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0:00:52 > 0:00:57- Welcome to us. It's been - another scorcher in Llanelwedd.
0:00:57 > 0:01:00- The sun has shone - and the temperature gone up.
0:01:00 > 0:01:05- Thousands have headed here to enjoy - the competitions and entertainment.
0:01:05 > 0:01:10- Stay with us for the next hour - and a half as we straddle the news.
0:01:11 > 0:01:12- We'll have the results...
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- ..colour and emotion from 2017's - Tuesday at the Royal Welsh Show.
0:01:18 > 0:01:23- On tonight's programme, one of the - Show's most striking spectacles...
0:01:23 > 0:01:24- ..the Team of Five.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27- It's also a big day - for one of the sheep judges.
0:01:27 > 0:01:30- All the colour - from the gardening section.
0:01:30 > 0:01:32- We'll also meet a few characters...
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- ..and see the best from the pigs, - horses and poultry.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- They say that the sun shines - on the righteous.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- That's how it is on the Tuesday - at Llanelwedd once again.
0:01:48 > 0:01:52- Perfect weather and the crowds have - flocked here in their thousands.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54- Excitement can be - found everywhere...
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- ..and it's a big day - in the Cattle Ring.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- This is the big moment in the - Cattle Ring for the dairy section.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- It's the Holstein Championship.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- Tom Phillips from Cilrhedyn, - Pembrokeshire is my guest.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- You've hurt your leg - but your tongue works fine.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- My tongue is fine and I'm happy - to be back here with you again.
0:02:25 > 0:02:30- We have a feast for the eyes here.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33- We've had some - close fought contests all morning.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- The judge is a cattle person.
0:02:36 > 0:02:41- He's been praising the cattle - and enjoying himself.
0:02:41 > 0:02:46- He's been very definite - in his decisions.
0:02:47 > 0:02:52- That's something - I like to see in a judge.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- You don't want a judge - who takes too long over decisions.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- I can appear as if - he doesn't know what he's doing.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- He has three awesome cows - in the ring.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- The overall standard is incredible.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10- Willsbro Goldwyn Kitty 5 - has taken it.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21- Congratulations to Hefin Wilson - of Tregibby Farm, Cardigan.
0:03:21 > 0:03:27- Hefin will be taking on his son, - Ifan with his Champion Jersey...
0:03:28 > 0:03:33- ..Tregibby Panama Tequlia for - the Dairy Supreme Crown tomorrow.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39- Ifan, you're named after your - great grandfather, congratulations.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- Another generation - of Wilsons from Tregibby.
0:03:42 > 0:03:43- Thank you.
0:03:43 > 0:03:47- Between you, you've taken the - Jersey and Holstein Championships.
0:03:48 > 0:03:49- It's a great day.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- One of our best in many years.
0:03:53 > 0:03:55- Winning both breeds.
0:03:55 > 0:04:00- Your father hasn't been well - so this will be a tonic for him.
0:04:00 > 0:04:04- It's a boost for him.
0:04:05 > 0:04:09- You deserve this because - you've been at it for years.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12- We love it. It's what we do.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- Congratulations.
0:04:18 > 0:04:23- Joining them in that final will be - the Champion Shorthorn from today.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- That was Irthinguale Watzon Meg 2 - owned by Rachel Brindley.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- Also there will be the Ayrshire - Champion, Sandyford Mayflower 14...
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- ..owned by Charnwood Forest Farm, - Charley, Loughborough.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40- Finally, completing the line-up...
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- ..by winning the National - Swiss Brown Championship today...
0:04:44 > 0:04:49- ..Quarry Zeus Orange is owned by M W - & G M Williams of Clomendy, Sir Gar.
0:04:51 > 0:04:52- Good luck to them all.
0:05:13 > 0:05:18- I'm sure you can see and hear the - Fur and Feather Pavilion behind me.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- Keeping some kind of order is tough.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- Paul Williams is the chief steward - of the Poultry Section.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28- How is it going?
