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0:00:18 > 0:00:24- Hello and welcome to Llanelli - for Wednesday's edition of Heno.
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- It's unfortunate that we start - the programme on a sad note...
0:00:30 > 0:00:34- ..with the death of one of - the greatest talents in Wales...
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- ..namely the dramatist, - actor and director, Meic Povey.
0:00:37 > 0:00:42- We have a special tribute to him - later in the programme.
0:00:43 > 0:00:48- Our Christmas Cracker Competition - continues tonight.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- Don't leave the house - if you entered last night...
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- ..as we could be calling one of you - in a moment.
0:00:55 > 0:01:01- You could have one of these - amazing prizes by Christmas.
0:01:01 > 0:01:08- I like this Mam Glam cosmetics bag.
0:01:08 > 0:01:15- There's a Cool Dad for you too.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- Prynhawn Da gave away - a television earlier today.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- The actress, Eiry Thomas is going - to help us pull a cracker...
0:01:21 > 0:01:24- ..and tell us about her role - in the S4C drama, Un Bore Mercher.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- There's also music from Gareth and - Karen who are known as Harmoneli.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- Christmas is also the season - of the pantomime.
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- Where are you tonight, Rhodri?
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- I'm behind the scenes of - a brand-new pantomime in Carmarthen.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- It's Jac a'r Goeden Ffa.
0:01:40 > 0:01:42- You're busy on Heno.
0:01:42 > 0:01:44- Have you lost something?
0:01:47 > 0:01:50- Elin Fflur chats with the artist, - Lisa Eurgain Taylor...
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- ..ahead of her - debut solo exhibition.
0:01:54 > 0:01:59- Join Angharad and me over - the next hour for tonight's Heno.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- First, it's time for our - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- There's still a whole host of prizes - to be won.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20- Four televisions, three tablets, - two hampers of Welsh foods...
0:02:20 > 0:02:25- ..a digital radio, a coffee machine - and coffee from Wales...
0:02:25 > 0:02:27- ..a Smart watch...
0:02:27 > 0:02:32- ..a hamper of meat from Dewi James - Butchers in Newcastle Emlyn...
0:02:32 > 0:02:36- ..and a hamper of meat from - O G Owen and Son in Caernarfon.
0:02:37 > 0:02:41- There's a hamper of Welsh homeware, - two kindles and reading lamps...
0:02:41 > 0:02:46- ..a selection of Lora Wyn jewellery, - gadgets and games for the family...
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- ..a toaster and kettle, - bespoke gifts by Bodoli...
0:02:50 > 0:02:55- ..blankets and cushions from Melin - Tregwynt and Trefriw Wollen Mills...
0:02:55 > 0:03:00- ..Welsh hoodies for the family - and a hamper of beauty products.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05- Christian Aid and the Wales Air - Ambulance also get donations.
0:03:05 > 0:03:09- Yes, it promises to be - a cracker of a Christmas!
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- You entered in your thousands.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- Let's remind ourselves of last - night's question from Hannah Daniel.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23- What was on the tree - in the Ryan Davies song?
0:03:23 > 0:03:28- 1) trumpet, 2) tinsel, - or 3) television?
0:03:28 > 0:03:30- Merry Christmas!
0:03:31 > 0:03:33- Thank you, Hannah.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- The answer was tinsel.
0:03:35 > 0:03:40- I've got the all-important numbers.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42- Eiry has joined us - to pull a cracker.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45- Welcome to the programme.
0:03:45 > 0:03:51- Thank you.
0:03:51 > 0:03:53- Let's hope someone answers - the phone tonight.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58- It's ringing.
0:03:58 > 0:04:07- The number - is from the area of Ruthin.
0:04:07 > 0:04:11- Hello?
0:04:11 > 0:04:14- Do you have something to tell us?
0:04:14 > 0:04:18- Christmas Cracker!
0:04:18 > 0:04:21- Hello, it's Rhodri and Angharad - from S4C's Heno.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- Who's on the line, please?
0:04:24 > 0:04:31- It's Gwen Hughes.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- Please choose a cracker - between 1 and 28.
0:04:35 > 0:04:42- I'll have number 20.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46- I'd like to win anything.
0:04:46 > 0:04:55- Let's pull the cracker - to see what you've won.
0:04:56 > 0:05:05- Congratulations, - you've won a tablet.
0:05:05 > 0:05:11- It isn't something - the doctor prescribes!
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- I've got an iPad.
0:05:15 > 0:05:18- I've got another one now!
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- Merry Christmas to you all.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- And to you too.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- For every prize that you win, a - gift will also be given to charity.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- This year, we're supporting - Christian Aid...
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- ..that does incredible work - in poverty-stricken countries...
