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0:00:17 > 0:00:24- Hello and welcome to Heno from the - Monmouthshire National Eisteddfod.
0:00:24 > 0:00:29- There's a great atmosphere and - the sun has been shining on us too!
0:00:30 > 0:00:37- We're on the Maes all week at the - S4C stand and meeting many people.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41- Tonight, I'm joined by Ryland Teifi.
0:00:41 > 0:00:46- It's only Tuesday - and you've been really busy.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- I'm trying to cram it all - into 24 hours.
0:00:50 > 0:00:55- Last night, I was at the premiere - of the film, Y Llyfrgell...
0:00:55 > 0:01:00- ..and earlier, I launched my new - album, Man Rhydd at the folk tent.
0:01:01 > 0:01:06- It must be nice to be home - as you currently live in Ireland.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- On tonight's programme...
0:01:09 > 0:01:15- ..we meet Dess who is a colourful - character on Pembrokeshire's buses.
0:01:15 > 0:01:22- There's news of a new race - called the Pen Llyn Ultra Marathon.
0:01:22 > 0:01:27- Spielberg's adaptation of The BFG - by Roald Dahl is in the cinemas...
0:01:28 > 0:01:33- ..so we visit an exhibition of art - that's linked with the work.
0:01:34 > 0:01:39- Huw has also been roaming the Maes - with the important Huw Fash Sash!
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- We start the programme - with Ryland Teifi.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46- You've had a busy day...
0:01:47 > 0:01:56- ..because you've launched your - new album on the Eisteddfod Maes.
0:01:56 > 0:02:01- Yes, and the folk tent is a - great addition to the Eisteddfod.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05- Evan Grace, from Ireland - and I were here last year.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- We enjoyed it so much - that we came back this year.
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- It was the ideal place - to launch my new album, Man Rhydd...
0:02:15 > 0:02:18- ..that's on the Gwymon label - at Sain.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22- Tell us more about the album.
0:02:22 > 0:02:26- You live in Ireland - as your wife is Irish.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- Has Irish culture - influenced your music?
0:02:30 > 0:02:36- Folk music has always been - important in my compositions.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- I suspect it's in - my unconscious mind...
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- ..as I live and work - with musicians in Ireland.
0:02:45 > 0:02:50- I worked with my brother-in-law, - Graham Clancy and other musicians.
0:02:51 > 0:02:56- Ireland has been a big part - but Wales is also important to me.
0:02:57 > 0:03:03- The song we'll hear tonight - is about your childhood.
0:03:03 > 0:03:10- Do you feel more homesick because - you don't live in Wales any more?
0:03:10 > 0:03:16- Is the saying true that the best - Welshman is one far from home?
0:03:17 > 0:03:20- Yes, it makes you - think more about our home.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24- West Wales - is more important to me...
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- ..than it was when I lived - in Cardiff and Barry.
0:03:28 > 0:03:37- It's inevitable that these themes - arise as I do a lot of travelling.
0:03:37 > 0:03:43- Being away from home, be that Wales - or Ireland is a strong theme.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- We also know you as an actor...
0:03:47 > 0:03:52- ..and you appear in Y Llyfrgell, - based on the novel by Fflur Dafydd.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- How was last night's premiere?
0:03:56 > 0:04:01- I drove to the Abergavenny cinema - straight from the ferry yesterday.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- It was full to the rafters - and we had a fantastic response.
0:04:07 > 0:04:12- It was the first time I'd seen - the film so it was very exciting.
0:04:12 > 0:04:18- Fflur did a great job on the script - and Euros is an amazing director.
0:04:18 > 0:04:23- Catrin Stewart won an award - at the Edinburgh Film Festival.
0:04:24 > 0:04:30- It was also great to work with - Dyfan Dwyfor and Sharon Morgan.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- It's had a wonderful response - and the cinema was full.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- We rarely have a premiere - for a Welsh film.
