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0:00:17 > 0:00:23- Hello and welcome to Heno and the - final Fancy A Fortune of the year.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:00:27 > 0:00:30- It's your last chance to win 1,000 - this year...
0:00:31 > 0:00:35- ..before our Christmas Cracker - Competition starts next week.
0:00:35 > 0:00:40- All you need to do - is answer this simple question:
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- What did Cinderella - lose at the ball?
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- 1) a slipper, 2) a hat, - or 3) an umbrella?
0:00:47 > 0:00:55- This competition is now closed.
0:00:55 > 0:01:00- It's 5p a minute plus your telephone - company's network access charge.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- The phone lines close at 7.15pm.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06- You must be over 18 to enter.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09- Don't call after the lines close - as you will still be charged.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13- Full terms and conditions - can be found online at www.heno.tv
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- Good luck to you all.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19- I'll be calling one lucky viewer - later in the programme.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- Good luck with Fancy A Fortune?
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- If you want to spend your money - before Christmas...
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- ..come and see Melltith - y Brenin Lludd by Cwmni Mega.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- You can hear all about it later.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- You can hear all about it later.- - Oh, no you won't!
0:01:40 > 0:01:45- Tonight, we celebrate the life - of a farmer and tenor...
0:01:45 > 0:01:49- ..at the Aberystwyth - Park Lodge Hotel.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- My studio guest for the next - 30 minutes in Llanelli...
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- ..is the television and - radio presenter, Beti George.
0:01:55 > 0:01:58- Welcome to the programme, Beti.
0:01:59 > 0:02:07- Beti will be spinning - the Fancy A Fortune wheel tonight.
0:02:07 > 0:02:16- Yes, I can't wait.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19- We hope that someone wins 1,000 - tonight.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- Beti currently appears - in the latest series of DNA Cymru.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- Dafydd Edwards, the singer and - farmer from Bethania, Ceredigion...
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- ..has been a regular on Heno and - filled venues across the country.
0:02:32 > 0:02:36- He's recorded all his memories - and launches the book tonight...
0:02:36 > 0:02:41- ..with friends and family - at Aberystwyth's Park Lodge Hotel.
0:02:41 > 0:02:42- Heledd is there too.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44- Good evening, Heledd.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47- Good evening, Mari.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- Tonight, the singer and farmer, - Dafydd Edwards launches his book.
0:02:51 > 0:03:01- I'm joined by the man himself, - Dafydd Edwards.
0:03:08 > 0:03:13- What's it like to see your life - story between two covers?
0:03:13 > 0:03:21- There was a lot of stories to tell.
0:03:21 > 0:03:26- We recently went to America.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30- Ann and I went to Montana.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33- It was a great time.
0:03:33 > 0:03:37- I was told that the book was going - to be released for Christmas.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- I thought it was going to be - released next year!
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- Let's hear more - about Dafydd Edwards.
0:03:43 > 0:03:48- It started at school - and before my days in school too...
0:03:48 > 0:03:53- ..when I was at home - with Mam, Dad and Tad-cu.
0:03:54 > 0:03:59- Mam and Dad were busy on the farm - so Tad-cu looked after us children.
0:03:59 > 0:04:04- My heart was always at home - and with farming - I love it.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08- "I'd follow the harrow - on the side of the cloak."
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- Next came the singing - and I had the best of both worlds.
0:04:11 > 0:04:19- # We are three sailors who are merry - and love the countryside and town #
0:04:20 > 0:04:25- I'd started singing in concerts - and competing in the Eisteddfod...
0:04:26 > 0:04:29- ..and I made an EP.
0:04:29 > 0:04:37- This was followed by LPs - and CDs at a later date.
0:04:37 > 0:04:42- I've also done some touring, - primarily in America...
0:04:42 > 0:04:47- ..but also Australia, - Hong Kong, Singapore and Beijing.
0:04:47 > 0:04:53- He's travelled but always came home - unlike other members of his family.
0:04:53 > 0:04:59- Many emigrated from Ceredigion and - settled in Ohio in the 19th century.
0:04:59 > 0:05:05- This history is very important - for Dafydd.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09- We know of four brothers - and their families...
0:05:09 > 0:05:16- ..and a widow and her eight children - from Croeswyntoedd Farm.
0:05:16 > 0:05:22- It was a very difficult time - as they searched for a better life.
0:05:22 > 0:05:29- Life couldn't be better - and Dafydd Edwards' roots are deep.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33- I hope that my children - and my grandchildren...
0:05:33 > 0:05:41- ..share the same passion - for the Welsh countryside as me.
