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0:00:19 > 0:00:22- Good afternoon and welcome to our - final programme before Christmas.
0:00:22 > 0:00:25- A week today, all the presents - will have been opened...
0:00:25 > 0:00:29- ..our bellies will be full and - the arguments will have started!
0:00:29 > 0:00:32- Don't worry and don't make a - mountain out of a molehill.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35- We've got mountains and ocean waves - for you today.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- A chance to meet one of Welsh - football's quiet heroes.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43- The solid central defender, - James Chester.
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- How about some rugby in the wind - and rain of Merthyr Tydfil?
0:00:49 > 0:00:51- A challenge for anyone...
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- ..but especially Bargoed, - in the Foster's Cup.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- Top of the pile Cardiff Devils meet - another frontrunner, Sheffield.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01- That's in the Elite - Ice Hockey League.
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- I promised you ocean waves so we'll - meet up with sailor Bleddyn Mon.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- But what about the mountains?
0:01:16 > 0:01:19- We all know the saying - "Keeping up with the Joneses".
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- Well, you would never be able to - keep up with today's studio guest.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24- He is the adventurer, Eric Jones.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26- Welcome to the programme.
0:01:26 > 0:01:27- Thank you.
0:01:28 > 0:01:30- You are about to celebrate - a big birthday.
0:01:30 > 0:01:33- Can I share the secret - with our viewers?
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- Of course.
0:01:36 > 0:01:37- In seven days, I'll be 80.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- Are there big celebrations planned?
0:01:40 > 0:01:42- No.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46- I look forward to chatting with you - later about your adventures.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51- You have achieved so much, - so sit back for a little while.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54- Eric Jones is our guest today.
0:01:56 > 0:01:58- Eric is accustomed to climbing - mountains of ice...
0:01:59 > 0:02:01- ..but we have some more sedate ice - for you now.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04- You don't say that very often - about ice hockey!
0:02:04 > 0:02:07- Last night, the Cardiff Devils - played Sheffield.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- Deja vu for the Devils as they - welcomed the Steelers to Cardiff...
0:02:14 > 0:02:16- ..for the second successive week.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- The goalless first period was no - indication of what was to come.
0:02:21 > 0:02:23- Both goalminders were solid.
0:02:26 > 0:02:30- The Steelers scored first two - minutes into the second period.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34- John Armstrong with the perfect pass - and Levi Nelson struck.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40- The Devils struck back - with a very strange goal.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- The Steelers had possession although - the Devils had a penalty advantage.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- Ben O'Connor went for the pass...
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- ..but the puck deflected off - Davey Phillips and into the net.
0:02:53 > 0:02:54- They all count.
0:02:54 > 0:02:56- The final period - was packed with excitement.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59- Firstly, the Steelers' - Zack Fitzgerald...
0:03:00 > 0:03:02- ..was sent off for five minutes.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- It was for an offence against - Devils' player-coach, Andrew Lord.
0:03:07 > 0:03:09- No doubt about that one.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13- The Devils took full advantage.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17- The Steelers were down to five - players and trying to defend...
0:03:17 > 0:03:19- ..but it was too much in the end.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23- Jake Morissette created the chance - for Joey Martin to score.
0:03:24 > 0:03:25- It was 2-1 to the Devils.
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- The celebrations began but the - Steelers struck back immediately.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- Guillaume Desbiens stole the puck - and Jace Coyle scored.
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- Coyle striking for the Steelers but - there was no time to take a breath.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- Less than half a minute later, - the Devils were back in front.
0:03:51 > 0:03:55- Sean Bentivoglio laid the perfect - pass to release Josh Batch...
0:03:56 > 0:03:57- ..and ensure the victory.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06- 3-2 was the score - and the Devils looked solid...
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- ..after their recent thrashing - by Nottingham.
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- There's a chance for some revenge - tonight as the teams meet again.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- The relief was clear - at the final whistle.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25- Two wins within a week against - Sheffield is a huge boost.
0:04:26 > 0:04:28- Not that Sheffield were too happy.
0:04:34 > 0:04:38- They play Nottingham tonight before - turning their attention to the Cup.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41- It's a great view - from the top of the Elite League.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49- The Devils are flying high - and Eric Jones is my studio guest.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54- You never seem happier - than on a mountain.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- We can see you now with another - Welsh adventurer, Ioan Doyle.
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- From North Wales to South America.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- You don't need to guess - where these two feel at home.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- What is it about solo climbing - that attracts you?
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- It's the feeling of freedom.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27- You don't need a partner - or any equipment.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- You are totally alone.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- You have to rely on yourself.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- It's the purest way of climbing.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38- It's also the most dangerous.
0:05:40 > 0:05:44- The fact that danger is involved - is what attracts me the most.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- You are on a steep cliff...
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- ..and your life depends - on the tips of your fingers.
0:05:58 > 0:05:59- Eric Jones with Ioan Doyle.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04- I'm sure a lot of people have asked - you - what's the attraction?
0:06:04 > 0:06:06- It's been a big part of your life.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09- Adventure. - I've always been adventurous.
0:06:13 > 0:06:19- I started climbing in Llanberis Pass - with my friends.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- My friend found love in Llanberis - so I was all alone!
0:06:28 > 0:06:30- That's how I started climbing alone.
0:06:31 > 0:06:37- I got a thrill climbing alone - though it is dangerous.
0:06:38 > 0:06:41- I have a four-year-old son. - Boys like climbing.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44- You've just carried on doing it!
0:06:44 > 0:06:45- It's natural!
0:06:46 > 0:06:49- Do you remember going abroad - for the first time?
0:06:50 > 0:06:51- You're from North Wales.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- There are incredible mountains - on your doorstep.
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- Do you remember seeing Europe's - big mountains for the first time?
0:07:00 > 0:07:03- Yes. I'd been climbing in North - Wales for about three years.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08- A few climbing friends said I had - to go to Italy, to the Dolomites.
0:07:08 > 0:07:09- I first went there in 1965.
0:07:11 > 0:07:13- I saw the amazing mountains.
0:07:16 > 0:07:21- You've seen some major changes - in your life.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- You're about to reach - a major milestone.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26- Have the mountains changed at all?
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- No.
0:07:29 > 0:07:34- The glaciers have reduced however - because of global warming.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- That's the biggest change - I've seen over the years.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- Of course.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- We mentioned North Wales.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- Eric's been a familiar face on S4C - for years.
0:07:46 > 0:07:47- In S4C's early years...
0:07:48 > 0:07:54- ..a pioneering programme filmed Eric - live in the Llanberis area.
0:07:55 > 0:07:56- Let's see it.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01- How are things going, Eric?
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- This is John.
0:08:04 > 0:08:05- It's going fairly well.
0:08:06 > 0:08:07- I'm trying to relax.
0:08:08 > 0:08:09- How are your hands?
