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0:00:04 > 0:00:07- The Valleys - have always been my home.
0:00:07 > 0:00:12- Each valley with its industrial - scars and colourful characters...
0:00:12 > 0:00:15- ..have left - a lasting impression on me.
0:00:21 > 0:00:23- I'm revisiting the Valleys...
0:00:24 > 0:00:27- ..and meeting characters - who are truly welcoming.
0:00:28 > 0:00:30- Why not jump on board my ride?
0:00:31 > 0:00:34- I'm shifting gear - and heading for the horizon!
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- The Tywi valley, one of - the largest valleys in South Wales.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56- It begins - way up the Cambrian Mountains...
0:00:56 > 0:00:59- ..and ends - at the tip of Carmarthenshire.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- I start my journey - at Llyn Brianne reservoir.
0:01:03 > 0:01:08- I'll then go down to the village of - Cilycwm, Llandovery, Llandeilo...
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- ..before joining the course - of the Tywi in Carmarthen.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- I finish in the lovely Llansteffan.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- This huge lake - is my first port of call.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- It was built in the '60s and '70s...
0:01:19 > 0:01:23- ..as one of the deepest and largest - reservoirs in South Wales.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- Its scenery is wonderful, - including this huge dam.
0:01:29 > 0:01:34- They started building the dam - in the early 1960s.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- It was officially completed in 1973.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- It took over a decade - from start to finish.
0:01:41 > 0:01:45- The Swansea area needed water.
0:01:45 > 0:01:47- The population was growing...
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- ..and there was industry in places - like Llansamlet and Felindre.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54- Clean and safe water was needed.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- That's why they built the reservoir - in this valley.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- The water follows the same path now - as it did some 60 years ago.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- It joins the Tywi river and goes - down to Nantgaredig near Carmarthen.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- The water is taken from the river - and pumped to Felindre.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- There's a large - water treatment works in Felindre.
0:02:13 > 0:02:18- It's cleaned and then transferred - across South Wales...
0:02:18 > 0:02:20- ..from the Gower to Bridgend.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- The nature of reservoirs - depend on the surroundings.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33- This is among the highest reservoirs - in Europe.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35- It's about 100 metres in height.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39- That's what enables us - to produce renewable energy...
0:02:39 > 0:02:41- ..with hydroelectric power - at the bottom.
0:02:42 > 0:02:43- How many are there in Wales?
0:02:44 > 0:02:46- There are almost - 100 reservoirs here...
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- ..with others - in storages underground.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54- This water has to be treated - before it's sent out to customers.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58- The water underground - has already been treated.
0:02:59 > 0:03:01- It's an incredible area.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- I wonder how many people - in Gowerton, Neath and Bridgend...
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- ..know how important - this is to them.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- I'd encourage people to come up here - to see this and appreciate it.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22- From Rhandirmwyn - I go to Cilycwm next...
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- ..to meet a man - who's competitive in two fields...
0:03:26 > 0:03:29- ..singing - and farming quality French cattle.
0:03:30 > 0:03:31- # It's nice to go out
0:03:32 > 0:03:35- # I like going out
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- # At the end of the day - when the work is done
0:03:40 > 0:03:43- # When work is finished #
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- Aled, we're in Cilycwm.
0:03:46 > 0:03:49- The Tywi is on the other side - of that hill.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- Yes, the Tywi is on the other side.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54- A feature of the Tywi valley...
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- ..is that it narrows - near Llandovery...
0:03:59 > 0:04:00- ..but widens near Cilycwm.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- Cilycwm means narrow valley.
0:04:03 > 0:04:07- The valley widens - before narrowing near Rhandirmwyn.
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- The farm has changed. Didn't you - used to keep Herefords years ago?
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- Yes, it's what my parents kept.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19- Before then, my grandparents - and my father milked here.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- Things changed - for economic reasons.
0:04:23 > 0:04:29- Llyn Brianne was built up the valley - and it was hard to find farmhands.
0:04:29 > 0:04:34- So my parents finished milking - and changed to Hereford cattle.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- They kept them for a decade or two.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- Then the profitability - of those cattle decreased.
0:04:44 > 0:04:49- When I came home to farm, we chose - another breed, the Limousin.
0:04:49 > 0:04:54- The farm has a good name. - It's famous across Europe.
0:04:54 > 0:04:59- You're the President of - the International Limousin Council.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03- Yes, I'm the President - for another year.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- I hope to finish this year.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- The Limousin breed - has become very important.
