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0:00:19 > 0:00:24- Hello and welcome to Heno live from - the Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd.
0:00:24 > 0:00:28- There is a change of plan - to tonight's programme...
0:00:28 > 0:00:33- ..following the sad passing - of two prominent figures in Wales.
0:00:33 > 0:00:39- The talented musician, Sioned James - died tragically aged 41...
0:00:39 > 0:00:44- ..and the 84-year-old - Anglesey actor, J O Roberts.
0:00:45 > 0:00:52- Both were related as J O - was Sioned James' father-in-law.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56- With his velvety vocals - and appreciation for words...
0:00:57 > 0:01:02- ..J O Roberts was known for his role - as Owain Glyndwr in the 1980s...
0:01:02 > 0:01:07- ..and Harri Vaughan - in Lleifior in the 1990s.
0:01:07 > 0:01:13- He also inspired drama students - at Bangor Normal College.
0:01:13 > 0:01:18- Last week, he received an Honorary - Fellowship from Bangor University...
0:01:18 > 0:01:22- ..for services to drama.
0:01:26 > 0:01:31- John Owen Roberts - was born in Liverpool in 1932.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36- He and his sister went to live with - their grandparents on Anglesey...
0:01:36 > 0:01:41- ..at the outbreak - of the Second World War.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- This is where he went to school - and first encountered the theatre.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- After teaching at Llanerch-y-Medd - and Bodffordd...
0:01:49 > 0:01:53- ..he moved to the drama department - at the Bangor Normal College.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56- After retiring in the early 1980s...
0:01:56 > 0:02:01- ..J O Roberts became a familiar face - on television and in the theatre.
0:02:01 > 0:02:06- Hogia'r Wyddfa got to know - J O Roberts in the 1960s.
0:02:07 > 0:02:14- J O brought integrity to the - Noson Lawen as its compere.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- That's true of the man himself.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- I heard John's voice - before I met him.
0:02:24 > 0:02:30- He had a unique voice that couldn't - be mistaken for anyone else.
0:02:30 > 0:02:37- There are three things - I'll remember about J O Roberts.
0:02:38 > 0:02:43- He was handsome, had an excellent - voice and was from Anglesey.
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- He knew about these things - and wanted you to know about it too.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- The addition to that third fact - is that he was born in Liverpool...
0:02:52 > 0:02:58- ..and an Evertonian.
0:02:58 > 0:03:04- This is what I swear, - Owain Glyndwr the Prince of Wales.
0:03:05 > 0:03:12- I remember performing - with him in Siwan.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16- He'd have to stage slap with me - which was very striking...
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- ..as I'd be thrown across the stage.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- Three weeks after the tour, I learnt - that I was pregnant with Guto.
0:03:25 > 0:03:31- A fortnight after the news broke, - there was a knock on the door.
0:03:31 > 0:03:35- It was John and Mabel and John was - behind a massive bunch of flowers.
0:03:35 > 0:03:42- The card read, "Sorry, Mo!"
0:03:42 > 0:03:48- I remember the special adaptation - of O Law i Law.
0:03:48 > 0:03:51- It was the first production - of Cwmni Theatr Gwynedd...
0:03:52 > 0:03:54- ..that was in place to keep - the theatre running.
0:03:55 > 0:03:59- John and I laughed through it - and so did the audience.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04- Twelve years ago, we set up the - Tuesday Club who played golf.
0:04:04 > 0:04:08- John was one of the first - to join that club.
0:04:09 > 0:04:14- He loved it and his presence - and storytelling was a part of it.
0:04:14 > 0:04:21- When you were on stage or set - with John...
0:04:21 > 0:04:26- ..you were aware of his presence - but he wasn't selfish.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- It would have been easy - to be selfish...
0:04:31 > 0:04:41- ..but he could play alongside you - despite his good looks and voice.
0:04:41 > 0:04:47- J O was great - in front of a small audience.
0:04:47 > 0:04:53- An evening with J O - after a Noson Lawen...
0:04:54 > 0:05:00- ..was made up of him - telling us his stories.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- Edward Morus Jones now joins me - at the Showground in Llanelwedd.
0:05:20 > 0:05:24- You'd been a close friend of J O - for many years.
0:05:24 > 0:05:29- Yes, our paths often crossed - when we both moved to Anglesey.
0:05:29 > 0:05:34- Over the 40 years, we would meet...
0:05:34 > 0:05:41- ..and I thought the world of him - as The Voice.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- He performed in various theatres - as well as on film.
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- I was thinking about him - this week...
0:05:50 > 0:05:54- ..because the winner of the - Sir Bryner Jones Memorial Award...
0:05:54 > 0:05:59- ..was Tom Tudor of Llysun - which is where they filmed Lleifior.
