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0:00:18 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Heno.
0:00:22 > 0:00:30- It's a chilly April evening - so relax for the next 30 minutes.
0:00:30 > 0:00:38- Llinos Lee is waiting for us in my - favourite place, Spillers Records.
0:00:38 > 0:00:40- Thank you, Elin.
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- One year ago, the band 9Bach from - Bethesda won album of the year...
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- ..at the Radio 2 Folk Awards - and they haven't stopped since.
0:00:48 > 0:00:53- Tonight, they launch a new album, - which has received rave reviews.
0:00:53 > 0:01:02- We also look forward to hearing them - perform one of their new songs.
0:01:02 > 0:01:07- I've been out to buy - the official Euro 2016 video game.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- It has the Welshman, Gareth Bale - on the front of the case.
0:01:11 > 0:01:16- It's also available to use in the - Welsh language for the first time.
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- I'd better go - and warm up these thumbs.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23- Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen - are holding a pianothon...
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- ..with seven hours - of non-stop music.
0:01:26 > 0:01:31- The pianists are worth a listen - and you can find out more shortly.
0:01:31 > 0:01:36- The Farmers' Union of Wales - has reached a 60-year milestone.
0:01:36 > 0:01:41- They've appointed a new director and - I look forward to chatting to him.
0:01:41 > 0:01:46- Welcome to the programme, - Alan Davies.
0:01:57 > 0:02:02- We start in the world's - oldest record shop, Spillers.
0:02:02 > 0:02:10- Last year, 9Bach won Album of the - Year at the Radio 2 Folk Awards.
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- They're launching a new album, Anian - and have received great reviews.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- Llyn Du is the first song on the - album and a video has been released.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- Before we chat to the band members, - here's a taster of the new album.
0:02:24 > 0:02:38- # Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, - hey-hey-he
0:02:41 > 0:02:47- # Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, - hey-hey-he
0:02:55 > 0:02:56- # Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, - hey-hey-he
0:02:56 > 0:03:01- # Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, - hey-hey-he #
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- That was an taster of what we can - expect from the brand-new album.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- Let's chat to 9Bach - hello, ladies.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12- You're performing a set - in Spillers tonight...
0:03:13 > 0:03:15- ..and launching the new album.
0:03:15 > 0:03:17- Tell us about your year so far.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21- It's been great - since the Folk Awards last year.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25- We won Best Album - and have been busy ever since.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28- We started working - on the next album.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31- We recorded it nine months later.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33- It took six years - for the first album...
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- ..and have released - two albums in the last two years!
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- It's been a great year - and we're in a good place.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- We enjoyed an excerpt from Llyn Du - but what else can we expect?
0:03:44 > 0:03:48- The new album is a progression - from the previous album.
0:03:48 > 0:03:54- It features folk songs - and also some Cerdd Dant.
0:03:54 > 0:03:59- It's got the usual 9Bach sound - with a lot of guitars and drums.
0:03:59 > 0:04:06- And wonderful vocals. - Tell us about your forthcoming tour.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10- We're on tour during May - and the dates are on our website.
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- The important dates in Wales - is at Cardigan this Sunday...
0:04:14 > 0:04:20- ..Cardiff 21 May - and Caernarfon on 27 May.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- You'll be on the road for some time.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- It's a big tour and bands don't - normally do big tours like this.
0:04:27 > 0:04:32- 9Bach make things - difficult for themselves!
0:04:33 > 0:04:37- We're hard workers and want - to get out music out there.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41- Consequently, - you've got to work hard to do this.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44- We're looking forward to it.
0:04:44 > 0:04:49- We've seen an excerpt for the video - for Llyn Du and it looks fantastic.
0:04:49 > 0:04:50- Where did you film it?
0:04:51 > 0:04:56- We shot it quite quickly in a spot - we are all fond of namely Cwm Idwal.
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- It's only ten minutes away - from Bethesda.
