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0:00:17 > 0:00:20- Hello and welcome to your - Wednesday night edition of Heno.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23- We've got another - jam-packed programme for you.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28- Elin has been spent the day with - Wales' most prominent photographer.
0:00:29 > 0:00:34- Tonight, I'm with the photographer, - Arwyn Roberts, better known as...
0:00:34 > 0:00:36- ..Arwyn Herald.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- He's written an autobiography - and I'll have the whole story later.
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- I'll meet the sea rowing team at - The Towy Boat Club in Llansteffan.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49- They're representing Britain...
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- ..at the World Championships - in Monaco over the weekend.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- One famous face is talking about - Noel Coward in Portmeirion.
0:00:57 > 0:01:03- I'm Russell Grant and tonight, - I'll be in Portmeirion...
0:01:03 > 0:01:08- ..with Noel Coward's play, - Blithe Spirit.
0:01:08 > 0:01:12- We leave one series of dramas - for another...
0:01:12 > 0:01:17- ..and hear of a drama festival at - Theatr Felinfach with Euros Lewis.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- I'm also joined in the studio - by Andrew Tamplin.
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- He shares his personal story about - something that affects us all...
0:01:25 > 0:01:26- ..namely mental health.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28- Welcome to the programme.
0:01:28 > 0:01:30- Welcome to Heno.
0:01:34 > 0:01:40- Tonight, the Black Boy in Caernarfon - sees the launch of an autobiography.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- It's by one of Wales' most famous - photographers, Arwyn Roberts...
0:01:44 > 0:01:45- ..or Arwyn Herald.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50- Elin learnt that he's a very busy - man when she spent the day with him.
0:01:52 > 0:01:58- You have to get up very early - to find Arwyn Herald at work.
0:01:58 > 0:02:03- Today, he starts in Anglesey, - but what's he doing here?
0:02:04 > 0:02:09- I got a phone call as Osian Roberts, - the assistant coach of Wales...
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- ..is being honoured - by Anglesey Council.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- I recall taking photographs of Osian - on his way to America at 17.
0:02:17 > 0:02:23- I've watched his successful career - and I'm delighted to be here.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29- It's been a fantastic day.
0:02:29 > 0:02:34- I'm originally from Anglesey and - the council wanted to thank me...
0:02:34 > 0:02:41- ..for all we managed to accomplish - as a team over the summer.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- Wayne Hennessey is also from - Anglesey and has been honoured...
0:02:45 > 0:02:49- ..as has Trefor Lloyd Hughes, - the former president of the FAW.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- We're delighted to receive - these honours.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- I've been a photographer - for many years...
0:02:58 > 0:03:04- ..and have seen many children - grow into successful adults.
0:03:05 > 0:03:09- It's an honour to be a part of - their careers from the beginning.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14- Arwyn has had a very productive - morning at the council...
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- ..but he has to rush back to the - Daily Post offices in Llandudno.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- These will be uploaded to the - Daily Post website this afternoon.
0:03:26 > 0:03:34- They'll appear on the Daily Post - tomorrow and other local papers.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- How many photographs did you take?
0:03:36 > 0:03:39- How many photographs did you take?- - I took over 100 photographs.
0:03:39 > 0:03:43- I would have used over four films - to take that many in the past!
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- What's next?
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- After I upload these, we need - to head to Bangor for the next job.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- We've gone from Anglesey, - to Llandudno and now to Bangor.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- We also need to go to Pwllheli.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03- In Bangor, we head to the old Cob - Records store for the next story.
0:04:03 > 0:04:09- The local lad, Llyr Alun hopes - to turn the shop into a cafe.
0:04:10 > 0:04:16- Community stories are important - and I love seeing them succeed.
0:04:16 > 0:04:21- Other important events are the - Welsh festivals and Eisteddfods.
0:04:21 > 0:04:26- I was at the launch of the Cerdd - Dant Festival trophy in Pwllheli.
