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0:00:17 > 0:00:21- Hello and a warm welcome - to Wednesday night's Heno.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23- It's great to have your company.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- We have a jam-packed programme - for you.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29- We start in Cefneithin where - Rhodri Gomer is at the launch...
0:00:30 > 0:00:34- ..of a new biography - of the late Carwyn James.
0:00:35 > 0:00:37- Good evening, Elin.
0:00:38 > 0:00:43- Everyone remembers Carwyn James, - the talented rugby player and coach.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- However, there were many different - sides to the late Carwyn James...
0:00:49 > 0:00:52- ..as this new biography reveals.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- Gerallt chats to Meinir Gwilym about - her latest album called Llwybrau...
0:00:57 > 0:01:01- ..and we enjoy an excerpt - from one of her new tracks.
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- I'm joined by two presenters - tonight.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08- Elinor Jones has joined me.
0:01:08 > 0:01:13- Elinor discuss her work - with Dyfodol I'r Iaith...
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- ..and their Christmas campaign.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- Welcome to Heno.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22- I'm on the wrong sofa tonight!
0:01:24 > 0:01:28- Yes and how can we give a Christmas - gift to the Welsh language.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- I can't wait to hear more about it.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36- Owain Williams presents Tag and - you'll be celebrating on Friday.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40- Tag reaches its 200th - edition on Friday.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44- I look forward to chatting - to you both shortly.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- We start at Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth - in Cefneithin...
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- ..for the book launch - of the famous, Carwyn James.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53- Rhodri Gomer is there for us.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- He's got a lot in common with this - native from the Gwendraeth Valley.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- Good evening, Rhodri.
0:02:00 > 0:02:02- Good evening, Elin.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- Carwyn passed away - on the 10 January 1983...
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- ..which was the day before my birth.
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- He also taught my father Welsh at - Llandovery college in the 1960s.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- And in the 1990s, I won the Carwyn - James Scholarship to Llandovery.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- Both of us also played for Llanelli.
0:02:24 > 0:02:28- Most people remember Carwyn - as a rugby player and coach.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- Over the past three years, the - author of the book, Alun Gibbard...
0:02:39 > 0:02:43- ..has discovered there were many - sides to the Cwm Gwendraeth hero.
0:02:43 > 0:02:47- The title of the book is Yn Erbyn - y Gwynt or Against the Wind.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- On one level, you play rugby - with or against the wind.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01- In Carwyn's life there were a few - crosswinds blowing in his face.
0:03:02 > 0:03:07- There are different elements to the - wind which is blowing into his face.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- He was a man of many layers.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- It's incredible that he was an - expert in so many fields.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22- He loved and studied - Welsh literature.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24- He was also a politician.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28- He stood for Plaid Cymru - here in Llanelli in 1970.
0:03:28 > 0:03:33- He got over 8,500 votes and that was - before he coached the Lions.
0:03:34 > 0:03:39- He would have got more - if he'd stood again afterwards.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- He had been in the navy - on national service...
0:03:42 > 0:03:45- ..after graduating - from Aberystwyth.
0:03:45 > 0:03:50- People often joked that he was the - only navy man to never go to sea.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- It became obvious during my research - that it wasn't true.
0:03:54 > 0:04:00- He did go to sea and joined a unit - for speakers of foreign languages.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03- In his case, - they spied on the Russians.
0:04:07 > 0:04:11- A remarkable man without compare to - anyone who is around today.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- He had so many interests - and areas of expertise.
0:04:17 > 0:04:23- As you've been writing the biography - over the past two or three years...
0:04:23 > 0:04:25- ..have you got to know Carwyn?
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- I think I have managed to - understand and appreciate Carwyn...
0:04:30 > 0:04:32- ..in all his complexities.
0:04:33 > 0:04:37- Seeing his genius and tortured soul - side by side was fascinating...
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- ..as was learning more - about a man I thought I knew.
0:04:57 > 0:04:58- Not many really knew him.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- I'm joined by Bethan Cox, - the niece of Carwyn Roberts.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- Another of Carwyn's nieces, - Non Roberts, is also here.
