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0:00:17 > 0:00:20- Hello and welcome - to Thursday night's Heno.
0:00:20 > 0:00:23- It's great to have your company.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- There's plenty in store for you - including an exclusive announcement.
0:00:28 > 0:00:33- You can find out about the concerts - at the Anglesey National Eisteddfod.
0:00:36 > 0:00:41- Elin is an Anglesey native, - but what is her story tonight?
0:00:41 > 0:00:44- Good evening.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- We're in Pontio for the premiere - of Love is Thicker Than Water.
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- The film will open in cinemas - across the UK from October.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- The Welsh premiere is in Pontio, - Bangor tonight.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00- Thank you, Elin.
0:01:00 > 0:01:06- The soprano, Elin Manahan Thomas - joins me in the studio tonight.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- Welcome to the programme.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- Thank you.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- She discusses the programme, - Y Dioddefaint that will air on S4C.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- Y Dioddefaint airs on Good Friday - or 14 April at 9.00pm on S4C.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27- It's a massive piece by Bach.
0:01:27 > 0:01:28- It's very exciting.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33- Rhodri Davies learns how the woollen - mills of Wales inspired a new book.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- What's your story, Mari?
0:01:35 > 0:01:38- I'm at a goat farm - in Brynhoffnant in Ceredigion...
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- ..to learn more about these animals - and what they produce.
0:01:48 > 0:01:53- But first, we can exclusively reveal - the concert line-up...
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- ..for this year's - National Eisteddfod on Anglesey.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- The Eisteddfod director, - Elfed Roberts has all the details.
0:02:05 > 0:02:09- We've got a lot of important - announcements this week.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- There are the concerts in the - pavilion of the Anglesey Eisteddfod.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- We've released the names of the - artists on the Open Air Stage...
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- ..and the various sites on the Maes.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25- Friday night opens with a concert - called A Oes Heddwch?
0:02:26 > 0:02:31- It's inspired by Hedd Wyn and shows - how World War I effected the Welsh.
0:02:33 > 0:02:38- Tudur Owen performs a special show - for the Eisteddfod on Tuesday.
0:02:38 > 0:02:43- On Thursday, there's the Pavilion - Gig with Alys Williams, Yr Eira...
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- ..Yws Gwynedd, Mr Phormula - and the Welsh Pops Orchestra.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52- It's a full week of events - in the pavilion.
0:02:53 > 0:02:58- The Open Air Stage climaxes with - Elin Fflur on the Saturday night.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02- Eden headlines The Big Gig - on the Friday.
0:03:02 > 0:03:08- There's also Swnami and many more - so it looks incredible.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- Tickets go on sale - on Monday 3 April.
0:03:11 > 0:03:16- You can bag an early bargain - if you book before the end of June.
0:03:16 > 0:03:20- There's plenty to do - and lots of tickets to sell...
0:03:21 > 0:03:23- ..as we look forward to a great week - on Anglesey.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- # Counting down #
0:03:28 > 0:03:30- It promises to be - a great Eisteddfod.
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- Tickets are on sale - from Monday 3 April.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- Book them early - to avoid disappointment!
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- Let's return to a star who'll tread - the stages of the Pavilion and Maes.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- Good evening to you, Elin Fflur.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- You'll be busy in the Eisteddfod.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49- Good evening, Rhodri.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- Yes, it's going to be - a busy Eisteddfod for me.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54- I'm delighted that - it's on home turf in Anglesey.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- Tonight, I'm at the Pontio - Arts Centre in Bangor...
0:03:57 > 0:04:01- ..for the Welsh premiere of the - film, Love is Thicker Than Water.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- It opens in cinemas this autumn.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- I'm joined by the Cinema - Coordinator, Emyr Glyn Williams.
0:04:08 > 0:04:10- It's an important night.
0:04:10 > 0:04:15- This is a new cinema.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18- We want to offer new experiences.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- The film doesn't open - until the autumn.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- The Welsh language - features in the film.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- There are also a few Welsh actors.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- Let's take a look at a clip.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- I love you Arthur Davies.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- I love you Arthur Davies.- - We only just met.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48- That's long enough to know - I love you.
0:04:48 > 0:04:49- I love you.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- A romantic story - set in Wales and London.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- This story about a Welsh man falling - in love with a London lass...
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- ..has received recognition in many - international film festivals.
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- But will their families - accept each other?
0:05:04 > 0:05:06- Do you mind?
0:05:06 > 0:05:10- Are you going to invite your family - to this engagement party?
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- My mother talking to your father.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- A middle-class London family - face a working-class Welsh family.
0:05:20 > 0:05:25- Will they clash - or can love conquer all?
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- Love is Thicker Than Water.
