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0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Llanelli - on this Tuesday evening.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28- Spring can't be too far away when - we start mentioning the Six Nations.
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- Today, the Welsh squad for the - 2017 tournament was announced.
0:00:33 > 0:00:37- Five new caps and a new captain - in Alun Wyn Jones.
0:00:37 > 0:00:42- I'm sure many of you are looking - forward to Wales' first game...
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- ..against Italy - in Rome on 5 February.
0:00:45 > 0:00:47- Good luck to Wales.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- As usual, we have a jam-packed - programme for you.
0:00:51 > 0:00:53- Elin is at Galeri, Caernarfon...
0:00:53 > 0:00:59- ..with someone who's about to become - a familiar face and voice to us all.
0:01:04 > 0:01:05- I'm joined by Dion McGrath.
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- This weekend, Dion sings on - the BBC talent show, Let It Shine.
0:01:10 > 0:01:12- We'll hear more about it tonight.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- Joining me in the studio - is the actress, Tara Bethan.
0:01:16 > 0:01:20- She's here to talk about the - new series, Darren Drws Nesa on S4C.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- It must be nice to play a nice - character.
0:01:33 > 0:01:34- I look forward to chatting with you.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- Gerallt has been with archaeologist - Rhys Mwyn to one location...
0:01:39 > 0:01:42- ..featured in his new book, - Cam Arall i'r Gorffennol.
0:01:42 > 0:01:47- Rhodri Davies has also been to see - Anthony Evans' new exhibition.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- Welcome to Heno.
0:01:52 > 0:01:56- But first tonight, we return to - Galeri, Caernarfon, and to Elin.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- Good evening, Elin.
0:02:02 > 0:02:04- Good evening, Mari.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- You may have watched the new show, - Let It Shine on the BBC.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- Gary Barlow - is the man behind the show.
0:02:24 > 0:02:30- This Saturday, Dion will sing on - the BBC talent show, Let It Shine.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32- Dion is from Anglesey.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- You can't tell us much about the - Saturday's show.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- What's the show about?
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- The show is a talent searching - series.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- The aim is to find a stage star.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- The songs will be Take That songs.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- My sister-in-law put my name - forward.
0:03:24 > 0:03:28- You'll have to see what happens on - the weekend.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35- Who was in front of you when you - sang?
0:03:51 > 0:03:56- Amber Riley from Glee, Danni - Minohgue and Gary Barlow.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59- Martin Kemp was also there.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- You don't come from that background.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- I was shocked to get on the show.
0:04:23 > 0:04:28- I've done a lot of acting with the - William Mathias Centre.
0:04:28 > 0:04:30- You also play rugby.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- I also enjoy playing rugby.
0:04:47 > 0:04:50- The team has been a great support.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56- You can't tell us much yet. - What are your ambitions?
0:05:06 > 0:05:08- We shall see what happens.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12- I would like to pursue a career in - this field.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- I look forward to watching you on - Saturday.
0:05:16 > 0:05:17- Good luck to him on Saturday.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20- Dion is certainly a star - of the future.
0:05:21 > 0:05:25- Time now for a chat with - my studio guest, Tara Bethan.
0:05:26 > 0:05:32- Tara appeared in the BBC show, How - Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?
0:05:37 > 0:05:39- It was so scary.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46- Listening to Dion - has made me nervous.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- Where do you want - this work stuff, Dad?
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- Somewhere safe - where nobody can touch them.
0:06:01 > 0:06:02- There's no salt and vinegar left.
0:06:02 > 0:06:04- There's no salt and vinegar left.- - Darren's eaten them all.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07- There are other ones.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- I only like salt and vinegar.
0:06:11 > 0:06:15- Take a packet of plain - and put vinegar on them.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- I've made a cake. - Who wants some cheesecake?
0:06:20 > 0:06:22- Yes, please!
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- It's chocolate and raspberry.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27- You love chocolate, Dys.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29- Oh.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- That was from the first episode.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- I laughed out loud.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54- The aim is to create a family - atmosphere.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- We want families to identify with - us.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18- Gwion, who plays Darren, is a star.
