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WEEK END Saturday, December 4, 2021 Hot property The story of Michelin-starred chef Chris Harrod

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WALES MEDIA AWARDS MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR INSIDE TODAY... Laura McAllister on the Plaid/ Labour pact Pages 10&11 Matt Tebbutt on giving up the kitchen for the telly Pages 8&9 Winter by the seaside... but it’s busier than usual Pages 12-15 PICTURE THIS... Putting up your Christmas decs – is it time? Here, in December 1936, Liverpool FC’s tiny Bradshaw and Alf Hobson put up decorations for a Christmas party at a hotel in Rhyl, where the club was about to begin training for Christmas matches. Nick Yapp/Fox Photos/Getty Images Welcome to your fantastic Weekend magazine Food, food, glorious food and its creators are the cover and theme of this week’s Weekend as this edition features wonderful interviews with chefs Chris Harrod and Matt Tebbutt to whet your appetite. Michelin-starred Chris reveals how his childhood dream has become an impressive reality at the Whitebrook, while Saturday Kitchen star Matt talks about mixing it all with TV pressure. Just stir in recipes and try Neil Cammies’ latest wine recommendations. Elsewhere, reporter Rob Harries visits Tenby to find out what happens in the favourite seaside resort when the tourists have left. He delivers a tremendous feel for the town as it emerges from an unusual year determined to look ahead with optimism. our excellent columnists Professor Laura McAllister and political editor Ruth Mosalski offer their expert insights into the most talked-about story in Welsh politics – the agreement between Labour and Plaid Cymru. And, as the Western Mail highlighted the £5bn rail funding shortfall for Wales earlier this week, reporter Sian Burkitt has tested the system with her own – lengthy – rail trip from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen, via almost everywhere. You may share her frustration! Jenny White focuses on arts that have emerged from the pandemic including, finally, the release of a new documentary film that celebrates life in the dulais Valley. Her chosen new book release of the week also documents Valleys life. Inside, too, there are more features, reviews and columns plus pages of puzzles and your must-have seven-day radio and TV guide. Enjoy! Catrin Pascoe, editor Filming a year in the life of a Valleys community Pages 20&21 PLUS All the week’s TV for Wales Pages 27-50 Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 3

A protégé of his childhood hero Raymond Blanc, Chris Harrod took over lauded Monmouthshire restaurant the Whitebrook from James Sommerin in 2013. He tells Ed Gilbert how, like Blanc, he’s still passionate about getting the best flavours from the best ingredients... > > Chris Harrod in the vegetable garden at the Whitebrook It’s not very often that someone realises the career ambitions they picture for themselves at seven years of age. But Chris Harrod, chef patron of the acclaimed Whitebrook restaurant with rooms in the Wye Valley, can count himself among that small number. Ever since he was young, Chris wanted to be in the kitchen and yearned to learn his craft under Raymond Blanc, the legendary French chef behind the two-Michelin-starred Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire. Both of these dreams came true – and then some. Because, at the Whitebrook, which Chris took over in 2013 alongside his wife Kirsty, he’s secured a Michelin star, four AA rosettes and a banquet-winning dish on the BBC’s Great British Menu. While Chris’ childhood in Worcestershire saw his mother cooking a family meal every night, he doesn’t consider his youth to be a particularly foodie one. It was the television that ignited his passion for cooking. “I was always watching people like Keith Floyd on cooking programmes on TV as a kid. I think I must have been around the age of seven when I saw Raymond Blanc on TV and he bounced off with loads of enthusiasm and passion. And I was just, like, ‘I want to be a chef’,” said Chris. Chris’ family holidays in Europe also sowed the seeds for him to one day open his own restaurant with rooms. “We used to just get in the car and drive to the south of France. We would never book holidays. We would just try to find somewhere to stay each night as we were travelling down,” said Chris. “We’d visit auberges [French inns] and they’d have a tasting menu which I’d have. I’ve always wanted a restaurant with rooms and I think it’s from that time.” Chris started asking Raymond Blanc for a job from an early age, but his efforts weren’t successful at first. “At school I was writing letters to Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir, saying, ‘Can I come and work for you?’. I must have written God knows how many letters. And I got, ‘No, sorry, there are no positions available at the minute’,” said Chris. Instead, Chris took his initial steps in his career by studying at the Birmingham College of Food. “It was good, obviously it gives you a grounding, but it didn’t build my enthusiasm or my passion at all,” said Chris. While studying, he still tried in vain to secure a job working for Raymond Blanc. “Again, I continued writing to Blanc at the same time saying, ‘Can I come work for you?’ and getting the ‘Unfortunately, there are no positions available,’” said Chris. “And then the college suggested that if you want to be a chef, the best way is to go to London to a five-star hotel. I wasn’t really looking at going into that classical, formal cooking as it didn’t really excite me. But while I was looking I found Paul Gayler at the Lanesborough in London. What interested me about him and made him different was that he was doing vegetarian cuisine. “Looking back on it now, it made total sense to go down that route and build my strength. If I’d gone straight into Le Manoir there’s no way I would have survived! It’s all about steps on the ladder and really building your confidence.” After a year and a half working for Gayler, Chris booked a meal at Le Manoir and it set him on the path to finally realising his dream of working for Raymond Blanc. WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 4 END

‘A friend told me about the > > The Whitebrook in Monmouthshire and, below, Raymond Blanc and Chris in 2013 as he reopened the restaurant Crown... I came to look at it and I couldn’t find it’ “I went for a meal at Le Manoir, which was amazing, and I wrote and said, ‘Can I come to do a stage [an unpaid placement]?’,” said Chris. “I did a week and I think they put me out the back pin-boning sardines! I remember now I was like, ‘Yes, this is what I’ve been looking for’. It was just so different. And then, at the end of that week, they offered me a job. So I finally got there.” Working for Raymond instilled Chris with a cooking philosophy which has stayed with him throughout his career. “Raymond Blanc is all about using the very best produce and how to get the maximum flavour out of ingredients. To this day, the way I cook, and the basics of all the dishes that I do, all stem from working with him – how we put dishes together and how we get the flavours out of the ingredients. I don’t think there’s anybody who can get the flavour out of food like Raymond Blanc.” Having spent four years at Le Manoir, Chris planned some time off and travelled to New York on holiday. While there, he secured a job with celebrity chef Daniel Boulud to learn pastry work. Unfortunately, his visa application was cancelled as a result of the tragic events of September 11 and he was unable to take up the position. Instead, Chris went to work as a sous chef for Alan Murchison, who previously ran Le Manoir’s cookery school and was reopening a restaurant in Reading called L’Ortolan. “That gave me another step on the ladder, gaining the knowledge of running a kitchen. It got to a point where I was putting dishes on the menu and I’d pick up the guides at the end of the year and they’d be talking about my dishes. I thought, ‘Well, actually, I should be doing this for myself’ and that’s when I started looking for my first head chef job,” said Chris. Chris’ next move was Collete’s at the Grove, a fine-dining restaurant in a brand-new five-star hotel just outside Watford, where he spent five years as head chef. Chris was now ready to realise his dream of opening his own restaurant with rooms in Buckinghamshire and started looking for a property. However, after years of searching unsuccessfully, during which time Chris did consultancy work, he was almost ready to give up. “It took about seven years, by which time I’d had enough and I decided to try to get back into a job and get my career back on track,” said Chris. “It was very depressing and frustrating. What I found most depressing was, at the end of it, when it got to the point where it wasn’t going to happen, I was going for job interviews and they were saying you’re too old and you’re past it!” At this point, Chris was 38 years old. He’d prove his doubters wrong when he finally discovered a well-known restaurant with rooms in Monmouthshire which was for sale in 2013. “A friend told me about the Crown at Whitebrook. And they said, ‘It would be absolutely perfect for you, it’s exactly what you’re looking for’. I was a bit hesitant as it wasn’t in the area we were looking at. And then I came to look at it and I couldn’t find it,” said Chris. “I was like, ‘No way, it’s in the middle of nowhere, it can’t work’. Then I started looking at the history of the place going back to the 1970s and obviously James Sommerin did very well here. And, I thought, ‘Let’s give it a go. I’ve got nothing to lose’.” Getting the restaurant off the ground proved challenging at first. However, it was the making of the Whitebrook’s ethos of sourcing as much produce as possible from the Wye Valley. “Because the restaurant previously closed and it was headline news, trying to reopen it, nobody would supply us,” said Chris. “But that made the restaurant because when we opened, we were doing the type of food that I was cooking previously in Collette’s, which was modern French food. And it wasn’t really clicking. By not being able to get suppliers, it forced us to go out. And that’s why we now go to producers directly. That relationship was built out of need more than anything. “One of the biggest changes was Henry Ashby, the forager. He walked into the back door with a great big basket of ceps and a big bag of herbs that he’d picked. At that point I always thought foraging was a bit of a fad. “These ceps were amazing, the best quality I’d ever seen. And then the bag of salad – Henry used to forage all of the hedgerow pickings and all the different woodland herbs and he used to sell them as bags of mixed salad. We pulled the bag apart and looked at all the flavours individually, rather than as a salad. We incorporated it into one dish, the Jerusalem artichoke, which we still have on the menu now. It had a different feel to it and it just worked. “The dish was a completely different style to how I would have cooked before – it actually looks like a woodland on the plate. It went down so well that I started getting into how to incorporate these different flavours into the dishes. “That’s just grown and grown to a point now that every dish is telling a story. It’s almost like you’re walking through the Wye Valley and you’re getting those flavours through the menu. Every dish has got something foraged on it.” It’s an ethos which resonated with the restaurant inspectors, because after just 11 months in business, the Whitebrook was awarded a Michelin star in September 2014. It was as much of a surprise to Chris as to anyone else. “It was a complete shock. To be honest with you, when I was in Collette’s and slightly younger, all I worked for was, ‘I want that star’, and people always used to tell me you shouldn’t work for it – just do what you do and let it happen,” said Chris. “And then, when we opened the Whitebrook, there was so much to do all the time with the day-to-day running of the business. Basically, I was so involved with that, I didn’t really think about it.” While keeping hold of a Michelin star is a challenge faced by just a select number of chefs, Chris sees it as no different to the pressures he faces on a daily basis. Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END David Hurst CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 >> 5