0:08:10 > 0:08:12- Quite well right now.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17- They'll start hurting - the further up I go.
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- It's a bit wet and slippery here.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29- I'll let you get on with it then.
0:08:32 > 0:08:33- An early S4C programme.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- It's hard enough - answering my silly questions...
0:08:40 > 0:08:43- ..but what's it like - when you're on a rock face?!
0:08:43 > 0:08:45- I was a little nervous.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- You sounded a little nervous. - Was that because of TV?
0:08:50 > 0:08:52- It was being done - in English and Welsh.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- I spoke English and Welsh in turn.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59- Once I settled down...
0:08:59 > 0:09:04- ..I forgot about the cameras - and concentrated on the climb.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08- It's great looking back.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- The cameras - have followed you around.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- Your story is incredible.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- Is it nice - having the cameras follow you?
0:09:18 > 0:09:20- It's good for posterity I suppose.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- I'm not fond of cameras.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- I'm not happy - in front of the cameras.
0:09:25 > 0:09:27- I'd rather focus on climbing.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30- I filmed with Leo Dickinson - for years.
0:09:30 > 0:09:31- The images are amazing.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34- You mentioned going abroad.
0:09:34 > 0:09:37- The Dolomites and the Eiger - are iconic.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43- What's it like when you climb solo?
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- It's totally different.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- You're all alone. - You have no-one to talk to.
0:09:55 > 0:09:59- Halfway up a mountain, - you're often on a ledge overnight.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- You're cold and wet - and you're in a dangerous place.
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- It showed what kind of personality - you were.
0:10:08 > 0:10:14- In everyday life, - you may think you're a strong man.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- When you're on a ledge - in the grip of nature...
0:10:19 > 0:10:24- ..you're very small and fragile.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27- It's an incredible story.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31- We have a lot more to discuss. - It's great to have you here.
0:10:31 > 0:10:32- We'll go to a break next.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36- Plenty still to come. - It's rugby when we come back.
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0:10:48 > 0:10:50- Welcome back.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- We turn to rugby now and to - the Foster's Challenge Cup.
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- This week, Principality - table-toppers Merthyr Tydfil...
0:10:57 > 0:11:00- ..were playing Bargoed, - the team at the bottom.
0:11:00 > 0:11:02- Surely there could only be - one winner.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- Come on, you know the sporting world - better than that by now!
0:11:14 > 0:11:16- The win is nice, first and foremost.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21- Bargoed is a good, honest place.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25- They'll fly into us, we know that.
0:11:25 > 0:11:27- I know - they're coming up here strong.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- Last week, we went out and tried to - put smiles on faces against Ponty.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34- We wanted to take - pressure off these boys.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36- They are their own worst critics.
0:11:37 > 0:11:40- Especially with all the success - we've had in the past.
0:11:40 > 0:11:43- Taking the pressure of the league - away in the Foster's led to...
0:11:44 > 0:11:47- ..some really good play last week - and we deserved that victory.
0:11:48 > 0:11:50- Hopefully, - we can build on that tonight.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56- The rolling maul.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59- Who has the ball?
0:11:59 > 0:12:02- They are moving forwards - towards the try line.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- They look liked being held up - but the try has been given.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09- Hooker, Sam Evans, is the scorer.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13- As simple as that.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17- Three line-outs in quick succession - each followed by a driving maul.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- Sam Evans scores the - first try of the evening.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26- The ball slips - through Locke's fingers.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29- He's a safe pair of hands.
0:12:32 > 0:12:33- Out to Weyman, the No8.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36- He takes on a posse - of Merthyr defenders.
0:12:37 > 0:12:39- Bancroft on the right.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42- This is the flanker, Coupe.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- Bancroft has options on both sides.
0:12:48 > 0:12:49- Davies spins it out.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- Greg Callow goes all the way - to score the try.
0:13:00 > 0:13:01- He shoved the defender aside.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- Merthyr were trying to - pressurize in the tackle area.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10- Callow shoves his way clear - and scores Bargoed's first try.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19- Weyman to Callow.
0:13:20 > 0:13:23- He hangs onto it. - He's a powerful centre.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- Merthyr have stolen it - under the shadow of the posts.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- They go to the left and James, the - scrum half, looks to have scored.
0:13:35 > 0:13:37- It's hard to tell from here.
0:13:37 > 0:13:41- Merthyr have certainly scored - their second try of this first half.
0:13:44 > 0:13:46- There goes the scissors move.
0:13:48 > 0:13:51- The Merthyr defence - has been very powerful today.
0:13:52 > 0:13:56- They've had a solid, organized - defence for the whole game.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00- They have a defence - that poses a constant threat.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- Bancroft retains the possession - and sets it up for Dyer.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12- He runs a clever angle - and he's found some space.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- Dyer is going to score.
0:14:14 > 0:14:18- Bargoed have deserved to score - the try at the start of this half.
0:14:19 > 0:14:23- Patience paid off as Dyer eventually - beat several men to score.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- This conversion - could give Bargoed the lead.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36- Straight down the middle.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39- Bargoed lead by a point.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- Time is running out so they have - to throw caution to the wind.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- Jarvis looked to have - made a break there.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- Crossing is the decision.
0:14:56 > 0:15:00- A penalty to the visitors with the - gap 4 points with 9 minutes left.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05- Jones takes aim. - He missed with his last effort.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08- He hasn't missed that one.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11- There are men available here.
0:15:12 > 0:15:14- They are five metres out.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17- James out, has it gone forward?
0:15:19 > 0:15:20- Was that one forward?
0:15:21 > 0:15:25- Merthyr have made a mess of that - and Bargoed can break away.
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- He's trying to stride away but - Bishop catches him and tackles him.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- This is an amazing end to the game.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41- Bargoed are trying to seal the win.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45- There are some very tired legs - trying to get back in defence.
0:15:46 > 0:15:47- Hallett kicks it dead.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50- What a finish!
0:15:51 > 0:15:53- A couple of our boys - just didn't front up tonight.
0:15:55 > 0:15:57- They treated it as the Foster's Cup.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- That's a bit disrespectful, - to be honest with you.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- We didn't pay them half-wages this - week because it was Foster's Cup.
0:16:09 > 0:16:14- Every time you put the jersey on - you have to put in a shift.
0:16:14 > 0:16:17- We didn't do that today. - Bargoed took advantage.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- Pontypridd against Ebbw Vale - was the other game in Pool 3.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26- Ponty dominated the first half.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- Ceri Sweeney waltzed over for - the first try of the afternoon.
0:16:32 > 0:16:35- The home team continued - to take it to Ebbw Vale...
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- ..and Huw Dowden - was the next to score.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- The visitors had a chance to fight - back after a Ceri Sweeney kick.
0:16:45 > 0:16:48- Ryan Gardner collected on the wing - and beat the defence...
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- ..before offloading to Adam Lane.