0:04:39 > 0:04:45- It must have been great for you all - to watch it together.
0:04:45 > 0:04:51- It's been a while since we filmed it - and I hadn't seen it.
0:04:52 > 0:04:57- There was a showing with the cast - and crew but I couldn't make it.
0:04:57 > 0:05:05- The cultural Eisteddfod public - was also there last night...
0:05:05 > 0:05:10- ..so it was quite - a bizarre experience.
0:05:11 > 0:05:16- It's been a busy Eisteddfod and - you're going back to Ireland now.
0:05:17 > 0:05:21- Yes, Evan and I are going back - tonight for an array of concerts.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- The summer can be busy.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- Thank you for being here - and we'll chat again later.
0:05:32 > 0:05:37- The Eisteddfod Maes is awash - with shuttle buses this week.
0:05:37 > 0:05:44- They are important to the Eisteddfod - and our daily lives.
0:05:44 > 0:05:50- In North Pembrokeshire, Dess' Bus - has served the area for 60 years...
0:05:51 > 0:05:55- ..but Daf went to hear - why Dess has chosen to retire.
0:06:01 > 0:06:06- In 1924, D J Jones established - his bus company in Crymych...
0:06:06 > 0:06:10- ..to transport local children - to their schools.
0:06:11 > 0:06:16- His daughter, Decima or Dess the Bus - became one of his drivers.
0:06:16 > 0:06:21- She took charge but has chosen - to retire after 60 years.
0:06:25 > 0:06:32- When I was a child, I was very - interested in driving buses.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36- My brother also drove buses.
0:06:36 > 0:06:44- Dad told me to start driving the - buses and it was quite a big thing.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- I tried my test and passed...
0:06:47 > 0:06:56- ..and drove buses to London, - Blackpool and Scotland.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- I enjoyed that - more than anything else.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08- Dess' love of buses helped her find - the love of a special man.
0:07:09 > 0:07:15- He wanted to book a bus to Llanelli - because he enjoyed darts.
0:07:15 > 0:07:22- That's how we met and we dated - for seven years before marrying...
0:07:22 > 0:07:28- ..and I needed drivers - so I taught him to drive a bus.
0:07:28 > 0:07:30- In 1990, Dess sold some buses.
0:07:31 > 0:07:36- She kept a minibus to take Crymych's - children to school in Eglwyswrw.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- I got to know Dess - through the children.
0:07:42 > 0:07:48- They would come to school and - talk about this colourful character.
0:07:48 > 0:07:56- The girls loved it that Dess always - looked smart and wore her make-up.
0:07:59 > 0:08:04- During her time, Dess has seen a lot - of changes in these vehicles...
0:08:05 > 0:08:09- ..as well as the attitudes - towards women bus drivers.
0:08:10 > 0:08:15- I remember people stopping in the - street and saying, "woman driver!"
0:08:16 > 0:08:21- I could see them in my mirrors - so looked everywhere for them.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25- It didn't worry you.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27- No, not at all.
0:08:29 > 0:08:35- I took a bus to Buckingham Palace - and wasn't meant to stop outside...
0:08:35 > 0:08:43- ..but I wanted to show people - that it was the home of the Queen.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48- A policeman told me - that I couldn't stop on that spot.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52- He noticed the bus - was from Crymych.
0:08:52 > 0:09:01- He came on board, said he was from - Llanelli and I didn't get a ticket!
0:09:01 > 0:09:04- That's the most important part.
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- You've got fond memories of the bus.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08- You've got fond memories of the bus.- - Yes, I have.
0:09:09 > 0:09:14- Congratulations on your 60 years - and we wish you a happy retirement.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- Will you miss it?
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- Yes, and I don't know - what I'm going to do.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24- I can't put my feet up - because I'm too busy!
0:09:29 > 0:09:32- Congratulations to Dess.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- What do you do - after running a marathon?
0:09:36 > 0:09:41- Some people have enough energy - to run another and then another.
