erected...
0:03:11 > 0:03:16- ..because of their significance.
0:03:16 > 0:03:24- The society has followed Waldo's - footsteps around Wales and beyond.
0:03:24 > 0:03:29- The first plaque - was placed on Waldo's stone.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- At the time, - it lacked information about him.
0:03:32 > 0:03:41- Visitors came here regularly - on a daily basis during the summer.
0:03:41 > 0:03:46- An American couple who came here - and admired the area and the ponies.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- The wife said to her husband...
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- .."Wilbur, that must've been - one hell of a stallion."
0:03:55 > 0:04:00- That is, he had lived a long life - by looking at the date.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04- We had to have a plaque here - that displayed more information...
0:04:04 > 0:04:09- ..for visitors to learn about our - special Waldo that we treasure here.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- There are plaques in Pembrokeshire - and two in Llandysilio...
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- ..on the family home - where he lived as a young adult.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- There's a plaque in Casmael - where he worked as a headmaster...
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- ..and outside the records office - in Haverfordwest...
0:04:22 > 0:04:26- ..the area where he was raised - and his father was a headmaster.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29- There'll now be a plaque - unveiled in Rhoscrowther...
0:04:29 > 0:04:31- ..to remember the poem, Cofio.
0:04:31 > 0:04:37- But his influence stretched - beyond Pembrokeshire...
0:04:37 > 0:04:42- ..and this is evident - with other erected plaques.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- At Ysgol Botwnnog on Lleyn - where he was a headmaster...
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- ..and in Aberystwyth - where he's remembered as a student.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54- There's even a plaque at Kimbolton - where he taught at a private school.
0:04:54 > 0:04:58- By late September, another plaque - will be on display in Llangernyw...
0:04:58 > 0:05:00- ..the home of his mother's family.
0:05:00 > 0:05:04- Waldo is worthy of each plaque.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- When you read his work, - he truly inspires you.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- There are many plaques - across Wales and over Offa's Dyke.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17- We are here for the latest one - this evening.
0:05:18 > 0:05:24- Can you explain why - we are in South Pembrokeshire?
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- Waldo would stay with friends here.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- He stayed with the Jenkins family - at a nearby farm.
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- He wouldn't give them much warning.
0:05:35 > 0:05:40- It was here that he was inspired - to write his great poem, Cofio.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42- He loved being here.
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- He had many friends here.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49- He enjoyed wandering - and riding his bike.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- If I can come to Waldo's nephew.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- How do you think he would feel - about this plaque?
0:05:57 > 0:06:02- He would think it was a bit silly!
0:06:03 > 0:06:12- The plaque is a recognition - by the community he lived with.
0:06:12 > 0:06:18- He went to school in Narberth - and new the culture of the north.
0:06:18 > 0:06:27- He knew about the linguistic - traditions of the south.
0:06:28 > 0:06:33- His father also knew - about the south of the county.
0:06:33 > 0:06:43- There were many stories - about the community.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- Let's turn to the special guests.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59- You are unveiling the plaque.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- What is your connection as a family?
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- My memory is a personal one.
0:07:05 > 0:07:13- I remember him - as a very friendly person.
0:07:13 > 0:07:17- He could communicate - with children...
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- ..as you would expect - from a schoolmaster.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- It's a great honour to be here.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26- What did your father - think of Waldo?
0:07:26 > 0:07:31- He thought Waldo was a genius.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- He knew him through David Williams - in the 1930s.
0:07:35 > 0:07:41- The family came from the same part - of Pembrokeshire.
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- David and my father - were great friends.
0:07:45 > 0:07:53- It's a great honour - to be here to unveil the plaque.
0:07:53 > 0:07:58- Without further ado, - please unveil the latest plaque.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- The big moment has arrived.
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- Off you go.
0:08:05 > 0:08:09- One, two three.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- A busy summer awaits our guest.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- He'll perform at Tafwyl, - Festival No.6 in Portmeirion...
0:08:27 > 0:08:29- ..Latitude and Ministry of Sound.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- But he currently presents - Straeon y Ffin on S4C.
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- We welcome Gareth Potter.
0:08:37 > 0:08:42- Before our chat, - here's a snippet from the series.
0:08:42 > 0:08:47- Thanks for inviting me - to your centre, ladies.
0:08:47 > 0:08:49- Isn't it a wonderful place?