0:05:48 > 0:05:58- Dafydd's daughter, Gwawr Edwards - joins me now.
0:06:00 > 0:06:06- You have shared the stage - with your father.
0:06:06 > 0:06:16- I've shared the stage - with Dad many times.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- I've been very lucky - for such an upbringing.
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- Have you learnt something new - about your father from this book?
0:06:27 > 0:06:30- I haven't finished - reading the book yet.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34- I only got the book yesterday!
0:06:35 > 0:06:42- I live in Cardiff.
0:06:42 > 0:06:46- I don't know if I miss farming.
0:06:46 > 0:06:56- I'm still a country girl.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- I try to get home to Ceredigion - and I bring my daughter Nel too.
0:07:04 > 0:07:09- Lyn Ebenzer has edited the book.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13- Dafydd's got a great story.
0:07:14 > 0:07:19- I've learnt a few things - about Dafydd.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23- He's a great storyteller.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27- He's got a real love - for his lineage.
0:07:27 > 0:07:37- He has hope for tomorrow.
0:07:40 > 0:07:48- He's a man for the future, - past and present.
0:07:48 > 0:07:54- On Monday, you were in front - of the cameras in Brongoch.
0:07:54 > 0:08:03- I was in front of the BBC cameras - at the start of the week.
0:08:03 > 0:08:13- I was with a man who plays - Mrs Brown on the television.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- His uncles were prisoners of war - in the area.
0:08:16 > 0:08:20- Back to you in the studio.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- Dafydd's book makes - a perfect stocking filler.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- There's still a few minutes left - to enter Fancy A Fortune?
0:08:28 > 0:08:32- This is the question - you'll need to answer:
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- What did Cinderella - lose at the ball?
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- 1) a slipper, 2) a hat, - or 3) an umbrella?
0:08:39 > 0:08:43- This competition is now closed.
0:08:43 > 0:08:50- Beti George and I could be calling - one of you later in the programme.
0:08:50 > 0:08:55- A new series of DNA Cymru - started at 8.00pm on Sunday on S4C.
0:08:55 > 0:09:00- The series asks - who are we and where are you from?
0:09:02 > 0:09:04- Wales.
0:09:04 > 0:09:05- For thousands of years...
0:09:06 > 0:09:12- ..people have come here - in search of a better life.
0:09:13 > 0:09:15- From the Ice Age - to the Digital Era...
0:09:16 > 0:09:20- ..wave upon wave - of immigrants have arrived.
0:09:20 > 0:09:25- Their genetic pattern can be seen - in our bodies to this day.
0:09:26 > 0:09:32- DNA research now reveals the genetic - mysteries of our forefathers.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- A new path - has been opened to the past...
0:09:35 > 0:09:39- ..and reveals some amazing facts - about our history.
0:09:44 > 0:09:53- Welcome to the programme, Beti.
0:09:53 > 0:10:01- The series started on Sunday night.
0:10:01 > 0:10:09- There was a special edition - of DNA Cymru on 1 March.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- The series breaks new ground too.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- It's a great series.
0:10:18 > 0:10:23- We have all come from somewhere.
0:10:24 > 0:10:32- We've all migrated to Britain.
0:10:32 > 0:10:37- We don't know - when we all came to the country.
0:10:38 > 0:10:46- I hate it - when historic programmes...
0:10:46 > 0:10:56- ..don't mention the pre-Roman era.
0:10:59 > 0:11:04- It's only possible to make - a programme like this now.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- It's only possible - to make these programmes now...
0:11:08 > 0:11:17- ..thanks to developments - in technology.
0:11:17 > 0:11:22- This programme has really - inspired me...
0:11:23 > 0:11:29- ..to go in search of my own DNA.
0:11:29 > 0:11:39- Have you had your DNA tested?
0:11:40 > 0:11:45- Yes, it seems I belong to a clan - that lived in Wales...
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- ..about 2,000 years ago.
0:11:49 > 0:11:57- My clan didn't move - around the country.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- They stayed in Wales.
0:12:01 > 0:12:07- I think I could be "The" real - Welsh woman!
0:12:08 > 0:12:18- What response have you had?
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- You launched an appeal on 1 March.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28- You launched an appeal on 1 March.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- Thousands took part - in the programme.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- It's very popular to trace your - family roots.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40- It's a complicated procedure.
0:12:41 > 0:12:45- I like to think about the people...
0:12:45 > 0:12:51- ..who would go mining for copper - in the past.
0:12:51 > 0:12:57- I don't know how they did this.
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- They discovered copper and used it.
0:13:00 > 0:13:10- Archaeologists have discovered this.