0:05:30 > 0:05:35- You can have a first look at this - film from 31 March 2017.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- You taste like a peach.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- Sharon Morgan - has a role in the film.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55- It's very interesting.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- A lad from Port Talbot...
0:06:06 > 0:06:11- ..falls in love - with a lady from London.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- Have you seen the film?
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- It's a great film.
0:06:20 > 0:06:24- It's funny and tragic too.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- I'm joined by film's director, - Ate de Jong.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- Welcome to Wales.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- This place is like a second home.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- I love it.
0:06:45 > 0:06:51- We really hope the warmth - of the Welsh audience...
0:06:51 > 0:06:54- ..will convince the stiff Brits - to see it.
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- Ella Remy Beasley - is also in the film.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02- I saw it about a year ago.
0:07:02 > 0:07:05- I'm excited to see it again.
0:07:15 > 0:07:21- Silvia Sheehan - from Off The Grid is also here.
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- This film is at CellB tomorrow.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- It's in Harlech on Saturday.
0:07:30 > 0:07:35- There's still time to come over.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- The film starts at 8.15pm.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- It's time for us to catch up - with soprano, Elin Manahan Thomas.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- Welcome to the programme.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00- I've been very busy.
0:08:00 > 0:08:05- I've been singing, - presenting and translating.
0:08:05 > 0:08:10- She discusses the programme, - Y Dioddefaint that will air on S4C.
0:08:10 > 0:08:14- Every Easter, people have performed - this piece.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17- It's the Passion by St John.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- Here's an extract - from Y Dioddefaint.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- # I will follow you likewise - with joyful steps
0:08:28 > 0:08:33- # I will follow you likewise - with joyful steps
0:08:33 > 0:08:38- # And will not let you go, - my life, my light
0:08:38 > 0:08:42- # And will not let you go,
0:08:43 > 0:08:48- # And will not let you go, - my life, my light
0:08:57 > 0:09:02- # Pave the way and do not stop
0:09:02 > 0:09:07- # Pave the way and do not stop
0:09:07 > 0:09:23- # Drawing, shoving, - imploring me yourself #
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- That was an excerpt - of Y Dioddefaint.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30- It looks incredible.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- You sound fantastic.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- Why did you want to translate it?
0:09:47 > 0:09:51- This is one of my favourite pieces.
0:09:52 > 0:09:56- It's like The Messiah for Easter.
0:09:57 > 0:10:02- The Welsh don't really sing Bach.
0:10:17 > 0:10:22- Bach wrote a lot - of ecclesiastic music.
0:10:37 > 0:10:42- S4C agreed to help me - with the music.
0:10:43 > 0:10:48- A lot of the lyrics - are from the Bible.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52- Heini Gruffudd helped me - with the work.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- It was a massive project.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- How much support did you get?
0:11:06 > 0:11:12- I got to choose the orchestra.
0:11:12 > 0:11:18- This orchestra is based - on the Baroque era...
0:11:18 > 0:11:24- ..and the instruments - are from that period.
0:11:24 > 0:11:29- Osian Rowlands helped - to form the choir.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- It's two hours of a performance.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- It will be great to hear it - in Welsh.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- This complete work hasn't been - performed in Welsh before.
0:11:49 > 0:11:55- There are a lot of characters...
0:12:01 > 0:12:06- ..involved in - the Crucifixion of Christ.
0:12:06 > 0:12:11- There's also a documentary - programme.
0:12:11 > 0:12:16- There's a documentary - about the background of piece...
0:12:17 > 0:12:22- ..and The Passion - that was written by Bach.
0:12:25 > 0:12:30- It tells the story of the piece - and my work.
0:12:30 > 0:12:36- Y Dioddefaint airs on Good Friday - or 14 April at 9.00pm on S4C.
0:12:38 > 0:12:43- It's still Lent - so you can't eat your chocolate.
0:12:43 > 0:12:47- After the break, we hear more - about Branwen Davies' book...
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- ..about the Welsh woollen mills.
0:12:52 > 0:12:56- We hear why one famous London hotel - spent 600 on milk...
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- ..to keep one of their guests happy.
0:12:59 > 0:13:02- See you in a few minutes.
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0:13:16 > 0:13:17- Welcome back.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- My studio guest this evening - is Elin Manahan Thomas.
0:13:21 > 0:13:25- Do you have a throw - from a traditional woollen mill?
0:13:25 > 0:13:29- Yes, I do.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- You'll love this next story.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- The woollen mills of Wales are the - subject of a book by Branwen Davies.
0:13:37 > 0:13:42- At one time, Welsh woollen mills - were at the heart of the community.