0:07:22 > 0:07:24- He is so chilled.
0:07:25 > 0:07:26- He's a great actor.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34- He speaks to the camera - in the series.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43- We hear what's going on in his mind.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54- Boys at that age are so secretive.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57- His parents are divorced.
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- Darren has moved next door - to his father.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- But he moves back and forth - every week.
0:08:13 > 0:08:15- His parents share him.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29- It's nice to play a lighter role.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- I love working with youngsters.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- It's different to Angela - from Pobol y Cwm.
0:08:39 > 0:08:42- I love working with youngsters.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45- The cast are great to work with.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- The series is set in Llanrug.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- The Northwalian accent - came out more.
0:09:17 > 0:09:25- I read the script and I was slipping - into the Southwalian accent.
0:09:25 > 0:09:32- I've tried to focus on a Southwalian - accent in this series.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- After the break, Gerallt has been - wandering with Rhys Mwyn...
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- ..to see one location in his new - book, Cam Arall i'r Gorffennol.
0:09:41 > 0:09:45- And Rhodri Davies has been to - Anthony Evans' latest exhibition.
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0:09:55 > 0:09:57- Welcome back to Heno.
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- He's a musician who hosts a Radio - Cymru show every Monday evening...
0:10:01 > 0:10:03- ..and who loves archaeological digs.
0:10:04 > 0:10:06- Yes, Rhys Mwyn is a very busy man!
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- He's also an author and his latest - book is Cam Arall i'r Gorffennol.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14- It takes us around the historical - monuments of North East Wales...
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- ..and Gerallt has been - on a wander with him.
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- Ewloe Castle is locally known - as the castle in the woods.
0:10:25 > 0:10:30- The castle is partly hidden by - the trees between Mold and Wrexham.
0:10:30 > 0:10:35- It is a Welsh castle and Rhys Mwyn - is eager for today's Welsh people...
0:10:35 > 0:10:38- ..to know more about its history.
0:10:42 > 0:10:47- Rhys, you mention that the Welsh - have ignored their own castles.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- We have totally ignored this one,
0:10:54 > 0:10:56- It's a very good point.
0:10:57 > 0:11:02- This castle was probably built - by Llywelyn, Our Last Leader.
0:11:04 > 0:11:09- Its location is important as we're - in Ewloe, not far from Chester.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- There is some high ground - to the east.
0:11:15 > 0:11:20- it might have been a meeting place.
0:11:23 > 0:11:32- Llywelyn, or the Gwynedd Princes, - met the English from Chester here.
0:11:33 > 0:11:39- It's a political location, - not a defensive one.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42- It's between the English - and Gwynedd.
0:11:48 > 0:11:52- It's amazing to see so much - of the castle still standing.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55- It's certainly worth seeing.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- This is the main tower, the keep.
0:12:00 > 0:12:05- If you looked from above it is - a D shape having been squashed.
0:12:07 > 0:12:13- These are typical of the Gwynedd - Princes, the two Llywelyns...
0:12:13 > 0:12:17- ..Llywelyn the Great - and Llywelyn, Our Last Leader.
0:12:18 > 0:12:23- You don't see these D-shaped towers - in English or Norman castles.
0:12:24 > 0:12:30- It means that you have a big enough - rectangular room for your meetings.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- The circular side looking - over the entrance...
0:12:35 > 0:12:40- ..allows a better view of - who's visiting the castle.
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- These are unique - to the Gwynedd Princes.
0:12:49 > 0:12:57- We've talked about the importance of - Ewloe Castle as a meeting place...
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- ..for the Gwynedd Princes - and the English.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04- We also have these stone - protrusions.
0:13:05 > 0:13:09- It's an additional wall - on the side of the castle.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13- It is to protect - from rocks or missiles.
0:13:14 > 0:13:19- If the castle was attacked - with a trebuchet and boulders...
0:13:20 > 0:13:27- ..the walls built this way would - cause the rocks to bounce off.