0:04:27 > 0:04:33- These are important events for me - and I hope they continue.
0:04:34 > 0:04:41- Arwyn has published two books - of images from the past 40 years.
0:04:41 > 0:04:48- But after 40 years, he's finally - decided to publish an autobiography.
0:04:48 > 0:04:54- I've been working with my friend, - Tudur Huws Jones on this book.
0:04:54 > 0:05:01- One of the highlights was being - inducted to the Gorsedd of Bards...
0:05:01 > 0:05:07- ..for 25 years with the Eisteddfod - and 35 years with the Herald...
0:05:07 > 0:05:13- ..and my bardic name - is Arwyn Herald.
0:05:13 > 0:05:18- I meet a lot of people and - share in their joy and sadness.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23- They've opened their doors and - welcomed me for the past 40 years.
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- It's a personal book that discusses - the difficult times you faced.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- Everyone goes through - difficult times.
0:05:32 > 0:05:40- Last year, I was very ill, lost five - stone and diagnosed with diabetes.
0:05:40 > 0:05:47- A few months ago, I had a scare with - my prostate so take tablets for it.
0:05:48 > 0:05:57- I put it in the book to encourage - men over 50 to visit the doctor.
0:05:57 > 0:06:06- Five minutes with the doctor - can save ten years of your life.
0:06:06 > 0:06:11- It has been a pleasure - to spend the day with you.
0:06:11 > 0:06:15- I think we should have a photograph, - but does this take selfies?
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- No, if you want a selfie, - you have to use the phone.
0:06:26 > 0:06:31- The photograph of Osian Roberts - that Arwyn took yesterday...
0:06:31 > 0:06:35- ..is on the front page - of today's Daily Post.
0:06:35 > 0:06:39- In recent weeks, mental health - issues have been highly publicized.
0:06:39 > 0:06:43- Yesterday, the government announced - that more funds will be given...
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- ..to tackle this hidden illness - that affects so many of us.
0:06:47 > 0:06:51- Andrew Tamplin has suffered from - mental illness and he joins me now.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- Welcome to the programme.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56- Thank you.
0:06:56 > 0:07:03- Tell us your story, Andrew.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- I had a breakdown.
0:07:06 > 0:07:08- It was a Sunday morning...
0:07:08 > 0:07:11- ..and I was in the shower.
0:07:11 > 0:07:16- It changed my life.
0:07:17 > 0:07:27- That's the only way to describe it.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- It's taken over a year for me - to reach this point.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36- What help did you receive?
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- I went to the doctor...
0:07:41 > 0:07:51- ..and was given some tablets.
0:07:51 > 0:08:01- One of the best things for me - was the Talking Therapy.
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- I'm glad that there's more funding - for mental health.
0:08:09 > 0:08:14- Many are affected by this.
0:08:14 > 0:08:19- A lot of people are struck - by mental illness.
0:08:20 > 0:08:26- Some one in four people will suffer - from a mental illness.
0:08:26 > 0:08:34- I felt that it was important - for me...
0:08:34 > 0:08:42- ..to talk about mental illnesses.
0:08:42 > 0:08:46- You were under a lot of pressure.
0:08:46 > 0:08:51- I was under a lot of pressure - in my job...
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- ..and this is true for many people.
0:08:55 > 0:09:00- I thought I was Superman!
0:09:00 > 0:09:10- I thought I could do everything.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19- My illness started - a few years before...
0:09:20 > 0:09:28- ..that incident in the shower.
0:09:28 > 0:09:33- I don't know if I could have caught - it sooner.
0:09:33 > 0:09:41- I want to talk to people...
0:09:41 > 0:09:49- ..and tell them to keep an eye out - for the changes in people.
0:09:49 > 0:09:54- Speaking about this - is very important.
0:09:55 > 0:10:00- It starts to break the stigma.
0:10:00 > 0:10:05- It was on Prime Minister's Questions - today.
0:10:05 > 0:10:10- I think it's important to be - discussed...