>> CONTINUED FROM PAGES 4&5 Kirsty are still working hard to realise their original vision for the Whitebrook. “I don’t really think it’s a pressure to maintain “We always had a vision for the place when we the star. I think with social media and Tripadvisor first took it on and I think that’s still ongoing. We and all the instant online bloggers, there’s still want to improve the luxury of the place and constant pressure to keep up your standards. You improve the standard of the bedrooms. We’ve can have one bad day and it’s all over the internet always wanted to add a few extra bedrooms and the very next day,” said Chris. create more of a connection between outside and Chris’ first big moment in the spotlight came in. With our ethos and location, we’re also really when he represented Wales on the BBC’s Great looking at how we can be more sustainable.” British Menu in 2018. He was successful in getting From phasing out single-use plastics in the his dessert, Tea and Cake, all the way to the kitchen, to using 100% renewable energy, creating banquet, which celebrated 70 years of the NHS. His a kitchen garden and wildflower meadow and suckling pig main course, Everything But the Squeal, composting all its food waste, the Whitebrook has was also the highest-scoring dish of the whole already put a number of actions into place. series. This had a huge impact on the Whitebrook. Recently, however, one of the world’s top chefs, “It completely transformed the business. Daniel Humm, chef patron of the three-Michelinstarred Eleven Madison Park in New York, Weirdly, it was the dessert that got to the banquet, but without a doubt the main course was the one announced he would serve entirely vegan food in that everyone remembers. We were getting phone response to his views on sustainability. It’s not a calls from all around the world with people step which Chris feels is right for the Whitebrook, wanting to book saying, ‘We want the pig, we want but they’ve moved in that direction. the pig!’” said Chris. Eight years after opening, Chris and his wife > > Chris in his kitchen and, below, some of his amazing dishes “One of the biggest changes we’ve made over the last few years is that we’ve increased the amount of vegetables we use on the menu,” he said. “On our tasting menu, probably the first three or four courses are all vegetable-based. And then we go to a small bit of fish and meat. I think that’s a conscious decision to go that way. “It goes more into telling our story because of our vegetable garden and the vegetable producers that we use locally are a very big part of the Wye Valley. “I wouldn’t want to change the whole menu to vegan. But, certainly, I think it’s all down to balance. Our amazing meat producers are breeding meat to the highest quality and it comes at an expense. “This mass-produced meat market is not good. It’s not good for us. It’s not good for the environment. It’s not good for anybody. I think there has to be a waking up to that. But I think that’s true with all food, even with vegetables. “There isn’t such a thing as cheap food.” getting starstruck with tv chef matt tebbutt: pages 8&9 >> WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 6 END

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FEatUrE ClaSSiCally-traiNED top chefs don’t eat instant noodles. Or do they? Matt tebbutt – who studied at the renowned leith’s School of Food and Wine before working under legends like Marco Pierre White and Bruce Poole – begs to differ. “Have you ever been to Chick ‘n’ Sours?” tebbutt asks on a video call from his home in Monmouthshire, holding up a beige cardboard tub from which he’s just slurped a speedy lunch. “it’s a fantastic fried chicken place in london by a guy called Carl Clarke and he’s brought out these Future Noodles. They’re a bit upscale, but still a pot noodle.” The Saturday Kitchen host, who moved to Wales with his family when he was six and attended rougemont School near Newport, needed a quick foodie fix this afternoon. He’s got a busy day of promoting his new cookbook, Weekend, then he’s dashing off to london to film another tV series. “The tV thing just sort of happened by luck,” says tebbutt, who quit the Michelin-starred kitchens of london to run the Foxhunter gastropub in Nantyderry, near abergavenny, with wife lisa for more than a decade, before he was asked to stand in for former host James Martin on the much-loved BBC show. “i spent a lot of time running between the restaurant and the media side of things and eventually it just sort of spiralled, so here we are... i’m just gonna let my cat in!” he says, jumping up. Seconds later a black-and-white feline leaps into view and settles on the arm of the sofa. after the “seismic shift” from full-time chef to tV cook (he took over from Martin permanently in 2016) – does tebbutt ever miss the adrenaline rush of restaurant life? Not really, is the answer: “i’m 48 at Christmas. your average head chef is 25 now, so it is very much a young guy’s game because of the nature of the job and the hours.” Hosting a live tV show is, in comparison to the breakneck pace of restaurant service, a breeze. Buckinghamshire-born tebbutt’s weekend starts on Friday morning with rehearsals, recipe testing and researching that week’s celebrity guests, then it’s early to bed and absolutely no booze allowed. “i’m usually lights off by nine. i don’t eat, i don’t drink, because i know i want to get as much sleep as possible. and then my alarm goes off about half-past five on a Saturday and we start rehearsals at about seven. We do the whole thing and then we do it all again. So by the time you see it live, we’ve covered it once and we’ve done the food twice.” Was he nervous about following Martin at the helm of the programme – loved by everyone from hungover students and frazzled parents in need of comfort telly to fervent foodies looking for cooking inspiration? “Massively,” tebbutt says. “i mean, he was adored, so it was a big ask, but then you think, ‘Well, i’ve got to give it a try’. How can you turn that down? if people liked it, then great. if they didn’t, then they’d soon tell you.” Speaking of which, some viewers weren’t happy about recent Saturday Kitchen guest rick Stein saying on the show: “What i like about female chefs is that they’re very practical, they stay within what they’re capable of doing and they do it well.” “There’s something written most weeks about something on the show and it’s largely clickbait,” tebbutt says with a sigh. Defending Stein, he insists: “He said, ‘i want to see more women in kitchens, because they bring a different energy’, that’s what i remember him saying.” But he’s aware everything is open to interpretation: “you could say one thing and somebody will get upset and somebody else won’t. you can’t really say much at all anymore without upsetting somebody.” and that’s the challenge of helming such a popular show: “The hard bit is remembering it’s on live tV and not saying something inappropriate or swearing or something like that. Because you do get very relaxed.” tebbutt says he gets starstruck “all the time” by the famous faces pulling up a pew on Saturday morning – such as “Gary Barlow, obviously. That WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 8 END The hard bit is remembering it’s on live TV and not saying something inappropriate or swearing or something like that. Because you do get very relaxed Working for the weekend Wales-raised chef and Saturday Kitchen presenter Matt Tebbutt chats to Katie Wright about the celebrities who’ve left him starstruck and how his telly job inspired his latest cookbook... was great. Who else? tom allen. love tom allen. He’s lovely. He’s hilarious”. The chef’s telly gig also inspired his new book, Weekend, taking readers from Friday nights when you want “something tasty, but you don’t want to be too fussed with it”, through to brunches, big Sunday lunches and puddings to impress guests. With the British chef offering his take on everything from marinated roast lamb and French onion soup to dim sum dumplings and South african bunny chow curry, it’s a wonderfully international mix. tebbutt believes both chefs and home cooks “don’t have to stay in one lane, as it were. you can sort of dip in from here and there and everywhere. and some of the most delicious dishes are, you know, a bowl of miso soup with some salmon dropped in, fresh ginger and stuff like that”. a big fan of asian cookery, he has got plenty of practice with Chinese flavours during lockdown: “lots of recipes in the book are incorporating a lot of those elements that i really missed in restaurants. Braised pork belly and soy or dishes laden with coriander and chilli and limes.” aware of how lucky he was to continue working during the pandemic, tebbutt relished the quality time he had with his children Jessie, 19, and 18-year-old Henry. “We could go for walks for hours on end and not see a soul,” he says. “We sat in a garden, we demolished a lot of rosé. and it was nice, just spending time at home with the kids, cooking, doing recipes for the book.” Still, he won’t be hanging up his Saturday Kitchen hat any time soon: “i think it’s the best job in the world. So i’ll happily stay as long as i’m asked.” ■ Weekend by Matt Tebbutt, photography by Chris Terry, is published by Quadrille, priced £22. Available now