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- ..and the Wales Air Ambulance.
0:05:38 > 0:05:43- Tonight, we'll pay for a pair - of shoes via Christian Aid.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- Don't worry - if you didn't win tonight.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- You could win tomorrow if you answer - Aneirin Karadog's question.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- What do you pull at Christmas?
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- 1) muscle, 2) leg, or 3) cracker?
0:05:59 > 0:06:00- Merry Christmas!
0:06:02 > 0:06:04- Thank you, Aneirin.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- Here's that question for you again.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09- What do you pull at Christmas?
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- 1) muscle, 2) leg, or 3) cracker?
0:06:14 > 0:06:21- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:06:21 > 0:06:26- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:06:26 > 0:06:30- The phone lines close at 1.55pm - on Thursday 7 December.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32- All entrants must be 18 and over.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36- Don't call after the lines close - or you may still be charged.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- Email heno@tinopolis.com - or visit the S4C website for terms.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42- Good luck to you all.
0:06:46 > 0:06:50- Christmas is traditionally - the pantomime season.
0:06:50 > 0:06:55- This family entertainment - dates back to the 16th century.
0:06:57 > 0:07:00- Tonight, we hear of a pantomime...
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- ..that's being performed - in both Welsh and English.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- Rhodri Gomer went to hear - all about Jac a'r Goeden Ffa.
0:07:11 > 0:07:14- Aladdin, Cinderella and Snow White.
0:07:14 > 0:07:19- There's no shortage of pantos - in Wales at this time of the year...
0:07:19 > 0:07:24- ..but the only Welsh panto that's - a must-see is Jac a'r Goeden Ffa.
0:07:30 > 0:07:35- The lead roles are played - by familiar faces to viewers of S4C.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- Jay Worley from Rownd a Rownd - plays the role of Jac...
0:07:40 > 0:07:45- ..whilst Leilah Hughes - from Gwaith Cartref plays Jill.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- This is my first time on stage - playing a lead character.
0:07:49 > 0:07:53- It's a huge responsibility - to appear at the right time...
0:07:54 > 0:07:58- ..and achieve that connection - with the other characters.
0:07:58 > 0:08:03- It's a great, fun adventure - with great colours and songs.
0:08:05 > 0:08:08- The bar is set very high - for this panto.
0:08:08 > 0:08:12- I've never been in anything - of such a high quality.
0:08:13 > 0:08:19- Everything has to be clean and crisp - which makes this panto so unique.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- The traditional panto - has a long history.
0:08:30 > 0:08:37- They are just as popular as ever - but why does it appeal to so many?
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- Pantos are fantastic.
0:08:41 > 0:08:47- They encourage people - to have fun and enjoy the jokes.
0:08:47 > 0:08:52- Children can let their imaginations - run wild.
0:08:52 > 0:08:57- They watch Jac a'r Goeden Ffa - but imagine it's The Avengers!
0:08:57 > 0:09:04- It means pantos are perfect - for adults and children.
0:09:05 > 0:09:10- They are fun and it doesn't matter - if there's a few slip ups.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- The jokes by Jac, JJ and Jill - are for the children...
0:09:16 > 0:09:21- ..whilst my double entendres - suit the adults.
0:09:21 > 0:09:29- The children will laugh at their - parents but only Dad gets the joke!
0:09:29 > 0:09:35- Mark Jermin is responsible - for this ambitious production.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- It's ambitious - because of its use of technology...
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- ..and that two productions - in Welsh and English...
0:09:42 > 0:09:47- ..are running alongside each other - from now until Christmas.
0:09:48 > 0:09:53- It's a real challenge to do my best - in both productions...
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- ..because some of my lines - differ due to the language.
0:09:57 > 0:10:02- I'll make it up on the spot, - hope for the best and have fun.
0:10:03 > 0:10:07- We're in Port Talbot and in Welsh - at the Lyric on 12 December...
0:10:07 > 0:10:14- ..and Theatr y Ffwrnes in Llanelli - for those with special needs...
0:10:14 > 0:10:16- ..and Brecon.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20- You can buy tickets from the - theatres in Carmarthenshire...
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- ..the theatres in Neath Port Talbot - and the theatre in Brecon.
0:10:24 > 0:10:25- You need to start laying.
0:10:25 > 0:10:29- You need to start laying.- - I know but this thong is killing me!
0:10:33 > 0:10:38- After the break, we pay tribute to - the dramatist and actor, Meic Povey.
0:10:38 > 0:10:43- The actress, Eiry Thomas chats about - working in many of his dramas...
0:10:43 > 0:10:51- ..and chats about her current role - in S4C's Un Bore Mercher.