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- The home team racked up the tries - in the second half.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04- The last word went to Callum Hall - who raced away for a final try.
0:17:06 > 0:17:07- A comfortable win for Ponty.
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- Despite losing, - Merthyr are still top of Pool 3.
0:17:23 > 0:17:25- What a result for Bargoed - in that match.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- But what about the rest of the pools - in the Foster's Challenge Cup?
0:17:30 > 0:17:32- Let's find out what happened.
0:17:36 > 0:17:38- In Pool 1, - it was Bedwas versus Cross Keys.
0:17:39 > 0:17:43- The visitors got off to a great - start with Jacob Unwin scoring.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49- The home team was happy - to play counter-attacking rugby.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53- A mistake in defence allowed Andy - Evans to dive on the ball and score.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- Both sides were guilty of errors - with neither one taking advantage.
0:18:04 > 0:18:08- Adam Williams showed his power - to extend the home team's lead.
0:18:11 > 0:18:15- Bedwas were determined to leave - an impression on the second half.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- A brilliant effort by Mike Callow - rounded off with a victory roll.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- Bedwas did manage one last try - before the final whistle.
0:18:26 > 0:18:28- Taine Basham with the score.
0:18:29 > 0:18:33- Newport were taking a break - but Bedwas move above Cross Keys.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- The pass is for Craig Evans.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- Evans breaks through far too easily.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44- Evans feeds the fullback, Banfield.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- Does Banfield have the pace? - Yes, he does.
0:18:48 > 0:18:50- He's put the visitors ahead.
0:18:53 > 0:18:56- Adam Thresher is lifted - and catches the ball.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59- It's a prepared move by the backs.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03- Richard Williams makes the break - and David Watts is in support.
0:19:03 > 0:19:06- Watts heads for the corner - and Swansea have equalized.
0:19:08 > 0:19:09- A scrum for the Quins.
0:19:10 > 0:19:11- Gareth George is there.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- Out to Craig Evans.
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- Evans with a perfect kick - for the winger, Kieran Jones.
0:19:18 > 0:19:21- Chris Banfield will score - his second try of the game.
0:19:23 > 0:19:24- He's crossed again.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- It's a strong scrum by the Quins.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32- They are headed for the corner.
0:19:33 > 0:19:39- It's going to be a try. The referee - has given the penalty try instead.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- Quins look like extending their run - of wins against Swansea to 10 games.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45- Haydn Pugh to Callum Price.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- Chris Banfield is there - to score his hat-trick.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51- The star of the game - shines right to the end.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- Both these sides were blooding fresh - talent as Llandovery took the lead.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59- Tom Powell with the opening try.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05- Llanelli fought back with a try - by young fullback, Leon Randall.
0:20:06 > 0:20:09- A strong foundation by the pack...
0:20:09 > 0:20:12- ..allowed Nathan Hart - to give the home team the lead.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- The No.8 looked like a wing - sprinting past the Drover defence.
0:20:22 > 0:20:25- He rounded it off with - a try-scoring pass to Ed Curtis.
0:20:26 > 0:20:29- The first half ended with - the crucial bonus point try.
0:20:30 > 0:20:33- Nathan Edwards - side-stepping his way to the line.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- Edwards scored - another try in the second half.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- Elliott Rees then crowned a - good performance with a final try.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- Four out of four for the Quins.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- They are the - runaway leaders of Pool 2.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- Bridgend lead Pool 4 - after beating Aberavon.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- The visitors started well with - a great try by Michael Wilson.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06- The visitors fought back - at the Brewery Field...
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- ..with Matthew Edwards' first try.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19- There was a chance for - another score before half-time.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- Rapid passing by the backs - allowing Kyle Maiden to score.
0:21:26 > 0:21:30- In a competitive match, the visitors - fought back after the break.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- They scored from - an attacking line-out.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37- Luke Davies tears the ball - out of the maul...
0:21:37 > 0:21:39- ..before driving over the line.
0:21:39 > 0:21:41- Bridgend fought back fiercely.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- Matthew Edwards scored - his second try in the corner.
0:21:49 > 0:21:53- Both sides claimed a bonus point - by scoring four tries apiece.
0:21:54 > 0:21:58- However, Bridgend denied their - opponents a losing bonus point.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- Centre Joe Gatt dancing - his way to the line to ground it.
0:22:05 > 0:22:09- The second game in Pool 4 - was between Cardiff and Neath.
0:22:09 > 0:22:13- Both these teams were trying to - avoid being bottom of the table.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- Josh Guy scored first - for the visitors.
0:22:17 > 0:22:21- A massive gap in the Neath defence - allowed Will Rees-Hole to reply.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28- The Neath attack looked dangerous - and Rory Morgan-Williams...
0:22:29 > 0:22:32- ..launched a perfect kick - for Ed Howley to collect...
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- ..and offload to Gavin Evans - who beat his man and scored.
0:22:39 > 0:22:44- Cardiff stayed in the game thanks - to Cameron Gibbon winning this race.
0:22:45 > 0:22:49- However, Neath clinched the win with - a third try scored by Leon Ward.
0:22:53 > 0:22:55- It's tight at the top of Pool 4.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59- Bridgend lead - Aberavon and Neath at the moment.
0:23:01 > 0:23:03- Lowri Wynn and Rhys Llwyd...
0:23:03 > 0:23:06- ..with the round-up - from the Foster's Challenge Cup.
0:23:07 > 0:23:10- This week's competition - concerns rugby too.
0:23:10 > 0:23:14- You could see two Pro12 derbies - over the festive period.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17- We have two pairs of tickets.
0:23:18 > 0:23:20- These are the games.
0:23:20 > 0:23:23- The Scarlets play Ospreys - on Tuesday, 27 December.
0:23:24 > 0:23:26- Scarlets play The Blues - on New Year's Day.
0:23:27 > 0:23:30- All you have to do - is answer this question.
0:23:32 > 0:23:36- Which Welsh region finished highest - in last season's Pro12 competition?
0:23:41 > 0:23:44- Send your answers to - clwb@rondomedia.co.uk.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50- Entries must be in by midday - tomorrow, 19 December.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53- Good luck.
0:23:54 > 0:23:55- Two pairs of tickets.
0:23:56 > 0:23:59- It's been a great afternoon - for the Scarlets.
0:23:59 > 0:24:02- They beat Toulon in - the European Champions Cup.
0:24:03 > 0:24:06- The final score was 22-21 - at Parc y Scarlets.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- Leigh Halfpenny - kicked all Toulon's points...
0:24:13 > 0:24:15- ..but missed a last-minute kick.
0:24:16 > 0:24:17- The Scarlets celebrated.
0:24:19 > 0:24:21- Their hopes of qualifying - are still alive.
0:24:23 > 0:24:27- They stay third in their pool - but a superb win against Toulon.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- It's a good start to the season - of goodwill for the Scarlets.