0:13:13 > 0:13:18- It was quite magical.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- You travelled the world - on this series.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25- I got to go to Tanzania.
0:13:25 > 0:13:35- It was quite memorable.
0:13:37 > 0:13:44- There are few familiar faces - in the series.
0:13:44 > 0:13:48- Yes, there's a few stories - about Welsh celebrities.
0:13:48 > 0:13:52- They have an interesting story.
0:13:52 > 0:13:59- Colin Charvis - has an interesting story.
0:13:59 > 0:14:03- I remember wondering why people - came to Wales and the bad weather!
0:14:03 > 0:14:09- But they did come here.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- There's a few minutes left to enter - Fancy A Fortune?
0:14:12 > 0:14:16- Get dialling - and answer the simple question.
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- One of you could be 1,000 richer - by 7.30pm!
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- We enter the pantomime world to hear - about Melltith y Brenin Lludd...
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- ..as they prepare to tour Wales.
0:14:27 > 0:14:32- Let's hear about some of your events - in our Calendar.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- The Cor Caerdydd choir has a - fund-raising concert in Abergavenny.
0:14:40 > 0:14:44- Proceeds go to the Monmouthshire - and District National Eisteddfod.
0:14:44 > 0:14:53- It's 10 and starts at 7.30pm in the - Methodist chapel on Castle Street.
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- Join us to celebrate 250 years - at Bethlehem Chapel in Pwll Trap.
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- It's on Saturday 27 November - at 7.00pm...
0:15:01 > 0:15:09- ..and features the Llanddarog choir, - Gethin Lewis and local artists.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- On Sunday 29 November - at Pisgah Chapel in Llandisillio...
0:15:17 > 0:15:21- ..the Pembrokeshire Welsh-language - Initiative and Span Arts...
0:15:22 > 0:15:25- ..has a candlelit service - to celebrate Advent...
0:15:25 > 0:15:31- ..with the John S Davies - Singers ensemble.
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0:16:01 > 0:16:03- Welcome back.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06- The phone lines for Fancy A Fortune - have now closed.
0:16:06 > 0:16:12- Please don't call any more - or you will still be charged.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- Last night, the actor, Dafydd Emyr - joined me in the studio...
0:16:15 > 0:16:20- ..to chat about the Cwmni Mega - pantomime, Melltith y Brenin Lludd.
0:16:20 > 0:16:25- It opens this Friday so we went to - their final dress rehearsal earlier.
0:16:25 > 0:16:30- Cwmni Mega has staged - Welsh pantomimes for 26 years.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- The cast, set and venues - change annually...
0:16:34 > 0:16:40- ..but the iconic productions - continue to please its audience.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- This year, Melltith y Brenin Lludd - is set in the Mabinogion.
0:16:44 > 0:16:49- Oh, no it's not!
0:16:50 > 0:16:54- It isn't strictly a pantomime - but has elements of the pantomime.
0:16:54 > 0:16:59- In recent years, we've looked more - towards the Mabinogion.
0:17:00 > 0:17:07- I like the fact that young people - learn about Welsh history.
0:17:07 > 0:17:13- It's called Melltith y Brenin Lludd - and takes us to the Mabiniogion.
0:17:13 > 0:17:17- I play Brenin Lludd.
0:17:17 > 0:17:23- The country has been cursed by - the dwarves so he's battling those.
0:17:23 > 0:17:30- Coran is the evil witch - played superbly by Lisa Marged.
0:17:31 > 0:17:36- I play Coran, queen of the dwarves - who is also a witch.
0:17:36 > 0:17:43- I play Arianrhod - who falls in love with Brenin Lludd.
0:17:43 > 0:17:49- There's a brilliant relationship - between members of the cast.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51- We have as much fun onstage - as we do off it!
0:17:52 > 0:17:54- We get on well.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57- We get on well.- - Yes... oh, no we don't!
0:17:57 > 0:18:03- I play two characters, - namely Gwrhyr and Poli the parrot.
0:18:03 > 0:18:10- Eurfyl plays Jaci Joc - and I'm his sidekick.
0:18:10 > 0:18:15- I don't know why we have to play - these strange characters.
0:18:15 > 0:18:20- Everyone else gets grand costumes - and we get a rag on our heads.
0:18:21 > 0:18:25- It's like a nappy!
0:18:25 > 0:18:30- What's it like to perform - in various venues around Britain?
0:18:30 > 0:18:37- Performing in the same show on the - same stage can get a little stale.
0:18:38 > 0:18:44- Moving venues means - that we have different audiences...
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- ..so we have to adapt - our performances.