0:10:51 > 0:10:53- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:11:01 > 0:11:03- Subtitles
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- Welcome back.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- Don't forget about our - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- Aneirin Karadog has tonight's - all-important question.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20- What do you pull at Christmas?
0:11:20 > 0:11:24- 1) muscle, 2) leg, or 3) cracker?
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- Merry Christmas!
0:11:27 > 0:11:29- Thank you, Aneirin.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32- What do you pull at Christmas?
0:11:32 > 0:11:35- 1) muscle, 2) leg, or 3) cracker?
0:11:35 > 0:11:43- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:11:43 > 0:11:48- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:11:48 > 0:11:53- The phone lines close at 1.55pm - on Thursday 7 December.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- All entrants must be 18 and over.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- Don't call after the lines close - or you may still be charged.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05- Email heno@tinopolis.com - or visit the S4C website for terms.
0:12:05 > 0:12:11- Good luck to you all.
0:12:14 > 0:12:19- Each year, Prynhawn Da has its - popular Christmas Carol Competition.
0:12:19 > 0:12:23- Our judges, Elin Llwyd and Steffan - Rhys Hughes chose ten finalists.
0:12:23 > 0:12:28- You can watch the carols - in their entirety on Prynhawn Da...
0:12:29 > 0:12:33- ..either via the iPlayer, S4C - website or the Heno Facebook page.
0:12:33 > 0:12:36- Let's have a taster - of today's carol.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- This is Dolau County Primary School - with Noswyl Nadolig.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- # The people of the world praise him
0:12:46 > 0:12:53- # Because it's Christmas Eve
0:12:53 > 0:13:04- # Because it's Christmas Eve #
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- On tomorrow's Prynhawn Da - at 2.00pm...
0:13:12 > 0:13:18- ..you can hear the carol - by Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- The nature series on Heno - is incredibly popular.
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- Many of you have contacted us with - questions, comments and photographs.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- Tonight, Iolo looks at signs of - nature and Christmas traditions.
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- It's December - and Christmas is on the horizon.
0:13:42 > 0:13:47- Do you know why some plants, animals - and birds are linked with Christmas?
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- We're going to look at that today.
0:14:03 > 0:14:07- The robin is the one bird - we associate with Christmas.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10- It's a very familiar bird.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16- There's a good reason for - its association with Christmas.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19- In the Victorian era...
0:14:25 > 0:14:31- It explains why Christmas cards - have a robin carrying an envelope.
0:14:40 > 0:14:45- Yew trees are often linked with - religion, churches and Christmas...
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- ..but their importance stems - to Pagan times...
0:14:50 > 0:14:54- ..as Pagans planted these trees - on their holy sites.
0:14:57 > 0:15:02- Christianity arrived and wanted - to rid the country of Paganism...
0:15:02 > 0:15:09- ..and built churches - on the holy sites of the Pagans.
0:15:09 > 0:15:14- As a result, the yew trees are much - older than the churches themselves.
0:15:28 > 0:15:35- The "uchelwydd" or mistletoe - is a traditional Christmas plant.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- It was a very powerful plant - to our forefathers.
0:15:41 > 0:15:48- It's evergreen and produces berries - during the winter.
0:15:48 > 0:15:54- The roots of this plant - do not grow into the soil...
0:15:55 > 0:16:02- ..but attach themselves - to a nearby tree.
0:16:02 > 0:16:10- As a result, - it is associated with fertility...
0:16:10 > 0:16:17- ..which is why we hold it above - our heads and ask for a kiss.
0:16:22 > 0:16:27- Mistletoe is common in South-East - Wales and parts of England...
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- ..where it is sold - in the market towns at Christmas.
0:16:35 > 0:16:39- These next two plants - are synonymous with Christmas.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- It's the "celyn" and "eiddew" or - "iorwg" or the holly and the ivy...
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- ..that appear - in the famous Christmas carol.
0:16:49 > 0:16:54- Both are evergreen and do not lose - their leaves in the winter.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- They were used as decorations...
0:16:59 > 0:17:04- ..above a door or window - in the home or the barn...
0:17:04 > 0:17:08- ..to keep evil spirits at bay.
0:17:08 > 0:17:14- They brought luck to the family - and animals for the coming year.
0:17:20 > 0:17:26- That explains why we link these - plants and animals with Christmas.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- I'm a big fan of my food.
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- I suspect a lot of you will - be eating turkey this Christmas.
0:17:34 > 0:17:39- The turkey is a North American bird.
0:17:39 > 0:17:43- For many centuries, - we ate wild goose in this country.
0:17:43 > 0:17:48- I still eat goose - as I prefer it to turkey.
0:17:48 > 0:17:52- If you have a question or comment - about the world of nature...