0:24:32 > 0:24:35- After the break, we'll be venturing - into the sea. Don't go away.
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0:24:46 > 0:24:47- Subtitles
0:24:48 > 0:24:50- Subtitles
0:24:50 > 0:24:51- Welcome back.
0:24:52 > 0:24:55- I promised you mountains and ocean - waves at the start of the programme.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59- We've discussed mountains, - so let's venture out to sea...
0:24:59 > 0:25:00- ..and to the Vendee Globe race.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04- Welshman Alex Thomson was leading - but it got a bit tighter last week.
0:25:05 > 0:25:07- Let's find out - what has been happening.
0:25:08 > 0:25:10- The tempestuous southern oceans...
0:25:11 > 0:25:14- ..have left their mark on some - of the Vendee Globe boats.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17- It's a solo race and you can't - receive any assistance.
0:25:18 > 0:25:21- Romain Attansio had to steer - his boat to Simon's Bay...
0:25:21 > 0:25:24- ..in order to spend two days - fixing his rudder.
0:25:25 > 0:25:27- I'm ready to go.
0:25:27 > 0:25:30- I'm just waiting for the varnish - to dry on the carbon plates.
0:25:31 > 0:25:34- With seven boats already out, - Romain is in 22nd and last place...
0:25:35 > 0:25:38- ..7,770 miles behind the leader, - Armel Le Cleac'h.
0:25:43 > 0:25:47- Welshman Alex Thomson is hot - on the heels of the Frenchman.
0:25:48 > 0:25:51- Flying down waves of 30 knots - sometimes...
0:25:51 > 0:25:54- ..before coming to an almost - complete standstill.
0:25:56 > 0:25:59- It means you are thrown around - all over the place.
0:25:59 > 0:26:02- You can hear the water - rushing over the deck.
0:26:05 > 0:26:09- It's now that your mind starts - to wonder what's going to happen.
0:26:11 > 0:26:15- What happens if the structure fails - or if you hit something?
0:26:16 > 0:26:18- I do wonder why I do it sometimes.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23- As the top two boats - pass by New Zealand...
0:26:23 > 0:26:25- ..there is nothing - that Alex Thomson...
0:26:25 > 0:26:28- ..who is sailing - without a port-side foil...
0:26:28 > 0:26:32- ..can do but watch Armel Le Cleac'h - stretch his advantage.
0:26:33 > 0:26:36- We are currently about nine days - to Cape Horn.
0:26:38 > 0:26:41- That's generally the theme - of what's happening.
0:26:42 > 0:26:45- Probably going to go around it - Christmas Day.
0:26:45 > 0:26:47- The situation is changing a lot.
0:26:48 > 0:26:52- Sometimes, I've got Banque Populaire - two and a half days ahead.
0:26:52 > 0:26:55- Sometimes, Banque Populaire - is 12 hours ahead.
0:26:55 > 0:26:59- And sometimes, the guys behind - are within a day of me.
0:27:00 > 0:27:03- The situation is fluid, shall I say, - changing a lot.
0:27:03 > 0:27:05- I'm trying not to get frustrated - about it.
0:27:06 > 0:27:07- There is nothing I can do.
0:27:07 > 0:27:09- There is no point - in getting frustrated.
0:27:10 > 0:27:15- The boats behind Hugo Boss - are battling with the wild sea.
0:27:16 > 0:27:19- The storm should pass quickly, - but it will be fierce.
0:27:22 > 0:27:25- We expect winds - of around 50 to 60 knots.
0:27:25 > 0:27:29- The biggest problem for the boats - is sailing at a decent pace...
0:27:29 > 0:27:31- ..to keep ahead or behind the storm.
0:27:31 > 0:27:35- Sailing too close to the eye of the - storm can be extremely dangerous.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56- It's a lack of wind that - is troubling Armel and Alex.
0:27:58 > 0:28:02- There's 190 miles between them as - their boats slow down tremendously.
0:28:03 > 0:28:06- Strategically, - the next few days are crucial.
0:28:08 > 0:28:09- I am going to change my rhythm.
0:28:11 > 0:28:15- I will calm down, allowing me to - breathe, rest and do some repairs.
0:28:19 > 0:28:22- A few things need some attention, - but nothing serious.
0:28:23 > 0:28:26- It has to be done to ensure - the boat is 100% efficient...
0:28:28 > 0:28:30- ..ready for the next challenge.
0:28:30 > 0:28:32- The next challenge...
0:28:32 > 0:28:35- ..is to be the first to reach - Cape Horn by Christmas Day.
0:28:41 > 0:28:44- The Vendee Globe. - We'll continue following that.
0:28:46 > 0:28:48- The daredevil Eric Jones - is my studio guest.
0:28:49 > 0:28:51- Have you done any sailing?
0:28:55 > 0:28:57- No, it looks too dangerous for me.
0:28:58 > 0:29:01- When I was on holiday, - when my daughters were young...
0:29:02 > 0:29:06- ..my wife and children were strong - swimmers but I'm a weak swimmer.
0:29:07 > 0:29:11- My children said, "Mam, Dad doesn't - like having water in his eyes."
0:29:12 > 0:29:15- I'll stick - to parachuting and climbing.
0:29:15 > 0:29:17- Stick to parachuting!
0:29:19 > 0:29:22- I'm sure you can relate - to a solo sailor's mentality...
0:29:23 > 0:29:24- ..as he takes on the elements.
0:29:25 > 0:29:26- There's a similarity to what you do.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28- There's a similarity to what you do.- - It's very similar.
0:29:29 > 0:29:34- Sailing on the oceans takes a lot - more time than climbing a mountain.
0:29:35 > 0:29:42- There's loneliness in both but - I enjoyed being by myself at times.
0:29:42 > 0:29:45- It's nice being alone sometimes.
0:29:45 > 0:29:47- We have more sailing next.
0:29:48 > 0:29:50- If the Vendee - is the Everest of the seas...
0:29:52 > 0:29:55- ..next, the sailing challenge - for teams, the America's Cup.
0:29:56 > 0:29:59- It's one of the oldest competitions - in the world.
0:29:59 > 0:30:01- It all happens in Bermuda next year.
0:30:02 > 0:30:05- It's hotting up with a Welshman - in the middle of it all.
0:30:06 > 0:30:10- When his team won the last regatta - in Fukuoka, Japan, in November...
0:30:11 > 0:30:13- ..to win the sailing World Series...
0:30:13 > 0:30:16- ..Ben Ainslie realized - the first part of the dream...
0:30:16 > 0:30:18- ..of building a British team...
0:30:19 > 0:30:22- ..that could win the America's Cup - in Bermuda next May.
0:30:22 > 0:30:26- Two and a half years ago, we started - with a blank sheet of paper.
0:30:26 > 0:30:29- To achieve what we have, on and off - the water, I'm very proud.
0:30:31 > 0:30:34- Our sights are now set - on Bermuda for the America's Cup.