0:05:10 > 0:05:12- Nobody knew him as well - as his family.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- What do you remember of Carwyn?
0:05:24 > 0:05:28- I remember Uncle Carwyn, - when I was a young child.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- I would see him - in his red tracksuit...
0:05:39 > 0:05:41- children to play rugby.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- You have helped with the research.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- I'm delighted with the book.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07- of Carwyn.
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- Carwyn knew so much about rugby and - cricket.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- Religion was also important to him.
0:06:29 > 0:06:33- There are many people here this - evening for the launch.
0:06:34 > 0:06:35- He was so popular.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39- You knew Carwyn well, Delme.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42- Describe him.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- I was lucky to know him and to be - coached by him.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- We were on the Lions Tour in New - Zealand in 1971.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13- He is the only British coach to win - in New Zealand.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15- He was a wonderful man.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27- The book is available from Lolfa.
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- Back to you in the studio.
0:07:29 > 0:07:31- Thank you, Rhodri.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- Elinor Jones joins me on the sofa.
0:07:47 > 0:07:52- I had the pleasure of interviewing - Carwyn in Welsh and English.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56- Carwyn could also speak Italian
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- Elinor, you are involved - with Dyfodol I'r Iaith.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19- We lobby the government.
0:08:26 > 0:08:30- Dyfodol i'r Iaith lobbies the - education sector and councils...
0:08:31 > 0:08:36- ..to put the Welsh language at the
0:08:37 > 0:08:39- We want things to continue.
0:08:56 > 0:09:00- Some people don't leave things go - and we want success.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07- The Welsh language centres - have been a great success...
0:09:08 > 0:09:10- ..and we hope to open more across - Wales.
0:09:13 > 0:09:17- The Welsh language - is central to the decision...
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- ..if new homes are needed in areas.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- We work with Cymdeithas yr Iaith.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32- We want to stand together.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- Thousands of houses
0:09:44 > 0:09:47- ..but no Welsh speakers - will live there.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- We want the language to be - considered in these decisions.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09- Christmas has become - too commercialized.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- Many claim that Christmas has - changed.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- We want to make a difference - this Christmas.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21- Why don't we give
0:10:23 > 0:10:27- Money is needed to help promote the - language.
0:10:31 > 0:10:34- We only have two part time workers.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- We want people - to give the language a gift...
0:10:39 > 0:10:41- ..by donating money.
0:10:50 > 0:10:59- If someone doesn't want - to buy a gift...
0:11:00 > 0:11:05- ..then why not give money to - something that is important to us.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22- A group of Japanese people came to - Wales recently...
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- ..and they enjoyed in Conwy, - due to the Welsh language.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- Wales is different because of the - language.
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- We need to give the Welsh language a - Christmas gift.
0:11:34 > 0:11:35- Thank you, Elinor.
0:11:35 > 0:11:36- After the break...
0:11:37 > 0:11:41- ..we hear about the release of - Meinir Gwilym's new album, Llwybrau.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- We also celebrate the 200th edition - of the youth magazine series, Tag.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- But first, we head to the break with - more of your events in our Calendar.
0:11:52 > 0:11:58- The Glannau Gwendraeth Ladies Choir - holds an evening of music and song.
0:12:00 > 0:12:06- We're joined by SA15 Stage School - and Cor Lleisiau Hardd mixed choir.
0:12:08 > 0:12:13- It's at Pontyates Welfare Hall - on Friday 25 November at 7.30pm.
0:12:22 > 0:12:27- On Saturday 26 November, - Llanpumsaint and District Choir...
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- ..perform Messiah by Handel at the - Tabernacle Chapel in Carmarthen...
0:12:32 > 0:12:34- ..from 7.30pm until late.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38- Tickets are 10 - and everyone is welcome.
0:12:38 > 0:12:44- Do you want to buy unique Christmas - gifts and local goods and products?
0:12:44 > 0:12:50- Ysgol yr Eifl's shopping evening is - this Friday at Y Ganolfan, Trefor...