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- Really well.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- The variety - is staggering in these cages.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36- How many different - breeds of poultry do you have?
0:05:36 > 0:05:40- Around 130 different breeds.
0:05:42 > 0:05:44- Are you pleased with the standard?
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- Are you pleased with the standard?- - It's exceptional.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- The weather hasn't been - too hot as yet.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- When the birds leave the show - they will shed feathers.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- They get flustered and - they won't look as good next week.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- Aled and Francis Bradbourn.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- You've been - very successful with this pigeon.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- This is the Best Pigeon in the Show.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- We've been breeding - Muffed Ice Pigeons for years.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22- I've been - quite lucky with the breed.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- Congratulations on the Championship.
0:06:25 > 0:06:29- You're participation in these - competitions goes back decades.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- When did you start breeding?
0:06:32 > 0:06:33- When I was nine years old.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- Seventy years have passed by.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- The interest has slipped - down the generations.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43- Your grandson has taken - an interest now.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45- Aled, you're breeding.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48- I've been breeding - since I was seven.
0:06:49 > 0:06:51- I've been doing quite well.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54- The success seems to come.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56- You competed this year.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- Yes, I won every class I entered.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- It's a good start but I still - have a lot to learn from Grandad.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06- Congratulations on your success.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- We hope to see you back next year.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- Gwyn Williams - from Llanrwst is with me.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- How is the show going?
0:07:19 > 0:07:22- It's gone great for me.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25- I won with the - Belgian Bantam Soft Feather.
0:07:25 > 0:07:30- I claimed the show reserve champion - with my large hard feather Oxfords.
0:07:31 > 0:07:33- I'm very happy.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36- Worth the trip from Llanrwst.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38- What have you got here?
0:07:38 > 0:07:41- This is the bantam that won.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- I'm very fond of her.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- I think the feeling's mutual.
0:07:49 > 0:07:54- Congratulations to all the winners - in the Poultry Section.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56- Paul Tucker from Penclawdd...
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- ..claimed the show - Supreme Champion with this bantam.
0:08:01 > 0:08:04- Tomorrow, - the Fur and Feather Pavilion...
0:08:04 > 0:08:08- ..opens its doors - for the rabbits. I can't wait.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- Llanwenog sheep are celebrating - a special birthday this year.
0:08:16 > 0:08:20- A big show for the breed - and for the judge, Meinir Green.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- She is following in the footsteps - of previous generations.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27- I'm the third generation - to judge at the Show.
0:08:27 > 0:08:32- My grandfather was a judge in 1982, - my father in 1993...
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- ..and I'm doing so this year.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37- It is quite an honour.
0:08:40 > 0:08:42- I think she's capable enough.
0:08:42 > 0:08:44- I've taught her properly.
0:08:45 > 0:08:46- Hopefully!
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- I feel that there is - more pressure on me.
0:08:49 > 0:08:54- When my grandfather judged in - 1982, there were only ten entries.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57- There are 60 this year - so there will be more pressure.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01- Dad will be keeping an eye - from the side-lines.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03- That's what worries me the most!
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- I'll judge the sheep - and Dad will judge the judge.
0:09:07 > 0:09:09- There will be ructions - on the way home!
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- John, Meinir is judging - and you know her better than anyone.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23- What kind of animal - will she be looking for?
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- She'll be looking for one - that is true to type.
0:09:28 > 0:09:33- One that she admires - and which has the correct qualities.
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- The ring is packed with rams, - two shear or over.
0:09:37 > 0:09:40- Llanwenog - are quite attractive sheep.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42- Yes, quite attractive.
0:09:42 > 0:09:47- A very smart sheep with a black head - and two small ears.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51- They must have a tuft of wool - on the forehead.
0:09:51 > 0:09:55- Llanwenog are steeped in history - and celebrate 60 years this year.