0:10:10 > 0:10:20- ..in all kinds of situations.
0:10:20 > 0:10:27- It's important to talk about it.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- You need the confidence to talk - about it.
0:10:32 > 0:10:37- It's been 75 years since Noel Coward - wrote Blithe Spirit in Portmeirion.
0:10:37 > 0:10:42- The screen star and astrologist, - Russell Grant marks the milestone...
0:10:42 > 0:10:46- ..with a series of performances in - the village that starts tonight.
0:10:46 > 0:10:48- Let's find out more.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- Oh, my God. She's here again.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- What do you mean? Who's here again?
0:10:52 > 0:10:53- What do you mean? Who's here again?- - Elvira!
0:10:54 > 0:10:59- Noel Coward came here in 1941 after - meeting Clough Williams-Ellis.
0:10:59 > 0:11:03- Noel Coward said he wanted to write - a comedy but he couldn't sleep.
0:11:03 > 0:11:07- Clough invited him to Portmeirion - and he came in May 1941...
0:11:07 > 0:11:12- ..and wrote Blithe Spirit - in five days.
0:11:13 > 0:11:18- This production of Coward's Blithe - Spirit is done as a radio play.
0:11:18 > 0:11:24- It's a big three-act play and we - only had three days to rehearse it.
0:11:24 > 0:11:28- It's challenging because we keep - bringing ghosts onto the stage.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- I play Madame Arcati, who is the - medium who holds and seance...
0:11:33 > 0:11:38- ..and brings back the ex-wife - of the lead character, Charles.
0:11:38 > 0:11:44- The trouble is, the present wife, - who is earthbound, doesn't know.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- He's talking to his dead ex-wife - who has come back as a spirit.
0:11:48 > 0:11:53- It causes all sorts - of Cowardian shenanigans.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57- The hairdressers - of from Coleg Meirion Dwyfor...
0:11:57 > 0:12:02- ..are delighted to be able - to help with Blithe Spirit.
0:12:02 > 0:12:07- Russell has invited us to help, - as we have done in the past.
0:12:07 > 0:12:13- It looks great on the CV and gives - the students so much confidence.
0:12:13 > 0:12:18- As the producer, I'm delighted Noel - Coward wrote Blithe Spirit here...
0:12:18 > 0:12:20- in the hall tonight.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23- You're trying to drive me - out of my mind.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27- You're cruel and sadistic - and I'll never forgive you.
0:12:27 > 0:12:32- You can still bag a ticket for - tomorrow or Friday's performances.
0:12:32 > 0:12:40- Call 01766 77 00 00, - but it's first-come, first-served!
0:12:40 > 0:12:43- Euros Lewis - has joined us in the studio.
0:12:44 > 0:12:49- After the break, he discusses - a festival that's held in Felinfach.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- Rhodri Gomer takes to the waters - of Llansteffan...
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- ..to hear of the new honour - awarded to The Towy Boat Club.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- See you in a few minutes.
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0:13:12 > 0:13:14- Welcome back.
0:13:14 > 0:13:17- The playwright, Euros Lewis - has joined me in the studio.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19- Welcome to the programme.
0:13:19 > 0:13:20- Thank you.
0:13:20 > 0:13:24- You have a busy weekend - ahead of you in Felinfach.
0:13:24 > 0:13:32- Yes, that's right.
0:13:37 > 0:13:40- It's the opening weekend - of the festival.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43- You will stage an old drama.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- The festival was established - last year.
0:13:46 > 0:13:56- We have a new script every year.
0:13:59 > 0:14:04- former productions.
0:14:04 > 0:14:12- We're very wasteful.
0:14:27 > 0:14:32- But I think we should look back at - the wealth of dramas that we have...
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- ..from an array of theatrical - groups.
0:14:35 > 0:14:40- There's an interesting story - to the playwright.
0:14:40 > 0:14:45- The script was written - by Ieuan Griffiths.