> Saturday Kitchen presenter Matt Tebbutt, who used to run the Foxhunter near Abergavenny WARM HALLOUMI WITH WATERMELON, PARMA HAM AND HERBS Ingredients 1 x 250g (9oz) block good-quality halloumi 2 slices of stale crusty bread, torn into chunks 2tbsp sherry vinegar 3tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 thick slices of watermelon, cut into 8cm (3in) chunks 4 slices of Parma ham ½ small bunch of mint leaves 1 handful of basil leaves 1 handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves Method Bring a pan of water to the boil then add the halloumi, still in its plastic packet. Turn down the heat and let the cheese simmer for 20 minutes to warm through and soften. Remove from the water and allow to cool before opening. While the halloumi is cooling, put the bread chunks in a bowl and drizzle over the sherry vinegar and two tablespoons of the olive oil. Allow to sit and soak for 10 minutes, then toss together. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the watermelon and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the watermelon chunks on a serving dish, lay the ham slices on top, then scatter over the mint, basil and parsley. Open the packet of halloumi and drain off the liquid. Tear the halloumi into chunks and add to the salad to serve. MATT TEBBUTT’S APRICOT LINZER TORTE Ingredients 175g (6oz) plain flour, plus extra for dusting Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of ground cloves 40g (1½oz) caster sugar 115g (4oz) unsalted butter, softened 2 medium free-range egg yolks, beaten 380g (13½oz) apricot jam 6tbsp raspberry jam Zest and juice of ½ lemon 8-12 whole blanched almonds 2tbsp icing (confectioners’) sugar (optional) Custard or single cream Method To make the pastry, put the flour, spices and sugar in a mixing bowl. Rub in the butter using your fingertips until the mixture has the consistency of breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolks, mixing well with a wooden spoon to just bring the pastry dough together. Alternatively you can put the flour, spices and sugar in a food processor, then add the egg yolks and pulse to bring the pastry dough together. Wrap the dough in clingfilm and chill for at least one hour in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Cut off one third of the chilled pastry and set aside to make the lattice top. Lightly dust the worksurface with flour and roll out the larger piece of pastry to a 3mm thickness and use it to line a 23-25cm tart tin. Make the lattice for the top by rolling out the reserved pastry on a floured surface to a 3mm thickness. Cut it into 12 strips of 25cm long and about 1cm wide. Use the apricot jam to fill the pastry case and lay the pastry strips over the top one by one to form a neat lattice pattern. Trim the edges. Put the raspberry jam in a bowl with the lemon zest and juice, mix well, then transfer to a piping bag fitted with a plain nozzle. Pipe the jam into alternate squares of the lattice top. On each square of the lattice now filled with jam, place a blanched almond for decoration. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and golden-brown. Leave to cool in the tin. If you want to add a pretty touch for serving, dust the torte with icing sugar. Serve sliced with homemade custard or single cream. LIgHTEN UP BEfORE CHRISTMAS: PAgES 24&25 >> Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 9

OPINION SO THE deal is done. The “Co-operation Agreement” has been signed between the Labour Welsh Government and the third-largest party, Plaid Cymru. Following a low-key, albeit tasteful, alternative rose garden podium moment on the Senedd steps, Wales has a detailed plan for stable government, for the next three years at least. Forty days before last May’s Senedd election, I wrote in this column: “Governing options seem pretty limited. That’s a pity. Surely a tectonic plate-shifting pandemic that’s transformed the status of devolution and the visibility of the Welsh Government is exactly the occasion where parties might keep their options open about imaginative collaboration? Replacing Labour after 21 years in power might be a shot in the arm for Welsh democracy. But the electorate seems inclined to disagree and ignore that at your peril.” Sixty per cent of voters supported Labour and Plaid in this year’s election so a deal between them is likely to prove popular. Despite the obvious challenges that lie ahead, both parties deserve praise for formulating an agreement that offers stability and has a potentially radical agenda at its heart. At one level, there’s nothing particularly remarkable about another in a series of party agreements or co-operations in the Senedd. As Cathy Owens has pointed out, there’ve been 13 crossparty deals since the advent of devolution, ranging from fullblown coalitions to much more limited pacts. With the modest nomenclature of “Co-operation Agreement”, this deal had a certain inevitability about it once the postelection dust had settled. Why? Labour had a very good election and emerged with 30 seats (technically two short of a working majority as David Rees is in the Deputy Llywydd’s chair). Meanwhile, Plaid Cymru had a pretty shocking election when measured against the aspirations of its leader, around whom the party’s whole election strategy revolved. LAURA mcALLISTER Laura McAllister is a sports mad academic from Bridgend. She is Professor at Cardiff University’s Wales Governance Centre and former captain of the Wales women’s international football team. I interviewed Price for Planet magazine before the election where he talked boldly of his ambition to be First Minister and how anything short of that would be the equivalent of failure. Emerging with just one extra seat and losing its totemic foothold in the Valleys left Price bruised and in a pretty invidious negotiating position. So getting to this point is an achievement in itself, while also raising the question of whether Plaid’s role as a party is to agitate and influence or to govern itself. The Co-operation Agreement sets out 46 policy areas upon which Labour and Plaid have agreed to work together. These range from free school meals for all primary pupils and expanding free childcare to action on second homes, ending homelessness and plans for free social care and the reform of council tax. The two parties have championed this as a radical programme, fit for our challenging times. But, peeling back the lid, the agreement is unquestionably something of a curate’s egg. Policies range from the properly bottomed-out to those resembling more an aspirational wish-list, replete with the terminology of “explore”, “consider” and “setting up an expert group” so beloved of ministers and civil servants alike. To be fair, I can buy the self-proclaimed radical tag, one undoubtedly helped by a healthier than anticipated budget settlement and spare Covid cash (the Welsh budget is expected to be £1.6bn larger than anticipated under pre-election spending plans). Still, for policies to properly deserve the radical label, they must have a confirmed route for implementation. Otherwise, it’s a case of fine words scribbled on a whiteboard. So what’s in it for each party? For the First Minister himself, there’s the issue of personal political legacy. I’m sure Mark Drakeford wants to be remembered for more than just being a reassuring and competent manager during a global pandemic. But it’s more than that, otherwise why didn’t Labour look instead to the single Lib Dem MS Jane Dodds for support? For Welsh Labour, the deal provides security and a helping hand for delivering some of its manifesto commitments, for three years at least. The agreement provides cover for going further and more radically on social policy, helped by that expected budget increase, but also underpinned by having another party on board. As the First Minister told Labour’s special conference, this is not a choice between the deal with Plaid or no deal, but between the three-year co-operation agreement and a series of shorter, hastily negotiated, one-off deals. Three years of guaranteed support for its budget and a sound foundation for delivering its programme for government in exchange for some major buy-ins to nation-building is hardly a great concession for Welsh Labour. Nor is the fact that an additional political party has helped shape and broaden that programme an inherent threat to its hegemony, as delivery and implementation mostly remain in Labour hands. What of Plaid Cymru? I’m tempted to say that the deal is low-risk because the party is currently going nowhere. This was the third election with three very different leaders at which Plaid didn’t live up to its hopes or expectations. Whether the party could have done any better in 2021 is, of course, a difficult question, given it faced a “Drakeford wave” among Welsh-identifying voters. And yet a better result was possible. Fourteen instead of 13 seats and a vote share which went up instead of down would not only have looked psychologically better, but, more fundamentally, would have deprived Labour of its majority. Plaid Cymru couldn’t even manage to pick up the lion’s share of the independence-supporting vote, despite making it the principal thrust of its election manifesto. To be fair, it’s still conceivable that Adam Price can pull off the almighty juggle of managing the opposition party challenge and scrutiny role alongside claiming credit for some policy successes – but that’s a heck of a task perceptionwise and will require clever messaging and an accomplished campaigning strategy. Yet few would dispute the genuine Plaid Cymru stamp across the co-operation package. And in terms of making the Welsh Government commit to things that Labour MSs had previously voted against or not been interested in, credit where credit’s due. But Labour will inevitably be working just as hard to claim its own “wins”, not only in the social media air war, but through government departments, set-piece events with ministers and maintaining the networks of power and influence that come from being the ruling party. This fundamental challenge for Plaid Cymru, translating delivery of the Co-operation Agreement into political popularity, is fundamentally linked to the governance of the agreement and the machinery behind it. And there’s plenty of machinery! A joint oversight board, joint policy committees and a Co-operation Agreement unit staffed by civil servants. We’re told that “the parties will rely on goodwill, trust and agreed procedures to facilitate the delivery of the shared programme of work while respecting each party’s distinct identity”. There’s some impressive creativity too – the creation of designated members (who look like quasiministers?) is a clever move as it protects party independence and the resources and status that come with it. Plaid has also secured two special advisors, which is an important win, but it’s going to be a strange and unusual role, working to a Labouronly cabinet and on a day-to-day basis with a Labour-appointed Spad team. Providing “day-today support for the range of areas covered in the Co-operation Agreement” is the remit of those advisors and it’s normal for special advisors not to on party political or campaigning matters. There isn’t an obvious precedent for this kind of arrangement but, overall, this looks imaginative and might be critical for holding the Co-operation Agreement together. However, I’d wager that to do this for three years is going to require emotional and personal skills as much as committees and political savvy. The more trust and cohesion is developed between Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Government, the more difficult it becomes to create political distance as we approach elections and other tests. To step away from the jargon, Plaid Cymru needs to find a way to make sure the deal gets implemented and to then campaign on its specific achievements. What of the future? There are many layers to this. There’s Mark Drakeford and his personal future. Most expected him to stand down midway through this sixth Senedd, at the end of 2023. WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 10 END

