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0:00:18 > 0:00:22- I'm on the Lleyn Peninsula - with pupils from Ysgol Cymerau...
0:00:22 > 0:00:25- ..and Dewi Pws.
0:00:25 > 0:00:30- They're launching a special song for - Pwllheli's St David's Day Parade.
0:00:30 > 0:00:36- Welcome to Ysgol Cymerau - and to Tuesday night's Heno.
0:00:36 > 0:00:40- Thank you, Elin, and welcome - to the studio here in Llanelli.
0:00:40 > 0:00:46- It's St Dwynwen's Day tomorrow, and - before the end of the programme...
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- ..we'll announce who has won - this love-ly hamper!
0:00:51 > 0:00:55- One of the biggest films of the year - is about to hit our cinema screens.
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- Rhodri finds about out the Welsh - connections to Mel Gibson's latest.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02- Help me get one more.
0:01:02 > 0:01:06- Help me get one more.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- In less than six months...
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- ..we'll be welcoming the - world's best players to Cardiff...
0:01:12 > 0:01:17- ..as the Principality Stadium - hosts the Champions League final.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- The organizers want your help!
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- Ras yr Iaith passed the baton - across Wales in the summer of 2016.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28- Now it's time to share out - all that money.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- Your community could benefit - before the end of the programme.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33- Welcome to Heno.
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- We begin the programme by putting - a smile on one of your faces.
0:01:42 > 0:01:50- It's St Dwynwen's Day tomorrow - and we had a hamper to give away.
0:01:50 > 0:01:54- Congratulations to Jean Owen - from Rhosbodrual in Caernarfon.
0:01:54 > 0:01:58- We've already spoken with Jean and - she is delighted with the good news.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02- She has never before - won any kind of competition!
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- Congratulations to Jean and she - also wanted to wish best wishes...
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- ..to her husband, Dafydd, who is - in Ysbyty Gwynedd at the moment.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- Thanks for watching and - participating in our programmes.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- If you didn't win, you could - still win an iPad or television.
0:02:18 > 0:02:23- We'll have another competition - before the end of the programme.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- It's three years since Pwllheli - had its first St David's Day Parade.
0:02:27 > 0:02:31- The locals come out in their - hundreds to line the streets...
0:02:31 > 0:02:33- ..and this year - will be no exception.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- There is one addition - to this year's activities.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- Dewi Pws, now a local lad, has - written a song for the parade...
0:02:40 > 0:02:43- ..with Bryn Fon - joining him on vocals.
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- It was heard for the first time this - morning and Elin Fflur was there.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- # St David, free soul
0:02:51 > 0:02:56- # He did all the small things - to keep the faith #
0:02:56 > 0:02:58- On 25 February...
0:02:58 > 0:03:03- ..Pwllheli town will be excited - for the St David's Day Parade.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- They'll also be singing - a special song together.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11- It's being launched at - Ysgol Cymerau school today.
0:03:11 > 0:03:16- The composer of the song - recently moved to the vicinity.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- He also shares his name - with the patron saint of Wales.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23- I don't think this Dewi - is much of a saint.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- I'm Dewi Pws and not St David.
0:03:28 > 0:03:32- We moved to the Lleyn Peninsula - over a year ago.
0:03:32 > 0:03:35- We've settled in Nefyn - and it's great.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38- It's heaven on Earth - and Welsh is everywhere.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- It's a good reason for the parade.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- We want to show the world - that we're still here.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- I've written a song that - the children have learnt.
0:03:48 > 0:03:52- They've learnt it well - and make the song sound OK!
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- # St David, St David
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- # Come and celebrate your day #
0:04:00 > 0:04:06- Bryn Fon can't be here today - and he's in prison for a while.
0:04:06 > 0:04:14- No, he's working in Cardiff - and was unable to come today.
0:04:14 > 0:04:19- But I hope he comes to the parade - but thousands will be there.
0:04:19 > 0:04:23- More importantly, the children - will be there singing the song.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- # St David, free soul
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- # He did all the small things - to keep the faith #
0:04:30 > 0:04:32- What do you think of the song?
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- It's lively.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- Dewi Pws' song says that - St David was a good Welshman.
0:04:39 > 0:04:44- It's fun and I like Bryn Fon.