0:08:49 > 0:08:52- Isn't it a wonderful place?- - Yes, it is.
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- We don't invite a lot of men. - You're quite special.
0:08:57 > 0:08:58- Oh, thanks a lot!
0:09:06 > 0:09:14- Where were you there?
0:09:14 > 0:09:22- I was in Welshpool.
0:09:23 > 0:09:28- It was in a cock-fighting pit.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- It is now home for the W.I.
0:09:31 > 0:09:40- I was given a warm welcome.
0:09:40 > 0:09:48- Where have you been so far - in the series?
0:09:48 > 0:09:54- Two programmes in the series - have already been broadcast.
0:09:54 > 0:10:00- In the first programme, I visited - Holywell, Chester and Saltney.
0:10:00 > 0:10:10- We follow the present border.
0:10:14 > 0:10:19- We have also been in Oswestry.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- In this week's programme...
0:10:23 > 0:10:33- ..I will be visiting Welshpool, - Ludlow, Hay-on-Wye and Monmouth.
0:10:42 > 0:10:48- There's something to be said about - those who live on the border.
0:10:48 > 0:10:58- Some farms are in both countries.
0:10:58 > 0:11:04- Sometimes facilities - are in the other country.
0:11:04 > 0:11:12- It's an odd situation.
0:11:12 > 0:11:20- A lot of English people support - Wales in rugby.
0:11:20 > 0:11:28- There's also a linguistic boundary.
0:11:28 > 0:11:33- Welsh isn't as strong - on the border.
0:11:33 > 0:11:41- But they feel Welsh.
0:11:41 > 0:11:51- My family come from Monmouthshire.
0:11:51 > 0:11:59- They were a bit confused - about identity.
0:11:59 > 0:12:03- My grandmother sounded - more Welsh than me.
0:12:04 > 0:12:06- It's a fantastic series.
0:12:06 > 0:12:11- The season of art festivals - starts this Bank Holiday weekend.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13- If you're in the vicinity - of Beaumaris...
0:12:13 > 0:12:18- ..there's a festival that promises, - music, art, drama from tomorrow.
0:12:18 > 0:12:24- This will be the 30th festival - in Beaumaris.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- The festival offers something - for everyone...
0:12:28 > 0:12:33- ..including jazz, drama, - classical music and art exhibitions.
0:12:33 > 0:12:38- I'm excited to see Eastenders actor, - Daniel Llewelyn-Williams.
0:12:38 > 0:12:45- Daniel will be performing - A Regular Little Houdini on Sunday.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49- Saturday is jazz night.
0:12:49 > 0:12:55- Andy Davies and The Simians of Swing - will be performing on Saturday.
0:12:55 > 0:13:04- At 12.30pm, the art exhibition - will open and there's free entry.
0:13:04 > 0:13:10- I'll be attending the festival - on Monday afternoon at 3.00pm...
0:13:10 > 0:13:15- ..with American pianist, Paula Fan.
0:13:15 > 0:13:23- There'll be singing, piano playing - and interesting dialogue.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- The festival starts tomorrow - at the church from 11.00am.
0:13:29 > 0:13:34- There are still tickets available.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- Visit the website - for more information.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40- We hope you'll enjoy.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- Good luck to the festival.
0:13:45 > 0:13:55- Still to come on the programme:
0:13:55 > 0:13:59- National Theatre Wales' latest play, - Before I Leave...
0:14:00 > 0:14:02- ..opens at Sherman Cymru.
0:14:02 > 0:14:06- Tonight, we chat to the cast - during the last-minute preparations.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- Llinos Lee visits a new eatery - with a Roald Dahl inspired menu.
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0:14:19 > 0:14:22- Welcome back.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26- The playwright, Patrick Jones - is well-known for his work...
0:14:26 > 0:14:31- ..not just as the brother of Nicky - Wire of the Manic Street Preachers.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34- His new play, Before I Leave...
0:14:34 > 0:14:38- ..has its world premiere at Sherman - Cymru in Cardiff tomorrow evening.
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- Rhodri went over for a preview.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- Before I Leave promises Opera music, - pop songs, choral singing...
0:14:50 > 0:14:56- ..strong characters - and maybe even some tears.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- What's all this?
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- What's all this?- - It helps me accomplish things.