0:13:44 > 0:13:49- The dozen that remain today do great - work to put Wales on the map.
0:13:50 > 0:13:55- Rhodri met Branwen at the National - Wool Museum in Drefach Felindre.
0:14:01 > 0:14:05- I'm originally from Cwmhiraeth - near Drefach Felindre...
0:14:05 > 0:14:09- ..so was taught about - the woollen industry.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- I started work - at the National Wool Museum...
0:14:14 > 0:14:19- ..and learnt about this industry in - modern times and throughout history.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- I wondered why a person - would run a woollen mill.
0:14:27 > 0:14:32- These days, we take it for granted - that we can get clothes.
0:14:32 > 0:14:37- We go to shops to buy items - just as we do with our food.
0:14:37 > 0:14:42- In the past, they made their - own clothes and household items.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- It's an important part - of our history.
0:14:47 > 0:14:52- during the Industrial Revolution.
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- The two World Wars - meant the demand grew even more.
0:14:56 > 0:15:01- The industry dwindled and mills - closed in the later 20th century.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- The recent rejuvenation is - thanks to the hard work and skill...
0:15:07 > 0:15:12- ..of the Jones family at Melin Teifi - and Griffiths' at Melin Tregwynt.
0:15:12 > 0:15:18- They have been here since 1912 after - Eifion's grandfather took it over.
0:15:18 > 0:15:24- He bought Tregwynt and its property - at a sale in Fishguard for 750.
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- The business - has been passed down the family.
0:15:31 > 0:15:36- He worked a lot in London and took - clothes to sell as we do today.
0:15:36 > 0:15:42- We started selling to Japan and - America so it's world-wide now.
0:15:42 > 0:15:47- I did a course in engineering - in the 1960s.
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- I left college in 1964.
0:15:52 > 0:15:57- My brother was working here - and he told me about a summer job.
0:15:57 > 0:16:01- That means you've been here - for over 50 years.
0:16:01 > 0:16:06- Yes, indeed, so I'll keep going.
0:16:07 > 0:16:12- It's quite obvious that this - industry has captured your heart.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15- Yes, to a degree.
0:16:15 > 0:16:21- Everyone that I know - who has worked in this industry...
0:16:21 > 0:16:27- ..always wants to come back - if they've left.
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- There's something about it - that gets under your skin.
0:16:32 > 0:16:37- The local museum helps to promote - the cause and attract visitors.
0:16:38 > 0:16:42- It was redeveloped in 2014.
0:16:42 > 0:16:47- It attracts 30,000 visitors every - year and this raises awareness.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52- They also do a lot with schools.
0:16:52 > 0:16:57- A lot of young people - don't know where wool comes from...
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- ..so they are taught - about the process.
0:17:02 > 0:17:07- Mills are thriving and each - specialize in various produce.
0:17:07 > 0:17:11- They all target a different market.
0:17:11 > 0:17:17- In Solva, they produce mats and - carpets that I'd have in my home.
0:17:19 > 0:17:22- No other mill produces - anything similar.
0:17:23 > 0:17:28- The name of Melin Tregwynt has done - so much to promote the industry.
0:17:28 > 0:17:34- We have traditional designs - that we patented 60 years ago.
0:17:36 > 0:17:41- We try to introduce something new - every year to make it contemporary.
0:17:41 > 0:17:47- We work with a lot of locals - who want a quality product.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51- People keep buying from us.
0:17:51 > 0:17:56- We still do the small commissions - and we specialize in doing that...
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- ..so the demand for it - is still high.
0:18:00 > 0:18:04- By visiting them all...
0:18:04 > 0:18:09- ..I felt honoured to visit them - and meet the people who run them.
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- I hope there's an element of that - in the book...
0:18:14 > 0:18:18- ..and that it captures the magic - of the industry.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- Make sure you purchase a copy.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- Warm water with lots of bubbles?
0:18:29 > 0:18:35- Recently, the Savoy in London spent - 600 to have Welsh goats milk...
0:18:35 > 0:18:39- ..in one of the hotel guest's bath.
0:18:39 > 0:18:44- Mari visited a Ceredigion company - that uses goats milk...
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- ..to create a special produce - that's sold around the globe.
0:18:51 > 0:18:56- Glynmelyn Farm in Brynhoffant - is home to Rich and Sian Jones.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- It's the headquarters - of Chuckling Goat.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03- It all started around - the kitchen table in 2012...
0:19:03 > 0:19:08- ..and the rural company has thrived.
0:19:08 > 0:19:14- How does a former harp maker end up - running a goat farm in Ceredigion?
0:19:16 > 0:19:21- Our son, Benji had very bad eczema - on the inside of his arms.