0:04:44 > 0:04:48- It's great that we've launched - at Ysgol Cymerau school today.
0:04:48 > 0:04:52- He said that all the small things - kept the faith.
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- # He did all the small things - to keep the faith #
0:04:57 > 0:05:01- It's a real honour for Ysgol Cymerau - to help launch the song today.
0:05:01 > 0:05:07- The children enjoyed this morning - and Dewi Pws has entertained them.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09- I haven't got any hair?
0:05:09 > 0:05:10- No!
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- I'll wear my hat then.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- It's been a fantastic morning - and we look forward to the parade.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- We hope the sun shines on the day.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- # St David, St David #
0:05:23 > 0:05:27- I'm delighted to say that this - is the third St David's Day Parade.
0:05:27 > 0:05:33- It goes from strength to strength - and it's important that it does.
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- It exemplifies everything Welsh - in a modern world.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- # St David was a good Welsh
0:05:41 > 0:05:43- # St David was a good Welshman
0:05:44 > 0:05:48- # He loved his language - and country #
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- What have you enjoyed today?
0:05:50 > 0:05:55- Singing out loud.
0:05:56 > 0:06:01- I feel lucky that our school - was chosen to launch the song.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- Are you all going to the parade?
0:06:04 > 0:06:05- Yes, we are.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07- I'm not sure.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09- But you've learnt the song!
0:06:09 > 0:06:11- I'm not sure.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- # St David #
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- If you're at home and want to come.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- If you come from Cymerau down South, - Rhydycymerau or Swansea...
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- ..join the parade in Pwllheli - and help make it worthwhile.
0:06:25 > 0:06:29- I'm sure it'll be a great day.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32- Everyone enjoyed this morning.
0:06:32 > 0:06:39- The children were still singing at - the top of their voices when I left.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- # St David, St David
0:06:42 > 0:06:45- # Come and celebrate your day #
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- Excellent! - Hurry, the bell's ringing.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- Put the date of the big day in - your diary, 25 February at 11.00am.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- The St David's Day Parade always - draws a crowd in Pwllheli.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- Good luck to everyone involved.
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- Another event that's become part of - the Welsh calendar is Ras yr Iaith.
0:07:07 > 0:07:10- It's the race that brings the Welsh - language alive across Wales.
0:07:10 > 0:07:13- It all started back in 2014.
0:07:13 > 0:07:18- Last year's race was bigger - and more successful than ever.
0:07:27 > 0:07:32- It's great and it raises awareness - about Ethiopia Welsh language.
0:07:32 > 0:07:38- We speak Welsh every day at school - and the race was great.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- Ras yr Iaith has now - reached Carmarthen...
0:07:42 > 0:07:47- ..and these children - are from Llangunnor Primary School!
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- 2,000 runners took part - through 25 towns...
0:07:53 > 0:07:55- ..and they managed to raise 12,000.
0:07:55 > 0:07:59- It's money that could make a - difference in your community.
0:07:59 > 0:08:03- Here to dish out the cash is the - founder of the race, Sion Jobbins.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05- Welcome to the programme.
0:08:05 > 0:08:15- Thank you.
0:08:15 > 0:08:24- We have a taster of the race there.
0:08:24 > 0:08:29- Why did you start the race?
0:08:29 > 0:08:41- I wanted Welsh to be fun.
0:08:42 > 0:08:48- It's for people who might not - come to an Eisteddfod.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- Similar events happen - in Ireland and Spain.
0:08:53 > 0:09:02- It brings people together.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05- Miles are sponsored - by local businesses.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08- There were many who supported.
0:09:08 > 0:09:16- We have 12,000.
0:09:16 > 0:09:23- All the money goes to places - on the route.
0:09:24 > 0:09:31- Who will benefit from this money?
0:09:31 > 0:09:34- We want people to try - for money before 3 February.
0:09:34 > 0:09:38- Visit our website.
0:09:38 > 0:09:43- Grants are available - from 50 to 75.
0:09:43 > 0:09:53- It must be used - to promote the Welsh language.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- Look at the map and see - if you can apply for money.
0:09:56 > 0:10:00- I ran in Crymych!
0:10:00 > 0:10:12- I was on maternity.
0:10:18 > 0:10:30- What groups can benefit?