0:30:35 > 0:30:37- No British team - has ever won the Cup...
0:30:37 > 0:30:39- ..which has strong links to Wales.
0:30:40 > 0:30:43- Marquis Paget, - the first Marquis of Anglesey...
0:30:43 > 0:30:47- ..gave it as a prize at a regatta - at the Isle of Wight in 1851.
0:30:48 > 0:30:51- One member of the team is aiming - to bring the Cup back to Anglesey.
0:30:53 > 0:30:54- Born and bred on the island...
0:30:55 > 0:30:59- ..we spoke to Bleddyn Mon before - he set sail for the Caribbean.
0:31:01 > 0:31:03- We're on Traeth Bychan.
0:31:04 > 0:31:08- It's a very important place for me. - This is where the journey started.
0:31:11 > 0:31:15- It's where I first went out - on the water almost 20 years ago.
0:31:15 > 0:31:17- We've had a busy summer - in Portsmouth.
0:31:17 > 0:31:20- We stopped testing two weeks ago.
0:31:20 > 0:31:25- Since then, we've packed up, got the - containers ready to go to Bermuda...
0:31:25 > 0:31:28- ..and had a break - before it all ramps up next month.
0:31:28 > 0:31:31- I'm home at the moment, - having a little holiday.
0:31:31 > 0:31:34- ..and had a break - before it all ramps up next month.
0:31:35 > 0:31:38- I'm home at the moment, - having a little holiday.
0:31:39 > 0:31:42- It's a while since my last holiday, - probably at the start of the year.
0:31:43 > 0:31:45- It's nice to be back home relaxing.
0:31:45 > 0:31:49- Bleddyn's idea of relaxing - won't be to everyone's taste.
0:31:50 > 0:31:54- I spend a lot of time on the bike - on Anglesey and around Snowdonia.
0:31:54 > 0:31:57- It's incredible. - I couldn't do it in Portsmouth.
0:31:58 > 0:32:01- We have a specific programme - so biking doesn't fit in.
0:32:02 > 0:32:04- It's nice to be out - and enjoy the fresh air.
0:32:07 > 0:32:10- Fresh air is something - he has plenty of in Portsmouth too.
0:32:12 > 0:32:14- We've had a very good summer.
0:32:16 > 0:32:20- We sailed on the Solent in two - boats. We tested a lot of things.
0:32:21 > 0:32:23- We raced two boats - against each other.
0:32:23 > 0:32:24- It's been great.
0:32:25 > 0:32:27- Sailing the boats every day - has been incredible.
0:32:28 > 0:32:29- Being out on the water...
0:32:29 > 0:32:33- ..and sailing the most modern and - fastest boat in the world is great.
0:32:38 > 0:32:41- As a sailing team, - we have twelve sailors.
0:32:41 > 0:32:43- Every boat has six sailors.
0:32:44 > 0:32:48- My role in the team is to trim the - wing - the large sail in the back.
0:32:50 > 0:32:53- I'm also the grinder, - who creates the power for the boat.
0:32:55 > 0:32:59- Everything on the boat is powered - by the people who sail it.
0:33:00 > 0:33:03- We have to turn the pedestals - to create the power.
0:33:03 > 0:33:07- No-one's yet been named - a team member for next year's Cup.
0:33:07 > 0:33:09- There'll be six on the boat.
0:33:12 > 0:33:16- Some of those could change for every - race to ensure people are fresh.
0:33:18 > 0:33:21- I'm working hard - to get myself there next year.
0:33:26 > 0:33:29- Until Christmas, - we'll have one boat in Bermuda.
0:33:30 > 0:33:33- After Christmas, - we'll launch the racing boat...
0:33:33 > 0:33:36- ..which is the one we'll use - for the Cup.
0:33:37 > 0:33:41- It'll be an exciting time as it'll - have the upgrades from the testing.
0:33:44 > 0:33:46- It'll be the pinnacle of our design.
0:33:51 > 0:33:53- Sailing it on the water - will be great.
0:33:55 > 0:33:57- Then we build - for the first race in May.
0:34:02 > 0:34:04- A big year for Bleddyn Mon.
0:34:05 > 0:34:07- We'll be following him on Clwb.
0:34:08 > 0:34:11- I'm joined by Eric Jones, - the adventurer.
0:34:12 > 0:34:15- You said you weren't keen - on venturing into the water.
0:34:15 > 0:34:17- Almost like Dai Jones!
0:34:18 > 0:34:20- You've been on S4C with Dai.
0:34:21 > 0:34:25- We delved into the archives. - Here's Eric with Dai on an airplane.
0:34:26 > 0:34:28- It's worth a look.
0:34:32 > 0:34:33- How are you, Dai?
0:34:33 > 0:34:34- How are you, Dai?- - Not good.
0:34:36 > 0:34:38- It's nice outside.
0:34:39 > 0:34:41- We're at about 3,000 feet.
0:34:42 > 0:34:44- 3,500.
0:34:45 > 0:34:46- You'll jump at 4,000.
0:34:46 > 0:34:47- You'll jump at 4,000.- - Yes.
0:34:48 > 0:34:51- Good luck to you.
0:34:51 > 0:34:52- Good luck to you.- - Thank you.
0:34:53 > 0:34:54- Out into the fresh air.
0:35:05 > 0:35:07- Superb.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10- You jumped as if it was nothing.
0:35:11 > 0:35:12- Dai Jones didn't look as happy.
0:35:14 > 0:35:15- I felt for him...
0:35:16 > 0:35:20- ..as he'd never been in an airplane - without a door and seats.
0:35:20 > 0:35:23- Did he get a fright - when you jumped out?
0:35:23 > 0:35:24- When I jumped...
0:35:25 > 0:35:28- ..the pilot put the airplane - on its side so he could see me.
0:35:28 > 0:35:31- Dai got scared - and grabbed the cameraman's legs.
0:35:31 > 0:35:34- You were obviously - enjoying yourself.
0:35:35 > 0:35:39- I've never jumped. What's it like - when you're plummeting to earth?
0:35:42 > 0:35:44- It's an experience.
0:35:45 > 0:35:48- The freedom of flying is incredible.
0:35:48 > 0:35:50- When did you start?
0:35:50 > 0:35:51- 1961.
0:35:52 > 0:35:54- A year before I started climbing.
0:35:56 > 0:35:58- You enjoyed it immediately - I'm sure.
0:35:58 > 0:36:00- Yes.
0:36:00 > 0:36:04- The problem was I didn't have much - money. Parachuting is expensive.
0:36:05 > 0:36:08- I started climbing - and it took over my life.
0:36:11 > 0:36:13- Climbing and parachuting.
0:36:15 > 0:36:18- The poet Gwenallt - said that when you turn 50...
0:36:18 > 0:36:21- ..you see what's affected your life.