> > A radical programme? Labour’s Mark Drakeford and Plaid’s Adam Price on the Senedd steps Huw Evans Legal Briefing solicitor Juliet Phillips - James casts her expert eye over a range of legal matters and urges anyone with any questions or problems to come forward for help. Rather neatly, that coincides with the planned end of the three-year Co-operation Agreement. That would give a bit over two years to disentangle the parties before the 2026 election, which many of us hope will be electing 90 MSs through a much fairer voting system. Whoever takes over from Drakeford won’t face the same bizarrely fortuitous context for the 2026 election. Neither will she or he have long to become known to the Welsh public. It will then be 27 years since Labour gained power in the Senedd. Labour will be buttressed by massive constituency majorities earned in 2021, though the hope for the opposition parties will – quite fairly, by the way – be that a new electoral system will allow a more balanced Senedd to emerge. The “time for change” slogans of the opposition parties are bound to resonate more powerfully than in an election framed by a global pandemic. Plaid Cymru will need to use the breathing space at the close of the deal and before the election to reinvent itself and to better differentiate itself from Labour. But the lesson for Plaid, and indeed for the Conservatives, must be that strategies and messages have to be adaptable and nimble. You have to play against the team in front of you, not the one that was on the pitch the week before. Meanwhile, what about the Welsh Conservatives? They seem to be struggling post-election. The party faces a simple choice as far as I can see. To hitch its wagon to the muscular unionism of the centre and do a Three Wise Monkeys impression, waving a Union Jack while oblivious to a changing political climate in Wales, especially around our national future. Or make better use of some younger, talented MSs to start a process of building a positive, constructive, Welsh-focused centre-right opposition that can build up credibility and then appeal to groups who remain as far away as ever from voting Conservative in Senedd elections. A fast-developing constitutional debate will, of course, continue to develop in parallel to this new governance arrangement by our new independent commission. While that exercise sits firmly outside government control, it will no doubt speak to and reflect the dynamics within Welsh democracy at a time when the future of the UK is widely acknowledged to be under serious threat. The nature of governance in Wales and the way parties co-operate can’t be separated from the discussions about what type of Wales we want and how we want to relate to our neighbours. What makes this deal between Labour and Plaid different is that, this time around, we have a power-sharing consensus set against a reserved model of legislative devolution with greater financial and fiscal autonomy – that is, the tools for delivery. Aligned to this is the prospect of a fit-for-purpose Senedd by 2026 with an electoral system even more likely to necessitate co-operation or coalitions. As I’ve said before, a political willingness to collaborate, valuing partnership and building consensus, while maintaining an eye for challenge and scrutiny, are good things in themselves and surely deserve a chance. Judging the success of the deal will rest on its delivery of some very ambitious promises. But by the time of the next Senedd elections, we might be in a position where politicians communicate honestly and openly with voters about the prospects for co-operation, consensus and compromise. @LauraMcAllister ruth mosalski’s view: page 17 >> My ex partner has recently told me that Q ruin that. I don’t really want my daughter to go but I don’t know where I stand and what I can do. You, as the child’s father, are able to make an application to the Family Court for a Prohibited ASteps Order. If successful, this will mean that your ex partner is prevented from relocating with your daughter. In order to make a decision, the court will take into account both your reasons for wanting your daughter to remain where she is and your ex’s reasons for wanting to relocate. You may have to show that you will be able to look after your daughter on a full time basis in the event that your ex partner still wishes to move to England (as the family court does not have jurisdiction to stop your ex from moving, only the child). The court will also take into consideration what is in your daughter’s best interest and will look at a number of factors when determining the issue. It is likely that the court will require the assistance of a CAFCASS officer to carry out independent investigations and prepare a report outlining what their recommendation is in respect of whether your child should relocate with your ex. If on balance you feel as though it is better for your daughter to move and do not wish to oppose the same, it may be worth considering the contact arrangements and discussing these with your ex partner. It is possible for any agreement in respect of contact to be provided for in a Consent Order, which is a binding legal document. Alternatively, if an agreement cannot be reached regarding your contact with your daughter, you may wish to make an application for a Child Arrangements Order. Gomer Williams’ family department can assist with this, please do contact us to discuss further. Find more legal advice from Juliet Phillips-James at... 19 John Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1UP Unit 5 (Above CK’s Supermarket), 270 Cockett Road, Cockett, Swansea SA2 0FN Tel: 01554 755101 Estates and Wills dispute advice line - 0800 304 7455 Emergency 24 hour contact number 07968 125579 Email: contactus@gomerwilliams.co.uk Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 11