0:10:32 > 0:10:44- It's used for the promotion - of Welsh language...
0:10:44 > 0:10:50- ..and many places can benefit.
0:10:51 > 0:11:01- People use it for Welsh leaflets.
0:11:01 > 0:11:03- Phone me if you're unsure.
0:11:03 > 0:11:09- Menter Iaith have done - a lot of the work.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- Contact us for more details.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14- Thank you, Sion, - we'll speak more later.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17- Now then, from one race to another.
0:11:17 > 0:11:20- The Cardiff Half Marathon - has been recognized by the IAAF...
0:11:20 > 0:11:25- ..as being one of the best - road races around.
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- The organizers are hoping for - a record turn-out on 1 October.
0:11:30 > 0:11:35- The target is 25,000 - and you are able to register now.
0:11:35 > 0:11:39- If you do so before the end - of the month, there's a discount.
0:11:40 > 0:11:42- Go for it and good luck.
0:11:44 > 0:11:50- From 1.18am our time, the 2017 - Oscar nominations were announced.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- These are eagerly anticipated - every year.
0:11:53 > 0:11:58- Who will be stepping on the Los - Angeles red carpet on 26 February?
0:12:04 > 0:12:08- The eyes of the world - are on the Oscars.
0:12:08 > 0:12:13- There's something about it - that captivates us.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17- Andrew Garfield, Denzel Washington, - Viggo Mortensen...
0:12:17 > 0:12:20- ..Ryan Gosling, Casey Affleck, - have all been incredible actors.
0:12:20 > 0:12:25- But for me, it's Casey Affleck - in Manchester By The Sea.
0:12:25 > 0:12:32- What happened?
0:12:32 > 0:12:37- Ruth Negga and Meryl Streep - are usually nominated.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40- But the ones who will battle it out - are La La Land's Emma Stone...
0:12:40 > 0:12:43- ..and Natalie Portman in Jackie.
0:12:43 > 0:12:47- I'm not a fan of La La Land but - Emma is the best thing about it.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- However, Natalie's portrayal - in Jackie is astonishing.
0:12:50 > 0:12:54- I believe the characters we read on - the page and that being more real...
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- ..than the man you stand behind is.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- Denis Villeneuve for Arrival.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- Mel Gibson has been nominated - for Hacksaw Ridge.
0:13:10 > 0:13:14- I think Damien Chazelle - will scoop it for La La Land.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19- Now for Best Picture, the big one.
0:13:19 > 0:13:24- La La Land, Arrival, Fences, Hidden - Figures, Hell or High Water...
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- ..Manchester by the Sea, - Lion, Moonlight.
0:13:28 > 0:13:31- Where do you start?
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- I have a feeling that La La Land - will win this one.
0:13:34 > 0:13:41- It has 14 nominations, as many - as Titanic and All About Eve.
0:13:41 > 0:13:48- I'm a fan of Manchester by the Sea - but I think it's La La Land's year.
0:14:01 > 0:14:02- Good luck to everyone.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- One film that's sure to leave - its mark on this year's Oscars...
0:14:06 > 0:14:08- ..is the new one by Mel Gibson.
0:14:08 > 0:14:11- Hacksaw Ridge - has received six nominations.
0:14:11 > 0:14:15- Mel Gibson hasn't tasted Oscar - success since Braveheart...
0:14:15 > 0:14:17- ..so could this be his year again?
0:14:17 > 0:14:20- After the break, we'll discuss - the film's Welsh connections...
0:14:21 > 0:14:24- ..and we'll have a clip to whet - your appetite before it's released.
0:14:24 > 0:14:28- With Wales preparing for the - Champions League final in June...
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- ..the FAW are looking - for volunteers...
0:14:31 > 0:14:35- ..to welcome the world's best and - most expensive players to Cardiff.
0:14:35 > 0:14:39- You could win an iPad or television - in our photography competition.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- Join us after the break.
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0:14:49 > 0:14:51- Subtitles
0:14:54 > 0:14:56- Welcome back.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- In June this year...
0:14:58 > 0:15:02- ..Cardiff welcomes one of the - world's biggest sporting events...
0:15:02 > 0:15:04- ..the Champions League final.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- Maybe Ronaldo or Messi will play - at the Principality Stadium!