0:05:09 > 0:05:15- We were very lucky to have some of - the best bloodlines available.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- We've had some success.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- They're an important part - of the business.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- Eleri, Aled's wife, - is also a professional singer.
0:05:25 > 0:05:29- They became an item - after competing on stage.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- It would be perfect - around this table...
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- ..had I won the Blue Riband - at the Eisteddfod too.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- You've both won it, haven't you?
0:05:38 > 0:05:39- You've both won it, haven't you?- - Yes.
0:05:39 > 0:05:41- A husband and wife. Is that unique?
0:05:41 > 0:05:45- Are you the only husband and wife - to win the Blue Riband?
0:05:45 > 0:05:47- As far as I know. Up to now, anyway.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49- They happened - a couple of years apart.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- Yes, I'm quite a bit younger - than Aled.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- You met whilst performing - on stage somewhere.
0:05:56 > 0:06:00- Was the light low - with an orchestra playing?!
0:06:00 > 0:06:04- The only time we've sang together - was in that first Blue Riband.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08- We didn't sing on a concert stage - together until we got married.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- It was like someone - was plotting to keep us apart.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14- It looked like it.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- There was a flash - and something kept you away!
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- You've moved down here. - You're a farmer's daughter.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28- Yes. I'm from Llangernyw - in the Conwy Valley.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- It's a village - between Llanrwst and Abergele.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- I've moved from one valley - to another, the Tywi valley.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39- This is a famous, important - and busy farm.
0:06:39 > 0:06:42- Do you have time - to fit everything in?
0:06:42 > 0:06:44- You have to, I'm sure.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46- We make time.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49- But farming is our livelihood.
0:06:50 > 0:06:56- The singing brings us enjoyment - when we have time to do it.
0:06:59 > 0:07:01- On I go to Llandovery...
0:07:01 > 0:07:05- ..to meet a man who is passionate - about his motorbike.
0:07:05 > 0:07:08- A brave man - who's spent months on his bike...
0:07:08 > 0:07:12- ..travelling to far-flung countries - for months at a time.
0:07:12 > 0:07:13- Quite a feat.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- Jim, this is big, that's swish.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22- This has been to Europe, - that's been all over the world.
0:07:23 > 0:07:26- This is like a shire horse - in Llanelwedd, that's like a cob.
0:07:27 > 0:07:28- Where have you been in all?
0:07:29 > 0:07:30- Long trips abroad.
0:07:30 > 0:07:32- I've been lucky, Roy.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36- I mustn't forget - how lucky I've been.
0:07:37 > 0:07:42- About five years ago, - my wife knew I was itching to go.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- She let me go on two trips.
0:07:45 > 0:07:50- Last year, I flew my bike over - to Anchorage in Alaska...
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- ..and I followed - the ice road truckers' journey...
0:07:53 > 0:07:55- ..up to Prudhoe in the Arctic.
0:07:55 > 0:07:59- I then went to Yukon, - British Columbia in Canada...
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- ..and down as far as Las Vegas...
0:08:04 > 0:08:06- ..and back through - the middle of America.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10- The trip - lasted four and a half months.
0:08:11 > 0:08:13- That was one trip. - Four and a half months.
0:08:14 > 0:08:15- But there was a trip before then.
0:08:15 > 0:08:16- But there was a trip before then.- - Yes, there was.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- I rode my bike through Europe.
0:08:20 > 0:08:26- I went through the Channel Tunnel - into France and over the Alps.
0:08:26 > 0:08:32- I rode down the old Yugoslavia - into Albania.
0:08:32 > 0:08:37- From Albania, - I went to Greece, Bulgaria...
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- ..Turkey then Georgia.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- I then went to the Stans, - as they're called.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- Where's next? Africa?
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- No, it's too dangerous.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- The geopolitical problems there - are terrible.
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- Talking about danger, - have you experienced anything...
0:08:56 > 0:09:00- ..which made you uncomfortable - in some of these countries?
0:09:00 > 0:09:05- In Uzbekistan, I got hassle - from the military police.
0:09:05 > 0:09:09- They fiddled around with the bike - and took everything out.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11- Everything was on the ground.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15- They wanted bribes - and fined me 500.
0:09:16 > 0:09:17- What for?
0:09:18 > 0:09:23- They took my passport, put it in - the car and wouldn't give it back.
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- You're there by yourself.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28- I can't get over it!
0:09:28 > 0:09:30- I can't get over your bravery...
