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0:00:17 > 0:00:20- Hello and welcome to Heno.
0:00:20 > 0:00:23- It's great to have your company - live from Llanelli.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- Happy birthday to - the Football Association of Wales.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29- It celebrates 140 years.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- There's no better way to celebrate - than at Euro 2016 this summer.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38- They've got an exciting year ahead, - so good luck to the team.
0:00:38 > 0:00:46- Tonight, - we celebrate World Ukulele Day.
0:00:46 > 0:00:52- Today is a special day - for the ukulele.
0:00:52 > 0:01:00- The pupils of Ysgol y Castell, - Caerphilly love playing the ukulele.
0:01:01 > 0:01:07- # La la, la la la la, - la la la la la la la
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- # La la la la la #
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- I'm not sure - if she can play the ukulele.
0:01:14 > 0:01:20- The actress, presenter and author, - Manon Eames is my guest.
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- Manon is here to promote a drama - at the Swansea Grand Theatre.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27- It's staged in February.
0:01:28 > 0:01:33- It commemorates 75 years - since the Swansea Blitz.
0:01:33 > 0:01:38- Elin celebrates the 40th birthday of - a drama festival in Dinas Mawddwy.
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- Good evening, Elin.
0:01:42 > 0:01:49- There's plenty of drama, - pudding and MOT here tonight.
0:01:49 > 0:01:53- This is what the group will perform - at the village hall tonight.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- They're still studying the scripts - so I hope they learn it soon!
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- There's plenty of fun ahead of us.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05- We head from a community drama - to something more epic.
0:02:05 > 0:02:09- Owain Gwynedd attends a special - screening of War and Peace.
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- He meets those who have brought - this novel alive on the screen.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- Today is World Ukulele Day.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21- The instrument became popular - during the war...
0:02:21 > 0:02:25- ..thanks to George Formby's song, - When I'm Cleaning Windows...
0:02:25 > 0:02:27- ..and later by Elvis Presley.
0:02:27 > 0:02:31- It fell out of fashion for a while, - until recently.
0:02:31 > 0:02:36- Daf Wyn hears more from those - who adore the instrument.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42- During the past five years, the - ukulele has experienced a revival...
0:02:42 > 0:02:45- ..with 250,000 being sold annually.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- The instrument appeals to all ages - and musical abilities.
0:02:49 > 0:02:55- There's no wonder more people - are giving it a go.
0:02:55 > 0:03:00- We've sold over 1,000 - in the last six months.
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- It's easier than playing a guitar - which has more strings.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- You're able to learn songs quickly - and it will appeal to everyone.
0:03:11 > 0:03:16- I started playing two years ago - when I got a new job.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- An acoustic guitar was too big, - so I purchased an ukulele.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25- I searched online for chords, - worked it out and that was it.
0:03:25 > 0:03:30- My wife is learning - how to play the ukulele.
0:03:30 > 0:03:36- We're learning how to play it - with apps and YouTube videos.
0:03:36 > 0:03:42- I learn songs by Coldplay, - Taylor Swift and modern pop.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- Menter Iaith Ceredigion or CARED - use the ukulele in a unique way...
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- ..to teach Welsh-language - to adults and children.
0:03:51 > 0:03:57- The aim was to adopt a different - method of learning the language.
0:03:57 > 0:04:02- We've introduced this method to - groups like Twf, Mudiad Meithrin...
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- ..other partners and various - ventures in the locality.
0:04:07 > 0:04:12- It's been quite a success - and everyone has enjoyed it...
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- ..from young children and adults.
0:04:16 > 0:04:20- We look upon it as something hip, - contemporary and exciting.
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- It also spreads the message - about ukuleles.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- That message - has spread to Caerphilly...
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- ..where since September, - Ysgol Gymraeg Y Castell...
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- ..has held a ukulele club.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- I realized the children didn't play - the instrument at the school.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- Traditionally, - they learn to play the recorder.
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- I received a ukulele last year - and it's very easy to play.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- You can play a song - within five minutes.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- The children are able to prosper - immediately with this instrument.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- I like playing the ukulele as - my father and brother play it.
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- I like playing the ukulele - for my mother and father.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05- It's noisy at times - but it sounds great.
0:05:05 > 0:05:12- I was inspired by hearing - Mr Davies playing the ukulele.
0:05:12 > 0:05:20- It's so easy to use because - we use stickers to mark the notes.
0:05:20 > 0:05:27- Mr Davies tells us - to follow the blue or red stickers.
0:05:27 > 0:05:34- My mother likes me playing it - and it's started to become my hobby.
0:05:34 > 0:05:42- It's light to travel with - and you can take it everywhere.
0:05:42 > 0:05:47- It would be great to see - a ukulele competition at the Urdd.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- At the moment, - you must compete in an ensemble.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55- It would wonderful to have - a specific competition for it.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- We could play pop music - via the Welsh-language.