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- Span Arts and Pembrokeshire - Welsh language Initiative...
0:13:02 > 0:13:06- ..holds a special concert - to celebrate the Advent season...
0:13:06 > 0:13:12- ..at Pisgah Chapel, Llandissilio - on Sunday 27 November at 7.30pm.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- There's an ensemble from - the John S Davies Singers.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- An atmospheric event by candlelight - with mulled wine to follow.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- Everyone is welcome.
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0:13:37 > 0:13:39- Welcome back.
0:13:40 > 0:13:45- It's to catch up with Owain Williams - who presents Tag on S4C.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- Tag is a programme on S4C for young - people.
0:14:07 > 0:14:08- It's for all ages.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10- Anyone can watch it and enjoy it.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12- We have a variety of items.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- You certainly get up to a lot
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- We've had some wonderful - experiences.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- We get up to so many things.
0:14:49 > 0:14:50- I've jumped out of a plane
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- I was on the West End Stage - for a night.
0:14:59 > 0:15:03- on this Friday.
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- I go wing-walking.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11- Mari decided on this challenge.
0:15:19 > 0:15:20- They fly at 110mph.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26- They wanted us to climb on top - of a plane...
0:15:28 > 0:15:32- ..and they fly upside down and a - variety of other ways.
0:15:38 > 0:15:40- I'm still in one piece.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45- What else is on the show?
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- Tsunami will be performing for us on - Friday.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- Huw Stephens will be in the studio.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01- We'll have more from the Tag team.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11- Mari is leaving the show.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15- Mari will be finishing.
0:16:16 > 0:16:17- She's having another baby.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- She's due in mid January.
0:16:23 > 0:16:25- I did a degree in Law.
0:16:27 > 0:16:28- It was all accidental.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- I was studying - and I did a lot of acting.
0:16:51 > 0:16:57- I was lucky to have a place - at the Royal Academy of Music...
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- ..and later worked on the West - End...
0:17:06 > 0:17:09- ..before landing this presenting - job.
0:17:19 > 0:17:21- You have also scripted stuff.
0:17:22 > 0:17:25- I'm delighted to be here with - Elinor.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- I wrote a show to promote - the Welsh language.
0:17:34 > 0:17:38- We performed it to over 5,000 - children in North Wales...
0:17:40 > 0:17:44- ..and we'll be bringing it to South - Wales soon.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53- We want non-Welsh speaking children - to see it.
0:17:59 > 0:18:03- Without the future, - there will be no programmes.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- Thank you, Owain. - Enjoy the celebrations on Friday.
0:18:07 > 0:18:11- Llwybrau is the title of the - latest album from Meinir Gwilym.
0:18:11 > 0:18:14- Let's hear an excerpt - from one of her songs...
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- ..before Gerallt enjoys - a catch up with Meinir.
0:18:22 > 0:18:27- # You're far too small to understand - that this is a song for you
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- # It tells of what will come
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- # It's enough to be just you
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- # You are every bit a miracle
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- # Your soul is familiar to us #
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- Meinir, the CD is called Llwybrau.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- Eight years have passed - since you released Tombola.
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- Is such a hiatus - a good thing for a musician?
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- Gerallt, that is a good question.
0:18:57 > 0:19:02- I hope people think it was a good - idea after they listen to the CD.
0:19:02 > 0:19:07- I haven't been idle, I've been - singing in concerts and gigs.
0:19:08 > 0:19:13- week since releasing this new CD.
0:19:14 > 0:19:16- I had two launches.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21- One was a concert at Clwb Canol Dre
0:19:21 > 0:19:24- It was a great night - with a decent crowd.
0:19:25 > 0:19:30- On the Sunday, I had a sea voyage - for the official launch.
0:19:30 > 0:19:34- It was on the Queen of the Sea, - a boat from the quay in Caernarfon.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- It was a great experience and - we were lucky with the weather.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45- It's not easy to sing new songs.
0:19:45 > 0:19:49- You know the old ones so well - that new songs can make you nervous.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51- I think it went well.
