0:00:01 > 0:00:06- Subtitles
0:00:06 > 0:00:12- Subtitles
0:00:17 > 0:00:22- Hello and welcome to Llanelli - for Tuesday's edition of Heno.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- The Welsh Proms was announced today.
0:00:27 > 0:00:30- In a moment, Owain Arwel Hughes, - the director of the Welsh Proms...
0:00:31 > 0:00:34- ..tells us about the performers - in this year's St David's Hall.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38- I'm delighted to be joined - by two studio guests tonight.
0:00:38 > 0:00:42- Stifyn Parri joins me to chat about - the classic series, Sion a Sian.
0:00:43 > 0:00:45- Welcome to the programme, Stifyn.
0:00:45 > 0:00:55- Thank you.
0:00:56 > 0:00:58- I'm going to answer your questions.
0:00:58 > 0:01:03- Rhys Bidder is also here to chat - about Depression Awareness Week.
0:01:03 > 0:01:08- Rhys is an ambassador for the mental - health charity in Wales, Pobl.
0:01:09 > 0:01:10- Welcome to Heno, Rhys.
0:01:10 > 0:01:15- Thank you.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- I lost my father when I was young.
0:01:19 > 0:01:26- I had a bout of depression.
0:01:27 > 0:01:29- I didn't realize I had it - until I was much older.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- It's a very warm welcome to you both - and we'll chat shortly.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36- Owain Gwynedd attends the premiere - of a film in the Rhymney Valley.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- Today, the Welsh Proms - launched its itinerary...
0:01:40 > 0:01:41- ..for St David's Hall in July.
0:01:41 > 0:01:46- The 30-year-old musical extravaganza - attracts stars to the Welsh capital.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- It's a labour of love for the - conductor and Proms director...
0:01:50 > 0:01:51- ..Owain Arwel Hughes.
0:01:54 > 0:01:59- It's important to have music - that everyone can enjoy.
0:02:00 > 0:02:05- Over the years, children - and young people have come here.
0:02:05 > 0:02:11- They have grown up and brought their - families to hear live music.
0:02:12 > 0:02:18- The Welsh Proms are very important - and do so much for Cardiff...
0:02:18 > 0:02:23- ..during that one week in July.
0:02:23 > 0:02:32- The energy and enthusiasm - of Owain Arwel Hughes is important.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- He looks so full of energy - and oomph!
0:02:37 > 0:02:43- I'm starting the Proms with one of - the best choral pieces in the world.
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- It's the Requiem by Verdi - with Welsh soloists and choirs.
0:02:47 > 0:02:50- I hope that it's - an incredible night.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- The Military Wives will perform - the work of Karl Jenkins.
0:02:53 > 0:02:58- To have an invite to perform at the - Welsh Proms is a massive honour.
0:02:58 > 0:03:03- We have ladies from Cardiff so to - come home to this venue is amazing.
0:03:03 > 0:03:08- On the Friday, we have the Cory Band - in a Brass and Voices evening.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13- It's a very prestigious event - for the band.
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- We do a lot of concerts - across the UK and Europe.
0:03:18 > 0:03:26- To do a concert like this in July on - our home turf is great for the band.
0:03:26 > 0:03:31- It's also the 50th anniversary - since the Aberfan disaster.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- I've commissioned a piece - called the Requiescat Aberfan.
0:03:35 > 0:03:41- I hope to showcase the best of Wales - with our last night.
0:03:44 > 0:03:48- As soon as people come to a place - such as St David's Hall...
0:03:48 > 0:03:52- ..they realize - what they have been missing.
0:03:52 > 0:03:57- It's my aim to get them to think - this way about the Proms.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- I'm sure the Welsh Proms - will be incredible.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07- Stifyn Parri - joins me on the sofa tonight.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- Welcome to the programme.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- Thank you.
0:04:13 > 0:04:19- Sion a Sian has returned - to our screens for another series.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- There's been one episode already.
0:04:24 > 0:04:30- There's five more episodes to come.
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- This is one of the best formats - that we have in television.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- Here's a snippet from Sion a Sian.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40- Hello and welcome to Sion a Sian...
0:04:40 > 0:04:45- ..where we meet Welsh couples who - claim to know each other very well.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- Couples from North and Mid Wales are - playing for the jackpot of 1,000!
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- Oooohhh!
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- There's two rounds before that and - a reward for each matching answer.