0:05:59 > 0:06:08- He spoke about the film so it's - tragic to have lost that kind voice.
0:06:08 > 0:06:14- We think of him as an actor but - he was also an excellent teacher.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- Yes, and that's important - to remember.
0:06:19 > 0:06:24- A good teacher can present things - to people.
0:06:25 > 0:06:30- He worked in a school - and at Bangor Normal College...
0:06:31 > 0:06:38- ..and shared the emotion of creating - a character, the voice and feeling.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42- They thought the world of J O.
0:06:43 > 0:06:50- He was also a singer with - Cor y Traeth and had a love of golf.
0:06:50 > 0:06:58- He was a true Welshman who helped - the cause on Anglesey.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01- Wales is at a loss without him.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04- Thank you for talking with us.
0:07:04 > 0:07:07- I'm glad to have known him.
0:07:07 > 0:07:12- That was Edward Morus Jones - paying tribute to J O Roberts.
0:07:12 > 0:07:17- Sadly, J O Roberts' daughter-in-law, - Sioned James also died last night.
0:07:17 > 0:07:22- She was a talented musician - and founder of the Cordydd choir.
0:07:22 > 0:07:27- She was married to J O's son, - Gareth Roberts, the broadcaster.
0:07:27 > 0:07:33- At 16, the Llandysul-born conductor - worked with Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion.
0:07:33 > 0:07:39- She founded Cordydd in 2000 and they - won many prestigious competitions.
0:07:39 > 0:07:45- She appeared in numerous S4C series - such as Codi Canu and Llais I Gymru.
0:07:45 > 0:07:51- Friends and fellow musicians - have been paying tribute to her.
0:08:01 > 0:08:08- It's hard to accept that someone - as talented as Sioned has left us.
0:08:08 > 0:08:15- I remember her as a mischievous girl - at the Eisteddfod in Llandeilo.
0:08:15 > 0:08:20- I got to know her when - she established Cordydd in Cardiff.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- My son and daughter-in-law - were amongst the original members.
0:08:24 > 0:08:29- I got to know her better when - we established Cor y Mochyn Du.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- I asked Sioned to conduct us and - didn't think she'd have the time...
0:08:34 > 0:08:41- ..but she was delighted - and we had a whale of a time.
0:08:42 > 0:08:47- I'll remember Sioned as a very close - friend and true musician.
0:08:47 > 0:08:52- I could turn to hear - for advice on anything.
0:08:52 > 0:08:58- She was always willing to listen - and always there to help.
0:08:58 > 0:09:03- When she helped with Waun Ddyfal, - she always had advice.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08- She had a unique way of engaging - with the choir...
0:09:09 > 0:09:14- ..and focusing on musical details.
0:09:14 > 0:09:18- I certainly wouldn't have succeeded - with my choirs...
0:09:18 > 0:09:25- ..if Sioned hadn't been there - to admire and be my musical hero.
0:09:26 > 0:09:36- The Sioned that I met was on fire - and passionate about choral music.
0:09:36 > 0:09:45- She was incredibly talented - and had a certain way with people.
0:09:47 > 0:09:53- I learnt so much from her - as a close friend.
0:09:54 > 0:09:59- I'll miss those phone calls - where we discussed and chose music.
0:09:59 > 0:10:05- She was honest in her treatment - of the choir.
0:10:05 > 0:10:16- I joined Cordydd and had some - great experiences under her baton.
0:10:16 > 0:10:22- A lot of conductors have learnt - from Sioned and her repertoire...
0:10:23 > 0:10:29- ..and realized that choirs should - present songs in a new format.
0:10:29 > 0:10:35- I think Sioned was ground-breaking - and a very ambitious in that.
0:10:35 > 0:10:40- As a result, her contribution will - be celebrated for years to come.
0:10:41 > 0:10:51- She's given other conductors - true guidance.
0:10:53 > 0:10:59- She was a real inspiration - and a very talented musician.
0:10:59 > 0:11:03- The choir and everyone else - will miss her.
0:11:03 > 0:11:11- Thank you for the opportunity - to tell you how much I admired her.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- She has left us far too young.
0:11:14 > 0:11:20- She achieved so much in her short - life but there was more to come.
0:11:20 > 0:11:27- Thank you, Sioned for everything - you did for choral music in Wales.
0:11:36 > 0:11:41- Shan Cothi was also Sioned's - close friend and work colleague.
0:11:41 > 0:11:46- Earlier, Shan told me about - the first time they met.
0:11:46 > 0:11:51- When did you first meet each other?
0:11:51 > 0:11:57- She was in her twenties and - we worked together on Y Sioe Fach...