0:17:52 > 0:17:58- ..make sure you contact me on Heno.
0:17:58 > 0:18:03- Merry Christmas to you all - and I'll see you in the new year.
0:18:07 > 0:18:09- Merry Christmas to you too, Iolo.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13- If you have a question for Iolo...
0:18:14 > 0:18:25- ..contact us in the usual way or - via Twitter using #bwrddnaturheno
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- After the break, we pay tribute - to the actor, Meic Povey.
0:18:29 > 0:18:34- The actress, Eiry Thomas, - also chats to us in the studio.
0:18:35 > 0:18:36- .
0:18:47 > 0:18:49- Welcome back.
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- Last night, - news broke of the sad passing...
0:18:55 > 0:18:59- ..of the dramatist and actor, - Meic Povey at the age of 67.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03- He was originally from Nant Gwynant - but had settled in Cardiff...
0:19:03 > 0:19:07- ..and was one of the leading figures - in the theatre, television and S4C.
0:19:07 > 0:19:10- He was one of the original - scriptwriters on Pobol Y Cwm...
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- ..and penned series and films such - as Sul Y Blodau, Talcen Caled...
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- ..Ryan A Ronnie and Byw Celwydd.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- He was also a successful actor - on stage and screen.
0:19:22 > 0:19:26- Before we hear some of the tributes - that have been pouring in today...
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- ..let's hear from Meic - when he appeared on this programme.
0:19:36 > 0:19:43- Everyone who writes plays, novels - or poetry uses personal experiences.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- They empathize with a period - in their lives.
0:19:47 > 0:19:51- It's no secret.
0:19:51 > 0:19:57- I knew imediately that he was an - entertainer and a talented author.
0:19:57 > 0:20:01- We were great friends...
0:20:01 > 0:20:08- ..and he opened his house - to me every time I visited Cardiff.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- He was very disciplined and on - arriving, he'd shout "20 minutes!"
0:20:13 > 0:20:17- He would write for a further - 20 minutes before greeting me.
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- Meic is a disciplined worker.
0:20:21 > 0:20:27- He didn't know the meaning - of the word, procrastination.
0:20:27 > 0:20:32- He was champion at writing dialogue - and creating a scene on stage.
0:20:32 > 0:20:37- He could be witty and serious.
0:20:37 > 0:20:45- I don't know where Welsh drama would - be if not for Meic's contribution.
0:20:46 > 0:20:52- The story and journey - of the characters is important.
0:20:52 > 0:20:58- Those need to be correct - and words can be changed.
0:20:58 > 0:21:05- You cannot measure his contribution - as he was so prolific.
0:21:05 > 0:21:11- We remember gems such as Mordecai - in Y Dyn Nath Ddwyn y Dolig...
0:21:11 > 0:21:15- ..as well as his many other roles - in both English and Welsh...
0:21:15 > 0:21:17- ..but I'll remember him as a writer.
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- He knew his audience and - that's the secret to his success.
0:21:21 > 0:21:27- Meic and Mei Jones penned Deryn - and other successes on this channel.
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- They include Deryn, - Talcen Caled, Teulu...
0:21:31 > 0:21:39- ..and Byw Celwydd, one of the - best things the channel has seen.
0:21:39 > 0:21:44- It's excellent and a lot of his work - had a strong Welsh essence.
0:21:45 > 0:21:48- Say "No" Megan... say it.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- Oh, it's Lord Lucan - - he was easier to find.
0:21:53 > 0:21:58- I'd be here sooner if I wasn't - running after your father.
0:21:59 > 0:22:04- I think I'll have the prawn - and avocado.
0:22:04 > 0:22:09- I enjoy writing about families - and their relationships.
0:22:10 > 0:22:19- I hope the sound and nature - of my scripts are unique to me.
0:22:20 > 0:22:22- Thank you for that.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26- Have you been caught with - your hand in the till, Steffan?
0:22:26 > 0:22:30- He had a wonderful ear for things.
0:22:30 > 0:22:35- Any witty comment you said would - appear in one of Meic's dramas.
0:22:35 > 0:22:40- He always said that it was important - to care for your characters...
0:22:41 > 0:22:48- ..or you don't stand any hope - of captivating an audience.
0:22:48 > 0:22:54- It's my role to entertain, - not preach or save the world...
0:22:55 > 0:22:59- ..but people pay good money - to be entertained...
0:22:59 > 0:23:06- ..with a story - that has a start, middle and end.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10- He's left an incredible body - of work...
0:23:10 > 0:23:15- ..as well as a huge gap in terms - of his friends.
0:23:15 > 0:23:21- Meic never did things by half and - was full of passion and enthusiasm.