0:05:01 > 0:05:07- It acts as my playground - and I take my children there.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- It's also got - an Un Nos Ola Leuad feeling...
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- ..as the song Llyn Du - is based on Un Nos Ola Leuad.
0:05:15 > 0:05:20- It was very cold and the warden - asked us kindly not to go there.
0:05:20 > 0:05:26- But Aled and I took our camera - and decided to go there.
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- We were almost - blown off the mountain.
0:05:30 > 0:05:34- The things you do for your art!
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- Are you excited about the launch?
0:05:37 > 0:05:40- We can't wait - and we recorded it live.
0:05:40 > 0:05:45- It's a new process for us and we've - been together for almost a decade.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- It was lovely to do it together - in the same room.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- I can't wait for people - to finally hear it.
0:05:52 > 0:05:56- I look forward to listening it - and good luck with it.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- Here's more of Llyn Du.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06- # Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, - hey-hey-he
0:06:06 > 0:06:10- # Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, - hey-hey-he
0:06:11 > 0:06:15- # Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, - hey-hey-he
0:06:16 > 0:06:21- # Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, - hey-hey-he
0:06:22 > 0:06:27- # Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, - hey-hey-he
0:06:27 > 0:06:31- # Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, - hey-hey-he #
0:06:44 > 0:06:52- I've listened to the album - and it sounds great.
0:06:53 > 0:06:59- The former army major, Alan Davies - is my studio guest this evening.
0:06:59 > 0:07:04- Alan is here to tell us more about - his new role as director...
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- ..of the Farmers' Union of Wales.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- Congratulations on your new role.
0:07:11 > 0:07:18- How's it all going?
0:07:18 > 0:07:25- I've got a great team behind me.
0:07:25 > 0:07:35- It's the best job I've had.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- I never worked - in the agricultural world before.
0:07:47 > 0:07:56- It's exciting for me.
0:07:56 > 0:08:05- Your background is the army.
0:08:05 > 0:08:14- My family were from Ceredigion.
0:08:14 > 0:08:24- I've spend some time in London.
0:08:26 > 0:08:36- We wanted to raise our children - in Wales.
0:08:44 > 0:08:51- I feel strongly about Wales and - Ceredigion...
0:08:51 > 0:08:58- ..where my roots lie.
0:08:58 > 0:09:06- I'm also drawn back to the area.
0:09:06 > 0:09:16- I also married someone from the - area.
0:09:20 > 0:09:30- I look forward to helping people and - changing the sector in my new role.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- I want a better future for - the agricultural world in Wales.
0:09:41 > 0:09:44- We'll chat again - before the end of the programme.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47- Earlier this week, - Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen in Caernarfon...
0:09:47 > 0:09:51- ..hosted a pianothon - and Gerallt was there on our behalf.
0:09:51 > 0:09:55- One old piano and young hands is - all that's needed for a pianothon.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59- Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen hope more music - will be heard thanks to this event.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04- The pianothon is part of a campaign - by the music department...
0:10:04 > 0:10:09- ..to raise funds for new computers.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- Over 200 pupils are taking part...
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- ..with the aim of non-stop - piano playing for seven hours.
0:10:16 > 0:10:21- We found an old piano in a cupboard - and decided to paint it white.
0:10:21 > 0:10:29- The pupils who are playing will sign - the piano after they've finished.
0:10:32 > 0:10:33- APPLAUSE
0:10:34 > 0:10:36- I played Sul Vecchio by Bach.
0:10:36 > 0:10:41- Today is an important day as we're - raising money for new computers.
0:10:41 > 0:10:50- The computers enable us to compose - music with a variety of instruments.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- I'm a former student of the school.
0:10:56 > 0:10:59- The music lessons have changed - dramatically since my time here.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03- These Apple Mac computers - enable the students to play...
0:11:03 > 0:11:07- ..and input a variety of instruments - into the same piece.
0:11:07 > 0:11:15- We're celebrating and enjoying - this pianothon.
