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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome - to Tuesday night's Heno.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26- Linda Griffiths is my studio guest - and in a minute, I'll join her...
0:00:26 > 0:00:30- ..to phone one of you in our - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33- One of these amazing gifts - could be on its way to your home.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38- Don't forget those all-important - words - "Christmas Cracker".
0:00:38 > 0:00:42- Linda, it's lovely to have you here - to perform for us this evening.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44- What are you going to sing for us?
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- I'll be singing a new carol - that I've written, Hen Garolau.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- Here's a taste of Linda rehearsing - before we came on air.
0:00:52 > 0:00:58- # We sing the old carols - once again this Christmas
0:00:58 > 0:01:04- # About the birth of a baby - in a lowly inn #
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- That was some lovely - singing by Linda Griffiths.
0:01:09 > 0:01:12- There is some lovely singing - here in Bodffordd too.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- This is a special evening, the - whole village has come together...
0:01:16 > 0:01:19- ..to see the first ever Christmas - light switch on at the school.
0:01:20 > 0:01:21- Thank you, Huw.
0:01:21 > 0:01:25- We'll visit Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran - to meet a very talented pupil.
0:01:25 > 0:01:30- He's designed one of the country's - most important Christmas cards.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- Welcome to Heno.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- We begin by pulling Heno's - first Christmas Cracker of 2016.
0:01:41 > 0:01:45- It's hard to believe that it's - that time of year once again.
0:01:45 > 0:01:49- Before we phone one of you, let's - see what prizes are up for grabs.
0:01:50 > 0:01:56- During December, you can win superb - prizes on Heno and Prynhawn Da...
0:01:56 > 0:02:00- ..in our - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04- Inside this year's crackers, - there are five televisions...
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- ..five iPad Minis, - two hampers of Welsh produce...
0:02:08 > 0:02:13- ..two digital radios, a coffee - machine and coffee from Wales.
0:02:13 > 0:02:20- A smart watch, a DVD player, - a selection of DVDs and Sain CDs.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- Two meat hampers...
0:02:22 > 0:02:28- ..from Dewi Roberts, Ffairfach and - Dafydd Wyn Jones & Son, Caernarfon.
0:02:28 > 0:02:34- A Kindle, reading lamp, ceramic work - by Meinir Wyn and a polaroid camera.
0:02:34 > 0:02:38- Cushions and blankets from Melin - Tregwynt and Trefriw Woollen Mills.
0:02:38 > 0:02:43- A lamp, luxurious cushions - and books for the family.
0:02:43 > 0:02:48- An Afternoon Tea set and a hamper of - beauty products for him and for her.
0:02:49 > 0:02:55- Blue Sky, Golau Cancer Foundation - and Christian Aid will all benefit.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59- It promises to be - a cracker of a Christmas.
0:03:03 > 0:03:08- The moment has arrived.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- Last night, - Aled Jones asked you a question.
0:03:11 > 0:03:16- Complete the title of this famous - carol, In the ..... Mid Winter.
0:03:16 > 0:03:24- 1) rich, 2) bleak, or 3) sunny?
0:03:24 > 0:03:25- The answer is bleak.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- It's time to call one of the lucky - viewers who entered our competition.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- If you entered - our Christmas Cracker Competition...
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- ..make sure - that you're close to your phone.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37- Let's get dialling.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- We have a telephone number here.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- The code is 01639.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- It's ringing.
0:03:49 > 0:03:55- It's still ringing.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- I don't think there's anybody home.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- The code is 01639.
0:04:03 > 0:04:12- The number is from the Neath area.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- Hello?
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- It's Angharad Mair from S4C's Heno.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18- Do you have something to tell us?
0:04:18 > 0:04:19- Christmas Cracker!
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- Yes, that's right!
0:04:24 > 0:04:32- Who's on the line, please?
0:04:32 > 0:04:34- It's Linda Morgan.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- You answered the question correctly - in today's competition.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- Please choose a cracker - between 1 and 28.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- Cracker number 9 has gone.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- I'll have number 8.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- Let's pull the cracker - to see what you've won.
0:04:49 > 0:04:58- Congratulations, this is your prize.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02- Congratulations, - you've won a widescreen television.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04- Thank you.
0:05:04 > 0:05:07- Are you happy with your prize?
0:05:07 > 0:05:15- Yes, that's wonderful.
0:05:15 > 0:05:20- For every prize that you win, a - gift will also be given to charity.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- Tonight, we're supporting - the Golau Cancer Foundation.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- They do some amazing work - here in South West Wales.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- Thank you for entering our - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:05:32 > 0:05:34- The television is on its way to you.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38- For those of you who weren't - successful this evening...
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- ..there are still - 26 crackers remaining.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44- Here is Stifyn Parri - with tonight's question.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- Who dreamt of a White Christmas?