0:19:23 > 0:19:29- The Welsh know that goat's milk - is good for eczema.
0:19:30 > 0:19:35- We had a goat and started milking it - and his skin was clear in a month.
0:19:36 > 0:19:42- Parents in the school had seen his - arms and asked what had happened.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- We told them it was goat's milk.
0:19:45 > 0:19:50- We had more goats and wanted - to do something with the milk...
0:19:51 > 0:19:54- ..and that's how it all started.
0:19:55 > 0:20:00- They now have over 70 goats that - produce 6,000 litres of milk a week.
0:20:01 > 0:20:05- We produce something called Kefir.
0:20:05 > 0:20:11- The milk is added and it's stirred - three times a day and then bottled.
0:20:12 > 0:20:17- People buy it to treat eczema - but other ailments too.
0:20:18 > 0:20:23- It's a family business with - even Benji giving a helping hand.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26- I like helping out - during the school holidays.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- What do you do?
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- What do you do?- - I pack boxes and work in the barn.
0:20:33 > 0:20:39- Elen, the daughter, runs the office - that is a local shop on a Friday.
0:20:39 > 0:20:44- In the shop, we sell the Kefir - which is pro-biotic...
0:20:44 > 0:20:50- ..and the skincare range - made from the goat's milk and Kefir.
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- It's natural and pure - so ideal for the skin.
0:20:54 > 0:20:59- Everything is done on site.
0:20:59 > 0:21:03- We milk the goats, make the Kefir - in our dairy and make soap here too.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- It's packed in a box and leaves the - farm so it's an end-to-end business.
0:21:08 > 0:21:12- The skin is a map of what - is happening in your stomach.
0:21:12 > 0:21:18- You need to find the source - of the problem and find a solution.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- That's why the Kefir works.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- Chuckling Goat - has an incredible success story.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- The produce made in Brynhoffant - changes lives.
0:21:29 > 0:21:35- A three-year-old boy - came to us with very bad eczema.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39- He looked as if he - was covered in burns.
0:21:39 > 0:21:44- His mother was very upset - and the boy couldn't sleep at night.
0:21:46 > 0:21:50- He drank the Kefir for six months - and used the skincare products...
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- ..before getting any results.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- It cleared his eczema - so he can eat and sleep properly.
0:21:59 > 0:22:03- It has changed his life.
0:22:04 > 0:22:08- We've had a few orders from LA...
0:22:08 > 0:22:13- ..a lot from America and Switzerland - so it goes all over the world.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- Over 300 parcels leave the farm - every day...
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- ..but what about the parcel - to the Savoy Hotel?
0:22:23 > 0:22:28- The London supermodel - should have a glass of Kefir...
0:22:28 > 0:22:32- ..instead of wasting money - and bathing in milk!
0:22:37 > 0:22:42- For more details about the products, - visit www.chucklinggoat.co.uk
0:22:43 > 0:22:48- Elin Manahan Thomas has been - my studio guest this evening.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52- Elin has been discussing, - Y Dioddefaint that airs on S4C.
0:22:53 > 0:22:59- It can be seen on Good Friday - or 14 April at 9.00pm on S4C.
0:22:59 > 0:23:05- This is the first full performance - of Bach's The Passion in Welsh.
0:23:08 > 0:23:13- There's a choir, - soloists and an orchestra.
0:23:14 > 0:23:19- I've got a concert tomorrow night...
0:23:20 > 0:23:25- ..at the Royal Welsh College - of Music & Drama.
0:23:26 > 0:23:30- I'm also working - with Catrin Finch...
0:23:31 > 0:23:33- ..at the end of April.
0:23:43 > 0:23:48- There's also the Cardiff Singer - of the World.
0:23:53 > 0:23:56- I hope to see my family soon!
0:23:56 > 0:24:00- That's it from us but Prynhawn Da - will be back tomorrow afternoon.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03- You can win 100 or more - in our quiz, Mwy Neu Lai.
0:24:04 > 0:24:07- The lines open at 2.00pm - and the number is on the screen.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11- Tomorrow, Heno celebrates - 60 years of Ysgol Glan Clwyd.
0:24:11 > 0:24:13- What have you got for us, Daf?
0:24:13 > 0:24:16- Tomorrow, I'll look at - the popularity of the selfie.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19- Emma and I enjoy a selfie. - So are you ready?
0:24:19 > 0:24:21- One, two, three!
0:24:21 > 0:24:26- The 35 Diwrnod star, Mali Tudno who - plays Nia, also joins me and Mari.
0:24:31 > 0:24:33- Enjoy the rest of your evening.
0:24:34 > 0:24:36- Goodnight.
0:24:36 > 0:24:39- Let's take a selfie, Elin.
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