0:09:31 > 0:09:35- ..and the faith you had - in these people and these places.
0:09:35 > 0:09:36- Where else can you go?
0:09:36 > 0:09:40- You don't want to go to Africa. - South America, of course.
0:09:40 > 0:09:44- Does petrol freeze? No-one's - been to the South Pole on a bike.
0:09:44 > 0:09:46- I hope my wife's not listening!
0:09:47 > 0:09:52- The trip I'd like to do is to fly - to Buenos Aires or Rio de Janeiro...
0:09:52 > 0:09:54- There we are, South America.
0:09:54 > 0:09:58- ..down through Argentina - into Patagonia...
0:09:58 > 0:10:04- ..and then to a town right at the - tip of South America called Ushuaia.
0:10:04 > 0:10:05- Right.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- Once a month, - an ice-breaker supply ship...
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- ..leaves there to go to Antarctica.
0:10:12 > 0:10:16- I'd like to go down to Ushuaia, - leave my bike there...
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- ..and then go back up - through Peru, Chile...
0:10:22 > 0:10:23- If you want a companion...
0:10:23 > 0:10:27- If you want a companion...- - Roy, there's another seat here!
0:10:27 > 0:10:28- No, I'm a bit...
0:10:29 > 0:10:29- Pyjamas...
0:10:29 > 0:10:31- Pyjamas...- - I need something wider.
0:10:31 > 0:10:33- This is what I find comfortable.
0:10:33 > 0:10:34- This is what I find comfortable.- - Bring it with you!
0:10:35 > 0:10:36- Bring it with you.
0:10:36 > 0:10:37- Bring it with you.- - I'll think about it.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- Elaine? We're talking.
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0:10:52 > 0:10:56- In the centre of Llandovery - is Llandovery College.
0:10:56 > 0:11:00- It was founded - by Thomas Phillips in 1847...
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- ..to give Welsh-medium classical - education to South Wales students.
0:11:06 > 0:11:10- Quite simply, he chose Llandovery - because of its central location...
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- ..and it was far enough - from industrial areas.
0:11:14 > 0:11:19- It was a clean and pure location - therefore for educating individuals.
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- It was originally a place - for the sons of ministers...
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- ..to train them to become ministers.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- Girls started to attend in 1968.
0:11:33 > 0:11:35- We've evolved as a college.
0:11:36 > 0:11:41- I'd say that two thirds of the - students at this college are girls.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45- Young children - are attending the college now.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- Yes, we opened a nursery - two years ago.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53- So our age range - is now three months up to eighteen.
0:11:53 > 0:11:54- Really?
0:11:54 > 0:11:56- Welsh was important, wasn't it.
0:11:56 > 0:11:57- You're the head of Welsh.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59- You're the head of Welsh.- - Yes, I am.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01- Welsh is thriving at this college.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06- People come here with Welsh - as a first and a second language.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09- I teach Welsh as a first - and second language up to A level.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- The Head Boy this year - is Huw Richards-Price.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- Art, Biology and Geography - are his main subjects.
0:12:16 > 0:12:21- At 17 years old, Huw has a vision - and is a shrewd businessman already.
0:12:23 > 0:12:24- Your first day as Head Boy.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28- Is it a responsibility - that worries you?
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- No, I'm looking forward to it.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- It's been a lot of fun.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40- We had a game of rugby yesterday, - which we won.
0:12:40 > 0:12:44- Everything's looking good.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- It's a big responsibility - considering the school's history.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- I'm just happy - to have the opportunity.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- You come from Tregaron. - Why choose this school?
0:12:55 > 0:12:58- When I was young, I always wanted - to come here to do my A levels.
0:12:59 > 0:13:02- I came here for an open day.
0:13:04 > 0:13:09- I liked it very much so I applied - for a scholarship in Art and Sport.
0:13:10 > 0:13:14- My grandfather also saved up money - for me to come here...
0:13:15 > 0:13:17- ..so I'm pretty lucky.
0:13:17 > 0:13:18- Yes.
0:13:18 > 0:13:23- If your grandfather saved up, it was - almost a responsibility to come.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- It's fair to say that Huw - is mature beyond his years.
0:13:28 > 0:13:33- He's already won the UK-wide Young - Entrepreneur of the Year award...
0:13:33 > 0:13:35- ..for his YouTube videos.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- He has a very bright future.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- I show people - how to grow vegetables online.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45- I've had over six million views.
0:13:45 > 0:13:46- I've had over six million views.- - Million?!