0:09:55 > 0:09:56- Yes, indeed.
0:09:56 > 0:09:59- They were originally sheep - on Llanllwni mountain...
0:10:00 > 0:10:02- ..served by Shropshire rams.
0:10:02 > 0:10:06- In 1957, the Llanwenog Society - was formed...
0:10:07 > 0:10:10- ..and it celebrates 60 years - this year.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- Meinir will know exactly - what she is looking for.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- She gained experience from you - and with the YFC.
0:10:18 > 0:10:19- Yes.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- She wants to make sure she's right - and gives the nod...
0:10:23 > 0:10:26- ..confirming the order they're in.
0:10:27 > 0:10:33- Huw Evans wins the Llanwenog ram, - two shear or over class.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- This is the climax of the Llanwenog - section, the championship.
0:10:41 > 0:10:43- There are two in the race.
0:10:43 > 0:10:48- Huw Evans, Alltgoch, Cwrtnewydd and - Gareth Evans, Parcyrhos, Llanwnen.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- Which way will Meinir go?
0:10:50 > 0:10:52- It's hard to say.
0:10:52 > 0:10:56- She knows her own mind.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58- I think she'll go for the ram.
0:10:58 > 0:10:59- It's huge.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- I think it's too good to turn down.
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- They must be shaking with nerves!
0:11:06 > 0:11:10- She raises her crook - and gives it to the older ram.
0:11:10 > 0:11:14- It's owned by Huw Evans of Alltgoch, - Cwrtnewydd.
0:11:14 > 0:11:15- Thank you John.
0:11:15 > 0:11:16- Thank you John.- - Thank you.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- Before Huw disappears, - I must have a word with him.
0:11:19 > 0:11:24- Huw Evans, once again - you have reached the top.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26- What is your secret?
0:11:26 > 0:11:28- Some luck and a lot of hard work.
0:11:28 > 0:11:30- I'm not sure which - is most important!
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- I'm certain of one thing - - you work tirelessly for the breed.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- This breed is important to you.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- Yes, I've continued the work - like my father before me.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43- You hope that the breed - will have a good future.
0:11:43 > 0:11:44- Many congratulations to you.
0:11:44 > 0:11:45- Many congratulations to you.- - Thank you.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47- Enjoy tonight and put your feet up.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- It's about time!
0:11:49 > 0:11:50- Well done and thank you.
0:11:55 > 0:11:56- After the break...
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- ..all the colour and craft - of the horticulture section...
0:11:59 > 0:12:01- ..the best of the horse ring...
0:12:01 > 0:12:05- ..and the - FitzHugh Beef Pairs Championship.
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0:12:20 > 0:12:26- I'm Edward Perkins and I'm a steward - in the international reception.
0:12:26 > 0:12:31- Last year we dealt with over - a thousand people from overseas.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- 38 different countries.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39- This is the only place in the world - where they can see...
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- ..the best examples - of Welsh horses, cobs, ponies...
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- ..and the Welsh sheep breeds.
0:12:45 > 0:12:49- 3,000 sheep and plenty of owners - ready to show them.
0:12:51 > 0:12:56- I've been lucky enough over the - years to learn some languages.
0:12:56 > 0:13:03- I've ended up speaking four which - helps with the overseas visitors.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07- Croeso i Sioe Frenhinol Cymru.
0:13:07 > 0:13:11- Bienvenue ici dans notre concours - d'agriculture et de cheval...
0:13:12 > 0:13:13- ..de Pays De Galles.
0:13:13 > 0:13:17- Sagen wir, eine herr stig willkommen - here in Builth.
0:13:18 > 0:13:19- And, welcome to Wales.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- Another beautiful morning - dawned above the showground.
0:13:33 > 0:13:37- As the mist cleared the competitions - started in the Main Ring.
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- One of our crew claimed the - biggest story of Tuesday morning.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47- We know this gentleman.