0:36:21 > 0:36:23- You turned 50 - and started basejumping!
0:36:24 > 0:36:27- Basejumping - is jumping from a fixed structure.
0:36:29 > 0:36:31- How did you start doing that?
0:36:32 > 0:36:34- I've done everything late in life.
0:36:37 > 0:36:39- I solo climbed the Eiger - when I was 43.
0:36:40 > 0:36:44- I got married when I was 49 and - started basejumping when I was 50.
0:36:47 > 0:36:49- I jumped into the Cave of Swallows - when I was 66.
0:36:53 > 0:36:54- In Mexico.
0:36:55 > 0:36:57- You talked about jumping.
0:36:58 > 0:37:01- You've done the biggest waterfalls - in the world, the Angel Falls.
0:37:02 > 0:37:03- When I was 61.
0:37:04 > 0:37:08- Incredible. What was that like? - That's my question for everything!
0:37:09 > 0:37:12- I can't imagine throwing myself - from those huge waterfalls.
0:37:12 > 0:37:13- Here's a picture.
0:37:14 > 0:37:17- It's totally different - to jumping out of a plane.
0:37:17 > 0:37:19- When you jump out of a plane...
0:37:20 > 0:37:23- ..you don't know you're falling - at over 100mph.
0:37:24 > 0:37:28- When you jump off the Angel Falls, - you know you're falling at 100mph.
0:37:28 > 0:37:30- You see the rocks passing you.
0:37:30 > 0:37:32- It's an amazing experience.
0:37:32 > 0:37:34- The images are astounding.
0:37:34 > 0:37:37- Eric, it's an experience - to be in your company...
0:37:37 > 0:37:39- ..not to mention to attempt - what you've done.
0:37:39 > 0:37:41- After the break, - we turn to football.
0:37:42 > 0:37:43- We have a hero in the studio.
0:37:44 > 0:37:47- We take a look at one of the quiet - heroes of the Wales football team...
0:37:48 > 0:37:51- ..when we come back, - defender James Chester.
0:37:59 > 0:38:00- Subtitles
0:38:01 > 0:38:02- Subtitles
0:38:03 > 0:38:05- Welcome back.
0:38:06 > 0:38:10- Football now and to Wrexham, - who had lost three successive games.
0:38:10 > 0:38:15- Everyone was under pressure during - their visit to Sutton yesterday.
0:38:23 > 0:38:26- Amankwaah with the throw - for Wrexham.
0:38:26 > 0:38:29- They fail to clear and the ball - is in the back of the net.
0:38:32 > 0:38:34- Riley is the man - who turned the ball past Jalal.
0:38:36 > 0:38:38- The defence fails to clear...
0:38:39 > 0:38:42- ..and Gomis pressurizes Riley - who scores the own goal.
0:38:47 > 0:38:49- Rooney back to Carrington.
0:38:51 > 0:38:54- Carrington crosses - but the ball flies over White.
0:38:55 > 0:38:58- Kai Edwards' shot - deflects off the defender.
0:38:59 > 0:39:01- The ball falls to Rooney.
0:39:02 > 0:39:03- Sutton try to clear it.
0:39:05 > 0:39:07- Back to Barry and Kai Edwards.
0:39:10 > 0:39:14- Rooney shoots once again. That - effort was miles wide of the target.
0:39:15 > 0:39:16- Wrexham are starting to press.
0:39:19 > 0:39:20- Evans to White.
0:39:21 > 0:39:22- He doesn't control it well.
0:39:23 > 0:39:26- Rooney takes it up as the visitors - continue to press.
0:39:27 > 0:39:29- Rooney's effort - bounces off a defender this time.
0:39:30 > 0:39:31- Sutton scramble it away.
0:39:32 > 0:39:34- Deacon - gets the better of Carrington.
0:39:35 > 0:39:37- Tubbs is there in support.
0:39:38 > 0:39:40- Deacon has seen the run.
0:39:42 > 0:39:44- Tubbs has been pushed - towards the touchline.
0:39:50 > 0:39:52- He shoots - and Jalal had to make the save.
0:39:53 > 0:39:56- Bailey has plenty of options - to pick out for Sutton here.
0:39:58 > 0:40:00- Deacon brings it down, - turns and shoots.
0:40:03 > 0:40:05- Jalal had to make the save again.
0:40:06 > 0:40:07- SECOND HALF
0:40:10 > 0:40:11- Amankwaah to Biamou.
0:40:15 > 0:40:17- Biamou set up Tubbs for the shot.
0:40:19 > 0:40:23- Wrexham were relieved to see - that disappear wide of the post.
0:40:23 > 0:40:25- The long throw.
0:40:26 > 0:40:27- Dundas beats Rob Evans.
0:40:29 > 0:40:32- Biamou shoots from - the edge of the penalty box.
0:40:33 > 0:40:36- It's wide again - and Wrexham escape again.
0:40:38 > 0:40:39- Not good enough.
0:40:39 > 0:40:41- We conceded an own goal.
0:40:42 > 0:40:46- The lads knew what their strengths - were to get the ball wide.
0:40:46 > 0:40:49- They had a lad who could - launch the long throws.
0:40:51 > 0:40:55- It missed the first man and Riley - managed to find the top corner.
0:40:55 > 0:40:58- Are there any positives - from today's defeat?
0:40:59 > 0:41:00- Not really.
0:41:00 > 0:41:03- There was a good reaction - by Rob Evans to being left out.
0:41:03 > 0:41:04- He came on and won a few tackles.
0:41:05 > 0:41:08- We need people to start competing - for places going forward.
0:41:09 > 0:41:12- Jordan White got 90 minutes in. - That's a positive.
0:41:13 > 0:41:16- We had a couple of half-chances - at the end that we needed to take.
0:41:16 > 0:41:18- Two games against Southport next.
0:41:18 > 0:41:21- Are you worried - because they are below you?
0:41:21 > 0:41:24- We have that - massive home game coming up.
0:41:24 > 0:41:27- The club's position - just isn't good enough.
0:41:28 > 0:41:32- We've got to get a massive - performance and three points.
0:41:33 > 0:41:35- Will there be a few changes - in January?
0:41:37 > 0:41:39- Yes, it just - hasn't been good enough.
0:41:40 > 0:41:42- We had one high - against Forest Green.
0:41:43 > 0:41:45- Since then, - we haven't scored a goal.
0:41:46 > 0:41:47- It's not been good enough.
0:41:49 > 0:41:52- Wrexham are closer to the bottom - than the play-off places...
0:41:52 > 0:41:54- ..after losing three in a row.
0:41:54 > 0:41:58- Big games against Southport - coming up over Christmas.
0:42:00 > 0:42:03- Dean Keates wasn't a happy man - after Wrexham's defeat to Sutton.
0:42:03 > 0:42:05- Eric Jones is my guest.
0:42:05 > 0:42:09- We've discussed mountains - but you're also a football man.
