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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Tuesday's Heno - from Llanelli on Roald Dahl Day!
0:00:23 > 0:00:28- Many have marked 100 years since - the birth of the author in Cardiff.
0:00:29 > 0:00:34- Thank you for all your photographs - and you can see some of them later.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- Tonight, Llinos ventures - to the beach but why is she there?
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- I'm dining al fresco - at the new Beach House restaurant.
0:00:45 > 0:00:50- It boasts stunning views of - Oxwich Bay on the Gower Peninsula.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- It's sure to be a success - with a Welshman as its head chef!
0:00:57 > 0:01:01- The Paralympic Games - are well underway in Rio.
0:01:01 > 0:01:08- My guest is Steffan Hughes and he's - been a guide runner in the Games.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11- Welcome to Heno.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- I'm Gareth Malone - and I'm at Coed Eva School.
0:01:15 > 0:01:21- I'm here recording a Christmas album - on this sunny day in Wales.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26- Stay tuned to see me working with - the children of this school.
0:01:27 > 0:01:31- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, - the BFG, Matilda...
0:01:32 > 0:01:36- ..and James and the Giant Peach - are all well-known books.
0:01:37 > 0:01:42- Over 100 million copies have been - sold in 49 different languages.
0:01:43 > 0:01:48- The author, Roald Dahl would have - marked his 100th birthday today.
0:01:49 > 0:01:54- Rhodri has been to find out about - his history and Welsh connections.
0:01:55 > 0:01:56- Welcome to Ysgol Pwll Coch...
0:01:56 > 0:01:57- Welcome to Ysgol Pwll Coch...- - ..on Roald Dahl Day!
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- I'm Willy Wonka, - the headmaster of the school.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- I'm an Oompa Loompa - or the deputy head.
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- We've spent a fortnight celebrating - 100 years of Roald Dahl.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- Today, the pupils and staff - are in fancy dress.
0:02:20 > 0:02:25- The children are doing arts - and crafts and have a treasure hunt.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- Roald Dahl - wrote many children's books.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- Today, I'm dressed as Matilda - because I like her.
0:02:34 > 0:02:41- I'm dressed as Willy Wonka - and Mam made my costume.
0:02:41 > 0:02:48- I'm Violet Beauregarde from - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
0:02:48 > 0:02:55- I've eaten Willy Wonka's gum - which is why my skin is purple.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57- My favourite book is The BFG!
0:03:01 > 0:03:06- Yes, the nation is celebrating - its favourite characters...
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- ..to mark this special day.
0:03:09 > 0:03:17- Heno has been celebrating Roald Dahl - and his Welsh links for many years.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21- His story always starts in Llandaff.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- It's official.
0:03:26 > 0:03:32- The blue plaque marks the location - of Mrs Pratchett's sweet shop...
0:03:32 > 0:03:37- ..the inspiration for the story - of The Great Mouse Plot in Boy.
0:03:38 > 0:03:43- Roald Dahl was of Norwegian descent - but he was a Cardiff lad...
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- ..and was born half a mile - in that direction.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- It's amazing to think - that this is where it all started.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- Roald Dahl was born in that bedroom.
0:04:04 > 0:04:12- Llandaff was an important part - of his life and his work.
0:04:17 > 0:04:22- The story of Roald Dahl's family - in Wales starts in the 1890s.
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- His father left Norway in the 1880s - and came to Cardiff...
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- ..due to its thriving docks.
0:04:33 > 0:04:38- He established a successful company - called Aadnessen and Dahl.
0:04:40 > 0:04:49- Roald was born a century ago and - was named after the Roald Amundsen.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- It was a Norwegian name - for a lad from Cardiff.
0:04:53 > 0:04:57- One room in his home - is very important to Dahl fans.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- Yes, this is where - the literary giant was born.
0:05:03 > 0:05:08- One of Dahl's most popular works - is Tales of the Unexpected...
0:05:08 > 0:05:13- ..so it's quite unexpected - to learn that he's Welsh!
0:05:17 > 0:05:18- The family moved to Radyr.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- Harald and his sister, Astri died - and are buried in Llandaff.
0:05:27 > 0:05:33- Following his father's death, they - moved to Cumberland Lodge, Llandaff.
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- The house is now part - of the Howell's School.
0:05:37 > 0:05:44- Roald befriended the gardener, Jones - and they would watch the Bluebirds.
0:05:44 > 0:05:49- That's where he wrote his first - story when he was ten years old.