0:13:48 > 0:13:51- It's David Oliver. He's normally - in here with us in the tower.
0:13:51 > 0:13:56- We've given him - an hour off to show his horse.
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- The horse is called Rhoswen Tenor. - Sired by Rhoswen Guardsman.
0:14:03 > 0:14:08- David won this section - two or three years ago now.
0:14:08 > 0:14:12- Time does fly. - There he is in his red waistcoat.
0:14:12 > 0:14:16- What is Peter Hussey looking for - as he watches these horses pass?
0:14:17 > 0:14:18- From what I know of Peter...
0:14:20 > 0:14:25- ..he'll be looking for - a pony that can move well.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30- Quality is the word he uses.
0:14:30 > 0:14:31- Poor David!
0:14:32 > 0:14:37- It is quite slippery out - there this morning after the mist.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- He's back up.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43- Well done. He's carrying on.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47- This is a pretty little one - that looks like a Palomino.
0:14:47 > 0:14:51- That's right and - interestingly it has blue eyes.
0:14:52 > 0:14:57- This animal has been - winning prizes this year.
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- Owned by the Prater family. - Rhencullen Rothschild.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03- Sired by Popsters Ricochet...
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- ..out of Synod Angelica.
0:15:11 > 0:15:15- At the moment - David Oliver is in pole position.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20- His fall had no effect.
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- Rhosymeirch Tywysog was - ahead of him at the first line-up.
0:15:26 > 0:15:31- The hat has come off and he's won.
0:15:31 > 0:15:34- Wonderful.
0:15:36 > 0:15:37- Well done, David.
0:15:38 > 0:15:41- There's nothing like showing - here at the Royal Welsh Show.
0:15:41 > 0:15:45- With the stand packed - it's a great feeling.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49- I fell in the ring this morning.
0:15:49 > 0:15:51- I was showing the horse - for the judges...
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- ..and I gave him too much lead - and he kicked and tripped me.
0:15:56 > 0:16:00- It was like - the Kangaroo Kid yesterday.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- I've got a bit of rope burn too.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- Off to the St John's next - before I celebrate.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- David and Rhoswen Tenor went on...
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- ..to the Class Championship for Year - Old Colt & Filly Foals and Geldings.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- He enjoyed success there too.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37- Following that red rosette...
0:16:37 > 0:16:41- ..he went on to the Supreme - Championship for Young Stock.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44- The competition was fierce.
0:16:45 > 0:16:49- We have to remember that Mr Hussey - said early this morning...
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- ..that he wanted - something that could move well.
0:16:53 > 0:16:58- They can all - really shift on this surface.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- He's rewarded some corkers.
0:17:06 > 0:17:11- Congratulations to Cwmhir Mary-Lou - owned by Mr Freddie Luke.
0:17:11 > 0:17:15- They've won the overall championship - for the young stock...
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- ..in Sect C - Welsh Pony (Cob type).
0:17:19 > 0:17:22- He looks pretty pleased with that.
0:17:22 > 0:17:27- She came through the Filly/Gelding, - three year old class initially.
0:17:27 > 0:17:33- David Oliver and Rhoswen Tenor - are the Reserve Champions.
0:17:34 > 0:17:38- They won the Colt, yearling class.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- This section attracts so much - interest every year...
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- ..the flower pavilion - and the horticultural section.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- I am joined by Alan Evans - from Llandudno Junction.
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- Does it surprise you that so many - visitors come here every year?
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- No, not at all. - It's the best show in the world.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- The flowers here are amazing.
0:18:21 > 0:18:23- You are a steward - but you're also competing.
0:18:23 > 0:18:25- Yes, you have to do both.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27- The standard is so high.
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- I've been fortunate enough...
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- ..to win the cup for the sweet peas - six vases class.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36- Many congratulations to you.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- How did your interest - in all this gardening start?