FEATURE We all know it’s been hard in the tourism industry over the past two years, but things are looking up now for many places across Wales as summer visitor numbers have boomed. But what’s it been like so far this winter? Rob Harries visits Tenby to find out... Stories from town in the IT’S a peculiar sight on a sunny but cold weekday morning in Wales’ most popular seaside town. There are actually parking spaces and plenty of them. You don’t even have to bother with the car parks, either. The usual hopeless lapping of the town’s streets in the futile hope of finding that elusive space is not necessary. It’s quite jarring to see – the usually vibrant and packed streets are largely empty. It’s Tenby, but not as most people know it. This is Tenby in winter. Now, it should be of no great surprise to anyone that a town that draws people in because of its beaches is quieter once the weather makes those largely redundant. Around two and half million people visit Tenby in a normal calendar year, with the overwhelming majority of those doing so in the summer. This isn’t a new thing – Tenby has been a magnet for holidaymakers for generations and the town always sees a monumental drop-off in visitors once summer turns to autumn. But this current generation is different. It’s still limping along in a hangover brought about by full-scale coronavirus lockdowns that hit two summers, along with lingering and varying restrictions which affected trade even after those lockdowns came to an end. In 2020, Tenby basically had three winters in a row – the summer of 2020, which was severely disrupted by the first national lockdown in April of that year, bookended by two actual winters. This year was better, but while most of us look forward to Christmas, traders in Tenby have a different light at > > Delman Fecci of Fecci’s fish and chip shop We’ve never had it so busy at this time of year. I think after all that’s happened over the past 18 months or so, people are keen to get out and get some fresh air the end of a tunnel – Easter 2022. That’s when the real Tenby starts. It didn’t during the past two Easters, but there is hope at least that next year will be different, despite the word “Omicron” lurking at the back of everyone’s minds. Walking underneath the arches which form part of the castle walls on a weekday morning approaching December, the streets in Tenby are empty. A lot of the shops aren’t even open. How does this town cope? “Until about a couple of weeks ago we were calling this ‘the season that never ended’,” said Delman Fecci, who has worked at D Fecci & Sons, Tenby’s most famous chippy, for the best part of half a century. “We’ve never had it so busy at this time of year. I think after all that’s happened over the past 18 months or so, people are keen to get out and get some fresh air. I mean it’s quiet, but it’s busier than normal. We have a small number of staff so we do try to limit our hours, but we’re not overrun, we can cope with the number of people coming in.” Delman, who runs his beloved chip shop with his brother Charles, currently looks after a maximum of six members of staff, whereas in the summer that can rise to more than 20. In terms of income, the difference is just as stark – the money they make in the summer can be up to 10 times as much as they make in the winter. “Every summer we feel that we have to make enough money to tide us over during winter,” he admitted. “We also shut every January and for the first half of February so that we can carry out all the maintenance required and get everything ready again for the following summer.” There’s a large picture on the wall inside Fecci’s that I have never noticed before. Come to think of it, it’s probably because I’ve never been here in winter before. It shows Tenby in the snow. “People think we’ve touched it up or photoshopped it, but it’s real,” said Delman. “People just aren’t used to seeing Tenby in winter. “Twenty or 30 years ago at this time of year you could have fired a gun up into the air in the high street and nobody would hear it. But it’s different down here now. The season used to finish at the end of the August Bank Holiday and then it extended until the Ironman event (second weekend in September). Now we have a blues festival here in November and the autumn rugby internationals help – a lot of people come down to Tenby, bring the kids for a walk on the beach, watch the rugby and then get some chips! “To be honest, I don’t miss the old days, the WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 12 END

a seaside winter winters when Tenby would become a ghost town. There have been a lot of improvements in the town. You get the odd rowdy group sometimes, but that’s the same as any town and at heart it’s still a family place.” The global pandemic which robbed so many businesses of revenue for so long now appears to be a key factor in why winters are busier than usual, as people make up for lost springs and summers and take advantage of the beauty on offer on their own coastline. If people can’t, or won’t, go abroad, Tenby is as good a place as any in the UK for a serene weekend, even in winter. Just up the road from Fecci’s is the Lounge, a coffee bar owned by Yvonne Uka. She, too, has had a busy autumn and it’s a pattern which doesn’t seem to be slowing down. “We’ve had the busiest November we can remember,” said Yvonne. “Self-catering accommodation is still really busy down here, I think because many people couldn’t come in the summer. “We ourselves missed Easter and didn’t open until May, and once we did we were very lucky with our staff. A lot of other cafes struggled because they just couldn’t get the staff, but thankfully we’ve been able to stay open.” Yvonne, who has run her cafe for almost a decade, has to continuously get up from her seat to welcome customers looking for a coffee or a bite to eat, proof that business is indeed booming for this time of year. But that’s not to say that winter doesn’t bring its own problems. The Lounge is open seven days a week, normally with either three or four members of staff running the whole show. Yvonne puts the busier-than-usual > > The Lounge coffee bar, run by Yvonne Uka > > Although Tenby’s streets are quiet, business-owners in the town are reporting high levels of trade Richard Williams season down to the fact that a lot of people either couldn’t or chose not to travel abroad during the summer. She thinks they either came to places like Tenby or stayed home altogether, preferring instead to wait for a quieter period before embarking on their trip to the coast. “With regards to cashflow, we always have to tide ourselves over for the winter,” she said. “We’re always asking, ‘When’s Easter?’. The summer of 2021 was the hardest summer we’ve ever had because we missed Easter and that’s the time when Tenby completely changes. It normally catches you out because it’s so busy, so not having that this year was a huge blow. “But more people are coming here than we usually see at this time of year. Having said that, it’s a bit of a ‘Catch 22’ situation because we’re running the business with the same number of staff as last year.” All Yvonne wants for Christmas is to avoid a repeat of last December, when disaster struck with barely an hour’s notice. “The first we heard of the lockdown last year was on December 19, but by then, of course, we had ordered all our stock to cover us over Christmas. CONTINUED ON PAGES 14&15 >> Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 13

FEATURE >> CONTINUED FROM PAGES 12&13 “We had things sitting here for so long, so now we’re trying to juggle that side of things by not holding too much stock, but, of course, you need to keep enough to satisfy demand.” That in itself can be somewhat of a challenge as we approach the end of 2021. The Lounge has just received a letter from the bakery that supplies a lot of its goods, and it doesn’t make for particularly pleasant reading. “Certain pricing will increase by 5.7% for all orders on or after December 13,” the letter reads. This hike, according to the company, is to cope, at their end, with a rise in the cost of fats, flour, meats, sugar, foils, packaging, gas, electricity, water, staffing rates and fuel. “This is unavoidable,” the letter continues. “Unfortunately there is not one area of the supply chain unaffected.” Yvonne and her loyal staff have no choice but to just get on with it and hope that the busy November can become a busy December and beyond, until we hopefully arrive at a restrictionfree Easter, which will be the first one since 2019. “I’m not really looking ahead to next Easter,” she said. “We’ve stopped looking too far ahead now because look what happened last year. Nobody saw that coming, that we would have to close for five months. “The furlough scheme was a big help, because it meant our staff didn’t have to look for work elsewhere. Once we reopened, if we didn’t have the staff we have here, we might have had to close a couple of days a week and, to be honest with you, that would have meant a struggle to stay open full-stop.” A short distance away, along High Street towards North Beach, is the Cove, a bar, lounge and restaurant run by Elliot Ronowitz and his older brother Matthew. Elliot thinks Tenby as a town has been proactive in recent times in an attempt to shrink the disparity between the seasons, something which has benefited local businesses. “There’s still a massive difference between summer and winter, of course there is,” he said. “But it’s different to what it was about four years ago. Then, as soon as the summer finished, that was it until the following Easter, but now there are things like the blues festival a couple of weeks ago which helps to attract people here. That was a really good weekend for the town.” Despite that boost, Tenby is still quiet as we pass midday on a Thursday afternoon. “If this was June or July we would be packed out by 12.15pm,” revealed Elliot. “And this summer was the busiest I’ve ever seen it, we had queues outside the door every day, all day. People weren’t going abroad and more and more of them were coming to Tenby. People flocked here, it was crazy. “We’re hoping this Christmas can be busy too, as we’re already seeing people booking up Christmas parties earlier and earlier. Of course, a lot of people didn’t get to have their Christmas nights out last year, so maybe this year they want to get things confirmed early.” That Christmas lockdown meant that the Cove and thousands of other pubs up and down the country missed out on the two biggest dates in the calendar – Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. “To be honest with you, it was nice to spend Christmas at home with the family for once!” said Elliot. “But we had support from the government which got us through. As for next year, I hope that the extra numbers that came to Tenby in 2021, maybe for the first time because they weren’t going abroad, liked what they saw and will come back.” One spot where most if not all holidaymakers pop their heads into during the summer months is the iconic Tenby Rock, Fudge & Sweets shop, located on the corner of Church Street. No other shop evokes quite the same feelings. In many ways, this shop is Tenby. On a cold wintry afternoon, there are a few customers inside. People love rock, it seems, even while wearing a scarf. “We’ll close up shop in December and then I’m not really looking ahead to next Easter. We’ve stopped looking too far ahead now because look what happened last year. Nobody saw that coming, that we would have to close for five months WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 14 END