0:04:56 > 0:05:00- Our first couple is a head chef - and former tattooist...
0:05:00 > 0:05:04- ..and the beauty therapist, Aaron - and Julie Brewster from Denbigh.
0:05:05 > 0:05:15- CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- How did they get on?
0:05:19 > 0:05:26- I don't remember.
0:05:26 > 0:05:36- I don't remember my mother - let alone anything else!
0:05:36 > 0:05:46- We make twelve programmes - so quickly.
0:05:47 > 0:05:53- Heledd is the only person - I remember in the programme.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- We have so much fun.
0:05:57 > 0:06:03- It's a great format.
0:06:03 > 0:06:08- People think too much - about the answers.
0:06:08 > 0:06:18- It could be a simple question.
0:06:24 > 0:06:29- We could ask someone about their - partner's favourite sandwich.
0:06:29 > 0:06:39- The answers could vary.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- How do you keep the programme fresh?
0:06:47 > 0:06:51- It's a simple format.
0:06:51 > 0:06:54- It's fast moving.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- It's performed in front - of an audience.
0:06:58 > 0:07:05- We have to follow a set of rules.
0:07:06 > 0:07:16- But Heledd and I can have fun - whilst sticking to the rules.
0:07:17 > 0:07:21- How well do you know the contestants - before recording?
0:07:21 > 0:07:25- We get to spend 20 minutes...
0:07:25 > 0:07:30- ..with each of the couples.
0:07:30 > 0:07:35- Everyone is worried about appearing - on the programme.
0:07:35 > 0:07:45- I always forget everything.
0:07:51 > 0:07:56- I watched the first episode - in the this series...
0:07:56 > 0:07:59- ..and I'd forgotten the result!
0:07:59 > 0:08:03- The prize has remained the same.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- It's a great prize of 1,000.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- It can be quite a lot of money.
0:08:11 > 0:08:19- We have some great contestants.
0:08:19 > 0:08:29- Heledd and I have performed - the format live around Wales.
0:08:37 > 0:08:42- Have you ever had contestants - named Sion and Sian?
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- I don't think there's been a real - Sion a Sian.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- I'm sure there must be one - somewhere.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- There's been a Sion and a Siwan.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- That's the closest we've got!
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- Sion a Sian airs on S4C - on Fridays at 8.25pm.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- Thank you.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08- Owain Gwynedd - was in his element last weekend.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- Last night, we saw him with the - competitors of the 2016 Miss Wales.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- Tonight, he treads the red carpet - at a film premiere in Blackwood.
0:09:19 > 0:09:26- Blackwood isn't the first place that - springs to mind for a film premiere!
0:09:27 > 0:09:32- But I'm here to see a film - that's been produced, directed...
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- ..and stars local residents.
0:09:35 > 0:09:39- It's called O Ble Ti'n Dod Neijal?
0:09:40 > 0:09:45- The film tells us what it's like - to be a young person in Wales today.
0:09:45 > 0:09:55- Life has changed so this questions - the essence of being Welsh.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- We held taster groups in November...
0:10:00 > 0:10:07- ..to see if there was enough - interest in a youth theatre.
0:10:07 > 0:10:13- The film was used - to attract even more young people...
0:10:13 > 0:10:21- ..to join the theatre.
0:10:21 > 0:10:27- Research proved that very little was - held through the medium of Welsh...
0:10:27 > 0:10:33- ..that appealed to the young people - of the Gwent and Islwyn areas.
0:10:34 > 0:10:40- We chose to make a spoof - that reflected these feelings.
0:10:40 > 0:10:48- We spoke to many prominent figures - in Welsh society.
0:10:48 > 0:10:55- They were supportive of a project - that got people interested in Welsh.
0:10:55 > 0:11:00- How does it feel to be - one of the Welsh speakers here?
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- It's great to chat to friends - in Welsh outside school.
0:11:09 > 0:11:14- I've only seen a few snippets - but it looks really good.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- The time has come.
0:11:17 > 0:11:22- Friends, family and the actors - have taken to their seats.
0:11:22 > 0:11:27- All their hard work equates - to 20 minutes on the silver screen.
0:11:27 > 0:11:31- I can speak Welsh - and am really proud of that.
0:11:31 > 0:11:36- When people think of being Welsh, - they just think of the Eisteddfod.
0:11:36 > 0:11:41- We speak Wenglish so people wonder - if you're a Welsh learner...