0:18:48 > 0:18:53- It's a fantastic cast who - work very hard and I admire them.
0:18:54 > 0:18:57- Two shows a day is a tall order...
0:18:57 > 0:19:05- ..but it's worth it when you see the - young people singing and dancing.
0:19:05 > 0:19:11- Why wouldn't you want to see - a pantomime at Christmas?
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- It's a great way - to get out of the house.
0:19:14 > 0:19:20- It's so much fun and I always laugh - in the pantomime.
0:19:21 > 0:19:24- I have to bite my lip - to stop myself from laughing.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- There's lots of jokes, singing - and dancing so come and see us.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32- Yes, come and see us - because it's great!
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- Go and see the pantomime - if you get the chance.
0:19:38 > 0:19:43- It's time to call tonight's - lucky winner of Fancy A Fortune?
0:19:44 > 0:19:51- # Fancy A Fortune? #
0:19:51 > 0:19:55- Tonight, we asked you to name the - item Cinderella lost at the ball.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- The answer is a slipper, of course!
0:20:00 > 0:20:04- I can tell you that the area code - is for Caernarfon.
0:20:05 > 0:20:10- It's ringing.
0:20:12 > 0:20:15- Hello?
0:20:15 > 0:20:19- Hello, it's Mari Grug - from S4C's Heno.
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- Hello?
0:20:23 > 0:20:26- Hello, it's Mari Grug - from S4C's Heno.
0:20:27 > 0:20:32- Hello?
0:20:32 > 0:20:36- Who am I taking to?
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- Who am I talking to?
0:20:40 > 0:20:45- It's Grace Roberts.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- I'm in Llanberis.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53- That was a great spin, Beti.
0:20:54 > 0:20:58- Congratulations, you've won 500.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- Thank you very much.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03- Can you hear me?
0:21:04 > 0:21:08- Congratulations to you!
0:21:08 > 0:21:12- That's a great way - for you to start Christmas.
0:21:12 > 0:21:20- Merry Christmas to you.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- That was our final Fancy A Fortune - of the year.
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- From Tuesday, two words will be on - everyone's lips - Christmas Cracker!
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- Ann Nicholas from Llangynnor was a - winner in 2014 and I met her today.
0:21:34 > 0:21:38- Have you entered the Christmas - Cracker Competition before, Ann?
0:21:38 > 0:21:43- I entered all the time but - was unsuccessful until this time.
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- Take us back to last year - because you won the prize on Heno.
0:21:48 > 0:21:56- I was preparing for Christmas and - was heading to bed at about 2.00am.
0:21:56 > 0:22:00- I'd forgotten to enter - the Christmas Cracker Competition...
0:22:00 > 0:22:06- ..so decided to phone and got a call - from Elin Fflur the following night.
0:22:06 > 0:22:12- Did you have time to think - that you were live on television?
0:22:12 > 0:22:17- It was the last night and I had no - other option but to take the hamper.
0:22:17 > 0:22:24- You won the hamper of Welsh produce - which helped with all the children.
0:22:24 > 0:22:33- There were items I wouldn't have - bought such as chutneys and tea.
0:22:34 > 0:22:39- Do you have a message for those - who are thinking about entering?
0:22:39 > 0:22:45- Pick up the phone and compete - because I'm trying again this year!
0:22:52 > 0:23:01- Thanks to Ann for the warm welcome.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05- Congratulations to Grace Roberts - from Llanberis for winning 500.
0:23:05 > 0:23:09- The broadcaster, Beti George has - been my studio guest this evening.
0:23:10 > 0:23:13- Some of you may have noticed that - I'm wearing a white ribbon tonight.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18- It's for the White Ribbon - For Women Campaign.
0:23:19 > 0:23:24- The white ribbon aims to discourage - people from remaining silent...
0:23:24 > 0:23:31- ..about violence against women.
0:23:31 > 0:23:41- Things haven't changed.
0:23:41 > 0:23:46- In the 1970s, - when I started broadcasting...
0:23:47 > 0:23:50- ..I remember broadcasting - from shelters...
0:23:50 > 0:23:56- ..where the women would go.
0:23:57 > 0:24:01- DNA Cymru airs at 8.00pm - on Sunday on S4C.
0:24:02 > 0:24:10- There's three more programmes - in this series.
0:24:10 > 0:24:20- There's many interesting things - to be revealed.
0:24:23 > 0:24:25- Thank you, Beti.
0:24:25 > 0:24:28- Heno returns at the same time - tomorrow night.
0:24:29 > 0:24:34- Until tomorrow, - it's a very good evening to you all.
0:24:34 > 0:24:34- .