> > Tenby Rock, Fudge & Sweets, with assistant Melissa Richards, and below, Elliot Ronowitz from the Cove and Jeremy Cargill of Southcliff Guest House Richard Williams The summer is so full-on here, but we’re glad it is because we make enough money to keep us going all the way through the winter. We have no time to relax in the summer, but I wouldn’t change it open again in mid-February,” said John Thwaites, who has run the shop since it opened in 1987. “We’re busy throughout the summer period, but we do put the hours in. Most days we’re open about 12 hours and work about 14 hours. We used to open for six months and close for six months, but that all changed in about 2000, when we noticed more and more people coming to Tenby even at this time of year. More people have holiday homes here these days and things like the autumn internationals help too. “We’ve also noticed this year that a lot of people have been coming here from all over who have never been here before. I think a lot of tourist spots in England were so busy in the summer that people came down here instead. “We will know by March what kind of summer we’ll have next year. A lot of the caravan sites will have had their bookings by then and they will be the first to know if it’s going to be a really busy summer. There might still be some restrictions in place and different paperwork to sort out if you want to go on a foreign holiday, so I think a lot of people, especially if they have a big family, would rather come here.” A quick walk around the Esplanade and its adjoining streets offers further reassurance that Tenby can and is coping in winter. Most windows have “no vacancies” signs. While some may be operating at a reduced capacity at this time of year, it at least proves that people still want to stay in Tenby even at a time when they can’t frolic on the sand. One man who has taken a pragmatic approach to the quiet season is Jeremy Cargill. Originally from Newcastle, he has run Southcliff Guest House, a short distance from South Beach, for the past five years. He isn’t even open at this time of year because, as he puts it, it’s just not worth it and it allows him the opportunity to recharge his batteries for the crazy season. “What we found is that people were booking up to stay here in October a long time in advance, but then dropping out as the year went on, for whatever reason,” explained Jeremy. “So what we had then was a situation where we would stay open just for one person. “The last thing you want as a guest house is to have one guest. So we decided to close and reopen either in February or March. It normally starts with the weekends and then builds and builds to being full all the time over the summer, and that income covers us for the winter months. “You can only make good money in Tenby over the summer. This year is a bit different because of what’s happened with Covid, but normally there’s a clear divide between summer and winter. As soon as Ironman is finished, it’s pretty much done. “The summer of 2020 was really hard. We had just had a new roof on and we spent every penny we had, so we really needed that Easter trade but they shut us down. We had £10,000 in a grant from the Welsh Government and that really was the saving grace, then finally we were allowed to open for a couple of months at the back end of the summer and that kept us going. “This year was different. We didn’t open until May 17, but the summer as a whole was the busiest I have ever seen Tenby. I remember speaking to people in the bar here and they would typically say, ‘I would normally be in Greece now’. Thankfully, they were here instead.” Jeremy doesn’t mind the fact that Tenby changes in the autumn. While the balance sheet would be healthier if the town was thriving all year round, it is vital for his business to strike a happy medium. “We need to have that break because in the summer it’s literally seven days a week, all the time, and we need to have some time off. The summer is so full-on here, but we’re glad it is because we make enough money to keep us going all the way through the winter. We have no time to relax in the summer, but I wouldn’t change it. “I have no regrets about coming to Tenby. As soon as you drive in, you just fall in love with the place.” Jeremy is right. There is something about Tenby and now, even in winter, it seems that more and more people from all over the country are thinking the same. Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 15

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OPINION AND so we have it. Plaid Cymru and Labour have signed on the dotted line and agreed to work together in the Senedd. It was a no-brainer for Labour. We learnt afterwards that negotiations seem to have begun immediately after the election, but the close call with introducing Covid passes in October will no doubt have brought into focus that Labour needed some help. It will take me some time to forget the look of relief on the faces of First Minister Mark Drakeford and his health minister when they realised the absence of a Conservative member meant what would have been a humiliating defeat was oh so narrowly missed. With this deal, Mark Drakeford can get his budget through, he can get key headline-grabbing, vote-winning policies through too. While we know he won’t be First Minister come the 2026 election, if he delivers even a few of those big policies, it will be a huge boost for whoever takes over from him. I was asked recently by a London-based journalist if this is the beginning of the end for Labour and whether the currently catastrophic situation with health will mean the end to Labour’s dominance. No, I scoffed. But it has to, they said, it’s terrible. But, as I told him, it’s not like people are looking across to England or Scotland and seeing a health service in a great state. Yes, in the key devolved areas, Wales is struggling and Labour has massive obstacles to overcome. The challenge to get the health service back to anything like a prepandemic state is massive. > > The leaders and their pact Education, too, is going to have a rocky period as questions remain over exams and the new curriculum. Labour has plenty to do and plenty to prove. There’s no doubt about that, but so does Plaid. Labour will be able to dine out on it being the party in power if, and that’s a big if, it turns any of the big areas around. Plaid will be able to say it had people there at the table, but the agreement doesn’t entitle any of its politicians to be there and given that voter recognition of their actual politicians is fairly low, will anyone care that a special advisor was there to help with the voting? While it is a winner for Labour, it’s different for Plaid Cymru. Its leader Adam Price made a ballsy move when he went up against Leanne Wood. He won that battle and put his eggs firmly in the independence basket. The campaign was about two big things, Adam Price and independence – and neither were vote-winners. There are swathes of Wales which are highly unlikely to vote Plaid in either council or Westminster elections; this was his chance to shine and he failed. So he needed to salvage something from the election. When we spoke, he was adamant he hadn’t gone back on his word. Before the election he told me he had no plans to be a deputy to Mark Drakeford and it was Plaid or nothing. He told me: “I think it is important to be honest. I think it is important for people to know that we wouldn’t under any circumstances enter into coalition with the Conservatives. But on the Labour side, I think it was important to say we’re not interested in being a junior partner. Another five years, more of the same, just fills me with despair, to be honest with you.” Fast-forward to last week and he said this is a “new way” of doing politics but “we are absolutely joint decision-makers in terms of the policy objectives within the co-operation agreement, because we’ve just negotiated between us as equal partners. “Within the policy agreement, in policy terms, we are partners, but we decided not to go into coalition as a junior partner. So absolutely I kept to what I said.” You decide if that’s wordplay or a u-turn. His party is making a big point that without this agreement some of these policies just wouldn’t be on Labour’s agenda. What I can’t quite work out is whether that’s something that will play with the electorate. Plaid has been, in some ways, in a deal with Labour for so long now it’s hard to see its unique selling point. In the last election they tried independence, and failed. They tried to be the alternative to Mark Drakeford, and failed. Even Adam Price now admits the election was disappointing. Others would call it a disaster. But this latest incarnation of a Plaid-Labour pact means if you’re a left-leaning voter in Wales, you’re basically being asked to vote between two parties who seemingly agree on almost everything, but one has been doing it a great deal longer than the other. Do you really want to throw it all up in the air and hope when it lands Plaid can get it together? It was telling as journalists gathered for a press conference – still rare given the climate – to announce the deal that there was still a lot to iron out. I asked both parties how it was going to work in practice. When I asked how soon things like free school meals or free childcare would come in, they didn’t know, nor was it clear how they will even begin to announce them, pay for them or bring them into practice. My colleague, education editor Abbie Wightwick, wrote a detailed piece recently about how supplying free school meals isn’t just producing extra food, it’s the people, the space, the capacity to do that too – and it has a hefty price tag and time-scale attached. It was also interesting seeing the various party special advisors and press officers, as well as those from the Welsh Government, all involved, all having to play ball and all being uber-cautious to not rock the boat. One party member told me, “We just know some of them won’t happen”, and we both said, “Net zero by 2035”, in tandem. Those who don’t watch plenary every week may have missed the mellowing of relations. There was also some cynicism about Plaid choosing to back the second vote for Covid passes to be extended when they were so vocal just weeks before. It’s that sort of cosying-up that we know the wider world dislikes – time will tell whether this move will backfire for Adam Price. @ruthmosalski RUTH Mosalski Ruth is a Yorkshire-born journalist who is proud to have made Wales her home Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 17