0:23:21 > 0:23:26- He was a dear, funny and open man - who will be greatly missed.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38- Meic Povey who passed away - last night.
0:23:38 > 0:23:42- We send our sympathies - to his family and friends.
0:23:44 > 0:23:49- The actress, Eiry Thomas - is our guest in the studio.
0:23:49 > 0:24:01- You appeared in many plays - written by Meic Povey.
0:24:02 > 0:24:11- I acted with him as - a young actress in English.
0:24:11 > 0:24:17- I worked on two radio plays - with him on Radio 4.
0:24:17 > 0:24:26- Falling Faces was one of them.
0:24:26 > 0:24:36- I also did a stage play - called Indian Country.
0:24:36 > 0:24:41- You worked with him - as a young actress.
0:24:41 > 0:24:46- One of my first jobs - was when I was 14...
0:24:46 > 0:24:53- ..in the early days of S4C.
0:24:53 > 0:24:59- He played an undercover cop - in the series.
0:24:59 > 0:25:04- I had a massive crush on him.
0:25:05 > 0:25:13- I knew his words.
0:25:13 > 0:25:18- They had a specific rhythm.
0:25:19 > 0:25:23- They were easy to learn.
0:25:24 > 0:25:27- Every scene - was like a piece of music...
0:25:27 > 0:25:32- ..that climaxed with a punchline.
0:25:32 > 0:25:35- It was a pleasure to work with him.
0:25:35 > 0:25:40- Eiry is currently starring in - the S4C drama, Un Bore Mercher.
0:25:40 > 0:25:43- Let's see a clip - from Un Bore Mercher.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47- My husband has been missing - for 24 hours.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51- I came to you for help but without - any evidence or any reason...
0:25:52 > 0:25:56- ..what are you accusing me - of exactly?
0:25:56 > 0:26:01- You're struggling financially - and are about to lose everything.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04- Yes.
0:26:04 > 0:26:10- Inspector, Constable, - I'm here to represent Mrs Howells.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14- This is an informal conversation.
0:26:14 > 0:26:16- No comment.
0:26:16 > 0:26:19- Are you charging her with anything?
0:26:20 > 0:26:24- You play DI Williams - in Un Bore Mercher.
0:26:24 > 0:26:27- You must love the character.
0:26:27 > 0:26:32- She's great.
0:26:33 > 0:26:43- Everyone thinks that she's a baddie.
0:26:44 > 0:26:56- However, she's just piecing - together the evidence.
0:26:56 > 0:27:08- I think Faith knows more - than what she lets on.
0:27:10 > 0:27:13- The drama series is filmed - in Welsh and English.
0:27:14 > 0:27:17- Yes, and Eve Myles isn't a fluent - Welsh speaker.
0:27:17 > 0:27:19- Eve has worked so hard.
0:27:19 > 0:27:21- She's a Welsh learner.
0:27:22 > 0:27:25- She often corrected me - in the rehearsals.
0:27:25 > 0:27:27- I don't know how she did it.
0:27:27 > 0:27:32- The cast is fantastic.
0:27:32 > 0:27:43- Yes, I've been lucky to - work alongside them all.
0:27:43 > 0:27:53- Do you film the Welsh and English - scenes straight after each other?
0:27:54 > 0:28:03- We would film one scene in Welsh - and do it again in English...
0:28:03 > 0:28:07- ..or vice versa!
0:28:07 > 0:28:09- It's like climbing a mountain.
0:28:10 > 0:28:14- It's important to recreate - that roller coaster of emotion.
0:28:14 > 0:28:18- You need to stop it - from being stale.
0:28:18 > 0:28:20- Thank you, Eiry.
0:28:23 > 0:28:26- Kyffin Williams, William Selwyn - and Charles Tunnicliffe.
0:28:26 > 0:28:30- Anglesey has produced artists - of international status for years.
0:28:30 > 0:28:32- We've only named three of them.
0:28:32 > 0:28:35- But there's another artist to watch.
0:28:35 > 0:28:40- Lisa Eurgain Taylor's exhibition, - Between II Worlds...
0:28:40 > 0:28:43- ..has opened at Galeri, Caernarfon.
0:28:43 > 0:28:46- Elin chatted to Lisa - during the preparations.
0:28:47 > 0:28:51- Lisa Eurgain Taylor from Anglesey - is making a name for herself.
0:28:51 > 0:28:56- Her work has already featured in - the magazines, Vogue and Elle...
0:28:56 > 0:29:01- ..and her work has been exhibited - in Rome, Paris and London.
0:29:01 > 0:29:06- Lisa's paitings of Snowdonia capture - the imagination of the world...
0:29:06 > 0:29:12- ..but exhibiting at home - is just as important.
0:29:12 > 0:29:14- You're setting up at the moment.