0:13:29 > 0:13:34- The Welsh Princes built this in - the contemporary English style...
0:13:35 > 0:13:40- ..to show their status and wealth.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- You could suggest - that it's showing off!
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- Cam Arall i'r Gorffennol - is your second such volume.
0:14:02 > 0:14:07- Meirion Ginsberg, the artist, - has put two youngsters on the cover.
0:14:09 > 0:14:14- The message I want to put across - is go and discover these places.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19- I want Welsh speakers of all ages - to see these places.
0:14:20 > 0:14:25- As part of the launch, we have - a day in Llanberis on 21 January...
0:14:30 > 0:14:34- There are walking tours to castles - in the afternoon.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- They are suitable for families.
0:14:37 > 0:14:42- People can read about and to enjoy - Wales' very special heritage.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44- Go and explore!
0:14:48 > 0:14:52- To join Rhys Mwyn on a walk to - Dolbadarn and Dolforwyn castles...
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- ..go to Y Festri in Llanberis - by 2.00pm this Saturday...
0:14:57 > 0:15:00- ..and to the Andrew Logan Museum - in Berriew...
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- Now then, do you fancy yourself - as a bit of a Steven Spielberg?
0:15:08 > 0:15:13- The Iris Festival is one of the - world's largest LGBT film festivals.
0:15:13 > 0:15:18- The Cardiff-based festival is - looking for entries for this year.
0:15:18 > 0:15:23- Berwyn Rowlands, founder of - the festival, has all the details.
0:15:27 > 0:15:32- Last year was an important year, - our tenth birthday...
0:15:32 > 0:15:37- ..and we saw a British winner - of the two main prizes.
0:15:38 > 0:15:42- Maybe it was the 10th anniversary - effect...
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- ..but we had a huge increase - of entries last year.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50- They were all of a high standard.
0:15:52 > 0:15:56- We have already had - many film submitted.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59- You have until June to enter.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- My only advice is that you - make sure it's entertaining.
0:16:07 > 0:16:12- All the winners of Iris since 2007 - have entertained the audience.
0:16:16 > 0:16:22- As a Welshman, it would great to see - a Welsh winner of Iris some day.
0:16:29 > 0:16:32- Tara Bethan is my studio guest.
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- Iris does a good job.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50- It's a great idea.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- You have recently trained - as a yoga coach.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- I've been practicing it - for nine years.
0:17:24 > 0:17:28- I started to help with dance - injuries and keep fit.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- I went to a wedding in India - and decided to do yoga.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46- I decided to learn out in India.
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- It took a month and there's was a - lot of work involved.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- There was a lot of written work.
0:18:07 > 0:18:11- There was paperwork and we chatted - to doctors.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- We also had to sit in silence for - two days.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28- You gave your first lesson - yesterday.
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- I held a class at Yoga Boat - in Pontacanna.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35- It's held in the morning.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- Seeing Anthony Evans' work - is always an amazing experience.
0:18:40 > 0:18:42- Originally from Carmarthenshire...
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- ..he has painted Welsh landscapes - in his own unique style.
0:18:46 > 0:18:49- His latest exhibition is at - the Canfas Gallery in Cardiff.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- It highlights places which have - inspired him over the decades.
0:18:53 > 0:18:54- Rhodri went to have a chat with him.
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- A Few Special Places - is the tile of the exhibition.
0:19:07 > 0:19:11- I consider each of these places - as a source of ideas.
0:19:12 > 0:19:16- I have been visiting them - since I was a child.
0:19:16 > 0:19:20- I return to these places - because I am always inspired.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22- I am a landscape artist.
0:19:23 > 0:19:28- You have to venture out into the - landscape, wander and walk around.
0:19:28 > 0:19:31- If I don't do that, things go flat.
0:19:31 > 0:19:36- The work goes flat, - I go flat and my batteries go flat.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- I have to go outside.
0:19:44 > 0:19:46- I jump in the car or the campervan.
0:19:47 > 0:19:52- I go off, stop the campervan, open - the doors and get my sketch book.