0:11:57 > 0:12:03- ..with Sulwyn Thomas, Alwyn Sion, - Nia Lloyd Jones, me and Sioned.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08- She was a real character - with a massive personality...
0:12:09 > 0:12:14- ..who was full of fun and mischief.
0:12:14 > 0:12:18- I knew about her through music - and that she had a degree...
0:12:18 > 0:12:23- ..but didn't realize she would - achieve so much for choral music.
0:12:24 > 0:12:30- She was an incredible musician - and a true perfectionist too.
0:12:30 > 0:12:36- She was ground-breaking, pioneering - and wanted everything to be perfect.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40- She was so passionate - about everything she did.
0:12:41 > 0:12:46- Did you two ever work together - on the musical stage?
0:12:46 > 0:12:50- I remember concerts - and watching her compete.
0:12:50 > 0:13:00- Cordydd achieved so much - because she kept them on their feet.
0:13:00 > 0:13:06- I worked with her on Llais i Gymru - when she was its producer.
0:13:06 > 0:13:11- We were searching for new talent and - she was excited about the future.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- The tenor, Trystan Llyr Griffiths - appeared on Llais i Gymru...
0:13:16 > 0:13:21- ..and Sioned was responsible - for the series.
0:13:21 > 0:13:25- We had deep discussions about music - and vocals...
0:13:26 > 0:13:35- ..and she was proud of the high - quality of talent we have in Wales.
0:13:36 > 0:13:41- It brought her to tears - to hear a truly talented performer.
0:13:41 > 0:13:48- I can't believe we've lost - someone who had so much to offer.
0:13:48 > 0:13:53- It's a real shock for us all.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- It's a very sad day in Wales - as we've lost two great talents.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- The musician, Sioned James - and actor, J O Roberts...
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- ..both passed away last night.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- We send our condolences - to their families.
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0:14:19 > 0:14:22- Welcome back.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26- Tonight, we're live at the Royal - Welsh Show in Llanelwedd.
0:14:26 > 0:14:30- We step back to Euro 2016 - for our next story.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32- Gareth Bale was joined - by his daughter on the pitch...
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- ..to celebrate a victory - against Northern Ireland.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- Gwen Johnston is a pupil - at Amlwch's Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones.
0:14:40 > 0:14:45- She sketched an image - of Gareth and his daughter.
0:14:45 > 0:14:50- The school is overjoyed - that Gareth Bale loves it.
0:14:50 > 0:14:56- We met the young artist - with Gareth Bale as a fan.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- It's the end of the term - at Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones in Amlwch.
0:15:06 > 0:15:11- It's our sports day and we'll bask - in the success of one pupil, Gwen.
0:15:11 > 0:15:17- Gwen drew a picture of Gareth Bale - that is all over the media.
0:15:17 > 0:15:26- We're very proud of her success - and has put the school on the map.
0:15:27 > 0:15:33- I saw Gareth Bale - taking Alba onto the pitch.
0:15:33 > 0:15:38- Everyone was so happy as Wales had - won so I decided to draw a picture.
0:15:38 > 0:15:44- I found a picture online and started - sketching and did it in two days.
0:15:44 > 0:15:48- Mam uploaded the picture - on Facebook and Twitter.
0:15:48 > 0:15:55- Within hours, it had been shared and - people liked it and gave comments.
0:15:55 > 0:16:03- A week and a half later, I had - a tweet from Gareth Bale saying...
0:16:03 > 0:16:09- "Sorry, I haven't got in touch - sooner. Gwen, your art is amazing!"
0:16:09 > 0:16:16- Everyone at school is happy with it - but shocked that it's gone viral.
0:16:16 > 0:16:20- Some friends and I are doing - a project in the Common Room.
0:16:20 > 0:16:26- We're spray painting the walls with - images that are important to Wales.
0:16:26 > 0:16:34- It's inspired by Wales and their - success in rugby and football.
0:16:35 > 0:16:40- We knew that Gwen is good - at doing portraits...
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- ..but when Gareth Bale - liked the sketch of him and Alba...
0:16:43 > 0:16:49- ..we were in shock, it was amazing - and I'm quite jealous!
0:16:49 > 0:16:54- The only thing - that can make it better...
0:16:55 > 0:16:59- ..is for Gareth Bale to come - to our school for a game of footie.
0:17:05 > 0:17:09- Rhys Mwyn has joined me tonight.
0:17:09 > 0:17:12- Welcome to Heno.
0:17:12 > 0:17:16- Thank you.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21- Are you enjoying - the Royal Welsh Show?
0:17:21 > 0:17:31- I'm having a great day.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- I was last here in the 1980s - with Yr Anrhefn.
0:17:34 > 0:17:46- We only got to play three songs...