0:09:42 > 0:09:47- The competitors of the Pen Llyn - Ultra Marathon face this challenge.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58- I'm looking forward - to 5.00am on Saturday...
0:09:59 > 0:10:04- ..when a group of us complete - the first Pen Llyn Ultra Marathon.
0:10:05 > 0:10:10- There's an array of runners taking - part including Lowri Morgan...
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- ..teams from Mont Blanc, - Snowdonia, local lads...
0:10:15 > 0:10:20- ..and Iwan Edgar who has done - a lot of races around North Wales.
0:10:21 > 0:10:28- I'm at Plas Heli which is the - start and finish line of the race.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32- I hope that at least some of us - will finish in one piece!
0:10:33 > 0:10:38- It looks quite leisurely but - I'm sure the sand will be tough.
0:10:41 > 0:10:46- There are seven checkpoints - around the Lleyn Peninsula...
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- ..offering plenty of refreshments.
0:10:49 > 0:10:55- Everyone will carry a tracker so - we can track where they are going.
0:10:55 > 0:11:00- This is three-times-longer than - a marathon at 75 miles.
0:11:00 > 0:11:05- I don't have an inkling - as to how I'll feel afterwards.
0:11:05 > 0:11:09- I'm a bit in the dark - and we'll finish in the dark too!
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- We're looking forward to - the first Pen Llyn Ultra Marathon.
0:11:16 > 0:11:23- People should come for the day and - give Lleyn Peninsula cheers to us.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28- Good luck to them.
0:11:29 > 0:11:34- Walking around the Eisteddfod Maes - is enough of a challenge for me!
0:11:35 > 0:11:40- After the break, there's music - from my special guest, Ryland Teifi.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- We view the art that brought - Roald Dahl's characters to life.
0:11:46 > 0:11:51- Mared and I are searching - for stylish Eisteddfod-goers.
0:11:51 > 0:11:56- If you want to see the worthy - winners of the Huw Fash Sash...
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- ..make sure you join us - in a few minutes.
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0:12:11 > 0:12:16- Welcome back to Heno from the - Monmouthshire National Eisteddfod.
0:12:16 > 0:12:22- It's 100 years since the famous - children's author, Roald Dahl...
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- ..was born in Llandaff, Cardiff.
0:12:25 > 0:12:30- Many of his novels - have been adapted into films...
0:12:30 > 0:12:35- ..and Steven Spielberg turned - The BFG into a summer blockbuster.
0:12:36 > 0:12:42- The National Museum currently has - an exhibition by Quentin Blake...
0:12:42 > 0:12:47- ..the artist who brought - Roald Dahl's characters to life.
0:12:51 > 0:12:55- Yes, this is the BGF - or the Big Friendly Giant...
0:12:56 > 0:13:01- ..portrayed by Mark Rylance in - Steven Spielberg's new blockbuster.
0:13:02 > 0:13:05- But where does this image come from?
0:13:05 > 0:13:10- You could say it's inspired - by the words of Roald Dahl...
0:13:10 > 0:13:15- ..but Quentin Blake's imagination - has also played its part.
0:13:16 > 0:13:21- You may not know his name but you'll - know the work of Quentin Blake.
0:13:22 > 0:13:29- It's striking, unique - and incredibly famous.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- He's one of the reasons - why I enjoy reading.
0:13:39 > 0:13:44- I didn't like reading in school - until I picked up Matilda...
0:13:44 > 0:13:48- ..and I chose it - for the illustrations.
0:13:48 > 0:13:53- I saw a drawing of Matilda on the - first page and it gave me hope.
0:13:59 > 0:14:06- Sion is obviously delighted with the - exhibition at the National Museum.
0:14:06 > 0:14:12- There's over 100 of Blake's sketches - and some of his most famous pieces.
0:14:12 > 0:14:18- Blake constructed the exhibition so - there's new pieces on the walls...