0:13:46 > 0:13:47- Six million.
0:13:47 > 0:13:48- Six million.- - Six million!
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- Over half of those are from America.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- How can I put this? - You're a good-looking boy.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- Are these views a result - of your entrepreneurial skills...
0:14:01 > 0:14:02- ..or your looks?!
0:14:03 > 0:14:04- I'm not...
0:14:04 > 0:14:07- Well, I just like trying anything.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09- Trying new things.
0:14:10 > 0:14:14- When I was 12, I thought - I could start making videos.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17- That's how it started, really.
0:14:18 > 0:14:22- There's quite a bit of pressure - on people your age.
0:14:23 > 0:14:27- Your mother and father think the - path is clear - to go to university.
0:14:28 > 0:14:29- But you don't think like that.
0:14:29 > 0:14:30- But you don't think like that.- - No, I'm different.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- I'm quite brave, I think.
0:14:35 > 0:14:38- If someone wants to be a doctor...
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- ..going to university - is the best way to achieve that aim.
0:14:42 > 0:14:47- For me, I think university - would be a waste of time.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- There's a lot I want to do.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- I don't need to go to university.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- That's what I think, really.
0:14:56 > 0:14:57- You have a dream.
0:14:57 > 0:14:58- A dream, yes.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- I would like...
0:15:00 > 0:15:04- My dream is to do what I want to do.
0:15:04 > 0:15:08- My goal is to go on Gardeners' World - as a presenter.
0:15:09 > 0:15:10- That would be...
0:15:10 > 0:15:12- A presenter on Gardeners' World?
0:15:13 > 0:15:17- I want to try to inspire young - people to learn how to grow food...
0:15:17 > 0:15:19- ..because it's fun.
0:15:19 > 0:15:21- I'm thinking...
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- ..you have presenting skills, - you've won this award...
0:15:25 > 0:15:30- ..you play rugby, at the base - of the scrum as a flanker...
0:15:31 > 0:15:34- ..you're tall and you have a talent - as a presenter...
0:15:35 > 0:15:37- We have a bit in common!
0:15:51 > 0:15:52- A break in the journey.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55- St Cwrdaf church, Llanwrda.
0:15:56 > 0:16:01- There's a story that Owain Glyndwr - was buried here for a time...
0:16:01 > 0:16:03- ..under the altar.
0:16:03 > 0:16:05- Fact or legend?
0:16:05 > 0:16:08- If you know more than me, - let me know. You know where I am.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10- I do like legends.
0:16:17 > 0:16:22- Dryslwyn and Dinefwr castles are - giants that shelter the landscape.
0:16:22 > 0:16:26- Both were built - within 100 years of each other...
0:16:26 > 0:16:28- ..around the 12th century.
0:16:28 > 0:16:34- Both are keeping the valley thriving - through tourism.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- The valley ends - in southern Carmarthenshire...
0:16:38 > 0:16:41- ..where the Tywi - meets the Gwendraeth and the Taf...
0:16:41 > 0:16:46- ..before they flow into the sea - in the shadow of this great ruin...
0:16:46 > 0:16:48- ..Llansteffan Castle.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- My journey comes to an end - in the company of a dear friend.
0:16:53 > 0:16:58- A few months ago, Sara Edwards - became the Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed.
0:16:58 > 0:17:02- It's a very important job - and a huge honour for her.
0:17:05 > 0:17:09- Sara, first of all, congratulations - on being appointed to the role.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- It's a big honour, isn't it?
0:17:11 > 0:17:12- It's a big honour, isn't it?- - Yes, it is.
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- It was a huge surprise for me.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- I try to take everything - as they come.
0:17:19 > 0:17:23- You used to be - the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Dyfed.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26- Dyfed is a large area.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28- It is.
0:17:28 > 0:17:33- It's the largest lieutenancy - in Wales in terms of area.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35- I do spend a lot of time - in the car...
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- ..as it includes Ceredigion, - Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
0:17:41 > 0:17:46- Each of those counties - are different.
0:17:47 > 0:17:48- They are.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53- Some areas - have lots of Welsh speakers.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- Areas of Pembrokeshire - aren't Welsh speaking.
0:17:57 > 0:18:00- So I try to be a bridge in a way...
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- ..trying to bring people together.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- You're the Queen's representative - in the county.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- Yes, that is my role.
0:18:13 > 0:18:19- The Lord-Lieutenant represents - the Queen, King or Royal Family.
