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0:00:00 > 0:00:02- Hello. I'm Bethan Gwanas.
0:00:02 > 0:00:05- Welcome to the beautiful - Pontio building in Bangor.
0:00:05 > 0:00:08- For the first time ever, - I get the honour...
0:00:08 > 0:00:12- ..of introducing some fine Welsh - talent from the Noson Lawen stage.
0:00:13 > 0:00:14- No pressure!
0:00:14 > 0:00:18- Cordia, young women from Anglesey, - will start us off.
0:00:18 > 0:00:21- So, welcome to Noson Lawen!
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- # Life's too short
0:00:43 > 0:00:46- # So don't be annoying
0:00:47 > 0:00:50- # Don't pretend you're perfect
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- # Soon it'll have an effect
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- # You've noticed her
0:00:58 > 0:01:02- # The girl who adores you
0:01:02 > 0:01:05- # I can tell - by the look on your face
0:01:06 > 0:01:10- # That you regret every moment
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- # And you tell her
0:01:14 > 0:01:18- # That you still want her company
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- # Sorry means nothing
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- # Don't stand there - looking like a ghost
0:01:30 > 0:01:34- # You have to deal - with what you've created
0:01:34 > 0:01:38- # And think about - what you're going to do
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- # Ah, ah, ah, ah
0:01:43 > 0:01:46- # Ah, ah, ah, ah
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- # Ah, ah, ah, ah
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- # Ah
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- # A feeling of despair
0:01:57 > 0:02:00- # Wondering when the journey ends
0:02:01 > 0:02:05- # You must do what feels right
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- # To be a real man
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- # And you tell her
0:02:13 > 0:02:18- # That you still want her company
0:02:21 > 0:02:24- # Sorry means nothing
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- # Don't stand there - looking like a ghost
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- # You have to deal - with what you've created
0:02:32 > 0:02:37- # And think about - what you're going to do
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- # Ah, ah, ah, ah
0:02:41 > 0:02:44- # Ah, ah, ah, ah
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- # Ah, ah, ah, ah
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- # Ah #
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- Many thanks to Cordia - for starting us off in style.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- They'll be back - with another song later...
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- ..here in the wonderful - Bryn Terfel Theatre.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15- It's posh!
0:03:15 > 0:03:20- It's quite a departure - from a shed with bales.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23- I'm quite posh too. Do you like it?
0:03:24 > 0:03:25- Makes a change!
0:03:25 > 0:03:30- It's hard finding - something to wear on television...
0:03:30 > 0:03:32- ..when you're not stick-thin.
0:03:33 > 0:03:36- Doesn't being on television - add a stone onto you?
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- And the high definition - shows up every wrinkle.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- I remember Mam telling me that - a woman had told her years ago...
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- ..before HD - that she'd seen me on television.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52- "I saw Bethan on television.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56- "Fair play, she's prettier - than that, isn't she?"
0:03:58 > 0:04:01- Anyway, I'm fond of writing - cockle poetry.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03- One of them was appropriate.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- Can I share a part of one of them - with you?
0:04:07 > 0:04:09- You're going to hear it anyway.
0:04:10 > 0:04:13- It's a poem - for every full-figured woman.
0:04:15 > 0:04:16- No-one here, of course.
0:04:17 > 0:04:18- Right.
0:04:18 > 0:04:22- "People believe life's not easy - for every girl who's a bit chunky
0:04:22 > 0:04:27- "But here's the reality, every man - likes a lady who's rather meaty
0:04:28 > 0:04:29- "Do you doubt me?
0:04:30 > 0:04:32- "I have experience aplenty.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- "No man while sleeping - wants a wounding
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- "From knees like needles - or elbows with a sharp blow.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43- "It makes them bellow.
0:04:44 > 0:04:48- "I'll make it known, - a proper woman is over ten stone
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- "Is round and purrs - as the man tries to grab round her.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57- "There are no aches - with a woman who likes a cake.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- "They love a hug.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- "With my melons, he's in heaven
0:05:04 > 0:05:07- "The fellow doesn't need a pillow.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- "I've a pair ready made - that taste of lemonade.
0:05:10 > 0:05:12- "Not really, but this is poetry.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- "It's quite new - for women to be like skewers.
0:05:16 > 0:05:20- "Since the bronze and copper age, - large women were all the rage
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- "A big woman, lusty, - no matter if she's wobbly
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- "You'll be warm with a big lass, - she'll be a lass with class
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- "A lass like Bethan Gwanas.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35- "We're strong and healthy, - full of life and energy!
0:05:35 > 0:05:40- "Forget about counting calories, - only empty women live on celery
0:05:41 > 0:05:43- "If the skirt's too tight - open it!