0:14:18 > 0:14:23- ..and items that have - never been seen in public before.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- It certainly enables you - to appreciate his work.
0:14:28 > 0:14:33- In Roald Dahl's books, the words - fit around the illustrations...
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- ..and they create the image.
0:14:37 > 0:14:42- I can't think of The Twits or - The BFG without those illustrations.
0:14:42 > 0:14:47- The BFG is where Blake's drawings - and Dahl's words...
0:14:47 > 0:14:53- ..are the inspiration for the film - by the master of blockbusters.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- Bugwinkles!
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- Roald Dahl's work - is perfect for film.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05- The BFG has his large ears - and the giants too.
0:15:06 > 0:15:11- These characters stand out - because of Blake's illustrations.
0:15:11 > 0:15:15- He's done a lot of work - for an array of people.
0:15:16 > 0:15:21- You might see a cover with his work - and think it's a Roald Dahl book...
0:15:22 > 0:15:27- ..but find that it's a book - by David Walliams or Blake himself.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- What makes his work so memorable?
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- The main thing is its simplicity - and it looks child-like.
0:15:37 > 0:15:41- They are scribbles - and two dots, a line and a smile.
0:15:42 > 0:15:49- There's many details that shouldn't - be seen in child-like scribbles.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- As we mark the centenary - of Roald Dahl...
0:15:55 > 0:16:01- ..is it true that we cannot think of - Dahl without Blake's illustrations?
0:16:01 > 0:16:06- Dahl and Blake are the best - double act of children's literature.
0:16:07 > 0:16:12- The fact he has a whole gallery - to himself is a reason to celebrate.
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- It's brilliant to see his work - in such an incredible space.
0:16:19 > 0:16:27- Everything around us is the work of - Blake based on other people's ideas.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- This should have been done - a long time ago.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- I adored Roald Dahl's books - as a child.
0:16:39 > 0:16:42- Do your children enjoy the books?
0:16:43 > 0:16:48- I played James in James and the - Giant Peach at the Sherman Theatre.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- I think the books are great.
0:16:51 > 0:16:56- You've appeared in many - different television dramas.
0:16:56 > 0:17:01- Is the process of making a film - different to a television series?
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- It is strange to see your face - on a large cinema screen!
0:17:07 > 0:17:11- Television dramas - use a filmic method these days.
0:17:12 > 0:17:15- The large American dramas - do resemble films.
0:17:16 > 0:17:21- The craft of filming a series and - film are very similar these days.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24- You must enjoy all types of acting.
0:17:25 > 0:17:30- Everyone on the Maes hopes to win - a special sash from our Huw.
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- Let's see today's winners - of the Huw Fash Sash!
0:17:36 > 0:17:41- This person is truly deserving - of the first sash of the day.
0:17:41 > 0:17:47- For the few who don't know you, tell - us your name and where you're from.
0:17:47 > 0:17:52- I'm Beryl Vaughan - from Cwm Nant yr Eira in Llanerfyl.
0:17:52 > 0:17:53- You've had two honours this week.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- You've had two honours this week.- - I entered the Gorsedd yesterday.
0:17:57 > 0:18:02- Today is much better as the Huw Fash - Sash is better than the green robes!
0:18:03 > 0:18:07- I tried to catch you last year - but you were too busy...
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- Last year was a great Eisteddfod...
0:18:15 > 0:18:21- ..and the people of Monmouthshire - should be praised for this event.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23- Thank you, Huw, for making my day!
0:18:23 > 0:18:25- Thank you, Huw, for making my day!- - Huw Fash Sash!
0:18:28 > 0:18:34- This interesting man has the next - sash but where are you from, Paulus?
0:18:34 > 0:18:36- I'm from Holland.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- Where do you live at the moment?
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- I live in Aberystwyth
0:18:43 > 0:18:47- Talk us through - your Eisteddfod outfit.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- I bought this jacket in Brittany - so it's very Celtic.