0:29:14 > 0:29:18- You're setting up at the moment.- - Yes, it's the most important job.
0:29:18 > 0:29:23- My work needs to hang properly - so I'm both nervous and excitied.
0:29:23 > 0:29:27- I had the invitation to exhibit here - two years ago.
0:29:27 > 0:29:33- I recently started working here - so am the artist and curator.
0:29:33 > 0:29:39- How does exhibiting at home - differ from all the other locations?
0:29:39 > 0:29:45- It's more important to exhibit on my - own doorstep to family and friends.
0:29:46 > 0:29:53- I got to know the artist - at her studio in Anglesey.
0:29:54 > 0:30:00- I spend hours in this room and it's - a great site in the countryside.
0:30:01 > 0:30:07- I love the views of Snowdonia - and Anglesey.
0:30:07 > 0:30:12- Nature is very important to me - and I'm inspired by Snowdonia.
0:30:13 > 0:30:17- My exhibition at Galeri, Caernarfon - is called Between II Worlds.
0:30:17 > 0:30:22- These are ficticious places - inspired by the mountains around me.
0:30:22 > 0:30:28- People have started recognizing - my work because of its colours.
0:30:29 > 0:30:32- I like playing with colour, - light and shadows.
0:30:32 > 0:30:37- The dark shades convey - the difficult times in life...
0:30:37 > 0:30:43- ..whilst the bright colours so that - every cloud has a silver lining!
0:30:44 > 0:30:50- After many months, - Between II Worlds officially opened.
0:30:50 > 0:30:55- The number of attendees spoke - volumes about her popularity.
0:30:55 > 0:30:58- I'm here to open this exhibition.
0:30:58 > 0:31:03- I'm related to Lisa - and it's great to see her success.
0:31:03 > 0:31:10- I can't wait to see what the - future holds for her unique style.
0:31:10 > 0:31:15- This is her first solo exhibition - so the turning point in her career.
0:31:15 > 0:31:20- In the coming years, I hope to see - her as a well-established artist...
0:31:21 > 0:31:26- ..in Wales and Britain - in terms of landscape artists.
0:31:26 > 0:31:33- She can follow the likes of Kyffin - Williams and Peter Predergast...
0:31:33 > 0:31:35- ..and hopefully me too!
0:31:36 > 0:31:39- The family is so proud of Lisa.
0:31:39 > 0:31:43- She has worked so hard - on the whole exhibition.
0:31:44 > 0:31:50- It's great to see them - on the walls for everybody to see.
0:31:50 > 0:31:56- You were worried about this night - but it's a real success.
0:31:57 > 0:32:01- Yes, it's great to see - so many people at this opening.
0:32:01 > 0:32:05- The hard work has paid off - so I'm really happy.
0:32:17 > 0:32:20- The exhibition runs until 5 January.
0:32:20 > 0:32:24- Her work looks fantastic, - so pay it a visit.
0:32:25 > 0:32:30- After the break, we enjoy a chat - with the duo, Harmoneli.
0:32:30 > 0:32:35- Rhodri Davies hears about a drama - about the true meaning of Christmas.
0:32:35 > 0:32:38- Join us in a few minutes.
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0:32:47 > 0:32:49- Subtitles
0:32:51 > 0:32:54- Welcome back.
0:32:54 > 0:32:58- Our musical guests tonight - are Gareth Jones and Karen Owen.
0:32:59 > 0:33:03- Gareth and Karen - perform as the duo, Harmoneli.
0:33:03 > 0:33:10- Welcome to the programme.
0:33:10 > 0:33:15- You're a new duo.
0:33:15 > 0:33:24- Yes, we formed about ten months ago.
0:33:24 > 0:33:30- Having said that, we have a lot - of experience in entertainment.
0:33:30 > 0:33:35- Something happened - about ten months ago.
0:33:35 > 0:33:47- We tried it and it seemed to work.
0:33:50 > 0:33:55- We haven't done a lot of gigs...
0:33:55 > 0:34:00- ..but chose to make an album.
0:34:00 > 0:34:05- O'r Galon is your CD - and is being launched tomorrow.
0:34:05 > 0:34:10- It's at Pringles in Llanfairpwll.
0:34:10 > 0:34:13- The photographs were taken - on a beach in Anglesey...
0:34:14 > 0:34:26- ..where One Direction - made a music video.
0:34:26 > 0:34:30- It's odd in terms of our harmonies.
0:34:30 > 0:34:36- I can't sing the melody...
0:34:36 > 0:34:43- ..when I sing harmonies - with other people.
0:34:43 > 0:34:47- It's interesting in terms - of our work.
0:34:47 > 0:34:50- What song are you performing for us?