0:18:39 > 0:18:44- When I was a child, one of our - teachers took us to a show in Conwy.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- I also found out two years ago...
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- ..that my grandfather - used to show sweet peas.
0:18:50 > 0:18:51- He was from Anglesey.
0:18:52 > 0:18:54- It's in the blood.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- It must do - but it skipped one generation.
0:18:58 > 0:19:03- What is the skill of flower - arranging and how do you learn?
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- You're always looking - for perfection.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- Your skills are always improving.
0:19:08 > 0:19:12- You need good flowers - and you must know about plants.
0:19:12 > 0:19:15- Some varieties grow better - than others.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- By doing that you can do well.
0:19:19 > 0:19:23- I didn't do too well last year - but I raised my game this year...
0:19:24 > 0:19:25- ..and it's paid off.
0:19:25 > 0:19:30- What is the pleasure you get from - gardening and being outdoors?
0:19:30 > 0:19:33- The pleasure comes from ...
0:19:33 > 0:19:39- ..being able to go out into the - fresh air and experience nature.
0:19:39 > 0:19:44- I am in my element and gardening - skills are fantastic.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47- You have to know about the weather - and the landscape.
0:19:47 > 0:19:49- That is all important to me.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- Alan, your success - is a personal highlight.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56- As you look around, what are - your other highlights?
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- The winning chrysanthemum stall - from Carmarthenshire.
0:20:00 > 0:20:05- They're here every year - and they've won top prize this year.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08- Also, the three vase dahlias.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- Those waterlilies - won the dahlias championship.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- Excellent stuff and congratulations - on your success.
0:20:16 > 0:20:18- Thanks for the chat.
0:20:22 > 0:20:27- The FitzHugh Championship for beef - pairs is a highlight of Tuesday.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- The Limousins - have dominated recently...
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- ..winning seven times - in the last decade.
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- The Limousins once again.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45- Three years ago, the South Devon - breed broke the stranglehold.
0:20:46 > 0:20:50- What a shock in - the FitzHugh Beef Championship.
0:20:53 > 0:20:58- Last year, the Simmentals won - for the first time since 2005.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05- Who will impress - the judge this year?
0:21:08 > 0:21:12- This is one of the biggest - competitions at the show.
0:21:12 > 0:21:17- The FitzHugh Championship - for the best pair of beef cattle.
0:21:18 > 0:21:23- I'm joined by Richard Tudor - from Llysun Farm, Llanerfyl.
0:21:23 > 0:21:28- These are pairs of animals and we - have 15 different breeds out there.
0:21:29 > 0:21:33- These are the Lincoln Red.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37- They are newcomers - but making a good first impression.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- I have to mention that having - watched this event for years...
0:21:42 > 0:21:46- ..I'm delighted to see the native - breeds holding their own so well...
0:21:46 > 0:21:49- ..mixed in with - their continental cousins.
0:21:49 > 0:21:54- A turning point - has been reached in the industry.
0:21:55 > 0:22:00- We've realised that we need a - sprinkling of these native breeds.
0:22:15 > 0:22:19- Emyr Jones, Graig Goch, - Nebo, Llanrwst is the judge.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- What do you think, Richard?
0:22:21 > 0:22:26- I think the Simmental are ahead - but it's hard to tell.
0:22:27 > 0:22:31- He knows the form having won - in this competition in the past.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- Is he headed for the Charolais?
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- The Charolais have won it.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- The Simmentals look to be reserve.
0:22:42 > 0:22:47- Yes, they are the Reserve Champions.
0:22:55 > 0:22:57- There we are, the FitzHugh.
0:22:57 > 0:23:03- You won't see better breed pairs - anywhere in the world.
0:23:06 > 0:23:08- That's it for the first half hour.
0:23:08 > 0:23:12- Join us after the news for the - show's most dramatic site...
0:23:12 > 0:23:15- ..the Beef - Team Of Five Championship.
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