0:05:47 > 0:05:52- 1) Bing Go, 2) Bing Crosby - or 3) Bing Bong?
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- Merry Christmas.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57- Thank you, Stifyn.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59- Here's the question again.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01- Who dreamt of a White Christmas?
0:06:01 > 0:06:03- 1) Bing Go, 2) Bing Crosby - or 3) Bing Bong?
0:06:03 > 0:06:09- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:06:10 > 0:06:16- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- All entrants must be 18 or over.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- The phone lines close at - 1.55pm tomorrow.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- Don't call after the lines close - or you will still be charged.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29- For full terms and conditions, - visit www.s4c.cymru
0:06:30 > 0:06:31- Good luck to you!
0:06:31 > 0:06:35- Last week, we received - a very special invitation.
0:06:35 > 0:06:40- The Heno team were asked to turn on - the Bodffordd Christmas lights.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44- We answered the call and Huw Fash is - waiting for us there this evening.
0:06:44 > 0:06:48- Good evening to you, Huw, and to - all the inhabitants of Bodffordd.
0:06:48 > 0:06:58- Welcome back to Bodffordd - where the wise men have arrived.
0:07:00 > 0:07:06- Victor, you established - Bodffordd Cyf.
0:07:06 > 0:07:10- Tell us something - about this community.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- Bodffordd is a very cultured place.
0:07:15 > 0:07:20- Bodffordd Cyf was started in 2005 - to reopen the shop and Post Office.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- It was successful for a while.
0:07:24 > 0:07:29- We have moved on - to many other events.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- We concentrate on small projects.
0:07:33 > 0:07:38- We have planted flowers - and had new signs in the village.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- They are to be seen - by everyone in the village.
0:07:41 > 0:07:45- It brings the community together - as we can see tonight.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- We want the community to function...
0:07:48 > 0:07:55- ..and for people - to get to know each other.
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- Rees, you are on the committee - and you put the lights on the tree.
0:07:59 > 0:08:00- I hope they're going to work.
0:08:00 > 0:08:04- I hope they're going to work.- - I hope so too.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07- It has been all about teamwork.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10- I only played a small part.
0:08:11 > 0:08:15- As a former teacher, you must enjoy - seeing all the children here.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17- Yes, and all the villagers too.
0:08:17 > 0:08:21- Elis, you are the present chair - of a very active committee.
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- Yes, a lot of work - has been going on.
0:08:25 > 0:08:28- It's very important - to bring people together.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- It's crucial for the future - of the children in this area.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- There are people of all ages - here tonight.
0:08:37 > 0:08:42- Yes, indeed and it's a busy - part of the world.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46- It's so important to bring the - people of the are together...
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- ..and especially - for the future of the children.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- From tonight onwards, - there will be beautiful lights.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57- Everyone has worked together.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00- Victor and Rees - have been working very hard.
0:09:00 > 0:09:04- One of them was on the tree - putting the lights on earlier today.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08- We turn to some of the older - children from the school.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10- These are Dion and Caitlin.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14- You have a very important job.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- We will be pressing the - button to turn on the lights.
0:09:18 > 0:09:23- What happens if they - don't come on?
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- Are there candles?
0:09:25 > 0:09:29- Are there candles?- - I'm not sure.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- No!
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- Now for the countdown.
0:09:36 > 0:09:42- Three, two, one, Merry Christmas.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- Thank you. The singer, - Linda Griffiths is my studio guest.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- Welcome to the programme.
0:10:00 > 0:10:09- Thank you.
0:10:09 > 0:10:19- Thank you for helping me with the - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- You would have had to sing - if it hadn't worked.
0:10:32 > 0:10:37- You'll be performing for us tonight.
0:10:37 > 0:10:42- You have written a new carol.
0:10:43 > 0:10:48- I didn't want to sing a traditional - Christmas carol.
0:10:48 > 0:10:53- So many things are happening - in the world.
0:10:53 > 0:10:58- We give the same message - despite the suffering.
0:10:58 > 0:11:08- It was an anti-carol really.
0:11:11 > 0:11:21- I wanted to give the message - of peace whatever your religion.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- The irony is that religion - has a lot to answer for.
0:11:34 > 0:11:43- We need to remember - those who suffer.
0:11:43 > 0:11:47- You've been to Bethlehem.
0:11:48 > 0:11:53- I visited Bethlehem with Plethyn - a few years ago.
0:11:53 > 0:11:59- That was in 1994.
0:11:59 > 0:12:03- Before we went, we were asked to go - for S4C to sing carols there.
0:12:03 > 0:12:11- I was pregnant as usual!
0:12:11 > 0:12:21- Bethlehem was full though!
0:12:25 > 0:12:32- I was very cold and - we didn't have the right clothing.