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- "I've been on every diet - ever on this planet
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- "The Bran-Slim, the Atkins, - and the 'cuppa and that's it'.
0:05:53 > 0:05:54- "Yes, I did lose weight
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- "But also my smile, - patience and my mates!
0:05:59 > 0:06:01- "Going without food - makes you stand-offish
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- "Who wants to look - like a flippin' flatfish?
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- "Scoff that cheese, - dive into that apple tart, please
0:06:09 > 0:06:13- "Enjoy your ciabatta - dripping with mozzarella
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- "Lick your lips and go for it
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- "Loosen your belts - and free your breasts!
0:06:20 > 0:06:24- "That's when we're best, you see. - Men, don't you agree?"
0:06:32 > 0:06:35- Our next artist - comes from Deiniolen...
0:06:35 > 0:06:39- ..but he now lives - in Waunfawr near Caernarfon.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41- He has a great songwriting talent.
0:06:42 > 0:06:46- He won the Can i Gymru - comps in 2009.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- Tonight, he's going to sing - a brand-new song...
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- ..which he composed - with the poet, Karen Owen.
0:06:54 > 0:06:58- The process of writing Y Lle Sy'n - Well Ar Wahan has been different.
0:06:58 > 0:07:03- I thought of a melody - with a Celtic feel to it.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- I then asked Karen Owen - to write the lyrics.
0:07:06 > 0:07:12- As it happened, the melody and words - worked together well.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16- I'm very excited to be performing - it tonight for the first time.
0:07:17 > 0:07:18- I hope people enjoy it.
0:07:19 > 0:07:24- To perform Y Lle Sy'n Well Ar Wahan, - with Non and Miriam...
0:07:25 > 0:07:28- ..please welcome - Elfed Morgan Morris.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- # I will let go of your hand
0:07:50 > 0:07:54- # Before you squeeze too tight
0:07:55 > 0:07:59- # Take whatever will come
0:07:59 > 0:08:04- # Like hearts everywhere
0:08:04 > 0:08:09- # Tomorrow and the world's so big
0:08:09 > 0:08:13- # Your embrace is so tight still
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- # You made me feel grey and old
0:08:19 > 0:08:23- # Killing my words with a smile
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- # I'm going, I'm leaving - and this is the song
0:08:29 > 0:08:33- # For the place that's better apart
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- # I leave in a strong position
0:08:40 > 0:08:43- # As the time is right
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- # Going with half of what was
0:08:49 > 0:08:53- # With my history complete
0:08:54 > 0:08:58- # I'll be me in this world
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- # Those who live - are the ones full of love
0:09:04 > 0:09:09- # You made me feel grey and old
0:09:09 > 0:09:13- # Killing my words with a smile
0:09:13 > 0:09:18- # I'm going, I'm leaving - and this is the song
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- # For the place that's better apart
0:09:43 > 0:09:49- # You made me feel grey and old
0:09:49 > 0:09:53- # Killing my words with a smile
0:09:53 > 0:09:58- # I'm going, I'm leaving - and this is the song
0:09:59 > 0:10:03- # For the place that's better apart
0:10:03 > 0:10:08- # You made me feel grey and old
0:10:09 > 0:10:13- # Killing my words with a smile
0:10:13 > 0:10:18- # I'm going, I'm leaving - and this is the song
0:10:18 > 0:10:23- # For the place that's better apart
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- # For the place that's better apart
0:10:29 > 0:10:35- # For the place - that's better apart #
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- Thank you, Elfed Morgan Morris.
0:10:51 > 0:10:55- Cor Dre was formed in Caernarfon - by a group of young people.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- The choir's competed - in many eisteddfodau...
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- ..including the National Eisteddfod.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04- They've taken part - in the Pan Celtic Festival...
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- ..and recently, - they reached the final of Cor Cymru.
0:11:08 > 0:11:09- Well done!
0:11:12 > 0:11:15- This year, - they're going to release a CD...
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- ..to celebrate their tenth birthday.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- So, don't forget to buy your copy.
0:11:21 > 0:11:25- Conducted by Sian Wheway, and to - perform Rhyfeddod by Eric Jones...
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- ..please welcome Cor Dre.