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- ..which is really patronizing.
0:11:45 > 0:11:50- It was great and I really enjoyed it - and it was well put together.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- I couldn't understand it - but I still really enjoyed it.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58- Your children are in a Welsh primary - and senior school.
0:11:58 > 0:12:01- How has the Welsh language - grown in your life?
0:12:02 > 0:12:07- It's massive and in this area, it is - growing and needs to grow more.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- When I was in school, - it wasn't compulsory.
0:12:11 > 0:12:17- The year after, it came in that - everybody had to speak Welsh.
0:12:17 > 0:12:21- What did you think of the - performances by the locals?
0:12:21 > 0:12:26- It was an excellent portrayal - of the Welsh language in this area.
0:12:26 > 0:12:31- Well done to the children - for their incredible work.
0:12:31 > 0:12:36- This isn't a Welsh society - but it has a Welsh essence.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39- These are children of Wales.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- These are not non-Welsh speakers - but those with limited Welsh.
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- Wenglish is often criticized.
0:12:47 > 0:12:52- Ifor ap Glyn said it's better to - have bad Welsh than proper English!
0:12:52 > 0:12:54- I truly admire these people greatly.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- People only speak about Wales - when we win the Grand Slam...
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- ..but we should proud all the time - and I don't get it when they're not!
0:13:06 > 0:13:14- Stifyn Parri and Rhys Bidder - are my studio guests this evening.
0:13:14 > 0:13:23- It's great to see local communities - working on Welsh-language projects.
0:13:23 > 0:13:33- It's great to see such a scheme.
0:13:36 > 0:13:46- I'm glad that the area - is in the spotlight for a change.
0:13:46 > 0:13:56- It's been thought that the area - of Gwent is often ignored.
0:13:56 > 0:14:05- People in Wales always question - their Welsh.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- I remember the teachers in my school - mocking my accent.
0:14:09 > 0:14:13- Last week, Llinos met some students - from Coleg y Cymoedd in the Rhondda.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16- They were preparing to perform - in Macbeth in the London West End.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- They've sent photographs of them on - the stage at the Piccadilly Theatre.
0:14:21 > 0:14:26- They had a wonderful experience and - were delighted with the response.
0:14:26 > 0:14:28- Congratulations to them all.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- After the break, - we chat to the actor, Rhys Bidder.
0:14:31 > 0:14:36- Rhys is the ambassador of Pobl - which helps people with depression.
0:14:36 > 0:14:43- Baking fans will enjoy Elin's trip - to Dolgellau to see amazing cakes.
0:14:43 > 0:14:48- But we head to the break with some - your spectacular spring snapshots.
0:14:48 > 0:14:51- Enjoy and we'll see you shortly.
0:15:31 > 0:15:31- .
0:15:38 > 0:15:41- Subtitles
0:15:44 > 0:15:45- Welcome back.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49- Stifyn Parri and Rhys Bidder - have joined me this evening.
0:15:49 > 0:15:53- Stifyn can take a breather whilst - I chat to the actor, Rhys Bidder.
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- Rhys is famed for his portrayal - of Macs White in Pobol y Cwm...
0:15:58 > 0:16:03- ..but is also an ambassador - for the Pobl mental health charity.
0:16:03 > 0:16:13- This week - is Depression Awareness Week.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- How did you decide - to work with the charity?
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- I've had depression.
0:16:32 > 0:16:42- At the start of the year...
0:16:43 > 0:16:53- ..I decided that I wanted to do more - and help people with depression.
0:16:59 > 0:17:09- I'm an ambassador for the mental - health charity, Pobl.
0:17:11 > 0:17:17- People tend to listen more - to someone who's an actor...
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- ..as opposed to listening - to experts.
0:17:21 > 0:17:26- What is the purpose of this week?
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- I had depression - after I lost my father.
0:17:30 > 0:17:40- Depression is hard to define.
0:17:44 > 0:17:50- Some of the symptoms - include a lack of energy...
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- ..and constantly feeling sad.
0:18:02 > 0:18:08- It's a very difficult - step to take...
0:18:08 > 0:18:15- ..but an important step.
0:18:15 > 0:18:25- The people in the charity, Pobl...
0:18:25 > 0:18:34- ..have all had some sort - of depression.
0:18:34 > 0:18:39- Many try to escape depression...
0:18:40 > 0:18:44- ..with alcohol or drugs.