0:34:51 > 0:34:58- Tonight's song - is called Parti Penblwydd Iesu.
0:34:58 > 0:35:04- There's a song on the CD - called Heno too.
0:35:04 > 0:35:09- You can come back - and sing it for us.
0:35:10 > 0:35:13- What about any gigs?
0:35:13 > 0:35:18- We've got promotional gigs - for the CD.
0:35:19 > 0:35:23- Hello to Mari in Siop y Pethau!
0:35:23 > 0:35:28- We're on Radio Cymru with Tommo.
0:35:28 > 0:35:36- We're also going to be in - various sites in north Wales.
0:35:36 > 0:35:42- We look forward - to your performance later.
0:35:43 > 0:35:48- Earlier, we heard all about - the Jac a'r Goeden Ffa pantomime.
0:35:48 > 0:35:55- It's the season of pantos, ballets - and light entertainment shows.
0:35:55 > 0:35:57- There's also The Chimes.
0:35:57 > 0:36:02- The Charles Dickens story - followed A Christmas Carol.
0:36:02 > 0:36:08- It's being perform tomorrow - until Saturday 16 December.
0:36:08 > 0:36:13- It's at St John the Baptist Church - in Canton, Cardiff.
0:36:13 > 0:36:18- There's an original score - and the cast are outstanding.
0:36:18 > 0:36:22- This musical differs - as it features the homeless.
0:36:22 > 0:36:25- Rhodri went to find out more.
0:36:25 > 0:36:28- I can't disapper, - we can't disappear.
0:36:29 > 0:36:31- Broken, homeless, lost men like me.
0:36:31 > 0:36:35- It's your world, - your laws that keep us like this.
0:36:35 > 0:36:37- The Chimes is a short novel - by Charles Dickens.
0:36:38 > 0:36:41- Everybody is familiar - with A Christmas Carol...
0:36:41 > 0:36:46- ..and continued writing - about Christmas with The Chimes.
0:36:48 > 0:36:52- Take the letter... take the letter!
0:36:52 > 0:36:59- It's one of five versions of A - Christmas Carol written by Dickens.
0:36:59 > 0:37:03- He wrote this in 1844 - - I did Google that to check!
0:37:03 > 0:37:05- # He's got no interest paying
0:37:05 > 0:37:07- # The children still are singing
0:37:08 > 0:37:11- # The poor man's rent - comes around in record time #
0:37:11 > 0:37:15- Those who have seen A Christmas - Carol should watch this.
0:37:15 > 0:37:20- It's very different with different - characters but the same message.
0:37:20 > 0:37:25- It's a season of giving and goodwill - but many are forgotten.
0:37:25 > 0:37:30- There's a parallel in the conditions - of the characters at that time...
0:37:30 > 0:37:33- ..and with the people of today.
0:37:33 > 0:37:38- It's so easy to say something - about our current world...
0:37:38 > 0:37:44- ..by using a story that was written - about 150 years ago.
0:37:45 > 0:37:52- The Chimes is an opportunity for the - cast to do something worthwhile...
0:37:52 > 0:37:55- ..and different - for the time of year.
0:37:56 > 0:38:01- I've appeared in pantomimes - throughout the decades.
0:38:01 > 0:38:07- This year, I set my sights - on something more serious.
0:38:07 > 0:38:10- Have you never done them wrong - in words?
0:38:11 > 0:38:12- No.
0:38:12 > 0:38:15- No.- - Think!
0:38:15 > 0:38:20- The message is of the wealthy - against those in poverty...
0:38:20 > 0:38:27- ..and the way our community treats - the unfortunate has affected me.
0:38:27 > 0:38:32- How bare and whithered - it might become.
0:38:32 > 0:38:39- These were dark times and people - did horrific things to stay alive.
0:38:40 > 0:38:46- It is still relevant today which - explains the reason for this show.
0:38:46 > 0:38:51- It also explains the inclusion - of people in the ensemble...
0:38:51 > 0:38:56- ..who have experienced the failures - of our society in the 21st century.
0:38:56 > 0:39:03- The cast is honoured to work - alongside homeless performers.
0:39:03 > 0:39:09- It's a massive challenge - to rehearse as a cast.
0:39:09 > 0:39:13- It's incredible to see their passion - and dedication to the project...
0:39:13 > 0:39:24- ..and amazing to witness - their growth in confidence.
0:39:24 > 0:39:26- # A vagrant and a villain
0:39:27 > 0:39:31- # The workhouse and the jail - his only home #
0:39:31 > 0:39:36- The stories of those in the ensemble - is heartbreaking.
0:39:36 > 0:39:42- It makes you realize that you're - lucky not to be in that situation.