0:11:43 > 0:11:48- # I have seven possessions - that you will find most strange
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- # The first is a rabbit
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- # That runs after a dog
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- # The second is a pig, - that cuts a blade of grass
0:12:01 > 0:12:05- # To fatten little chicks - to sell in the fair
0:12:05 > 0:12:09- # To sell in the fair
0:12:09 > 0:12:14- # The third is a toad - that drives like a madman
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- # To get the doctor for his wife
0:12:17 > 0:12:21- # On a snail's back
0:12:21 > 0:12:26- # The fourth is a donkey, - who wears a white waistcoat
0:12:26 > 0:12:31- # He does a handstand - on the highest branch of the tree
0:12:31 > 0:12:37- # A handstand - on the highest branch of the tree
0:12:38 > 0:12:44- # The fifth is Twm Pengrin's mare
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- # Doing the clog dance
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- # In a petticoat and breeches
0:12:49 > 0:12:51- # In a petticoat and breeches
0:12:52 > 0:12:54- # In breeches, in breeches
0:12:54 > 0:12:57- # In breeches, in breeches
0:12:57 > 0:13:00- # This is the sixth one
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- # It will make you laugh out loud
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- # A great, big yellow snake
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- # A great, big yellow snake
0:13:11 > 0:13:15- # Trying, trying, trying - to handle a gun
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- # Handle a gun?
0:13:18 > 0:13:20- # Handle a gun!
0:13:20 > 0:13:25- # Ah ah ah ah
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- # The seventh
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- # Is the last one
0:13:31 > 0:13:33- # Great grandma skinning the cat
0:13:34 > 0:13:36- # Great grandma skinning the cat
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- # Skinning the cat, skinning the cat
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- # Skinning the cat
0:13:41 > 0:13:44- # To roast, to roast
0:13:44 > 0:13:46- # To roast on the fire
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- # To roast on the fire
0:13:48 > 0:13:52- # To roast on the fire
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- # To roast
0:13:54 > 0:13:56- # On the fire
0:13:57 > 0:14:03- # On the fire #
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0:14:25 > 0:14:27- Welcome back to Noson Lawen.
0:14:27 > 0:14:31- The next artist - was raised in Caernarfon...
0:14:31 > 0:14:34- ..but now lives in Cornwall.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- She performs - at venues big and small...
0:14:37 > 0:14:40- ..from Alexandra Palace - and Venue Cymru...
0:14:40 > 0:14:43- ..to acoustic gigs - in small cafes.
0:14:44 > 0:14:48- Tonight, she's going to sing one - of our most beautiful folk songs.
0:14:48 > 0:14:53- Her version of the song has had over - 700,000 hits on the Web.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- The song's had a lot of hits - on YouTube.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- Lots of Americans.
0:15:00 > 0:15:05- People from all over the world - send me emails every day.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- It really excites me.
0:15:08 > 0:15:10- It's nice to see - the numbers go up...
0:15:10 > 0:15:13- ..and lots of people - listening to Welsh music.
0:15:14 > 0:15:17- With Non and Miriam - and Nerys on the cello...
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- ..singing - Dacw Nghariad Lawr Yn Y Berllan...
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- ..please give a welcome home - to Eve Goodman.
0:15:45 > 0:15:50- # See my love in the orchard yonder
0:15:51 > 0:15:56- # Too rim dee ro - rim dee radl eedl al
0:16:00 > 0:16:04- # Oh, that I with her might wander
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- # Too rim dee ro - rim dee radl eedl al
0:16:13 > 0:16:18- # There's the house, - there's the barn building
0:16:19 > 0:16:23- # There's the cowshed door opening
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- # Fal dee radl eedl al, - fal dee radl eedl al
0:16:29 > 0:16:34- # Too rim dee ro - rim dee radl eedl al
0:16:37 > 0:16:42- # There's the oak - with wide spread branches
0:16:42 > 0:16:47- # Too rim dee ro - rim dee radl eedl al
0:16:51 > 0:16:55- # Pleasantly it shades enhances
0:16:55 > 0:17:00- # Too rim dee ro - rim dee radl eedl al
0:17:04 > 0:17:09- # I will wait there, - heed its greeting
0:17:09 > 0:17:14- # Soon my lover to be meeting
0:17:14 > 0:17:19- # Fal dee radl eedl al, - fal dee radl eedl al
0:17:19 > 0:17:24- # Too rim dee ro rim dee ro, - dee radl eedl al
0:17:27 > 0:17:32- # There's the harp, - but naught can cheer me
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- # Too rim dee ro rim dee ro, - radl eedl al, eedl al
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- # For my love is never near me
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- # Too rim dee ro - rim dee radl eedl al, eedl al
0:17:54 > 0:17:59- # If my mind I can't discover
0:17:59 > 0:18:03- # What will I be - but a hapless lover?
0:18:04 > 0:18:09- # Fal dee radl eedl al, - fal dee radl eedl al
0:18:09 > 0:18:14- # Too rim dee ro - rim dee radl eedl al #
0:18:28 > 0:18:32- I usually play small gigs.
0:18:32 > 0:18:38- I sometimes play large ones - but not with cameras and lights!
0:18:38 > 0:18:40- I really enjoyed it.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- This next band was founded in 1835.
0:18:44 > 0:18:49- Were any of you around then? - A few look as if they were!