0:11:17 > 0:11:23- Computers are a great help - during our music lessons.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27- They help us to compose pieces - including Jazz and Cerdd Dant.
0:11:27 > 0:11:35- We've had a lot of fun working - on pieces of music from Jamaica.
0:11:38 > 0:11:43- It's claimed that men - are unable to multitask...
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- ..but Dewi Ellis Jones - is an exception to that rule.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- You're happy to support - the pianothon, Dewi.
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- Yes, it's wonderful to help - raise money for the school.
0:11:55 > 0:12:02- I usually teach the drums, but I'm - enjoying playing the piano today.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- You're doing incredibly well.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- Do you want to thank Dewi?
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- Do you want to thank Dewi?- - Thank you, Dewi.
0:12:13 > 0:12:18- There's a lot of excitement - in the hall and foyer.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- It was a pleasure to come in - to the school this morning...
0:12:22 > 0:12:24- ..and hear the excitement and noise.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- Well done to Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen.
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- This morning at a ceremony - at the Millennium Centre...
0:12:37 > 0:12:44- ..our Prynhawn Da doctor, Dr Ann was - honoured by the University of Wales.
0:12:44 > 0:12:49- ..received a honour - for her work in the community...
0:12:49 > 0:12:53- ..for informing - our Prynhawn Da viewers...
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- ..and for her support - to the university.
0:12:57 > 0:13:01- Prynhawn Da and Heno are very proud - of this worthy milestone...
0:13:02 > 0:13:03- ..in Dr Ann's career.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05- In the same ceremony...
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- ..the former S4C chairperson, - Elan Closs Stephens...
0:13:08 > 0:13:12- ..was honoured for her contribution - to broadcasting in Wales.
0:13:12 > 0:13:15- Congratulations to them both!
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- Join us after the break - to discover the whereabouts...
0:13:19 > 0:13:22- ..of Daf Wyn, Rhodri Gomer - and our Heno cameras.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- Our cameras have reached - south-east Ireland...
0:13:26 > 0:13:31- ..for the Celtic Media Festival - at the coastal town of Dungarvan.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- We hear more about the winners.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40- We move from the - Celtic Media Festival to Euro 2016.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43- Gareth Bale and myself - have got our hands...
0:13:44 > 0:13:49- ..on the official video game that's - available in the Welsh language.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- I'll explain more shortly.
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0:14:06 > 0:14:07- Welcome back.
0:14:07 > 0:14:12- Over the past few days, we've - all been discussing the weather.
0:14:12 > 0:14:17- It's hard to believe that we've seen - the sun, rain, snow and hailstones.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20- Steffan from the S4C weather team...
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- ..was caught in a hail shower - whilst filming.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- Steffan was pleased to be able - to explain to us what happening.
0:14:27 > 0:14:31- We're on Caerphilly Mountain - and it's the end of April.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34- People have asked me - when will the spring arrive.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- It's almost the start of May.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- With the position - of the low and high pressures...
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- ..the wind is hitting us - from the Arctic.
0:14:43 > 0:14:47- Wintry showers are coming from - the north, bringing cold air...
0:14:47 > 0:14:51- ..hence the reason for hailstones - at this time of year.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57- Thank you, Steff.
0:14:57 > 0:15:01- We're all counting down the days - until the Wales football team...
0:15:01 > 0:15:04- ..play their first game - in the Euro 2016 championship.
0:15:04 > 0:15:09- To coincide with the championship a - new computer game has been released.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- For the first time, the face - of Gareth Bale is on the cover...
0:15:13 > 0:15:14- ..of the Pro Evolution Soccer.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18- Last week, we heard that the games - cover is also available in Welsh.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- This news went viral - on Facebook and Twitter.
0:15:24 > 0:15:30- Bale. That's just stunning!
0:15:31 > 0:15:34- Before you can get your hands - on the Welsh version of the game...