0:14:45 > 0:14:54- His real name was Matthew Williams.
0:14:54 > 0:15:01- He was the son of a famous scholar.
0:15:02 > 0:15:09- We don't know why - he chose a pen-name.
0:15:09 > 0:15:16- On Saturday, Matthew Williams' - daughter joins us.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21- On Saturday at 3.00pm - at Theatr Felinfach...
0:15:21 > 0:15:29- ..sees the launch - of the digital drama library.
0:15:29 > 0:15:37- There's a dozen scripts - in this library.
0:15:38 > 0:15:43- Companies can compare their - productions...
0:15:43 > 0:15:49- ..with the ones from the past.
0:15:49 > 0:15:54- We've also got an array of - photographs...
0:15:54 > 0:16:04- ..from the theatrical groups.
0:16:08 > 0:16:14- Some villages had three theatrical - groups.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- There's also a drama - that you've written.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23- There's also a drama - penned by myself.
0:16:23 > 0:16:33- Atgof Atgof is a love story.
0:16:34 > 0:16:39- It's about two men.
0:16:39 > 0:16:44- These men were at the heart of the - 1944 Eisteddfod Crown competition.
0:16:44 > 0:16:53- This was an important time.
0:16:53 > 0:17:00- One man admitted his love
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- I've tried to make this into a - drama.
0:17:03 > 0:17:06- Next, we head to Llansteffan - and to The Towy Boat Club.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11- Rhodri Gomer has been - to find out more.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- Just over a year ago, - Towy Boat Club was chosen...
0:17:16 > 0:17:20- ..to host the development squad - for Welsh Coastal Rowing.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- It's a sport that is becoming more - popular, especially here in Wales.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- On an autumn evening in Llansteffan, - it's easy to understand why.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- The rowing section - was established in 2011.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- To start with, - we had Celtic Longboats.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- Two years later, we received - a grant to get some new boats.
0:17:45 > 0:17:48- You will be competing - over in Monaco.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53- Seven have been selected - to represent Britain...
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- ..at the World Championships - in Monaco.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- How have the preparations - been going?
0:18:00 > 0:18:02- We've been very busy.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- Not a spare second to be had - over the past few months.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- Jac, you have the honour of showing - me how to row one of these boats.
0:18:10 > 0:18:11- What do I need to know?
0:18:11 > 0:18:14- First of all, the left hand - comes over the right hand.
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- Keep your knees out of the way - on the way down.
0:18:19 > 0:18:23- The most crucial thing is to - stay dry and not go in the water!
0:18:23 > 0:18:25- Before you get too cold...
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- ..let's get in a boat so you can - show me how I'm going wrong.
0:18:33 > 0:18:37- After a bit of instruction, - Jac and I got into a decent rhythm.
0:18:38 > 0:18:43- It allowed me to enjoy the serenity - of beauty of Carmarthen Bay.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- But quite literally, resting on our - oars wasn't an option.
0:18:49 > 0:18:53- A race around the buoys against - the women's team had been arranged.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- Jac and I have just had - a race against the women...
0:19:01 > 0:19:02- ..and yes, the women won.
0:19:03 > 0:19:07- I shouldn't be surprised because, - Swyn, you are the British champions.
0:19:07 > 0:19:08- When did you win that title?
0:19:09 > 0:19:11- About three weeks...
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- ..after we submitted our times - for the World Championships.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- We received a Facebook message...
0:19:17 > 0:19:22- ..telling us we had been selected - as the fastest pair in Britain.
0:19:23 > 0:19:28- How do you feel about going out - to compete in Monaco.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32- I still don't quite believe it.
0:19:32 > 0:19:35- It doesn't feel real.
0:19:35 > 0:19:38- Jac, how popular is sea rowing?
0:19:38 > 0:19:45- This year, 25 countries will be - represented out in Monaco.
0:19:45 > 0:19:50- The men's double skulls - will feature 76 crews.
0:19:50 > 0:19:55- It shows how the sport
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- This was one of the final sessions - before they travelled to Monaco...