0:18:50 > 0:18:54- Quarrymen from Dinorwic Quarry - started the band.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- They've grown to become one - of Wales's best-known brass bands.
0:18:58 > 0:19:03- Conducted by Lois Eifion - and to perform Soul Bossa Nova...
0:19:03 > 0:19:08- ..give a huge round of applause - to Deiniolen Silver Band ensemble.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07- Glesni Fflur - is an old friend of Noson Lawen.
0:22:07 > 0:22:10- She's performed on the show - regularly over the years.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- Tonight, - she's brought a friend with her!
0:22:13 > 0:22:18- They're a very busy duo, - performing across North Wales.
0:22:18 > 0:22:22- They've been singing - in Nashville recently.
0:22:24 > 0:22:27- The experiences we've had - singing as a duo...
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- ..even though - we've not been going for long...
0:22:30 > 0:22:33- ..have opened many doors for us.
0:22:33 > 0:22:37- It began on our doorstep, - in the Nantlle Valley...
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- ..and it's taken us - to the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.
0:22:40 > 0:22:41- That was good, wasn't it?
0:22:41 > 0:22:44- That was good, wasn't it?- - We've had fantastic experiences.
0:22:44 > 0:22:47- We're going to perform - Dal Y Gannwyll.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50- You wrote it.
0:22:50 > 0:22:51- I wrote it.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- I'm looking forward - to performing it tonight.
0:22:54 > 0:22:58- It's nice to be back - to see everyone...
0:22:58 > 0:23:00- ..and to perform with Geth.
0:23:09 > 0:23:14- # I'm not asking for luxuries, - treasures, or expensive jewels
0:23:17 > 0:23:19- # I don't need
0:23:20 > 0:23:22- # The wealth of the world
0:23:26 > 0:23:28- # There's just one thing
0:23:28 > 0:23:31- # Just one thing I want
0:23:34 > 0:23:35- # It's you
0:23:35 > 0:23:39- # You're worth more - than anything to me
0:23:41 > 0:23:43- # Only you
0:23:43 > 0:23:45- # Only you
0:23:45 > 0:23:47- # Only you
0:23:48 > 0:23:49- # Only you
0:23:50 > 0:23:51- # Hold the candle
0:23:53 > 0:23:56- # Guide me
0:23:57 > 0:23:59- # Only you
0:24:00 > 0:24:01- # Only you
0:24:02 > 0:24:03- # Only you
0:24:04 > 0:24:05- # Only you
0:24:06 > 0:24:08- # Hold the candle
0:24:10 > 0:24:12- # Guide me
0:24:14 > 0:24:20- # There was a time - when I found it hard to move on
0:24:23 > 0:24:28- # Couldn't find my feet at all
0:24:30 > 0:24:35- # But at the last minute, - a bolt from the blue
0:24:39 > 0:24:41- # You struck the match
0:24:42 > 0:24:43- # And lit the flame
0:24:46 > 0:24:48- # Only you
0:24:48 > 0:24:50- # Only you
0:24:50 > 0:24:52- # Only you
0:24:52 > 0:24:54- # Only you
0:24:54 > 0:24:56- # Hold the candle
0:24:58 > 0:25:00- # Guide me
0:25:02 > 0:25:04- # Only you
0:25:04 > 0:25:06- # Only you
0:25:07 > 0:25:08- # Only you
0:25:08 > 0:25:10- # Only you
0:25:10 > 0:25:12- # Hold the candle
0:25:14 > 0:25:17- # Guide me
0:25:19 > 0:25:23- # You're an angel shining your light
0:25:23 > 0:25:25- # Where did you get the gift
0:25:25 > 0:25:30- # Of filling hearts - with a love that's so pure?
0:25:30 > 0:25:34- # Instead of fear and pain?
0:25:36 > 0:25:41- # Your soul is purer than pure
0:25:44 > 0:25:48- # I need you here right now
0:25:51 > 0:25:57- # You make my life better - than blessed
0:25:59 > 0:26:00- # Only you
0:26:01 > 0:26:03- # Only you
0:26:03 > 0:26:04- # Only you
0:26:05 > 0:26:06- # Only you
0:26:07 > 0:26:09- # Hold the candle
0:26:11 > 0:26:12- # Guide me
0:26:15 > 0:26:17- # Only you
0:26:17 > 0:26:19- # Only you
0:26:19 > 0:26:21- # Only you
0:26:22 > 0:26:23- # Only you
0:26:23 > 0:26:26- # Hold the candle
0:26:28 > 0:26:33- # Guide me #
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0:26:57 > 0:27:00- Welcome back to Noson Lawen.
0:27:00 > 0:27:03- Ifan is the real name - of our next artist...