ARTS & CULTURE A cultural perspective on the Covid pandemic A new interactive game produced by the University of Swansea gives players the opportunity to run the country during a fictional pandemic, advised by arts, humanities and social science lecturers, writes Jenny White... We’VE become used to hearing scientists’ opinions about Covid-19, but what would an English literature professor or a philosophy lecturer have to say about the pandemic and how best to handle it? A new app produced by Swansea University aims to examine just that through an innovative interactive game. Trust the Experts presents players with a fictional pandemic scenario – acting as prime minister, the player must make key decisions in order to handle the pandemic as effectively as possible. To help them make their decisions, they can watch short video talks by academics from different departments within the university, ranging from an English lecturer discussing the plague in London to an ancient history lecturer talking about what can be learnt from Vesuvius and Pompeii. As the game progresses, players see how their decisions affect a variety of metrics, such as the country’s happiness index, trust in the government and state of the nation’s health. Two lead academics in the Trust the Experts team, Dr Joanne Berry, associate professor of classics, ancient history and Egyptology, and Iwan Williams, programme director, MA sports communication and journalism, are delighted by the efforts of the students who managed the project. “We decided in order to maximise the future employability of students, we would get them to project manage various parts of it,” says Iwan. “It was a terrific opportunity for them to get a taste of work life, working alongside us academics, who they normally see standing behind the lectern.” Playing the game is a chance to view the pandemic through an array of different lenses and to try your hand at managing a complex situation. “There is still so much discussion about whether the Government is doing the right thing, so it’s quite topical and lots of people have got opinions about it,” says Jo. “What people are getting from our game is a completely different range of perspectives from the ones they would normally get. “It’s highlighting that there are lots of different ways to approach a problem and the role that humanities and social sciences can play in encouraging people to do that. “It’s about trying to get people to think about these questions in different ways, looking at historical perspectives, English literature perspectives or philosophy perspectives.” Looking to the future, the team hope to develop a Welsh-language version of the app and to adapt > > The Trust the Experts app from Swansea University the model to a range of subjects and areas of interest. One of the aims of the app is to engage 15 to 18-year-olds, demonstrating how expert knowledge can influence crucial decision-making processes – but the game is available for anyone to play. “It’s a typical conversation you’d have at the Portrait of a Welsh great Wales’ celebrated travel writer Jan Morris has been honoured with a posthumous portrait A POSTHUMOUS portrait of the great Welsh travel writer Jan Morris takes pride of place in an exhibition dedicated to Morris, showing in the foyer of MoMA Wales/Y Tabernacle until January 2022. The portrait, titled The Sole Explorer, is by artist Dan Llywelyn Hall. He started work on it the day after Morris died in 2020. The large oil on panel work was made from extensive video footage and a photographic archive of Morris’ life. “I never met Jan in person but corresponded with her over a few years,” says Dan. “A sense of her demeanour and physical presence eluded me, but I did feel somehow close after trawling through footage, photos and audio dinner table or the pub – what would you do if you were prime minister?,” says Iwan. “Well, you know, here’s your chance to be prime minister!” ■■ Trust the Experts is available as an app or at www.trusttheexperts.co.uk recordings.” The portrait will travel to Trieste next year in a ceremony to honour the writer’s contribution to the Italian city, a place Morris loved and the subject of her book Trieste And The Meaning Of Nowhere, which she regarded her greatest work. ■ ■ For more, visit www.moma.cymru WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 18 END

> > Work by Christina Logan and, below, Connor Tudor and Belinda Golding Seven artists who were denied their end-of-year degree show due to Covid-19 are exhibiting at Elysium Gallery this month THE latest exhibition at Swansea’s Elysium Gallery, titled Another Year, Another, is a milestone for a set of students from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). Laura Dunlop, Abigail Fraser, Elisha Hughes, Christina Logan, Jess Parry and Connor Tudor all graduated from the BA (Hons) Fine Art: Studio, Site & Context course at Swansea College of Art in 2020, but their final show didn’t happen due to lockdown restrictions. Now they can at last share their work with the public. Laura Dunlop’s work explores our connection with our world and the plants that inhabit it, drawing on influences from Ana Mendieta and Frida Kahlo to create a dreamlike but sinister visual link with the current climate crisis. Abigail Fraser, from the Rhondda, created a dreamy, psychedelic exploration of memories, examining themes of faith and human experience. Fine art students get a show at last Belinda Golding’s work is performance-based and explores the healing potential of art. She works as a peer group leader at Adeferiad Recovery in Swansea, helping people with their mental health, and will be studying for a MA in art psychotherapy. Elisha Hughes, from Swansea, graduated from fine art with first-class honours in 2020. She uses photography as a tool to document life, working to capture subjects from a different perspective. Fellow exhibitor Christina Logan graduated from UWTSD in 2020 with a BA in fine art and is currently studying for their MA. Their work explores a childlike exploration into the theory of escapism. Young Welsh artist Jess Parry is fascinated by the “filth that makes us human”. She explores the uncanny elements of the human condition and the psychological relationships we have with abject objects. Finally, Connor Tudor explores the often comical and problematic issues we all experience as part of a larger culture, with the pub as a central theme. Director of Elysium Jonathan Powell says it’s a great pleasure to finally be able to show off these talented graduates’ work: “The restrictions meant that these talented artists were denied a proper graduation and a proper celebration and it’s wonderful to be able to use the gallery to show off their work – where they can demonstrate just how hard they worked and how, although the world stopped, they didn’t,” he says. ■■ Another Year, Another is now on at Elyisum Gallery until December 22. More details can be found at www.elysiumgallery.com Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 19

ARTS & CULTURE Visions of the valley A new documentary film tracks a year in the life of the Dulais Valley. Its creator Roger Tiley told Jenny White how it came about... FROM allotment holders to rugby players, the people of the Dulais Valley take centre stage in a new documentary film to be screened at Ystradgynlais Welfare Hall on December 10. The film, entitled Pride In Our Valley, is the work of documentary photographer and filmmaker Roger Tiley, whose long career has seen him work for national newspapers covering the miners’ strikes in Wales and produce a number of books. In a turnaround of the usual process, the new film has already been to festivals internationally, prior to having its premiere in Wales. Covid delayed earlier planned screenings, so Roger is pleased that at last the people who feature in the film will have the chance to see it. Covering a year in the life of the people in the upper Dulais Valley, the film covers lesbian and gay support of the miners in the 1980s, the social and economic changes currently under way in the area and the day-to-day lives of the people who live there. Roger, who lives in Ystradgynlais, was well-placed to tackle the topic. “I’ve always had a passion for photographing mining areas as I come from a mining background,” he says. “It’s been great because it’s enabled me to go to America to visit mines there, up to Yorkshire and to all sorts of places. It’s been a backbone to my work as a documentary photographer and filmmaker.” Very much a fly-on-the-wall documentary, the film is an intimate and affectionate portrait of a community in which the subjects are clearly relaxed with Roger filming them – possibly because he made the film singlehandedly rather than by taking a big team with him. “It was quite strange being a one-man band because you usually work with a crew – but I was basically director, producer and cameraman,” he says. “That was quite positive because the people got to know me really well and I almost become part of the film.” > > Filmmaker Roger Tiley and, right, Onllwyn Male Voice Choir > > Lesbian and Gays Support the Miners revisit the Dulais Valley three decades on Chris Mahoney A year spent filming in Onllwyn, Banwen and nearby villages gave Roger an opportunity to bond with his subjects during a time of impending change – the Nant Helen opencast mine and adjacent coal washery were set to close with the loss of more than 100 jobs. “Some really incredible characters come through in the film and it’s been made at quite a turning point for the community because they’ve known coal-mining for more than 100 years,” says Roger. “I wanted to address real people, so it was really important to show how people are today in a community where there isn’t a lot of employment. “I’ve tried to bring across the real characters – the old coal-miners, the boys in the rugby team, the guys and the ladies on the allotments. They were really friendly and funny and talked on camera as if the camera wasn’t there, so it’s very natural.” The film has already scooped best documentary at Miami Film Festival and Roger hopes it will get an equally warm welcome from people who feature in it. After next week’s screening, he aims to show it in other venues in Wales. “I just want people to enjoy it and to realise that you don’t have to have lots of money to really enjoy an area that you’ve been brought up in,” he says. “There’s a really nice quote from one gentleman, who said, ‘We haven’t got much, we haven’t got a lot of money. But what we have got is friendship and community’. That really does come across in the film.” ■■ If you would like to host a screening of the film, email rogertiley@yahoo.co.uk. To book tickets for the December 10 screening in Ystradgynlais, visit www.thewelfare.co.uk WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 20 END