0:12:33 > 0:12:37- I didn't enjoy Bethlehem.
0:12:37 > 0:12:47- I didn't like the place.
0:12:47 > 0:12:53- It was so different - to what we are taught.
0:12:53 > 0:13:01- There were soldiers all around.
0:13:02 > 0:13:05- People were selling stuff - everywhere.
0:13:05 > 0:13:10- It was very tacky.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- We were asked for bribes - to see the places.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- Thank you, Linda. We'll chat again - before the end of the programme.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20- A biography of singer David - Lloyd has recently been published.
0:13:21 > 0:13:24- We'll hear about his amazing man - from the author, Hywel Gwynfryn.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- And we'll meat a talented pupil - from Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- He's designed one of the country's - most important Christmas cards.
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- To take us to the break, a taste - of our Christmas Carol Competition.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- Here is Ysgol Bro Brynach - with Clywch yr Engyl.
0:13:39 > 0:13:43- # Angels sing in their masses
0:13:44 > 0:13:49- # Announcing the birth of dear Jesus
0:13:49 > 0:13:55- # They continue to sing - until this day
0:13:55 > 0:14:05- # We hear them calling, - high in the sky
0:14:08 > 0:14:13- # Oo-oo #
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0:14:28 > 0:14:30- Subtitles
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- Welcome back to Heno.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- Earlier on, Lynda Morgan - from Neath won a television...
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- ..in our Christmas Cracker - Competition.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- You could still win some of the - great prizes here in the studio.
0:14:49 > 0:14:51- Here is the question for you again.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54- Who dreamt of a White Christmas?
0:14:55 > 0:14:57- 1) Bing Go, 2) Bing Crosby, - 3) Bing Bong?
0:14:57 > 0:14:59- Merry Christmas.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04- Good luck to you.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- David Lloyd was one of Wales' - most famous singers.
0:15:08 > 0:15:12- Rhodri went to speak with - the author of a new book about him.
0:15:14 > 0:15:18- David Lloyd was born in Trelogan, - Flintshire in 1912.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- His talent was evident when he sang - in eisteddfods as a boy.
0:15:25 > 0:15:30- His life changed when John Williams - heard him at the Lixwm Eisteddfod.
0:15:30 > 0:15:35- Williams was looking to recruit - talent to the Guildhall in London.
0:15:40 > 0:15:45- John Williams' adjudication said - that this lad must attend college...
0:15:46 > 0:15:50- ..and if the audience wouldn't pay, - he would pay for it himself.
0:15:51 > 0:15:57- John Williams realised he had - discovered a very special talent.
0:15:58 > 0:16:04- Off to the Guildhall he went and his - talent was immediately to the fore.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- In 1938, when he was - still at college...
0:16:09 > 0:16:17- ..he was cast as Macduff - in Verdi's Macbeth...
0:16:18 > 0:16:23- ..with the famous - Glyndebourne Opera Company.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25- This didn't happen very often.
0:16:25 > 0:16:28- The Second World War brought an end - to his promising opera career.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- David Lloyd joined - the Welsh Guards...
0:16:31 > 0:16:35- ..and from then on, he concentrated - on a different kind of music.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- They used David Lloyd's voice to - sing patriotic songs, propaganda.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- They used David Lloyd's voice to - sing patriotic songs, propaganda.
0:16:43 > 0:16:47- He didn't need - to sing opera any more.
0:16:47 > 0:16:53- He would sing these patriotic songs - to hymn tunes.
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- He became an idol for his country - and the country idolized him too.
0:16:58 > 0:17:04- He was David Lloyd to everyone else - but he was Uncle Davey to us.
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- He was a very lovable man.
0:17:09 > 0:17:14- He once asked me why I thought - he had been so successful.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- I answered to say - it was because of his voice.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- He said it was that he always - sang from the heart.
0:17:20 > 0:17:23- When he sang a song, he lived it.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- With success came problems.
0:17:28 > 0:17:36- This is when his drinking became - serious and affected his health.
0:17:36 > 0:17:41- As well as the alcoholism, - he suffered from depression.
0:17:41 > 0:17:47- We also know that he chased women.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51- With his body failing, - the singing became more difficult.
0:17:51 > 0:17:56- There is a sad end to the story.
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- In 1969, this fragile man fell down - the stairs at his sister's house.
0:18:02 > 0:18:05- It's very sad.
0:18:06 > 0:18:11- A man of his talents died by missing - his step and hitting his head.
0:18:11 > 0:18:18- That was the end.
0:18:19 > 0:18:26- # The whole of India #
0:18:26 > 0:18:33- People who refer to David Lloyd - often use religious terms.
0:18:33 > 0:18:40- The angelic voice, the heavenly - voice kissed by angels.