0:42:10 > 0:42:13- Someone told me that you will - celebrate your birthday in style.
0:42:13 > 0:42:15- Where will you be on your birthday?
0:42:16 > 0:42:20- Every time on my birthday, - I like to go climbing or walking.
0:42:21 > 0:42:25- This year, there is a big occasion - at the Oval in Caernarfon.
0:42:28 > 0:42:31- I like watching Porthmadog playing - and also Caernarfon.
0:42:32 > 0:42:34- They play each other on my birthday.
0:42:36 > 0:42:38- I hope it will be a draw, 3-3.
0:42:42 > 0:42:46- Three for Darren Thomas and three - for Cai Jones for Porthmadog!
0:42:46 > 0:42:47- Everyone's happy!
0:42:48 > 0:42:51- Have you watched a lot of football - during your lifetime?
0:42:51 > 0:42:53- I lived in Flint during the 1970s.
0:42:54 > 0:42:55- I used to go to watch Liverpool.
0:42:56 > 0:42:59- At that time there would be - 15,000 standing on the Kop.
0:43:00 > 0:43:01- The atmosphere was amazing.
0:43:03 > 0:43:06- From being all alone - on the rock face to a packed Kop.
0:43:07 > 0:43:10- More football now and what a year - it has been for Welsh football.
0:43:13 > 0:43:15- The year of Euro 2016.
0:43:17 > 0:43:18- The unforgettable summer.
0:43:20 > 0:43:24- There were so many stars with Bale - and Ramsey grabbing the headlines.
0:43:25 > 0:43:27- However, one quiet hero - was absolutely key.
0:43:29 > 0:43:31- He is relatively new - to the national set-up.
0:43:32 > 0:43:35- It's the Aston Villa defender, - James Chester.
0:43:39 > 0:43:43- It's been two years since Chris - Coleman made James Chester Welsh.
0:43:44 > 0:43:47- He settled into the team quickly - becoming a crucial component.
0:43:48 > 0:43:51- However, he wasn't part of - Tony Pulis' plans at West Brom.
0:43:51 > 0:43:54- Luckily, nearby - but now in a lower division...
0:43:54 > 0:43:57- ..another Birmingham giant - was interested.
0:43:57 > 0:44:00- There was also an old pal - on the way to Aston Villa.
0:44:00 > 0:44:02- I met up with - James Chester recently.
0:44:03 > 0:44:06- You went from the semi-finals - of the European Championships...
0:44:06 > 0:44:08- ..to looking for a club.
0:44:09 > 0:44:12- A bit surreal but what attracted you - to Aston Villa?
0:44:13 > 0:44:16- Once I got over the hurdle - of going down a division...
0:44:17 > 0:44:20- ..there wasn't much left - for me to think about.
0:44:21 > 0:44:24- It was coming in - and playing at a great club.
0:44:25 > 0:44:29- Being in contention to play in every - game like I've done since I moved.
0:44:29 > 0:44:32- People are obsessed - with playing in the Premier League.
0:44:32 > 0:44:34- Is it an issue for you?
0:44:35 > 0:44:39- Not after the year I had at West - Brom, not playing as much as I want.
0:44:39 > 0:44:43- Being in the Premier League - didn't matter as much after that.
0:44:44 > 0:44:48- It was more important for me to be - in contention to play every week.
0:44:49 > 0:44:52- Then Steve Bruce rocks up. - That must have been a nice surprise.
0:44:53 > 0:44:54- It can always work two ways.
0:44:56 > 0:44:58- I'd never played under the gaffer.
0:44:58 > 0:45:00- I might not have been - his type of player.
0:45:03 > 0:45:06- My time at Hull had been - really successful under the gaffer.
0:45:07 > 0:45:10- We got promotion - and the run to the cup final.
0:45:11 > 0:45:14- With his record I thought - he was the perfect man...
0:45:14 > 0:45:16- ..to come in - and try and get us going.
0:45:17 > 0:45:20- You've even broken your nose - in tribute to him.
0:45:20 > 0:45:22- Following in his footsteps.
0:45:23 > 0:45:25- Hopefully, it's in a better - condition than the gaffer's.
0:45:26 > 0:45:30- It was a really good job but it's - taken 27 years for me to break it.
0:45:30 > 0:45:33- Was there a relegation hangover - hanging over the club?
0:45:33 > 0:45:34- Are they over it now?
0:45:35 > 0:45:37- We're moving in the right direction.
0:45:38 > 0:45:40- We were unbeaten in seven games - before the Leeds game.
0:45:41 > 0:45:42- That was a decent run.
0:45:43 > 0:45:47- If we go on runs like that, - I'm sure by the end of the season...
0:45:48 > 0:45:50- ..we'll be there or thereabouts.
0:45:51 > 0:45:55- Are Wales also having - a bit of a post-Euros hangover?
0:45:57 > 0:45:59- The expectations have changed a bit.
0:45:59 > 0:46:02- Had we been in our current position - a few years ago...
0:46:02 > 0:46:04- ..people would have been happy.
0:46:04 > 0:46:08- We're still in contention - for qualifying for the World Cup.
0:46:08 > 0:46:11- Now we've tasted success - in the Euros, we all want more.
0:46:12 > 0:46:14- We're still unbeaten in the group.
0:46:14 > 0:46:17- We've been a bit unlucky - with conceding goals late on.
0:46:17 > 0:46:21- We did that against Serbia but - the Georgia game was disappointing.
0:46:21 > 0:46:23- We're still only - four points behind Ireland.
0:46:24 > 0:46:25- We still have to play them twice.
0:46:26 > 0:46:28- I don't see any reason - why we can't beat them.
0:46:28 > 0:46:30- The summer was unbelievable.
0:46:30 > 0:46:33- What was it like in Brittany, - Bordeaux and everywhere else?
0:46:34 > 0:46:35- An incredible experience.
0:46:37 > 0:46:40- Having done so well, it was - a shame not to make the final.
0:46:40 > 0:46:43- The experience as a whole, - playing the games...
0:46:43 > 0:46:47- ..spending time with each other - in the hotel in Dinard...
0:46:47 > 0:46:50- ..is something we'll remember - for the rest of our careers.
0:46:50 > 0:46:53- It was great our families - were there with us.
0:46:53 > 0:46:55- It was nice for them - to be a part of it.
0:46:55 > 0:46:56- Could Wales have won it?
0:46:57 > 0:47:00- There wasn't any reason - why we couldn't have done.
0:47:00 > 0:47:04- Whoever scored first in - the Portugal game was a huge factor.
0:47:05 > 0:47:08- All of us look back - at what might have been.
0:47:10 > 0:47:13- You don't reach such heights - very often in football.
0:47:14 > 0:47:17- Hopefully, we can go again - and go one step further.
0:47:17 > 0:47:19- That first goal was amazing.