0:05:50 > 0:05:54- In 1923, Roald attended - the Cathedral School in Llandaff.
0:05:56 > 0:06:01- He enjoyed visiting Ninian Park - to see the Bluebirds play...
0:06:01 > 0:06:06- ..but didn't enjoy school, - especially after one incident.
0:06:07 > 0:06:13- Mrs Pratchett was an unpleasant lady - who owned a sweet shop in Llandaff.
0:06:13 > 0:06:20- Roald Dahl and his friends - decided to play a trick on her.
0:06:20 > 0:06:29- They put a dead rat inside a jar - before asking for that sweet.
0:06:29 > 0:06:36- Mrs Pratchett picked it up, dropped - it and it smashed to smithereens!
0:06:36 > 0:06:43- She was furious and demanded - that the school punished the boys.
0:06:43 > 0:06:47- As a result, Roald - only lasted a term at the school.
0:06:48 > 0:06:53- His mother decided that the school - was too strict for him.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- Mrs Pratchett was immortalized - in the book, Boy.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- Dahl himself is also commemorated - all over the city.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- There are plaques - on the old sweet shop...
0:07:06 > 0:07:12- ..the Norwegian Church where he was - baptized and at this special house.
0:07:12 > 0:07:17- I've spent many years - translating Roald Dahl's work...
0:07:17 > 0:07:23- ..so it's a fantastic experience - to come and see his birthplace.
0:07:23 > 0:07:29- It's important that Wales recognizes - Roald Dahl as one of our own.
0:07:29 > 0:07:31- That was his story...
0:07:32 > 0:07:37- ..and people from Caernarfon - to Cardiff will celebrate his life.
0:07:42 > 0:07:48- Palas Print in Caernarfon celebrates - the centenary of Roald Dahl's birth.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- The Enormous Weekend - starts on Friday...
0:07:52 > 0:07:57- ..with a story journey by Sian Teifi - and Idris Morris Jones.
0:07:58 > 0:08:03- There's activities and a show in - the library on Saturday morning...
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- ..and an array of events on - the street on Saturday afternoon...
0:08:09 > 0:08:15- ..such as a treasure hunt and a - story workshop with Bethan Gwanas.
0:08:15 > 0:08:20- It's difficult to create a show - that deals with a one story.
0:08:21 > 0:08:26- We're doing a lot of them - that shows Cardiff at its very best.
0:08:27 > 0:08:32- We've got Cardiff and the stories - to convey the essence of Roald Dahl.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- The events on Saturday are a secret.
0:08:36 > 0:08:41- You'll have to find everyone - at 1.00pm on Saturday...
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- ..as there's events - all over the city until 9.00pm.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50- On Sunday, there's a pyjama picnic - in Bute Park.
0:08:50 > 0:08:56- Everyone can come in their pyjamas - and bring food inspired by Dahl.
0:08:56 > 0:09:01- Visit www.cityoftheunexpected.wales - for all the details...
0:09:02 > 0:09:07- ..on where to park, items - you'll need and what to expect.
0:09:10 > 0:09:15- There's plenty of events - to celebrate Roald Dahl.
0:09:15 > 0:09:21- The former Paralympic guide runner, - Steffan Hughes is my studio guest.
0:09:21 > 0:09:31- Welcome to the programme.
0:09:33 > 0:09:40- You competed in three Paralympic - Games.
0:09:40 > 0:09:45- You hold three world records too.
0:09:45 > 0:09:53- How does it feel to be watching - the Paralympic Games in Rio?
0:09:54 > 0:09:59- It's odd to be watching the Games.
0:10:00 > 0:10:06- I speak to most of the team.
0:10:07 > 0:10:17- You get to see more on the - television...
0:10:17 > 0:10:27- ..as opposed to being at the Games.
0:10:27 > 0:10:37- The Welsh has enjoyed some - highlights.
0:10:40 > 0:10:46- Aled won a gold medal in the - Paralympic Games.
0:10:47 > 0:10:55- He won silver in the Commonwealth - Games.
0:10:55 > 0:11:00- This made him determined to win the - gold in Rio.
0:11:00 > 0:11:10- He wanted to do better!
0:11:10 > 0:11:18- Two girls have caught your eye too.
0:11:18 > 0:11:28- Yes, and one is Holly Arnold.
0:11:32 > 0:11:42- She has broken a world record and - won gold in the javelin.
0:11:48 > 0:11:57- Georgina Hermitage is also someone - to watch.