0:18:40 > 0:18:45- I'm very pleased to have had - the honour of writing the book.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49- I would have loved to have met him.
0:18:49 > 0:18:55- # Amen #
0:19:00 > 0:19:02- What an incredible voice.
0:19:02 > 0:19:06- Yesterday, a special assembly - took place at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09- One pupil has won a competition - to design a Christmas card...
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- ..for First Minister Carwyn Jones - and the Welsh Government.
0:19:13 > 0:19:17- Alun Williams went to congratulate - Travis and to see the card...
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- ..before it was posted - to all four corners of the globe.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24- Over the years, I have chosen - pictures for the Christmas card.
0:19:24 > 0:19:29- This year, we decided to have a - competition to design a card...
0:19:29 > 0:19:32- ..and winner is here this morning.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- Here is the man himself, - the winner, Travis.
0:19:35 > 0:19:37- You must be very happy.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39- You must be very happy.- - I'm delighted.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41- You look very happy.
0:19:41 > 0:19:45- Why did you choose this design?
0:19:45 > 0:19:49- It shows Wales and Christmas.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- Was it a big shock - to hear that you had won?
0:19:53 > 0:19:55- A huge shock.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- As Travis' best friend, - how proud of him are you?
0:19:59 > 0:20:03- I am very proud because he won - across the whole of Wales.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05- I'm very happy.
0:20:05 > 0:20:07- You should have seen his face!
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- We were all proud and the whole - class congratulated him.
0:20:12 > 0:20:17- It was a great feeling and then we - heard Carwyn Jones was coming in.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20- He can't do anything wrong.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- It was exciting for the children - to do something like this.
0:20:25 > 0:20:31- The card will be sent across - the world with Travis' design.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35- Well done, Travis.
0:20:36 > 0:20:46- Linda Griffiths has been - my studio guest this evening.
0:20:51 > 0:20:59- The girls will be singing for us - next week.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02- They are releasing a CD for - Christmas.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- That's all from us this evening.
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- The Christmas Cracker phone lines - are open until 1.55pm tomorrow.
0:21:09 > 0:21:11- The number is on your screen now - so get dialling!
0:21:12 > 0:21:16- To play us out this evening, Linda - Griffiths will sing Hen Garolau.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- Until tomorrow at 7.00pm, goodnight.
0:21:18 > 0:21:24- # In the City of David, - Jesus was born to the world
0:21:24 > 0:21:29- # Lying in the hay of a cosy stable
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- # Today in the City of David, - there's greed on the street
0:21:33 > 0:21:42- # And the crows are still hanging - over the cradle
0:21:42 > 0:21:48- # For today, - the carpenter's son was born
0:21:49 > 0:21:54- # He was wrapped in rags and - placed on the hay
0:21:54 > 0:22:00- # Today in Syria and Iran
0:22:00 > 0:22:06- # There's a small child - crying for his mother
0:22:07 > 0:22:13- # We sing the old carols - once again this Christmas
0:22:13 > 0:22:19- # About the birth of a baby - in a poor inn
0:22:19 > 0:22:26- # Will the enchanting - harmony and melodies
0:22:27 > 0:22:32- # Drown the noise of knocking - at our door?
0:22:38 > 0:22:44- # From the far East, Three Wise Men - brought their expensive gifts
0:22:45 > 0:22:50- # For the baby - who was lying in the cradle
0:22:50 > 0:22:56- # Tonight, in Aleppo, - there's a small blameless child
0:22:56 > 0:23:02- # Without a blanket - over his cold and weak body
0:23:02 > 0:23:09- # We sing the old carols - once again this Christmas
0:23:09 > 0:23:15- # About the birth of a baby - in a poor inn
0:23:15 > 0:23:22- # Will the enchanting - harmony and melodies
0:23:22 > 0:23:29- # Drown the noise of knocking - at our door?
0:23:34 > 0:23:40- # On the cold streets, - little baby Ephrata was born
0:23:40 > 0:23:46- # Herod was howling for his blood
0:23:46 > 0:23:52- # Tonight, on our streets, - there is still persecution
0:23:52 > 0:23:58- # And Herod reigns over our world
0:23:59 > 0:24:02- # But we remember the old, old story
0:24:02 > 0:24:12- # Because the Christmas message - is now more important than ever
0:24:13 > 0:24:19- # We sing the old carols - once again this Christmas
0:24:19 > 0:24:26- # About the birth of a baby - in a poor inn
0:24:26 > 0:24:32- # The message - of the pretty old carols
0:24:33 > 0:24:39- # Is the key that will open the lock
0:24:40 > 0:24:46- # A little baby was born - in Bethlehem
0:24:47 > 0:24:53- # Gloria in Excelsis, Amen #
0:24:55 > 0:24:57- APPLAUSE
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