0:05:59 > 0:06:03- Welsh children of all ages - could enjoy this simple instrument.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10- Thanks to Dafydd Roberts - for contacting us.
0:06:10 > 0:06:15- Dafydd runs ukulele sessions through - the medium of Welsh in Caerphilly.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- He needs help to get photographs - on to his website.
0:06:20 > 0:06:22- If you're a fan - of this small instrument...
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- ..take a photograph of yourself - with a poster like this and send it.
0:06:27 > 0:06:32- Details are available on - the website, www.iwcs.cymru
0:06:32 > 0:06:37- On the website, you'll find over 60 - songs you can learn for the ukulele.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39- It's time to chat to the author, - Manon Eames.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- Welcome to the programme.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44- Thank you.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- Can you play the ukulele?
0:06:48 > 0:06:54- No, I can't play the ukulele.
0:06:54 > 0:07:05- I'm musical though.
0:07:06 > 0:07:14- You've been very busy.
0:07:15 > 0:07:22- It's become very popular.
0:07:22 > 0:07:27- It's 75 years since the 3 nights - of the blitz in Swansea.
0:07:28 > 0:07:32- A similar event took place in - London.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36- London is a bigger area though.
0:07:37 > 0:07:46- Swansea is a much smaller area.
0:07:46 > 0:07:58- You can see the areas that were - destroyed by bombs.
0:08:04 > 0:08:12- Liverpool was also bombed.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15- A lot of lives were lost.
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- The dates of the performances are - also special.
0:08:19 > 0:08:25- The drama is also staged - on the same date...
0:08:25 > 0:08:32- ..when the event occurred - 75 years ago.
0:08:32 > 0:08:38- You've done a lot of research.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- The archive house in Swansea - is amazing.
0:08:44 > 0:08:49- There are some personal pieces - there.
0:08:49 > 0:08:54- You have to handle the books and - letters carefully...
0:08:54 > 0:08:59- ..with gloves.
0:08:59 > 0:09:11- They are very detailed.
0:09:15 > 0:09:27- You learn a lot about the people - during the Blitz.
0:09:35 > 0:09:39- You get to know these people.
0:09:39 > 0:09:47- You also interviewed - someone special this morning.
0:09:48 > 0:09:51- Yes, I interviewed someone - special earlier today.
0:09:52 > 0:10:02- I want viewers to contact the Grand - Theatre or the Evening Post...
0:10:02 > 0:10:14- ..with their memories of the Blitz - in Swansea.
0:10:26 > 0:10:30- I also had the story of a gentleman - from Morgan and Lot.
0:10:30 > 0:10:31- Thank you, Manon.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35- We'll chat again - before the end of the programme.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38- Last year, we heard from - Ceri Morgan of Bethesda...
0:10:38 > 0:10:42- ..who was going to scale Kilimanjaro - for the Dig Deep charity.
0:10:42 > 0:10:43- Ceri has since returned...
0:10:44 > 0:10:48- ..and Gerallt ventured to the Ogwen - Valley to find out about the trip...
0:10:48 > 0:10:51- ..and to hear more about Ceri's - family and their connection...
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- ..to the Hogia Llandegai song, - Defaid William Morgan.
0:10:55 > 0:11:00- # There's something small, - worrying the people #
0:11:00 > 0:11:06- This is the home of William Morgan, - the owner of the famous sheep.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09- How are you related to him?
0:11:09 > 0:11:14- He was my grandfather's grandfather, - so it's four generations ago.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- The story is well known - in the area.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- Is this the mountain - where the sheep would graze?
0:11:21 > 0:11:26- This is where they should've been - as he farmed and roamed this land.
0:11:26 > 0:11:32- But as we know from the song, - the sheep would wander.
0:11:32 > 0:11:37- They would end up in gardens - among the cabbages.
0:11:37 > 0:11:49- # The sheep of William Morgan #
0:11:50 > 0:11:56- You told us on Heno about - a special trek up Kilimanjaro.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58- You were successful.
0:11:58 > 0:12:03- You were successful.- - Yes, I reached the top in five days.
0:12:03 > 0:12:09- I was extremely lucky not to suffer - from altitude sickness...
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- ..until the day - we ventured to the summit.
0:12:13 > 0:12:14- Congratulations.
0:12:14 > 0:12:16- Congratulations.- - Thank you.
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- You went on behalf of the charity, - Dig Deep.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23- Tell us more about the charity.
0:12:23 > 0:12:29- Dig Deep are a charity with the - aim of building water fountains...
0:12:29 > 0:12:33- ..as a way for the Kenyan villages - to get fresh clean water.
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- I'm delighted that I managed to - raise over 3,000 for the charity.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- I know you as the Ceri Wyn...