0:11:57 > 0:12:03- She couldn't match the Olympians...
0:12:04 > 0:12:14- ..and now competes in the Paralympic - Games.
0:12:16 > 0:12:26- You've been to a tournament as a - coach.
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- Yes, I went to Italy as a British - coach.
0:12:30 > 0:12:38- It was incredible.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- I hope more opportunities will come - from that.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- After the break, - we head to the Gower with Llinos...
0:12:48 > 0:12:53- ..to sample food at a new restaurant - with incredible views.
0:12:54 > 0:12:59- Daf Wyn is in Cwmbran to meet - the choirmaster, Gareth Malone.
0:12:59 > 0:13:05- He's recording a Christmas album - with the pupils of a Welsh school.
0:13:05 > 0:13:11- First, let's see your photographs - to celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday.
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0:14:18 > 0:14:20- Welcome back.
0:14:20 > 0:14:26- Today, Wales has enjoyed glorious - weather so we head to the beach...
0:14:26 > 0:14:32- ..to visit a new restaurant that - has opened on the Gower Peninsula.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44- When the sun is shining, nothing - beats a visit to a Welsh beach...
0:14:44 > 0:14:47- ..followed by fish and chips!
0:14:47 > 0:14:52- If you come to Oxwich Bay, - there's another option for supper.
0:14:53 > 0:15:01- The Beach House restaurant won't be - serving you food from a newspaper!
0:15:03 > 0:15:08- The Beach House boasts - stunning views of Oxwich Bay.
0:15:08 > 0:15:15- The owners also run Narberth's The - Grove and Coast in Saundersfoot...
0:15:15 > 0:15:21- ..took their time to design - an eye-catching interior.
0:15:22 > 0:15:29- There's lunch, dinner, something for - children or an eight-course-meal.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- Yes, there's a menu - to suit everyone's needs.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35- This is the food they serve.
0:15:36 > 0:15:41- The beach is close by and there's - plenty of fresh fish on the menu.
0:15:42 > 0:15:48- The head chef, Hywel Griffith from - Gwynedd has worked across Britain...
0:15:49 > 0:15:54- ..in the Lanesborough Hotel - in London, The Chester Grosvenor...
0:15:55 > 0:16:00- ..and the Michelin star restaurant - at Ynyshir Hall near Machynlleth.
0:16:01 > 0:16:06- This Welsh speaker feels it's - important to use local produce.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09- Our lobster is caught in this bay.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- We have cheese from Gwynedd - and oil from Denbigh.
0:16:14 > 0:16:21- We don't just cook and serve food - but do it in an exciting way.
0:16:22 > 0:16:27- There's local salmon - served with ponzu from Japan...
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- ..which adds a new twist - to the local ingredients.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- We've had an excellent response - since opening.
0:16:41 > 0:16:45- Some 90-95% of our customers - have been really happy.
0:16:46 > 0:16:51- I'm quite surprised that - our customers are quite adventurous.
0:16:52 > 0:17:00- There aren't many places with - this amazing scenery so it's unique.
0:17:01 > 0:17:06- What do the customers think - of Hywel's experimental dishes?
0:17:06 > 0:17:11- These are the "Ladies Who Lunch" - so how was the food?
0:17:15 > 0:17:20- When I dine out, I want something - that I can't make myself.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- There's no way - I could replicate this food.
0:17:24 > 0:17:30- The service was fantastic and - the building is very interesting.
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- They've done a great job - with the interior design.
0:17:35 > 0:17:41- This menu is unusual - but very special...
0:17:41 > 0:17:46- ..and serves delicious food from - Wales such as the lamb and fish.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51- The customers were happy - with Hywel's food...
0:17:51 > 0:17:55- ..so I jumped at the chance - to help him in the kitchen.
0:17:56 > 0:18:01- I don't know if you know this - but I won S4C's Pryd o Ser in 2015.
0:18:02 > 0:18:07- I'm an old hand at working in a - professional kitchen so can help.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- Yes, you can help with a souffle.
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- It's a bara brith souffle - with a tea ice cream.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- There's nothing more Welsh - than bara brith and a cuppa!
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- This is a bara brith souffle - with a tea ice cream.
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- That's perfect - and I think I've done a good job.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40- Yes, it's alright.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43- What mark do I get out of ten?
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- I think about eight and a half.
0:18:50 > 0:18:55- If you're in the area, Hywel and - his team are ready to welcome you.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- I might in the kitchen - after changing my career...