0:15:08 > 0:15:11- Well, you could be part of it all.
0:15:11 > 0:15:19- This is an appeal from - the Football Association of Wales.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- Last summer, the Wales football team - put Wales on the map.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- Everyone across the world - knows where Wales is...
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- ..and we hope that after June, - people will know about Cardiff.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34- It's important to show the world - what Wales and Cardiff can offer.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- A successful event will boost - confidence and make us proud.
0:15:40 > 0:15:46- Hopefully, we can stage it again.
0:15:46 > 0:15:54- On Saturday, 3 June, 200M people - will be watching the game.
0:15:54 > 0:16:00- Over four days, - 200,000 people will visit the city.
0:16:00 > 0:16:04- The FAW want 1,500 volunteers.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- 1,000 will be inside or around - the stadium dealing with tickets...
0:16:09 > 0:16:13- ..the media, transport, - hospitality and visitor experience.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16- We will be looking for 500 people...
0:16:16 > 0:16:20- ..to perform on the pitch - during the opening ceremony.
0:16:20 > 0:16:28- They will sing to a worldwide - audience prior to the match.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30- It doesn't come around too often...
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- ..and it's exciting - for Welsh people to be involved.
0:16:34 > 0:16:38- For more details, visit faw.cymru.
0:16:38 > 0:16:45- You have a month to subscribe and - interviews will take place in April.
0:16:45 > 0:16:55- I hope they'll become part - of the team in May and June.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01- That is an opportunity - not to be missed.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- Desmond Doss is the only pacifist - and conscientious objector...
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- ..to win the United States' - highest military honour.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13- Mel Gibson's new film - tells his story.
0:17:13 > 0:17:17- Hacksaw Ridge has had a huge impact - in the USA and opens here this week.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21- As Rhodri explains, Doss' actions - at the Battle of Okinawa...
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- ..are inspirational - and relevant to us here in Wales.
0:17:26 > 0:17:29- Private Doss - does not believe in violence.
0:17:29 > 0:17:33- Do not look to him - to save you on the battlefield.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- Desmond Doss was a simple man - from Virginia.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- He came from a very religious - family who were part of the sect...
0:17:42 > 0:17:44- ..the Seventh-day Adventist.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- When war broke out...
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- ..Doss didn't have to enlist - but he offered his services.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53- Doss refused to use a gun.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57- While everybody else is taking life, - I'm maybe saving it.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59- That's going to be my way to serve.
0:17:59 > 0:18:02- His fellow soldiers - thought he was a coward.
0:18:02 > 0:18:07- He was ridiculed, held in - contempt and he was bullied.
0:18:08 > 0:18:12- Their attitude changed when they - saw his actions on the battlefield.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- Especially during the hell - that was Okinawa.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- He was willing to die in order - to save his fellow soldiers.
0:18:22 > 0:18:27- Doss managed to save over 150 men.
0:18:27 > 0:18:32- After the war, Doss was chosen - by President Truman...
0:18:32 > 0:18:41- ..for the highest honour that can be - bestowed in the American military.
0:18:42 > 0:18:45- That is the Medal of Honor.
0:18:45 > 0:18:50- He was the only conscientious - objector to receive this medal.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- I'm going to get you home.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- This story has struck a chord - here in Wales...
0:18:57 > 0:19:01- ..where the tradition of pacifism - and similar sacrifice...
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- ..stretches back - to the First World War.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- The First World War - is very interesting.
0:19:07 > 0:19:12- In Wales, a group of men, - mostly from theological colleges...
0:19:12 > 0:19:16- ..weren't conscientious objectors...
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- ..but were given permission - to join a medical company.
0:19:22 > 0:19:27- These 250 men went out to France, - Egypt and the Middle East...
0:19:27 > 0:19:32- ..to be part of the medical corps - during the war.
0:19:32 > 0:19:37- Famous names like Cynan - and Lewis Valentine were among them.
0:19:37 > 0:19:42- By the Second World War, some of - them had changed their opinions.
0:19:42 > 0:19:47- Many prominent Welshmen took part - in this anti-war campaign.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51- Gwynfor Evans, George Thomas - from the Labour Party...
0:19:51 > 0:19:58- ..and Lewis Valentine, - who'd been in the First World War.