0:19:53 > 0:19:55- It's a kind of visual diary.
0:19:58 > 0:20:03- What I try to do is to convey - the feeling of being at the place.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- It's the emotion and narrative - that's important to me.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- That means facing up to - and challenging the elements...
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- ..embracing unsettled weather at its - best and very tough at its worst.
0:20:22 > 0:20:27- It also means spending time in some - remote places like Bardsey Island.
0:20:27 > 0:20:31- I was there for a week and we had - three good days and four of rain.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- I was out every day - wandering around the island.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- Bardsey, like Wales, is a microcosm.
0:20:38 > 0:20:42- It was important to me that I was - out in the rain and the storms...
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- ..and that I saw the birds - moving in the wind.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- That is why I'm here.
0:20:50 > 0:20:56- Some places are always inspiring, - where the artist feels a connection.
0:20:57 > 0:20:59- Maybe he even feels he belongs.
0:21:01 > 0:21:07- Some places in North Pembrokeshire, - Cardiganshire and Carmarthenshire...
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- ..have a magical quality, - like a magnet.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17- My grandparents' farm, - was Gwarllwyneidos.
0:21:17 > 0:21:19- My mother said it meant...
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- ..the opening in the hedge - where the nightingale sang.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- I always wondered - who came up with that name.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- It's often a source of ideas for me.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33- I see it all up here.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- In some places, - I take a journey in my mind.
0:21:39 > 0:21:44- You also travel on the continent, - which also inspires you.
0:21:44 > 0:21:49- I have two pictures - of Saint Cado Island in Brittany.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- I was smoking when I first saw - the island of Saint Cado.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- I was in a cafe with a glass of wine - and a Gitane.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- I watched a man - loading a small boat.
0:22:03 > 0:22:08- Off he went into the sun and I - thought that's the life for me!
0:22:08 > 0:22:12- Maybe I'd have paint brushes - rather than fishing gear.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15- That is the ideal life.
0:22:17 > 0:22:21- However, the artist and his work - always returns to Wales.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- To Pontypridd and the Valleys...
0:22:25 > 0:22:29- ..to the west coast and - the mountains in the north.
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- What is Anthony trying to convey - in this new exhibition?
0:22:34 > 0:22:37- The feeling of love towards - landscape and towards Wales.
0:22:38 > 0:22:40- People can identify with that.
0:22:41 > 0:22:43- Some people might not - like the style.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- I've seen people walk in and out - of an exhibition in minutes...
0:22:47 > 0:22:51- ..but I've also seen people cry - in front of a picture.
0:22:52 > 0:22:56- It's an experience of seeing, - understanding and feeling.
0:22:57 > 0:22:59- That's what's important.
0:23:09 > 0:23:14- The exhibition runs at the Canfas - Gallery up until 5 February.
0:23:19 > 0:23:23- Tara Bethan has been my studio guest - this evening.
0:23:23 > 0:23:27- We've already talked about - the acting and the yoga.
0:23:29 > 0:23:31- But you're also still singing.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50- I'm a backing singer for Charlotte - Church.
0:23:59 > 0:24:01- I suffer from stage fright.
0:24:02 > 0:24:06- The third episode of Darren Drws - Nesa airs at 8.25pm on Thursday.
0:24:06 > 0:24:10- That's all from us this evening, - but I'll be back at 7.00pm tomorrow.
0:24:10 > 0:24:14- Dafydd Iwan's in the studio and - Rhodri will be at Glaspant Manor.
0:24:14 > 0:24:17- Freddie Mercury, - Genesis and Black Sabbath...
0:24:18 > 0:24:22- ..are some of the famous names - who spent time here over the years.
0:24:22 > 0:24:26- I'll have the whole story tomorrow - night, and by the way it's for sale.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- Llinos also catches up with Garmon - Rhys, who's currently starring...
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- ..in the musical about the Kinks, - A Sunny Afternoon.
0:24:35 > 0:24:40- Thanks for watching and from all - of here in Llanelli, goodnight.
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