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- ..because this souffle - deserves a Michelin star!
0:19:06 > 0:19:11- It certainly looks like - a restaurant worth visiting.
0:19:11 > 0:19:16- Most of us are familiar with - the choirmaster, Gareth Malone...
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- ..who shot to fame in 2006 - in the series, The Choir.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- He's reached the charts - with various choirs...
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- ..and is hoping to make his mark - with a new Christmas CD.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- It features pupils - from Coed Eva School in Cwmbran.
0:19:37 > 0:19:40- It's a glorious September day...
0:19:40 > 0:19:45- ..and pupils are getting back - into the swing of school...
0:19:46 > 0:19:51- ..but the pupils of Coed Eva in - Cwmbran are preparing for Christmas.
0:19:52 > 0:19:57- They are recording an album - with the choirmaster, Gareth Malone.
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- Gareth has arrived with cameras - to record an album...
0:20:05 > 0:20:10- ..so Year 5 can sing on some of - the tracks for his Christmas album.
0:20:11 > 0:20:16- Everyone is excited and - the school looks good for Gareth.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20- Everyone looks smart too!
0:20:21 > 0:20:23- Year 5 is taking part today.
0:20:24 > 0:20:30- They have been preparing in the - hall and the recording studio.
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- Today with Coed Eva, - I'm recording two songs.
0:20:35 > 0:20:40- I'm recording a section of - Brothers In Arms by Mark Knopfler.
0:20:40 > 0:20:45- It's a beautiful song about a - soldier dying in the Falklands.
0:20:46 > 0:20:51- The other song is much more up beat - and the naffest Christmas song ever.
0:20:52 > 0:20:56- It's Chris de Burgh's - A Spaceman Came Travelling.
0:20:58 > 0:21:03- The kids will do the famous, "la, - la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la la!"
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- It's a great song - with a classic melody.
0:21:07 > 0:21:12- Gareth's visit follows a school fire - earlier in the year.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18- We lost part of the school - due to a fire on New Year's Day.
0:21:19 > 0:21:25- Mrs Ellis contacted Gareth after - we recorded a song for YouTube...
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- ..to raise funds for the community.
0:21:29 > 0:21:35- It was a lovely example of community - spirit and I wanted it on my album.
0:21:35 > 0:21:41- I'm making a Christmas album - called A Great British Christmas...
0:21:41 > 0:21:47- ..so it's what happens in community - halls and churches and schools.
0:21:48 > 0:21:51- # There's so many different worlds
0:21:54 > 0:21:58- # So many different suns #
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- We're very excited - to see Gareth Malone.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10- We're having a lot of fun today.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14- I'm looking forward - to being on the CD.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- I'm hoping to dig out - a Christmas hat.
0:22:18 > 0:22:23- It's the middle of September and the - hottest day Wales has ever known.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- I don't know how we'll summon up - the Christmas spirit.
0:22:29 > 0:22:34- Hopefully, once they start singing, - they'll summon up Christmas.
0:22:35 > 0:22:38- Do you feel as if - Christmas has arrived?
0:22:38 > 0:22:40- Yes, Christmas is here!
0:22:42 > 0:22:47- Good luck to the pupils - and Gareth Malone with that album.
0:22:47 > 0:22:55- Steffan Hughes has been - my studio guest this evening.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- You've performed - in three Paralympic Games.
0:23:00 > 0:23:10- Yes, that's right.
0:23:10 > 0:23:16- Rio had a tough job in following - London.
0:23:16 > 0:23:26- I'm told that Rio is excellent.
0:23:26 > 0:23:34- The athlete's village is great too.
0:23:35 > 0:23:42- I hope to start a new venture this - year too.
0:23:43 > 0:23:47- I want to coach children in - Carmarthenshire.
0:23:47 > 0:23:48- Thank you, Steffan.
0:23:49 > 0:23:51- Thank you, Steffan.
0:23:51 > 0:23:55- Prynhawn Da - returns tomorrow at 2.00pm.
0:23:55 > 0:24:00- On tomorrow's Heno, Huw marks 100 - years of the magazine, Vogue.
0:24:01 > 0:24:05- Lisa Jen chats about - the new series of Gwaith Cartref.
0:24:06 > 0:24:10- Alun Williams is set a new challenge - of pole dancing.
0:24:11 > 0:24:16- We leave you this evening with - your photographs of Roald Dahl Day.
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