0:19:51 > 0:19:52- Do you remember the TV show, Wedi 7?
0:19:52 > 0:19:54- Do you remember the TV show, Wedi 7?- - Yes, I do.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57- What have you been up to since?
0:19:58 > 0:20:02- Apart from singing, I work - as a director and producer.
0:20:03 > 0:20:08- Recently, I did some presenting - on a show called Garddio a Mwy.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- All this and more on Garddio a Mwy.
0:20:12 > 0:20:14- It was a wonderful experience.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- As you know, I love the outdoors - and meeting people.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- Nature is a real inspiration for me.
0:20:22 > 0:20:27- It's a combination of writing, - singing and an everyday job.
0:20:28 > 0:20:30- # Life's journey isn't cut and dried
0:20:32 > 0:20:33- # That is the excitement
0:20:33 > 0:20:35- # We would like to protect you
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- # But life is about experience
0:20:38 > 0:20:43- # When tears come, - just let them flow
0:20:43 > 0:20:48- # Laughter is around the corner #
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- What makes a song - a Meinir Gwilym song?
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- You are full of tough questions - today!
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- What makes a Meinir Gwilym song?
0:20:59 > 0:21:02- The only way I can answer that...
0:21:03 > 0:21:07- ..is to explain what's important - to me when I write a song.
0:21:08 > 0:21:13- The song has to have a good melody - that people can sing along to.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- I also love to play around - with words.
0:21:17 > 0:21:19- The words have to mean something.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- What about the song - we're hearing today?
0:21:22 > 0:21:24- The CD is a varied collection - of songs.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- There are fast songs, - slow ones, folk songs...
0:21:29 > 0:21:32- ..and one song with - Gwenan Gibbard, Titrwm.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39- I wrote it quickly, at one sitting.
0:21:40 > 0:21:46- It's personal, but the wider message - is for all children everywhere.
0:21:47 > 0:21:51- Every child deserves - the same opportunities...
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- ..whether they're from Wales, - Syria, Palestine or wherever.
0:21:57 > 0:22:02- # When the world is competitive, - don't you worry at all
0:22:02 > 0:22:07- # Always remember that no-one - is better than anyone else
0:22:10 > 0:22:12- # Good weather - always follows a storm
0:22:12 > 0:22:18- # It's as certain - as your mother and father's love
0:22:19 > 0:22:29- # You're far too small to understand - that this is a song for you #
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- Meinir's album is now available - in the shops.
0:22:43 > 0:22:47- Meinir performs at this weekend's - Hwyl Yr Wyl - Festive Fun, Pwllheli.
0:22:48 > 0:22:51- She joins Dylan a Neil, - John ac Alun, and Father Christmas!
0:22:53 > 0:22:58- My studio guests tonight have been - Elinor Jones and Owain Williams.
0:23:02 > 0:23:07- Owain, congratulations - on your 200th edition of Tag.
0:23:19 > 0:23:22- It will be on this Friday at 5.00pm.
0:23:29 > 0:23:31- Tsunami are live in the studio.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36- We'll be sending Mari off before she - has her baby,
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- Look at the Welsh language as - everything. We own it.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46- We all have to give it something.
0:23:52 > 0:23:56- Give the Welsh language - a Christmas gift.
0:23:59 > 0:24:01- That's it from us tonight.
0:24:01 > 0:24:04- Congratulations - to Iona Jones from Corwen!
0:24:04 > 0:24:07- You're going to see Wales take on - South Africa this Saturday.
0:24:08 > 0:24:11- A pair of tickets are on their way - to you so enjoy watching the game.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15- Welsh Music Prize awards in Cardiff.
0:24:16 > 0:24:22- I'm also at the Awyr Las charity - concert in Rhyl's Pavilion Theatre.
0:24:22 > 0:24:26- The husband and wife from Cilycwm, - Aled and Eleri Edwards...
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- ..are in the studio to chat about
0:24:31 > 0:24:34- Thanks for your company, goodnight.
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