0:39:42 > 0:39:46- Those in the ensemble have been - homeless with massive problems...
0:39:47 > 0:39:51- ..but have been brave enough - to join us...
0:39:51 > 0:40:01- ..so the message of this production - is incredibly important.
0:40:01 > 0:40:11- # What's a girl to do? #
0:40:11 > 0:40:15- I hope the audience leave and feel - honoured to have been present...
0:40:16 > 0:40:26- ..have enjoyed themselves but also - been inspired to do something.
0:40:26 > 0:40:31- Happy birthday to you, - my little Christmas pudding...
0:40:31 > 0:40:34- ..and a Happy New Year to you all!
0:40:34 > 0:40:36- Happy New Year!
0:40:41 > 0:40:45- The drama can be seen between - tomorrow and next Saturday...
0:40:46 > 0:40:51- ..at St John the Baptist Church and - tickets are available from Chapter.
0:40:51 > 0:40:56- Eiry Thomas is our studio guest - this evening.
0:40:56 > 0:40:58- That looked great.
0:40:59 > 0:41:02- It stars Rhys Parry Jones too.
0:41:02 > 0:41:08- Don't forget about our - Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:41:08 > 0:41:14- Answer this simple question - set by Aneirin earlier.
0:41:14 > 0:41:16- What do you pull at Christmas?
0:41:17 > 0:41:19- 1) muscle, 2) leg, or 3) cracker?
0:41:20 > 0:41:24- Call us with your answer - on 08443 35 12 44.
0:41:25 > 0:41:31- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:41:31 > 0:41:39- Good luck to you all.
0:41:39 > 0:41:49- You can see Eiry in Un Bore Mercher - on S4C every Sunday night at 9.00pm.
0:41:49 > 0:41:57- Yes, there's three episodes left.
0:41:57 > 0:42:03- What's next for you?
0:42:04 > 0:42:12- I'm working with Pena.
0:42:12 > 0:42:16- It's a theatre company.
0:42:16 > 0:42:19- I play Gwydion.
0:42:19 > 0:42:22- The story also features Arianrhod.
0:42:22 > 0:42:26- Sara Lloyd Gregory - plays Blodeuwedd too.
0:42:27 > 0:42:32- Prynhawn Da - returns at 2.00pm tomorrow.
0:42:32 > 0:42:40- There's another school performance - in the Christmas Carol Competition.
0:42:40 > 0:42:48- You've got another chance to enter - our Christmas Cracker Competition.
0:42:48 > 0:42:55- On Heno tomorrow, Llio Angharad, - the blogger from Anglesey...
0:42:55 > 0:42:57- ..helps us to pull a cracker.
0:42:58 > 0:43:01- There's also a festive tune - from Steffan Prys.
0:43:01 > 0:43:05- But we leave you with the song, - Parti Penblwydd Iesu by Harmoneli.
0:43:05 > 0:43:10- # The star of Christmas
0:43:11 > 0:43:18- # Shines brightly in the sky
0:43:18 > 0:43:25- # Let's start celebrating
0:43:26 > 0:43:33- # With a huge party
0:43:33 > 0:43:40- # We'll throw tinsel on the tree
0:43:40 > 0:43:48- # And bells in every corner
0:43:48 > 0:43:56- # It's important to remember
0:43:56 > 0:44:03- # The birth of the Prince of Heaven
0:44:03 > 0:44:09- # And we'll sing our song
0:44:09 > 0:44:16- # Jesus came to the world
0:44:16 > 0:44:23- # He was born in Bethlehem
0:44:24 > 0:44:30- # The King of Kings
0:44:34 > 0:44:42- # Stockings hang on the beds
0:44:42 > 0:44:49- # And there's - a lot of expensive gifts
0:44:50 > 0:44:57- # They all mark that Jesus Christ
0:44:58 > 0:45:04- # Is the friend of every child
0:45:05 > 0:45:12- # We'll get our present's - from Santa's sack
0:45:12 > 0:45:19- # And the family is as one
0:45:19 > 0:45:26- # We'll have a birthday party - for Jesus Christ
0:45:26 > 0:45:33- # It's the best party of them all
0:45:34 > 0:45:40- # And we'll sing our song
0:45:40 > 0:45:47- # Jesus came to the world
0:45:48 > 0:45:54- # He was born in Bethlehem
0:45:54 > 0:46:01- # The King of Kings
0:46:02 > 0:46:08- # And we'll sing our song
0:46:08 > 0:46:15- # Jesus came to the world
0:46:16 > 0:46:25- # He was born in Bethlehem
0:46:25 > 0:46:35- # The King of Kings #
0:46:38 > 0:46:40- APPLAUSE
0:46:44 > 0:46:44- .