0:15:02 > 0:15:10- It's a play about a choir - which suffers from Alzheimer's.
0:15:10 > 0:15:16- Patrick Jones, who wrote the play...
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- ..was inspired by a similar choir - at Merthyr Rugby Club.
0:15:20 > 0:15:27- What you have here is some of - the individuals from the choir.
0:15:27 > 0:15:33- There is quite a lot of singing - in the play.
0:15:33 > 0:15:38- The music is important but it isn't - a musical, it is a play with music.
0:15:38 > 0:15:42- We hear opera, rock 'n' roll...
0:15:42 > 0:15:47- ..and the Manic Street Preachers - have written a song, Before I Leave.
0:15:47 > 0:15:55- If you're a fan of the Manics, - come to see the show.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- # I'll sing this song until I die #
0:15:58 > 0:16:03- I've never heard of The Jam.
0:16:03 > 0:16:07- I haven't heard about Under Pressure - or Going Underground.
0:16:07 > 0:16:12- I do know Green, Green Grass - of Home, You'll Never Walk Alone...
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- ..and Calon Lan, - so I've got a chance.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18- For Dafydd Hywel...
0:16:18 > 0:16:21- ..this experience has been strange - for a number of reasons...
0:16:22 > 0:16:24- ..apart from the singing.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- I wanted to do it...
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- ..after getting some background - about the Alzheimer's choir.
0:16:31 > 0:16:35- My mother had died of dementia - and she loved singing.
0:16:36 > 0:16:40- If this had been available then, - she would have absolutely loved it.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- It's been quite odd for me.
0:16:43 > 0:16:48- ..apart from helping out with - some pantomimes for Cwmni Mega.
0:16:48 > 0:16:53- This has been a difficult - yet pleasurable experience.
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- Whilst Dafydd's character - relives the Miner's Strike...
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- ..Gaynor's character - is fighting another battle.
0:17:00 > 0:17:06- She had a career as a librarian - but was an amateur singer.
0:17:06 > 0:17:12- The tragedy is that the disease - causes her to lose her voice.
0:17:12 > 0:17:17- Think of all your enemies and sing.
0:17:17 > 0:17:23- The reason we are performing the - play and why Patrick wrote it...
0:17:24 > 0:17:30- ..is because music and singing - can help sufferers of the disease.
0:17:30 > 0:17:35- Melanie Walters is another - familiar face in the cast.
0:17:35 > 0:17:40- Her role shows another consequence - of the disease.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- Martin and Mel play Diane and Joe.
0:17:43 > 0:17:48- Joe's character is very young - and that really hits home.
0:17:48 > 0:17:50- The play really shows...
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- ..that it's not only those suffering - from dementia who are affected.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58- That's what makes it interesting.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- And important too, - for you and for the audience.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- I hope people, first of all, - enjoy the play.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- That's what's most important - in the theatre.
0:18:09 > 0:18:13- Maybe then, after seeing the play, - they will begin to talk about it.
0:18:13 > 0:18:18- What's important is that the play - raises awareness of the disease.
0:18:18 > 0:18:22- People are affected - in different ways.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- At times, it is an emotional play.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28- It's similar to where cancer was - thirty years ago.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31- Without raising awareness...
0:18:31 > 0:18:35- ..there would have been no funding - for research, care and even a cure.
0:18:35 > 0:18:40- They hope that this could start - a similar period for Alzheimer's.
0:18:40 > 0:18:43- You have enemies.
0:18:43 > 0:18:47- That means you have stood - for something.
0:18:53 > 0:19:03- The show opens tomorrow night - at Sherman Cymru.
0:19:13 > 0:19:19- You are also of the press night.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23- Now then, if you enjoy - going out for a meal...
0:19:23 > 0:19:25- ..but like to be - a bit more adventurous...
0:19:26 > 0:19:28- ..Llinos has found - just the place for you.
0:19:29 > 0:19:30- Forget Heston Blumenthal...
0:19:31 > 0:19:35- there's plenty of theatre to be - had with the food at Etc in Penarth.
0:19:36 > 0:19:41- You can find Willy Wonka, the BFG - and other Roald Dahl characters...
0:19:41 > 0:19:45- ..in a brand-new restaurant - in Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49- It sounds odd but is the inspiration - behind the menu at Etc.
0:19:49 > 0:19:55- This restaurant offers its customers - something different.