0:18:44 > 0:18:51- Yes, that's right.
0:18:51 > 0:18:59- I was lucky to have - a supportive family.
0:19:00 > 0:19:10- This meant I could speak to them - and talk about it.
0:19:10 > 0:19:15- It helps to have experts - in the field.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- I'd tell people not to lose faith.
0:19:20 > 0:19:29- It's important to talk about it.
0:19:30 > 0:19:35- You're both in the world - of entertainment.
0:19:35 > 0:19:39- Depression can strike anyone.
0:19:39 > 0:19:48- Yes, that's right.
0:19:49 > 0:19:55- There's a lot of depression - in my family and friends...
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- ..and we all know people - who have depression.
0:19:59 > 0:20:08- It's important to talk about it.
0:20:09 > 0:20:17- It's great to chat - to people through Pobl.
0:20:18 > 0:20:22- I spoke on the news and had an email - to say that I'd helped ten people.
0:20:22 > 0:20:23- It was great to read that.
0:20:24 > 0:20:26- Thank you for joining us.
0:20:26 > 0:20:32- Cooking has become quite popular - among all-ages over recent years.
0:20:33 > 0:20:37- Copious cookery programmes - have also bolstered its popularity.
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- Ysgol Y Gader in Dolgellau - held a bake-off with Year 8 pupils.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- Eleri Fflur joined the fun.
0:20:54 > 0:20:59- In September, we returned to school - and decided to start our bake-off.
0:21:00 > 0:21:05- It involved Year 8 - with 62 pupils in total.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- Today, we have nine finalists.
0:21:10 > 0:21:15- I enjoyed the rounds - and I love cooking.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18- It's like a giant pancake.
0:21:18 > 0:21:22- It's like a giant pancake.- - A giant pancake? Yum!
0:21:24 > 0:21:30- I like competing against friends - and trying new things.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35- Will you win? Think positively!
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- Will you win? Think positively!- - Yes.
0:21:39 > 0:21:46- I'm mixing chocolate and butter - to make brownies.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- Yeah!
0:21:51 > 0:21:57- You're no stranger to the kitchen - and know what's ahead of them today.
0:21:57 > 0:22:03- Yes, they're quite young and it's a - challenge to work against the clock.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- I look forward to the results.
0:22:16 > 0:22:20- Today has been fantastic - and the pupils have been brilliant.
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- Hopefully, they'll join me - in the kitchen one day.
0:22:27 > 0:22:33- You can find out the name of the - winner on Tuesday's Prynhawn Da.
0:22:33 > 0:22:43- Stifyn Parri and Rhys Bidder - have been my studio guests tonight.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04- You've finished recording - the episodes of Sion a Sian.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- I watched Sion a Sian last week.
0:23:08 > 0:23:14- I didn't remember making - the programme at all.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18- Heledd and I spent four days - making the series.
0:23:18 > 0:23:28- We didn't stop laughing.
0:23:28 > 0:23:32- It's important to visit - the Pobl website...
0:23:33 > 0:23:37- ..for those who want help with - depression.
0:23:37 > 0:23:39- That's it from us tonight.
0:23:39 > 0:23:42- means we'll play Fancy A Fortune?
0:23:42 > 0:23:44- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:23:44 > 0:23:45- Hello?
0:23:45 > 0:23:46- Hello?- - Hello to you.
0:23:46 > 0:23:48- Imagine winning 1,000!
0:23:48 > 0:23:51- You've won 1,000!
0:23:51 > 0:23:54- It's ringing.
0:23:54 > 0:23:57- You could win 1,000 - in Fancy A Fortune?
0:23:58 > 0:23:59- I'll have to watch it.
0:23:59 > 0:24:02- It's just one phone call - every Wednesday night.
0:24:02 > 0:24:04- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:24:05 > 0:24:09- Get dialling after I set the - question tomorrow at 7.00pm.
0:24:09 > 0:24:11- What will you have for us, Huw?
0:24:12 > 0:24:19- Tomorrow, I'll meet the two artists - who have created this exhibition.
0:24:19 > 0:24:24- The presenter, Lisa Angharad - joins me on the sofa tomorrow night.
0:24:24 > 0:24:27- We also feature - more of your spring snapshots.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- Thanks for your company - and enjoy the rest of your evening.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- It's goodnight from me - and the team in Llanelli.
0:24:35 > 0:24:35- .