0:12:41 > 0:12:50- ..descendent of William Morgan - and a person that enjoys adventures.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- But there's also Efa Morgan, - so tell us more about her.
0:12:54 > 0:12:58- Efa Morgan is my other personality, - when I work as an actress.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03- Last year, I did a show in Venice.
0:13:03 > 0:13:08- I also have modelled for L'Oreal - and I enjoy singing.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10- You have a very busy life.
0:13:10 > 0:13:12- You have a very busy life.- - Yes.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- There's a big difference between - modelling and mountaineering.
0:13:16 > 0:13:21- Yes, and I didn't get to wash - on the mountain for seven days...
0:13:21 > 0:13:25- ..but modelling is more glamorous.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- Life is full - and interesting for you.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- Good luck for the future.
0:13:33 > 0:13:40- Tomorrow is Wednesday, which - means one thing - Fancy A Fortune?
0:13:41 > 0:13:43- # Fancy a Fortune? #
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- Hello?
0:13:47 > 0:13:52- You could win up to 1,000 - wherever the wheel stops.
0:13:52 > 0:13:55- Go for it.
0:13:55 > 0:13:58- You've won 500.
0:13:58 > 0:14:00- You've won 100, Glesni.
0:14:00 > 0:14:02- Thank you very much.
0:14:02 > 0:14:04- You've won 50 tonight.
0:14:04 > 0:14:06- It's getting better - and you've won 500.
0:14:06 > 0:14:08- Fancy A Fortune?
0:14:08 > 0:14:16- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- Don't forget to pick up that phone.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24- Before the break, we congratulate - the Hollywood actress, Naomi Watts.
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- Naomi was raised on Anglesey...
0:14:28 > 0:14:32- ..and has appeared in films - such as Diana and King Kong...
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- ..and has been honourable president - of Glantraeth FC.
0:14:35 > 0:14:37- Congratulations to her.
0:14:37 > 0:14:42- We look forward to seeing her on - the pitchside next time she visits.
0:14:42 > 0:14:46- After the break, Owain Gwynedd - has been mixing with the stars...
0:14:46 > 0:14:49- ..at a special screening - of War and Peace.
0:14:49 > 0:14:55- There are two dramas receiving - Elin's attention in Dinas Mawddwy.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- I'm at the village hall - in Dinas Mawddwy.
0:14:59 > 0:15:06- Two dramas are being - performed here tonight.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- There's a young and senior group - performing them.
0:15:12 > 0:15:17- We look forward to hearing more - about the dramas after the break.
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0:15:25 > 0:15:28- Welcome back.
0:15:28 > 0:15:36- I'm at the village hall - at Dinas Mawddwy.
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- The Dinas Mawddwy Drama Company - are performing at the hall tonight.
0:15:41 > 0:15:53- The audience is starting to arrive.
0:15:54 > 0:15:57- The local drama festival - is taking place.
0:15:57 > 0:16:03- Hedd Pugh is a producer and actor.
0:16:03 > 0:16:11- We're down to two groups now.
0:16:11 > 0:16:20- I've been part of this festival - for 40 years.
0:16:20 > 0:16:25- I was a lot younger in those days!
0:16:25 > 0:16:27- I also remembered my lines!
0:16:28 > 0:16:37- I'm joined by Gwyneth Jones.
0:16:37 > 0:16:42- I was also here from the onset - - 1976.
0:16:42 > 0:16:50- I've appeared on stage every year.
0:16:51 > 0:17:03- It's a great chance to socialize and - travel around.
0:17:04 > 0:17:11- Eilir Jones claims that he started - his acting career with us.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- Berwyn Harding - is also a producer and actor.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- I try to act too!
0:17:18 > 0:17:30- I've been studying my script.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- I'm also a farmer and there are many - farmers part of this festival.
0:17:37 > 0:17:42- There's a specific reason you - perform at this time of year.
0:17:42 > 0:17:54- We perform before the - lambing season starts.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- The group will travel around the - north and mid wales.
0:18:01 > 0:18:13- How did you become a part - of the drama?
0:18:16 > 0:18:24- We are looking forward - but are nervous.
0:18:24 > 0:18:30- I'm looking forward to getting on - the stage - I suppose.
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- They are touring during the next - month.
0:18:34 > 0:18:37- Back to you in the studio.
0:18:37 > 0:18:42- The community drama companies are - very important to the drama world.
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- In 1869, the original - War and Peace was released.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49- The story of five families was full - of romance, war and forgiveness.
0:18:49 > 0:18:54- This epic novel of 1,000 pages has - since been adapted multiple times.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- It's been a novel, film, stage drama - and a television series.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- The latest television version - was created in Wales.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- Owain Gwynedd has been to meet those - who brought this epic story to life.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09- Since my childhood, I've heard - about the 1,300-page book...