0:47:19 > 0:47:22- I've never seen a header - like Ronaldo's in my life.
0:47:22 > 0:47:25- It's no consolation - conceding that goal.
0:47:25 > 0:47:28- It was amazing though. - Have you watched it back?
0:47:29 > 0:47:30- I have seen it back.
0:47:31 > 0:47:33- On a personal note...
0:47:33 > 0:47:36- ..you're disappointed - if you're down to mark him.
0:47:37 > 0:47:41- If that's the only negative from - the Euros, I'll hold my hands up.
0:47:43 > 0:47:45- It was some jump.
0:47:46 > 0:47:49- It's the end of the year - so there are a couple of questions.
0:47:49 > 0:47:52- Sporting highlight of the year - apart from the Euros.
0:47:52 > 0:47:54- That's very harsh.
0:47:55 > 0:47:59- It is harsh but there is - another great achievement this year.
0:48:00 > 0:48:03- Leicester winning the Premier League - has to be up there.
0:48:03 > 0:48:06- It's something we won't see again - for an awfully long time.
0:48:07 > 0:48:08- Could you have gone there?
0:48:08 > 0:48:11- I've heard reports - that you might have gone there.
0:48:13 > 0:48:15- It's not one of my finest decisions.
0:48:18 > 0:48:22- Leicester came in with a bid when I - was having a medical at West Brom.
0:48:23 > 0:48:27- I spoke to Tony Pulis and decided - West Brom was the right move.
0:48:29 > 0:48:31- In hindsight, - it would have been lovely...
0:48:32 > 0:48:34- ..to have - a Premier League winners medal.
0:48:34 > 0:48:35- It wasn't to be.
0:48:36 > 0:48:37- Sportsman of the Year?
0:48:38 > 0:48:40- It goes without saying - it's Gareth Bale.
0:48:40 > 0:48:42- He won the Champions League as well.
0:48:43 > 0:48:45- Joe Allen and Rambo - were also brilliant.
0:48:46 > 0:48:50- Joe has taken the Premier League - by storm since then.
0:48:52 > 0:48:56- A few Liverpool fans - must be wondering why they sold him.
0:48:57 > 0:49:01- There wouldn't be any complaints - if it was one of them three.
0:49:02 > 0:49:04- On behalf of everyone, - 2016 will stay with us forever.
0:49:05 > 0:49:06- Good luck next year.
0:49:06 > 0:49:09- I hope it's a good year for you, - for Wales and for Aston Villa.
0:49:09 > 0:49:10- Thanks very much.
0:49:10 > 0:49:11- Thanks very much.- - Thank you.
0:49:11 > 0:49:14- It was great to meet James Chester.
0:49:14 > 0:49:18- Aston Villa are performing much - better since he arrived at the club.
0:49:18 > 0:49:20- He was quite a player - for Wales in France.
0:49:21 > 0:49:23- Eric Jones has been my studio guest.
0:49:23 > 0:49:27- He's an adventurer who's about - to celebrate his 80th birthday.
0:49:28 > 0:49:31- To look at you, - you would never think you're 80.
0:49:33 > 0:49:35- What is the next challenge for you?
0:49:37 > 0:49:39- Only small ones these days.
0:49:40 > 0:49:43- Like Trebor Edwards sang, - I take one day at a time.
0:49:45 > 0:49:48- I'm hoping to do some skiing - and some easy climbing.
0:49:49 > 0:49:50- If I'm here in a year...
0:49:51 > 0:49:54- ..I'll be singing - Dafydd Iwan's song, Yma o Hyd.
0:49:54 > 0:49:56- What is an easy climb for you?
0:49:56 > 0:49:59- Everything must seem easy - after what you've achieved.
0:49:59 > 0:50:01- What you do isn't easy for me!
0:50:02 > 0:50:05- We do have a surprise for you - as it's your birthday.
0:50:06 > 0:50:08- Catrin is bringing in a cake.
0:50:10 > 0:50:13- It's just a little something - from everyone at Clwb...
0:50:13 > 0:50:15- ..for you to enjoy at home.
0:50:17 > 0:50:19- You are almost 80 - but still healthy and active.
0:50:21 > 0:50:23- It's important to keep going.
0:50:24 > 0:50:25- Yes, that is important.
0:50:28 > 0:50:30- My wife bought a plaque - which said...
0:50:31 > 0:50:36- .."Life is like riding a bicycle. - If you slow down you fall off".
0:50:37 > 0:50:38- That is so true.
0:50:39 > 0:50:43- Your family are used to you now but - have they worried over the years?
0:50:45 > 0:50:48- I don't know, I think the wife - was happy to get rid of me.
0:50:52 > 0:50:54- Have the girls - followed in your footsteps?
0:50:55 > 0:51:00- My eldest daughter, Rebecca, has - done some climbing, but that's it.
0:51:00 > 0:51:02- They have more sense than me.
0:51:04 > 0:51:06- You have seen some wonders - across the world.
0:51:07 > 0:51:10- You have seen so much - of what you can see in an atlas.
0:51:12 > 0:51:14- There is also a lot I haven't done.
0:51:14 > 0:51:17- I'd like to have my time - all over again.
0:51:17 > 0:51:21- Is there one thing that you're - glad you've done, a highlight?
0:51:23 > 0:51:25- My solo ascent of the Eiger.
0:51:26 > 0:51:28- I had been thinking about that - for years.
0:51:30 > 0:51:33- I had to wait for days - for the right conditions.
0:51:33 > 0:51:35- In the end, it all went well.
0:51:37 > 0:51:39- It was a project - which ended successfully.
0:51:41 > 0:51:43- An incredible solo ascent.
0:51:44 > 0:51:47- It's been great to have your company - in the studio.
0:51:47 > 0:51:51- Thank you very much - and I hope you enjoy your birthday.
0:51:51 > 0:51:53- I hope it's a good game - at the Oval too.
0:51:54 > 0:51:56- Eric Jones - has been our guest on Clwb.
0:51:57 > 0:52:00- That's all we have time for - in this programme.
0:52:00 > 0:52:03- It's also all we have for you - this year.
0:52:03 > 0:52:08- There is plenty of sport on S4C over - the coming days and over Christmas.
0:52:08 > 0:52:13- Sgorio is back tomorrow and we have - live football on New Year's Day.
0:52:13 > 0:52:17- There is also rugby from the Pro12 - and the Principality Premiership.
0:52:18 > 0:52:21- Clwb returns in the New Year - but at a different time.
0:52:22 > 0:52:24- We're now on at 10.00pm on Sundays.
0:52:25 > 0:52:29- We're turning into a nightclub - but the content will be the same.
0:52:29 > 0:52:32- Thanks to Eric Jones - for coming in today.
0:52:32 > 0:52:33- We'll see you all soon.
0:52:34 > 0:52:36- Merry Christmas and goodnight.
0:52:36 > 0:52:36- .