0:18:52 > 0:18:56- Why wear something - so formal for the Eisteddfod?
0:18:56 > 0:18:58- I don't think I'm formal.
0:18:59 > 0:19:06- I'm the sort of person who can - wear formal clothes informally!
0:19:07 > 0:19:09- You have your own style.
0:19:09 > 0:19:13- Boots are incredibly important - on this muddy Maes.
0:19:14 > 0:19:16- I think you look very stylish.
0:19:17 > 0:19:22- The Huw Fash Sash goes to this man - all the way from Holland.
0:19:26 > 0:19:30- This is our first nomination - for a Huw Fash Sash.
0:19:30 > 0:19:37- The artist, Ruth Jen told me - to find Sally who looks lovely.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39- Everything matches perfectly.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41- I try my best.
0:19:42 > 0:19:47- Are you worried that the linen will - be creased by the end of the day?
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- It's the Eisteddfod Maes - so anything goes!
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- It's teamed with boots - and a leather bag.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- It's for the mud - but it isn't too bad.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03- Did you plan this - or just threw it on this morning?
0:20:03 > 0:20:06- It took me ten minutes this morning.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- You really deserve this - and your red scarf matches our sash.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- Sally from Cardiff - gets a Huw Fash Sash!
0:20:20 > 0:20:26- Mared looks lovely on the Eisteddfod - Maes with some plastic coating.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- It's practical in the rain.
0:20:29 > 0:20:33- The pastel shades - match all the way to the boots.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- I've got to wellingtons - for practicality.
0:20:38 > 0:20:44- Did you try to match the coat - or the wellingtons first?
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- I had the coat and wellingtons - and found the rest.
0:20:49 > 0:20:51- You look lovely on the Maes.
0:20:52 > 0:20:56- You really deserve the honour - of a Huw Fash Sash.
0:21:00 > 0:21:06- Keep an eye out for Huw and his sash - on the Maes tomorrow.
0:21:06 > 0:21:11- That's all we have time for - this evening.
0:21:11 > 0:21:17- There isn't a programme tomorrow due - to the coverage of the Eisteddfod...
0:21:18 > 0:21:23- ..but Huw and I will be on the - S4C stand from 1.00pm tomorrow.
0:21:23 > 0:21:28- I'll perform a few songs - on the stand so come and see us.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- Heno returns on Thursday.
0:21:31 > 0:21:36- Osian Roberts and Ian Gwyn Hughes - will chat to us at the S4C stand.
0:21:36 > 0:21:42- We close with Ryland Teifi and a - song you performed in the folk tent.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- What is the name of the song?
0:21:44 > 0:21:46- What is the name of the song?- - Nol.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- Until next time, goodnight.
0:22:03 > 0:22:10- # Standing on the path - beside the river near our home
0:22:10 > 0:22:16- # Clearing the brambles and dust - under the burning sun
0:22:17 > 0:22:23- # Searching for strongest memory
0:22:23 > 0:22:29- # But nobody - remembers this area like you
0:22:31 > 0:22:38- # The fish from the oceans - meet the rivers by the wall
0:22:38 > 0:22:45- # Lads foul-hooking the fish
0:22:45 > 0:22:51- # Searching for strongest memory
0:22:51 > 0:22:58- # But nobody - remembers this area like you
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- # Back there
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0:23:08 > 0:23:15- # Back there
0:23:26 > 0:23:33- # Will you come back - and search for the end of summer?
0:23:33 > 0:23:40- # Hiding in the chapel and - tasting the wine behind the curtain
0:23:40 > 0:23:46- # Searching for strongest memory
0:23:47 > 0:23:53- # But nobody - remembers this area like you
0:23:54 > 0:24:00- # Searching for strongest memory
0:24:00 > 0:24:06- # But nobody - remembers this area like you
0:24:07 > 0:24:10- # Back there
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- # Back there
0:24:14 > 0:24:17- # Back there
0:24:17 > 0:24:20- # Back there
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