0:19:09 > 0:19:14- ..the intense and wealthy, War and - Peace by Leo Tolstoy of Russia.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- The book isn't the easiest of reads.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- If you want to avoid reading, - but want to know what happens...
0:19:22 > 0:19:27- ..why don't you watch the new - television series, War and Peace...
0:19:27 > 0:19:37- ..which was produced here in Wales?
0:19:37 > 0:19:42- I was quite young - when I first read the book...
0:19:43 > 0:19:48- ..and the television series with - Anthony Hopkins was aired in 1973.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52- For me, I feel there's a Russian - soul in the book and it's epic.
0:19:52 > 0:19:57- This four-novel book - has been made into one.
0:19:58 > 0:20:02- It's a lot of work to read the book, - but worth it.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- The famous and talented cast - include Jim Broadbent, Brian Cox...
0:20:09 > 0:20:15- ..Gillian Anderson - and the Welshman, Aneurin Barnard.
0:20:16 > 0:20:24- It was big with over 30 main actors - and 100 with speaking roles...
0:20:24 > 0:20:28- ..that's without - the crew and extras.
0:20:28 > 0:20:33- There were drones, horses, - carriages and costumes everywhere.
0:20:33 > 0:20:38- It was a privilege - to work with these people.
0:20:38 > 0:20:42- When you're a young boy - watching The X-Files...
0:20:42 > 0:20:47- ..and then you're in a ballroom - with Gillian Anderson in Lithuania.
0:20:50 > 0:20:57- I don't know why, but people have - told me that I suit period dramas.
0:20:57 > 0:21:06- I don't know how, but I would - like to do something modern now.
0:21:07 > 0:21:12- When I read it, I was stricken by - how immediate and modern it felt.
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- The characters just came to life, - very vividly.
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- It was a bit of a challenge - and when we see episode six...
0:21:21 > 0:21:30- ..you'll find that its bulged a bit, - we couldn't do it in six hours.
0:21:33 > 0:21:41- It took over two years and over a - year and half of script development.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- The filming preparation - took months and months...
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- ..and the filming process - took around five months.
0:21:50 > 0:21:54- We started in Russia, before filming - most in Lithuania and Latvia...
0:21:54 > 0:22:02- ..and we returned to Russia in the - summer for the different seasons.
0:22:03 > 0:22:09- Aneurin and I would turn to - each other and speak Welsh.
0:22:09 > 0:22:12- It was very surreal.
0:22:12 > 0:22:18- All of the English boys wanted - to know what I was saying.
0:22:19 > 0:22:23- We were only talking about - normal things, like breakfast.
0:22:24 > 0:22:27- It was nothing important - and nothing to do with the drama.
0:22:27 > 0:22:32- Coffee, sugar, milk?
0:22:32 > 0:22:39- Tonight has reminded me of - the journey Wales have been on...
0:22:39 > 0:22:45- ..and how much Welsh drama - productions have developed.
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- We not only offer - a great service in Wales...
0:22:49 > 0:22:53- ..but we give the rest of the world - the chance to enjoy our work.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- BBC Wales doing a great Russian epic - for the BBC - why not?
0:22:57 > 0:23:04- Everyone involved in the series, - performing and behind the scenes...
0:23:04 > 0:23:08- ..have wanted to do the best job - as the material was so important.
0:23:16 > 0:23:20- The final episode airs on Sunday - at 9.00pm on BBC One.
0:23:20 > 0:23:27- Manon Eames has been - my studio guest this evening.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30- Manon is a very busy lady - and works on various projects.
0:23:30 > 0:23:34- It's 75 years - since the Swansea Blitz.
0:23:35 > 0:23:39- Swansea's Three Night Blitz - is held at The Grand Theatre...
0:23:39 > 0:23:42- ..between 17 to 20 February.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46- Tickets are available.
0:23:46 > 0:23:51- The cast is from Swansea.
0:23:51 > 0:23:54- They have started rehearsing.
0:23:54 > 0:23:58- Manon is a very busy lady - and works on various projects.
0:23:59 > 0:24:02- You write for Pobol y Cwm - and Gwaith Cartref.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05- I've also written - a one-woman show too.
0:24:05 > 0:24:06- Thank you, Manon.
0:24:06 > 0:24:08- That's it from us tonight.
0:24:09 > 0:24:13- Angharad is here tomorrow night to - take your call in Fancy A Fortune?
0:24:14 > 0:24:17- There's a chance for you - to win anything up to 1,000.
0:24:17 > 0:24:22- The radio presenter, Guto Rhun - will be Angharad's studio guest.
0:24:22 > 0:24:24- Elin Fflur visits Conwy...
0:24:24 > 0:24:29- ..as Japan's voted it among the - most beautiful places in the world.
0:24:29 > 0:24:32- It's goodnight from me - and the rest of the team.
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