0:27:03 > 0:27:05- ..but his stage name is Gwilym...
0:27:06 > 0:27:09- ..the name of his late grandfather, - Gwilym Price...
0:27:09 > 0:27:12- ..an old friend of Noson Lawen...
0:27:12 > 0:27:15- ..who presented a number of shows - in the '90s.
0:27:15 > 0:27:17- So, tonight means a lot to me.
0:27:19 > 0:27:24- People say I've inherited - my grandfather's talent.
0:27:25 > 0:27:29- His comedy talent some say, - but I don't think that myself.
0:27:29 > 0:27:33- He had a talent for music too. - He sang in a choir.
0:27:33 > 0:27:36- He performed as a comedy act - on Noson Lawen too.
0:27:36 > 0:27:39- So it's an honour - to stand in his shoes...
0:27:40 > 0:27:42- ..doing what he'd have done - in the '90s.
0:27:42 > 0:27:45- To perform his new single, - Llechan Lan...
0:27:46 > 0:27:48- ..please give a warm welcome - to Gwilym.
0:28:08 > 0:28:09- # Thank you
0:28:12 > 0:28:16- # For making me realize, - realize what life is
0:28:20 > 0:28:21- # Jumping into the void
0:28:25 > 0:28:29- # To hide my quick retreat
0:28:33 > 0:28:36- # No turning back
0:28:37 > 0:28:40- # Sucking the light, - blowing the smoke
0:28:42 > 0:28:47- # Looking for an excuse, - an excuse to be bad
0:28:49 > 0:28:53- # Swimming in the darkness - of the eyes of order
0:28:54 > 0:28:58- # Before drowning quietly, - silently in the back
0:29:01 > 0:29:03- # After playing with fire
0:29:03 > 0:29:07- # You want a clean slate
0:29:19 > 0:29:20- # Thank you
0:29:24 > 0:29:28- # For teaching me what it is to live
0:29:31 > 0:29:34- # Bring me a rainbow
0:29:35 > 0:29:37- # Don't let go
0:29:37 > 0:29:39- # Let him steer my course
0:29:44 > 0:29:48- # And see the world coming
0:29:49 > 0:29:51- # Sucking the light, - blowing the smoke
0:29:53 > 0:29:58- # Looking for an excuse, - an excuse to be bad
0:30:01 > 0:30:04- # Swimming in the darkness - of the eyes of order
0:30:05 > 0:30:09- # Before drowning quietly, - silently in the back
0:30:12 > 0:30:14- # After playing with fire
0:30:14 > 0:30:19- # You want a clean slate
0:30:48 > 0:30:51- # Sucking the light, - blowing the smoke
0:30:52 > 0:30:57- # Looking for an excuse, - an excuse to be bad
0:31:00 > 0:31:03- # Swimming in the darkness - of the eyes of order
0:31:04 > 0:31:09- # Before drowning quietly, - silently in the back
0:31:11 > 0:31:13- # After playing with fire
0:31:13 > 0:31:19- # You want a clean slate #
0:31:31 > 0:31:33- Many thanks to Gwilym.
0:31:38 > 0:31:41- The next act is a busy man.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43- He impersonates Tecwyn Ifan...
0:31:44 > 0:31:47- ..he's a country music disc jockey - on Radio Cymru...
0:31:47 > 0:31:50- ..and he travels from one end - of Wales to another...
0:31:51 > 0:31:55- ..entertaining audiences with songs - which make me howl with laughter.
0:31:56 > 0:31:57- I like his name too.
0:31:57 > 0:31:59- Please welcome the Welsh Whisperer!
0:32:01 > 0:32:02- Hello, Bangor!
0:32:03 > 0:32:04- How are you?
0:32:06 > 0:32:07- How are you, Bangor?
0:32:08 > 0:32:09- Alright?
0:32:09 > 0:32:10- Alright?- - Yes.
0:32:10 > 0:32:13- Good. I'm the Welsh Whisperer.
0:32:13 > 0:32:17- I've come all the way from - Cwmfelin Mynach, South-West Wales...
0:32:17 > 0:32:18- ..to see you.
0:32:18 > 0:32:22- Are you impressed? Good. - I drove up today.
0:32:22 > 0:32:27- It was lovely driving through - the beautiful Welsh countryside.
0:32:27 > 0:32:30- I had one problem - the potholes.
0:32:31 > 0:32:32- Have you seen them?
0:32:33 > 0:32:34- She has.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37- I was like this on the A470.
0:32:38 > 0:32:39- Boom! Ow!
0:32:39 > 0:32:40- Boom! Ow!
0:32:41 > 0:32:43- It was serious.
0:32:43 > 0:32:48- I heard some people are planting - flowers in some of the potholes.
0:32:49 > 0:32:50- I'm going to sing a song for you.