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- ..so I didn't want to intrude - further on their preparations.
0:20:03 > 0:20:08- I got into a single skull to speak - with head coach, Alun Stedman.
0:20:09 > 0:20:14- Why did you join the club?
0:20:14 > 0:20:21- I used to coach this type of rowing - and this is the best place to do it.
0:20:21 > 0:20:27- and the cub is very welcoming.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- Half of the people here - are under the age of 20.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- They are going to the World - Championships.
0:20:35 > 0:20:40- It's very promising because they'll - be rowing at this standard...
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- ..for another 15 years or so.
0:20:42 > 0:20:43- What do I need to concentrate on?
0:20:43 > 0:20:45- What do I need to concentrate on?- - Relaxing!
0:20:45 > 0:20:47- I'm concentrating too hard.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- I'm concentrating too hard.- - You're holding on too tight!
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- Another year and you'll be fine!
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- We don't have a year!
0:20:55 > 0:21:00- Alun, Jac and Nicola, - thank you very much.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05- I can see why you enjoy it so much.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- It's so peaceful out on the water.
0:21:09 > 0:21:14- Good luck out in Monaco and I look - forward to hearing how you got on.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- Good luck to the team.
0:21:20 > 0:21:25- This week, Wales is remembering - 50 years since the Aberfan disaster.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- It's one of the darkest days - in Welsh history.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32- The Gartholwg Centre - at Church Village in Pontypridd...
0:21:32 > 0:21:37- ..houses an exhibition by residents - to remember that fateful day.
0:21:37 > 0:21:42- Some of the exhibits are personal - memories of that day in Aberfan.
0:21:53 > 0:21:58- These are the fruits of the labour - from all the classes.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- The photographic club - has taken it up as a project...
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- ..as have the flower arranging - and creative writing groups.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09- The groups have worked hard - and this is the result.
0:22:10 > 0:22:14- It's obviously a personal tribute - for some of them.
0:22:16 > 0:22:22- Some members of our club have been - out taking photos in Aberfan...
0:22:22 > 0:22:27- ..and we've also used - some archive photos...
0:22:27 > 0:22:32- ..to make up that part - of the exhibition.
0:22:39 > 0:22:44- There's a poem written by a woman - who worked as a nurse in the area.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- She had seen the events - on the TV...
0:22:47 > 0:22:51- ..so she jumped on the bus - and went to help for a week.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55- She has put those experiences - into a very personal poem.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02- Aberfan is only a fifteen-minute - car journey away.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- We all remember the tragedy...
0:23:07 > 0:23:11- ..and some have relatives who - were at school during that time.
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- It had an effect on the area - for many years afterwards.
0:23:19 > 0:23:24- The exhibition runs - until 2 November.
0:23:27 > 0:23:32- Andrew Tamplin and Euros Lewis have - been my studio guests this evening.
0:23:38 > 0:23:47- If someone wants more information, - can they contact you?
0:23:47 > 0:23:54- People can contact me via Twitter...
0:23:54 > 0:23:58- ..if they want to talk to me about - mental health.
0:23:58 > 0:24:08- The drama festival at Theatr - Felinfach is held this weekend.
0:24:09 > 0:24:13- The festival starts on Friday night - at 7.30pm.
0:24:13 > 0:24:15- It continues all weekend.
0:24:15 > 0:24:16- Thank you.
0:24:17 > 0:24:19- That's all we have time - for this evening.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23- Tomorrow, we join some of the - main characters of Pobol y Cwm...
0:24:23 > 0:24:25- ..as the soap prepares - for a special wedding.
0:24:25 > 0:24:29- Llinos chats with Geraint Iwan, one - half of Radio Cymru's Geth a Ger.
0:24:29 > 0:24:33- We hope you enjoy - the rest of your evening.
0:24:33 > 0:24:35- Until tomorrow, goodnight.
0:24:37 > 0:24:38- .