0:15:34 > 0:15:38- ..you need to buy the English game - before downloading the Welsh copy.
0:15:39 > 0:15:44- I've done this so it's time for me - to see what the hype is all about.
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- There was a time when Wales wasn't - even represented in video games.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- However, we now have the chance - to play as the Welsh team...
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- ..and one of our players - is on the front cover of the game.
0:15:59 > 0:16:05- It's fantastic.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- However, this is the first Welsh - press release that I've received.
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- I'm no expert in this field...
0:16:13 > 0:16:16- ..as the last computer game I played - was Solitaire!
0:16:16 > 0:16:21- Therefore, I'll need a few tips - from a video game enthusiast.
0:16:21 > 0:16:24- Rhodri, you're a big fan - of these football video games.
0:16:24 > 0:16:29- The Euros are on the horizon - and Wales will face England.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32- Let's have a little dress rehearsal.
0:16:32 > 0:16:40- There's just one problem - - who will represent England?
0:16:40 > 0:16:45- I have an Euro - so let's flip to find out.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- Here we have Wales against England.
0:16:50 > 0:16:59- I'm Peter Drury and it's a - pleasure to be alongside Jim Beglin.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- You'll be heading out to France - for the Euros.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06- Have you bought the tickets?
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- Have you bought the tickets?- - Yes, I've got tickets for one game.
0:17:10 > 0:17:14- It's Bale. It's Bale!
0:17:14 > 0:17:16- That's fabulous.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19- Gareth Bale, come on!
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- Oh, no, I'm representing England.
0:17:21 > 0:17:27- That pretty much sums up - the difference in what we've seen.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- One team is a little unsure.
0:17:30 > 0:17:33- Do you think we'll be seeing - that score in France?
0:17:33 > 0:17:36- There is a chance to see that score.
0:17:36 > 0:17:41- It's a big game for both countries - so England will be nervous too.
0:17:41 > 0:17:46- If Wales are leading 1-0 - at half time, I'll be very nervous.
0:17:46 > 0:17:49- And we're off again.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51- In with a header.
0:17:51 > 0:17:56- He scores.
0:17:56 > 0:17:58- It's Bale!
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- They are rampant.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- And Ledley!
0:18:06 > 0:18:07- It's in.
0:18:07 > 0:18:11- That is that.
0:18:11 > 0:18:15- England lost 7-0 which was - a fair reflection of my game.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- Yes, but you tried your best.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20- Yes, but you tried your best.- - I wasn't very good.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- What do you think of the game?
0:18:24 > 0:18:28- It's great but I'd like to see - Welsh commentary.
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- Perhaps Nic Parry and Malcolm Allen - could commentate.
0:18:32 > 0:18:34- That would be incredible.
0:18:34 > 0:18:39- Thanks for today and I hope we'll - see a similar result in France.
0:18:39 > 0:18:44- I must go and change this shirt - - I feel filthy!
0:18:48 > 0:18:52- Daf has already spoken to some of - the Celtic Media Festival winners.
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- Tonight, we meet some more of the - Welsh winners in Dungarvan, Ireland.
0:19:00 > 0:19:04- This year's Celtic Media Festival - was at Dungarvan, County Waterford.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- The town's Irish name - means Garbhann's Fort.
0:19:07 > 0:19:11- Saint Garbhann founded a church here - in the seventh century.
0:19:11 > 0:19:20- It boasts a long maritime heritage.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23- The town is home - to several golf courses.
0:19:23 > 0:19:29- The weather was glorious - so I had to give it a go.
0:19:32 > 0:19:34- That was fun!
0:19:35 > 0:19:38- The real fun was had - in heart of the town.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43- At Lawlors Hotel, representatives - from the world of Celtic media...
0:19:43 > 0:19:49- ..assembled for ceremonies, - conferences and meetings.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- It's an incredibly important event - that progresses every year.
0:19:53 > 0:20:03- It's an opportunity to celebrate the - work undertaken by Celtic nations...