0:32:51 > 0:32:54- If you like it, you'll love it. - If you don't, you'll be crying.
0:32:55 > 0:32:57- The song is called - Tyllau Yn Y Llawr.
0:32:58 > 0:33:00- Let's see if you can clap. Come on.
0:33:00 > 0:33:02- # Hey, ho!
0:33:02 > 0:33:04- # There are problems in this country
0:33:05 > 0:33:07- # People are feeling the squeeze
0:33:07 > 0:33:10- # The cash flow's a bit low - and jobs are getting scarce
0:33:10 > 0:33:13- # I feel like packing a case
0:33:13 > 0:33:15- # And going away now
0:33:15 > 0:33:19- # The big problem in Wales - are the holes in the ground
0:33:20 > 0:33:23- # It's the lads from the council - who keep an eye on the work
0:33:24 > 0:33:28- # Watching carefully - every morning before seven
0:33:28 > 0:33:31- # Sitting in a white Ford Transit
0:33:31 > 0:33:32- # Every day from dawn
0:33:33 > 0:33:37- # In case someone falls in - one of the holes in the ground
0:33:37 > 0:33:41- # Where are the council lads? - Where are the roadworks guys?
0:33:42 > 0:33:46- # Someone's just fallen - into a pothole on Anglesey
0:33:46 > 0:33:50- # That's where everyone goes, - we really need you now
0:33:51 > 0:33:55- # Where are the council lads? - Probably sitting down
0:33:55 > 0:33:59- # Some experience problems - while driving at night
0:33:59 > 0:34:03- # Hitting a hole over forty, - and landing in the ditch
0:34:04 > 0:34:08- # But what costs the insurance? - Where is all the cash?
0:34:08 > 0:34:12- # People from Ceredigion - claiming for whiplash
0:34:13 > 0:34:17- # Where are the council lads? - Where are the roadworks guys?
0:34:17 > 0:34:21- # Someone's just fallen - into a pothole on Anglesey
0:34:22 > 0:34:26- # That's where everyone goes, - we really need you now
0:34:26 > 0:34:30- # Where are the council lads? - Probably sitting down #
0:34:31 > 0:34:34- Is there anyone here - prepared to confess?
0:34:34 > 0:34:37- Does anyone here - do roadworks for the council?
0:34:38 > 0:34:40- Hands up. Are you sure?
0:34:41 > 0:34:43- You're all sat down like they are.
0:34:43 > 0:34:46- All day, every day, - ready to clock off.
0:34:49 > 0:34:52- # We need to ask questions - when a man packs up his stuff
0:34:53 > 0:34:57- # And moves to Australia - for a job picking fruit
0:34:57 > 0:35:01- # His Peugeot 308 is a wreck, - suspension gone to pot
0:35:01 > 0:35:06- # He bought a ticket on the plane - and turned his back on the job lot
0:35:06 > 0:35:10- # Down in Pembrokeshire, - they still talk about
0:35:11 > 0:35:14- # About this bloke from Crymych - who picked up the phone
0:35:15 > 0:35:19- # He told British Airways - to cancel the ticket to down under
0:35:19 > 0:35:23- # He remembered the shortcut - through the big hole in the street
0:35:24 > 0:35:28- # Where are the council lads? - Where are the roadworks guys?
0:35:29 > 0:35:32- # Someone's just fallen - into a pothole on Anglesey
0:35:33 > 0:35:37- # That's where everyone goes, - we really need you now
0:35:37 > 0:35:41- # Where are the council lads? - Probably sitting down
0:35:42 > 0:35:46- # Where are the council lads? - Probably sitting down #
0:35:47 > 0:35:49- I'm stiff!
0:35:49 > 0:35:51- I'd better have a sit down.
0:35:52 > 0:35:53- Time to...
0:35:54 > 0:35:56- It's time for me to clock off.
0:35:57 > 0:35:59- Goodbye, Bangor!
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0:36:08 > 0:36:08- Subtitles
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0:36:16 > 0:36:18- Welcome back to Noson Lawen.
0:36:18 > 0:36:24- Cordia won the Can i Gymru - competition in 2016...
0:36:24 > 0:36:26- ..with the next song.
0:36:26 > 0:36:30- The inspiration for the song - came from their music teacher...
0:36:30 > 0:36:35- ..at Ysgol David Hughes, Gwennant - Pyrs, who's also won Can i Gymru.
0:36:36 > 0:36:40- To sing Dim Ond Un, please - give a very warm welcome to Cordia.