0:18:20 > 0:18:25- You help out during royal visits...
0:18:25 > 0:18:29- ..and you help - in the process of appointing JPs.
0:18:29 > 0:18:32- It's very different - and very interesting.
0:18:32 > 0:18:36- How do the messages get to you - from the Palace?
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- Do you get sent a letter or do you - receive a phone call saying...
0:18:40 > 0:18:42- .."Sara, we have a favour to ask."
0:18:42 > 0:18:43- It depends.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48- Of course, it's important to keep - people in the Palace in the loop...
0:18:48 > 0:18:51- ..with what's happening in the area.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55- Sometimes, you receive a phone call - from the office...
0:18:56 > 0:18:58- ..or you receive a letter.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- Before every royal visit...
0:19:01 > 0:19:05- ..you have to do reccies - with the police...
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- ..to make sure everything's fine - and in order.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11- It's a big honour just to do it.
0:19:11 > 0:19:16- I'm apparently the first woman - to do the role in Dyfed.
0:19:16 > 0:19:17- That's quite nice too.
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- The role of Lord-Lieutenant - goes back centuries.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- It's important for Welsh people - to know about the role.
0:19:29 > 0:19:35- Over the centuries, it hasn't had - much to do with ordinary people.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- They don't know much about it.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- As I said, - it's a big honour to do the role.
0:19:42 > 0:19:47- I'd like to increase awareness - about what a Lord-Lieutenant does...
0:19:47 > 0:19:50- ..and what he or she can do - in the community...
0:19:51 > 0:19:56- ..including bringing people - together, helping volunteers...
0:19:56 > 0:19:58- ..and helping young people.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00- It's very different.
0:20:01 > 0:20:02- As well as that...
0:20:02 > 0:20:08- ..it's up to every Lord-Lieutenant - as to what they do in their area.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10- So I'm doing my best.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- As well as the role, - you have a daughter called Hannah.
0:20:18 > 0:20:20- How old is she? Ten, eleven?
0:20:20 > 0:20:21- How old is she? Ten, eleven?- - She's ten.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- She'll be going to secondary school - before long.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28- Your husband - has an important job in the Army.
0:20:28 > 0:20:29- You have a busy life.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- Well, we have very deep roots - in the area.
0:20:33 > 0:20:39- In Carmarthenshire, - Crugybar and Llanfihangel-ar-Arth.
0:20:39 > 0:20:45- My father's family originally - came from Aberaeron and Fishguard.
0:20:45 > 0:20:49- So I do feel like I come from Dyfed!
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- Good luck to you.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- Thank you. I'll try my best.
0:20:54 > 0:20:55- I'm sure you will.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58- It's a very good choice, by the way.
0:20:58 > 0:20:59- It's a very good choice, by the way.- - I've had a lot of help too.
0:21:00 > 0:21:05- Fair play to them, the counties - have been very supportive.
0:21:05 > 0:21:07- I appreciate it.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- I'm sure - you'll have a great few years.
0:21:09 > 0:21:10- I hope.
0:21:23 > 0:21:28- My journey through the South-West - Valleys has been unforgettable.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31- The Vale of Neath - with their dramatic waterfalls.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35- The ambassador of Glynneath, - my old friend Max Boyce.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39- The Swansea Valley, - Adelina Patti's palatial home...
0:21:40 > 0:21:45- ..and the sad propaganda film about - Lidice when I visited Cwmgiedd.
0:21:46 > 0:21:47- What about the Amman Valley?
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- The sacred acres of my childhood, - the Black Mountain...
0:21:52 > 0:21:56- ..and the emotional site of Steer - Pit where my grandfather was killed.
0:21:58 > 0:21:59- The Gwendraeth...
0:21:59 > 0:22:03- ..with none other than the king - of the oval ball, Barry John.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- The Valley's glorious end - where two rivers meet in Kidwelly.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- Perhaps the biggest thanks goes to - Ken Rees from the Loughor Valley.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15- He corrected the size of my feet...
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- ..after almost 60 years of - wearing shoes two sizes too small.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26- To finish, one of South Wales's - most beautiful Valleys, the Tywi.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- I met a young entrepreneur - and chatted to an old friend.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40- The journey has been a privilege - and nothing but a pleasure.
0:22:40 > 0:22:44- My old teacher habits die hard - - I hope you've learnt something...
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- ..and enjoyed the journey with me.
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- Where next? I'll keep the helmet and - leather jacket safe just in case.
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