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- ..and their minority languages.
0:20:11 > 0:20:16- It enables us to work together - and build partnerships.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- Every year, the entry numbers go up - but it's quality and quantity.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- You can really see what's going on - and it's absolutely fantastic.
0:20:23 > 0:20:27- Over 500 television programmes - have competed from the countries.
0:20:27 > 0:20:33- There were 63 judges - who watched hours of material.
0:20:33 > 0:20:39- The standard is higher than it's - ever been especially the dramas.
0:20:40 > 0:20:46- There are many co-productions - in the drama and factual fields.
0:20:46 > 0:20:50- Sport has provided us - with an amazing category.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- The countries that were nominated - for a Torc award...
0:20:55 > 0:21:00- ..were Wales, Ireland, Scotland, - Cornwall, Galicia and Brittany.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03- I worked on Paotred Al Loc'h.
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- It's about two men who get married.
0:21:07 > 0:21:15- It's a story of love - and is very romantic.
0:21:16 > 0:21:17- I'm delighted.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- I didn't expect to win - after seeing the shortlist.
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- There were comedy panel shows, - sketches from BBC4...
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- ..Radio Cymru and BBC Scotland.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- The standard was impeccable.
0:21:30 > 0:21:35- They said Gaelgairi was original, - different, unique and stood out.
0:21:35 > 0:21:40- I'm in complete shock, - but extremely happy.
0:21:40 > 0:21:49- The standard is very high - so I'm very glad to be here.
0:21:49 > 0:21:53- There was also success for the Welsh - in the Young People category...
0:21:53 > 0:21:55- ..with the Fog of Sex programme.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- We received another award for Best - Single Drama with Yr Ymadawiad...
0:21:59 > 0:22:05- ..a dark and chilling film by S4C.
0:22:05 > 0:22:08- It's great news for the film.
0:22:08 > 0:22:12- I didn't write the film - but Gareth Bryn was the director.
0:22:12 > 0:22:15- I was one of the producers - along with Kate Crowther.
0:22:16 > 0:22:21- Everyone is chuffed to bits - and it's great for the entire team.
0:22:21 > 0:22:26- Everyone worked hard on it - and it was a passion-project for us.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28- How will you celebrate tonight?
0:22:28 > 0:22:33- I'll enjoy a few Guinnesses!
0:22:33 > 0:22:38- The Spirit of the Festival Award - went to an Irish production...
0:22:38 > 0:22:42- ..about the tragic story - of Cuimhni on mBlascaod.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- Congratulations to them all.
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- As the sun set across Dungarvan...
0:22:48 > 0:22:52- ..next year's was announced - for Douglas on the Isle of Man...
0:22:52 > 0:22:57- ..some 240 miles - across the Irish Sea.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- Last month...
0:23:06 > 0:23:10- ..we met Ianto Williams, a Guinness - Book of World Records hopeful...
0:23:11 > 0:23:21- ..for owning the largest collection - of Doctor Who memorabilia.
0:23:21 > 0:23:26- This afternoon, - we heard that Ianto was successful.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29- Congratulations to Ianto!
0:23:29 > 0:23:31- Alan Davies has been my guest.
0:23:31 > 0:23:39- Congratulations on your new - role as managing director...
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- ..of The Farmers' Union of Wales.
0:23:50 > 0:24:00- The Royal Welsh Show - will be coming up shortly.
0:24:02 > 0:24:11- I look forward to it - and it will be a busy week for me.
0:24:11 > 0:24:21- I will also get to meet - all sorts of people.
0:24:28 > 0:24:35- I will meet members - and people outside the union.
0:24:36 > 0:24:40- Good luck with the new role.
0:24:40 > 0:24:44- Until tomorrow, - enjoy the rest of your evening.
0:24:44 > 0:24:48- It's goodnight from me, - Alan and the crew.
0:24:48 > 0:24:49- .