0:37:01 > 0:37:06- # I suspected from the outset
0:37:07 > 0:37:13- # That something was wrong
0:37:13 > 0:37:16- # You were lost, while I was fine
0:37:17 > 0:37:20- # While I was fine
0:37:20 > 0:37:23- # Nowhere to turn, empty seats full
0:37:24 > 0:37:27- # Empty seats full
0:37:28 > 0:37:30- # Look
0:37:30 > 0:37:33- # What's wrong?
0:37:34 > 0:37:36- # What will be
0:37:37 > 0:37:43- # Without you?
0:37:43 > 0:37:47- # Only another small one
0:37:47 > 0:37:50- # Before you begin to understand
0:37:50 > 0:37:54- # Only you and the walls
0:37:54 > 0:37:57- # We must ease your tears
0:37:57 > 0:38:00- # Only another small one
0:38:00 > 0:38:03- # Only you and the walls
0:38:04 > 0:38:06- # Only me
0:38:07 > 0:38:10- # Only one
0:38:10 > 0:38:13- # You turn back
0:38:14 > 0:38:17- # Tread foolish paths
0:38:18 > 0:38:24- # You fall off a cliff, - your mind full of poison
0:38:24 > 0:38:30- # Why not remember the days gone by
0:38:30 > 0:38:33- # Before you got confused
0:38:33 > 0:38:37- # And forget reality
0:38:38 > 0:38:41- # What's on your mind?
0:38:41 > 0:38:44- # I can help you
0:38:44 > 0:38:47- # I'm here to protect you
0:38:48 > 0:38:50- # I don't know if you've noticed
0:38:52 > 0:38:54- # What's on your mind?
0:38:54 > 0:38:57- # I can help you
0:38:58 > 0:39:00- # I'm here to protect you
0:39:01 > 0:39:03- # I don't know if you've noticed
0:39:04 > 0:39:07- # Only another small one
0:39:07 > 0:39:10- # Before you begin to understand
0:39:10 > 0:39:13- # Only you and the walls
0:39:14 > 0:39:17- # We must ease your tears
0:39:27 > 0:39:30- # Only one
0:39:30 > 0:39:34- # Only another small one
0:39:34 > 0:39:37- # Before you begin to understand
0:39:37 > 0:39:40- # Only you and the walls
0:39:40 > 0:39:43- # We must ease your tears
0:39:44 > 0:39:47- # Only another small one
0:39:48 > 0:39:50- # Only you and the walls
0:39:50 > 0:39:53- # Only me
0:39:53 > 0:39:58- # Only one #
0:40:07 > 0:40:12- Many thanks to Cordia, former pupils - of Ysgol David Hughes, Menai Bridge.
0:40:12 > 0:40:16- I taught at Ysgol David Hughes - for a while...
0:40:16 > 0:40:18- ..when the real French teacher - was ill.
0:40:19 > 0:40:22- Before then, I taught - at Ysgol Tryfan here in Bangor.
0:40:23 > 0:40:28- In one lesson, I decided to give - the pupils film titles in French...
0:40:28 > 0:40:32- ..to see if they could work out - what the titles were in English.
0:40:33 > 0:40:35- You can be my class of pupils.
0:40:35 > 0:40:37- Let's see how you get on.
0:40:37 > 0:40:38- Right.
0:40:38 > 0:40:40- "Trois hommes et un couffin."
0:40:41 > 0:40:43- You don't speak French. I can tell.
0:40:44 > 0:40:46- Trois hommes.
0:40:46 > 0:40:48- Do you know what hommes is?
0:40:49 > 0:40:51- Well done. Men. Three men.
0:40:52 > 0:40:54- Couffin is a cot.
0:40:55 > 0:40:55- Three Men And A Baby.
0:40:55 > 0:40:58- Three Men And A Baby.- - Three Men and a Baby! Well done.
0:41:01 > 0:41:02- Next.
0:41:03 > 0:41:05- "La guerre des etoiles."
0:41:06 > 0:41:07- Etoile is star.
0:41:08 > 0:41:09- La guerre...
0:41:09 > 0:41:11- ..is war.
0:41:11 > 0:41:12- La guerre des etoiles.
0:41:13 > 0:41:14- Star Wars! You're good!
0:41:15 > 0:41:16- Excellent.
0:41:17 > 0:41:19- My pupils enjoyed it too.
0:41:19 > 0:41:24- I then asked, - "Hands up who can tell me...
0:41:24 > 0:41:27- "..what 'les dents de la mer' is."
0:41:28 > 0:41:31- One pupil flung his hand in the air - and said, "Miss, Miss. I know.
0:41:32 > 0:41:33- "My mother's a dentist!"
0:41:35 > 0:41:39- I've never heard of a film - called 'My Mother's A Dentist'.
0:41:39 > 0:41:40- But fair play to him.
0:41:41 > 0:41:42- Les dents - teeth.
0:41:43 > 0:41:46- La mer is mother.