0:19:58 > 0:20:01- We see an increase - in conscientious objectors.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04- From 16,000 in WWI - to 60,000 in WWII.
0:20:04 > 0:20:09- People also have opportunities - to assist with food production...
0:20:09 > 0:20:12- ..or caring for people in hospitals.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- My father, for example, - worked at a Bristol hospital.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- My father was a pacifist - during the Second World war.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- Interestingly, my mother - worked at Bletchley Park...
0:20:25 > 0:20:28- ..whereas my father - refused to go to war.
0:20:29 > 0:20:34- He was training to be a minister - so he didn't have to make this fuss.
0:20:34 > 0:20:38- He did make a fuss - and went in front of a panel.
0:20:38 > 0:20:42- As a teenager, I learnt - that he had been a 'conchy'.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46- As I grew up, I became disappointed - and a bit embarrassed.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- On the other hand, as a Christian...
0:20:50 > 0:20:54- ..the bible teaches us - that killing anyone is wrong.
0:20:55 > 0:21:01- As he got older, Gethin came to - appreciate his father's principles.
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- In every generation - people need to stand up and say...
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- .."No, not in my name, - I have a different opinion".
0:21:09 > 0:21:12- That is part of our inheritance - here in Wales.
0:21:12 > 0:21:17- We need more of this because - our world is full of falsehoods.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22- I think it's an important film.
0:21:22 > 0:21:26- It's rare that we see a film - about people who oppose war.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- Hollywood tends to romanticize war.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- They don't often mention - the horrors of war.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38- This film isn't afraid - of doing that.
0:21:41 > 0:21:45- The film is relevant to us in Wales.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- Wales has a strong, - pacifist tradition...
0:21:49 > 0:21:54- ..and moral courage can often - be stronger than physical courage.
0:21:54 > 0:21:58- That's what we see from Desmond - Doss' story and of many others.
0:21:58 > 0:22:02- Private Doss, you are free to run - into the hellfire of battle...
0:22:02 > 0:22:05- ..without a single weapon - to protect yourself.
0:22:05 > 0:22:07- Help me get one more.
0:22:18 > 0:22:21- Sion Jobbins has been - my studio guest this evening.
0:22:21 > 0:22:33- He is one of the founders - of Ras yr Iaith.
0:22:36 > 0:22:45- Money is available - from the 2016 Ras Yr Iaith.
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- Where can people get the money?
0:22:49 > 0:22:57- Visit our website - to apply for a grant.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- Visit your local Menter Iaith.
0:23:00 > 0:23:03- You can also get in touch with me.
0:23:03 > 0:23:05- We are open to any suggestions.
0:23:05 > 0:23:07- It closes next Friday.
0:23:07 > 0:23:11- Earlier on, we heard that Jean Owen - from Rhosbodrual, Caernarfon...
0:23:11 > 0:23:15- ..had won a delicious hamper in - our St Dwynwen's Day competition.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18- For those of you that missed out, - don't worry.
0:23:18 > 0:23:22- We have another competition where - you could win an iPad or television.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24- We are in the grip - of winter's cold weather.
0:23:24 > 0:23:27- The Ice Queen - leaves her mark everywhere.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- The light is perfect to take - that great, seasonal photo.
0:23:31 > 0:23:34- Venture out with your camera - and show us your winter.
0:23:34 > 0:23:36- There's an iPad or television - for our winner.
0:23:36 > 0:23:40- You have until midday on 24 February - to take part.
0:23:40 > 0:23:45- Send your photos to Prynhawn Da, - Stryd y Parc, Llanelli, SA15 3YE...
0:23:46 > 0:23:52- ..or to prynhawnda@tinopolis.com.
0:23:52 > 0:24:00- You can also enter via Facebook - or Twitter via @PrynhawnDaS4C...
0:24:00 > 0:24:03- ..or on Instagram - via @HenoPrynhawnDa.
0:24:06 > 0:24:18- Get snapping - and send in your photos.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- Sion will have his camera out at the - St David's Day parade in Aberystwyth
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- I'll be back at 7.00pm tomorrow, - on St Dwynwen's Day.
0:24:35 > 0:24:38- If you haven't bought that card - for tomorrow morning...
0:24:39 > 0:24:41- ..make your excuses - and sneak out now!
0:24:47 > 0:24:47- .