0:19:57 > 0:20:02- The owner, Alex Mules - and his chef, Stephen Gomes...
0:20:02 > 0:20:05- ..wanted a playful - and pioneering menu.
0:20:05 > 0:20:14- I don't dine alone so asked the food - blogger, Lowri Cooke to join me.
0:20:14 > 0:20:16- This is a conceptual restaurant.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- The chef has fun with his menu - and is inventive and adventurous.
0:20:21 > 0:20:30- It's influenced by Roald Dahl whose - novels have many references to food.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- This September sees celebrations - to mark 100 years since his birth...
0:20:35 > 0:20:39- ..so this restaurant - is very relevant.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- What are your first impressions - of the menu?
0:20:42 > 0:20:50- It's very interesting and the Willy - Wonka starter has caught my eye.
0:20:50 > 0:20:55- It's a prawn cocktail with - the unusual addition of chocolate.
0:20:55 > 0:21:04- There's also a lemon sea form - and cinnamon essence.
0:21:04 > 0:21:09- This has a real wow factor and I've - never had anything like it in Wales.
0:21:09 > 0:21:13- There's a reason why contrasting - flavours work so well together.
0:21:13 > 0:21:19- It's like an explosion - in your mouth.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22- The main course - is a lamb shank with rice...
0:21:22 > 0:21:28- ..and salmon with a pomegranate - salsa, gold leaf and rice.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32- The lamb looks delicious.
0:21:32 > 0:21:40- There's edible flowers and - 24-carat gold which is a real treat!
0:21:40 > 0:21:47- The flowers and salad are a great - accompaniment to the Welsh lamb.
0:21:47 > 0:21:51- They challenge you to concentrate - on the flavours.
0:21:51 > 0:21:57- This isn't a place for a quiet meal - of meat and vegetables.
0:21:57 > 0:22:04- The master at work in the kitchen - takes risks and is mischievous.
0:22:04 > 0:22:09- The Chef de Partie, Trent Rees is - learning his craft in the kitchen.
0:22:09 > 0:22:17- The food is theatrical, - it's unusual but delicious too.
0:22:18 > 0:22:22- The desserts are influenced - by Roald Dahl and very colourful.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25- It's a true dining experience.
0:22:25 > 0:22:29- We finish with three desserts of a - crayon sponge and sugar pencil...
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- ..a chocolate and hazelnut mousse - served with Welsh cake ice-cream...
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- ..and a chilli chocolate ice-cream.
0:22:38 > 0:22:43- This is what world-class restaurants - want to achieve.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45- It isn't just a meal - but a life experience.
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- It's like being a child again - with the candy floss and crayons.
0:22:49 > 0:22:54- Yes, it's being a kid - in a sweet shop.
0:22:54 > 0:22:58- It's apt when you think the recipes - are inspired by Roald Dahl.
0:22:59 > 0:23:03- Oh, that's heavenly!
0:23:13 > 0:23:21- That's very different.
0:23:21 > 0:23:26- Do you fancy it, Gareth?
0:23:27 > 0:23:33- I would like to have a giant peach.
0:23:34 > 0:23:44- You have a busy summer too.
0:23:46 > 0:23:50- I'm at Tafwyl in Cardiff, - Latitude in Suffolk...
0:23:50 > 0:23:53- ..and Festival No.6 - in Portmeirion.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56- I have a very busy weekend - ahead of me.
0:23:57 > 0:24:00- On Saturday, I am playing a set - at the Ministry of Sound in London.
0:24:00 > 0:24:04- And I also have my Saturday - residency at Clwb Ifor Bach.
0:24:04 > 0:24:12- You have a busy summer too.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16- This Sunday I will be playing - records and introducing the acts...
0:24:16 > 0:24:19- ..at the Car Booty - at Chapter in Cardiff.
0:24:19 > 0:24:21- Eddie Izzard will be speaking.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23- I'll also be - at the Vintage Festival...
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- ..at the Millennium Centre - on Bank Holiday Monday.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- I'm also at yr Hen Lyfrgell.
0:24:32 > 0:24:34- That's all from us this evening.
0:24:34 > 0:24:39- Until then, enjoy the rest of your - evening and thanks for watching.
0:24:39 > 0:24:41- Goodnight.
0:24:41 > 0:24:44- .