0:41:46 > 0:41:48- La mer is also the sea.
0:41:49 > 0:41:52- So, les dents de la mer - - which film?
0:41:52 > 0:41:53- Jaws! Well done!
0:41:54 > 0:41:57- Excellent. - I was going to give you a clue.
0:41:58 > 0:42:00- Der-der, der-der, der-der.
0:42:01 > 0:42:03- You did very well. Tres bien.
0:42:09 > 0:42:13- Unfortunately, - the evening is drawing to a close.
0:42:13 > 0:42:15- What a shame!
0:42:15 > 0:42:20- I'd like to thank everyone - who's entertained us tonight.
0:42:21 > 0:42:24- To perform Rho Dy Law...
0:42:24 > 0:42:29- ..here are Cor Dre, - Deiniolen Silver Band ensemble...
0:42:29 > 0:42:31- ..and Elfed Morgan Morris.
0:42:32 > 0:42:35- Until next time, - bonne nuit, goodnight.
0:42:48 > 0:42:54- # Here on my own - without the warmth of your love
0:42:55 > 0:43:01- # Remembering when - my world fell apart
0:43:02 > 0:43:08- # The hours drag by - now that I'm without you
0:43:09 > 0:43:15- # The night closes in around me
0:43:15 > 0:43:21- # Thinking of the midsummer nights
0:43:23 > 0:43:28- # Your smile - was brighter than sunshine
0:43:30 > 0:43:34- # But your smile - is a distant memory
0:43:36 > 0:43:40- # Come, come back to love me
0:43:42 > 0:43:48- # Put your hand in my hand
0:43:48 > 0:43:50- # Let me cross
0:43:51 > 0:43:55- # To the other side
0:43:55 > 0:43:58- # Put your hand in my hand
0:43:59 > 0:44:02- # And we'll be together
0:44:02 > 0:44:05- # Give me your hand
0:44:06 > 0:44:09- # Turn the night back into day
0:44:10 > 0:44:16- # Here on my own, - without the warmth of your love
0:44:17 > 0:44:23- # Remembering - when my world fell apart
0:44:24 > 0:44:30- # Two as one was all I wanted
0:44:31 > 0:44:37- # But you left me
0:44:37 > 0:44:42- # Put your hand in my hand
0:44:43 > 0:44:49- # Let me cross to the other side
0:44:51 > 0:44:53- # Put your hand in my hand
0:44:53 > 0:44:57- # And we'll be together
0:44:57 > 0:45:00- # Give me your hand
0:45:00 > 0:45:03- # Turn the night
0:45:03 > 0:45:08- # Back into day
0:45:09 > 0:45:15- # You were cruelly taken from me
0:45:15 > 0:45:18- # Taken from my embrace
0:45:18 > 0:45:22- # Why me?
0:45:22 > 0:45:24- # I'm lonely
0:45:24 > 0:45:26- # And the night
0:45:26 > 0:45:29- # Oh, the night
0:45:29 > 0:45:34- # Is so long
0:45:35 > 0:45:39- # Put your hand in my hand
0:45:39 > 0:45:42- # Let me cross
0:45:42 > 0:45:46- # To the other side
0:45:47 > 0:45:50- # Put your hand in my hand
0:45:50 > 0:45:53- # And we'll be together
0:45:53 > 0:45:57- # Give me your hand
0:45:57 > 0:46:01- # Give me your hand
0:46:01 > 0:46:06- # Put your hand in my hand
0:46:07 > 0:46:10- # Let me cross
0:46:10 > 0:46:14- # To the other side
0:46:14 > 0:46:17- # Put your hand in my hand
0:46:17 > 0:46:20- # And we'll be together
0:46:21 > 0:46:24- # Give me your hand
0:46:25 > 0:46:27- # Turn the night
0:46:28 > 0:46:30- # Back into day
0:46:30 > 0:46:34- # Back into day
0:46:35 > 0:46:38- # Give me your hand
0:46:38 > 0:46:41- # Turn the night
0:46:41 > 0:46:46- # Back into day #
0:47:03 > 0:47:05- Fantastic. It was wonderful.
0:47:05 > 0:47:08- Gethin Fon and Glesni Fflur - were excellent.
0:47:09 > 0:47:10- Welsh Whisperer and Elfed too.
0:47:10 > 0:47:11- Welsh Whisperer and Elfed too.- - Elfed was great.
0:47:12 > 0:47:14- I enjoyed Mam's choir singing.
0:47:14 > 0:47:16- Cordia. They were superb.
0:47:17 > 0:47:21- I've come back from London. - I've lived in London for 40 years.
0:47:21 > 0:47:25- This was my first Noson Lawen. - I've enjoyed myself.
0:47:42 > 0:47:44- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
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