0:17:46 > 0:17:53- ..because we were too noisy.
0:17:53 > 0:17:59- I loved seeing the spitfire - flying overhead earlier.
0:17:59 > 0:18:11- Tell us more about - your show on Radio Cymru.
0:18:11 > 0:18:18- The show has been running - for three months.
0:18:18 > 0:18:27- We go through the 1970s - and into the 1980s...
0:18:27 > 0:18:37- ..and anything up to - the Cool Cymru period.
0:18:37 > 0:18:43- We look at artists - who are still going...
0:18:43 > 0:18:50- ..or those who have hung up - their instruments.
0:18:50 > 0:19:02- We recently heard about - the former band of Sian James.
0:19:07 > 0:19:12- Vinyl collections - can be very lucrative now.
0:19:12 > 0:19:18- There's a lot of vinyls.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- This all started - with my own vinyls.
0:19:22 > 0:19:34- I try to find something obscure.
0:19:34 > 0:19:40- You also have a series about - another period of music.
0:19:40 > 0:19:48- This is also for Radio Cymru.
0:19:48 > 0:19:56- It looks at the Mods and Rockers - and the Bikers.
0:19:56 > 0:20:04- I was amazed at the number - of Bikers to be had...
0:20:04 > 0:20:10- ..in Pwllheli - and other parts of Wales.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- It's very interesting.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19- All the people have those details...
0:20:19 > 0:20:24- ..about living that era!
0:20:24 > 0:20:26- It changed their lives.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30- I was a punk rocker.
0:20:30 > 0:20:39- I feel like a casual rocker!
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- Let's join Huw Fash who's searching - for the Show's most stylish people.
0:20:46 > 0:20:53- Avril Bale is the recipient - of the first sash of the day.
0:20:53 > 0:20:58- She isn't related to Gareth Bale, - but looks stylish at the Show.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- I love looking stylish!
0:21:01 > 0:21:04- Tell us more about your hat.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- It's from Ibiza.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- You've been clubbing in Ibiza!
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- Let's check out your footwear.
0:21:13 > 0:21:17- They're from Heavenly Feet.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21- I'll need some heavenly feet - on Thursday afternoon.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- You deserve a Huw Fash Sash.
0:21:24 > 0:21:27- Thank you, Huw.
0:21:27 > 0:21:32- You can wear the sash with your hat, - Heavenly Feet and bikini in Ibiza.
0:21:32 > 0:21:36- Huw Fash Sash.
0:21:37 > 0:21:43- You look very dapper, Edward, - so guide us through this look.
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- Your jacket and shoes are matching.
0:21:47 > 0:21:52- My wife chose the entire outfit - and we've recently got married.
0:21:52 > 0:21:56- Does she influence your style?
0:21:56 > 0:22:00- She's the inspiration behind it, - so I'm very grateful to her.
0:22:00 > 0:22:07- You look incredibly smart - and congratulations on the nuptials.
0:22:07 > 0:22:14- You deserve a Huw Fash Sash.
0:22:23 > 0:22:30- Anne George has been on duty - at the Show for almost 50 years.
0:22:30 > 0:22:35- How important is it - to look presentable every day?
0:22:35 > 0:22:42- We do our utmost to look smart - because we're promoting the Show.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46- Did you plan on wearing a hat?
0:22:46 > 0:22:53- I do wear a hat but I got this - yesterday as it was very warm.
0:22:53 > 0:23:00- You've won this sash - for being Best In Show.
0:23:00 > 0:23:04- This is your Huw Fash Sash - for looking stylish at the Show.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09- Anne George and her Huw Fash Sash.
0:23:12 > 0:23:19- Margaret is from Llandeilo - and everyone is stylish there!
0:23:19 > 0:23:23- Of course!
0:23:23 > 0:23:28- You look gorgeous in the sunshine - with your hat and white sunglasses.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- They match my white trousers.
0:23:31 > 0:23:38- Let's take a look at your footwear - as there's a lot of walking to do.
0:23:38 > 0:23:43- Flat shoes are the most comfortable.
0:23:43 > 0:23:48- Llandeilo will be proud - that you've won this sash.
0:23:49 > 0:23:51- Thank you, Huw.
0:24:07 > 0:24:12- I hope to win a Huw Fash Sash!
0:24:12 > 0:24:20- Rhys Mwyn has been my guest tonight.
0:24:20 > 0:24:23- When is your radio show on?
0:24:23 > 0:24:26- My radio show is on - a Monday night...
0:24:26 > 0:24:32- ..from 7.00pm to 10.00pm.
0:24:32 > 0:24:36- That's it from us on the day - we lost two of our biggest talents.
0:24:36 > 0:24:40- It's goodnight from us - at Llanelwedd.
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