> > Gareth and Eric from the allotment > > Filming at the Onllwyn coal washery > > Filming at the march which ends the film > > I Want Bobby by Zena Blackwell Fireside warmth and dark tales Cosy gatherings and unsettling tales told on dark winter evenings are the focus on the new exhibition at Studio Cennen... STORIES shared by the fireside on dark evenings inspired the new mixed show at Studio Cennen in Ffairfach, Carmarthenshire. The show, titled Truth Myths Dreams, features a wide selection of artists, including painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers and textile artists, all linked by a spirit of storytelling and imagination. “When conceiving the title for the show, I knew I wanted it to be something magical without the commercial Christmas cheese – something thought-provoking and fairytalelike. And we all know that fairytales always have a dark side,” says gallery director Brigid Loizou. “I wanted it to be somewhere dreams meet reality, questioning the truths of stories and myths passed down through the generations and I wanted to involve artists who are driven to paint or make without the constraints of commerciality – artists who follow their instincts and their passion.” Works range from the storytelling selfportraits of Veronika Lavey – a Hungarian living in Hereford – to Cardiff artist Zena Blackwell’s sometimes unsettling portraits of her children. “They confirm that children can be a bit spooky – or are we so removed from their reality that we have forgotten what it is to be a child?” says Brigid. ■■ The show runs until December 19 and viewings are by appointment. More details are available at www.studiocennen.com > > In A Dream I Saw The Colour Yellow by Veronika Lavey Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 21

BOOKS AuTHOR’S nOTeS A NEW release from Welsh publisher Parthian does justice to a unique and important project from the middle of the last century. Miner’s Day was first published by Penguin Books as a slim paperback in 1945. It combined text by Bert Coombes, a highlyrespected writer on Welsh mining, with artwork by Isabel Alexander, an English artist who had made it her job to document mining life in the Rhondda. Between them they worked to convey the realities of life in coal-mining communities, documenting the people, work environments and living conditions of the day. The first edition did not do justice to Alexander’s work, featuring just 12 images printed in grey. The new edition – a full-colour hardback – showcases dozens of images by Alexander, most of them previously unseen. Skilful editing by art historian Peter Wakelin has paired the images with the text perfectly, bringing Coombes’ writing vividly to life and sparking a deeper understanding of a world which, while not far away in geography and time, seems a world away from the Wales of today. Publishing the book in its current form was made possible after Robin Alexander, Isabel Alexander’s son, notified Wakelin of the collection of lost Rhondda images. “I thought they were such a fantastic document of the Rhondda in the 1940s and the Neath valley as well, so we decided to publish virtually all of them,” says Peter. He then went about identifying the exact locations depicted in each work, many of which had no title as a clue. “Because of my backgrounds in art history, historical geography and heritage, I was interested in finding out exactly what they were depicting,” says Peter. “One of the things I discovered was that, in most cases, there are no other images of these places as they looked in the mid-20th century before the colliery was demolished, before the old houses were knocked down and while the tips were still standing. “I managed to identify all the locations with the help of a few contacts, lots of trawling through old maps and aerial photographs and looking at what photographs did exist.” Although the details of how Alexander and Coombes came to be paired for this book are unknown, it seems likely that her publisher arranged it after she had demonstrated her passion for the topic through work done in the area. > Historian Peter Wakelin and, below, Isabel Alexander “Entirely of her own volition, she had decided that she wanted to go to south Wales and record life in the Rhondda,” says Peter. “I think that, like Bert, she was interested in telling the world about what the conditions were like in the industrial community. It’s quite hard for us now that we’re so readily supplied with documentary films and television to understand the kind of separation of perception that people had then.” Coombes and Alexander seem to have got on – she spent time sketching him and the people and places of the surrounding area and he declared her “a real good artist” and “a real lefty”. “Bert was well-known for being very moderate in his politics,” says Peter. “Like Isabel, he was trying to be objective in recording in what he was seeing – they both wanted to be wholly credible as witnesses rather than making propaganda.” By the time he started work on Miner’s Day, Coombes was already a highly-successful writer – but he always continued to work as a miner, choosing to work night shifts and writing in his spare time. A classic A unique book documenting the people and places of the south Wales coalfield in the middle of the last century has been re-released in full colour, writes Jenny White... “He only started writing when he was 40 and he carried on writing, while he continued being a miner, until he retired,” says Peter. He published his first short stories in the 1930s, one of which, titled 20 Tonnes Of Coal, is a fictionalised account of an incident in which he was involved, when one of his workmates was killed in a roof fall. It has been widely published in anthologies. His autobiography These Poor Hands (1939) sold 80,000 copies in its first year and was translated into several languages. Miner’s Day was his last book, after which he focused on writing his regular column for the Neath Guardian. While Miner’s Day demonstrates his maturity and power as a writer, it did not sell especially well – Peter suspects this is because the world had moved on and people’s interests had changed. “The conditions of the mining communities and the injustice of mining were really hot issues in the 1930s, but with the end of the war, people had had a lot of new things on their minds and they wanted to get on with those rather than be looking back at what happened in the mining valleys during the war. “The Labour government was well under way with tackling some of the problems that were exposed in writing by Bert Coombes, the National Health Service was coming along, nationalisation of the coal industry was planned, so the book came out at a time when it all seemed less relevant. “Now, however, I think we can look at it and see not only that it’s a fascinating portrayal of a particular time, but that a lot of those issues in the book are still relevant now. We’ve got problems around working conditions and rates of pay and we’ve got problems with child poverty and child nutrition, which he talks about in the book.” Similarly, Alexander’s drawings and paintings have an immediacy and freshness that make them just as impactful today as they would have been WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 22 END BOOK CHARTS FICTION 1. Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone Diana Gabaldon 2. Better Off Dead Lee Child & Andrew Child 3. The Man Who NON-FICTION Died Twice Richard 1. And Away… Bob Mortimer Osman 2. Windswept & Interesting 4. Wish You Were Billy Connolly Here Jodi Picoult 3. The Storyteller Dave Grohl 5. Never Ken 4. Private Eye Annual: 2021 Follett Ian Hislop 6. The Promise 5. Guinness World Records Damon Galgut 2022 7. Sharpe’s Assassin 6. Mental Fitness Ant Bernard Cornwell Middleton 8. Silverview John 7. Celebrating The Seasons le Carré With The Yorkshire Shepherdess 9. The Cat Who Amanda Owen Saved Books 8. 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reborn when she made them. She had studied art at Birmingham and the Slade and drew in various influences as she developed as an artist – initially influenced by Vorticism, she went on to see the famous Nazi exhibition of degenerate art in Munich in 1937 and got to see expressionism at a time when it was hard to find in the UK. A key influence, however, was the New Objectivity movement, which arose in Germany as a reaction against expressionism. “It was about being a witness to the world – depicting objects, people and situations as you saw them, sometimes layered with some symbolism and appropriate objects that help to explain the situation,” says Peter. “I think that probably seemed to her to be the right way to approach this work documenting what was going on.” He adds that her work is also interesting from an environmental point of view, as she recorded a landscape devastated by industry. “It’s really interesting to see where we come from and where we’re going. The removal of remaining tips and the safety of tips is in the news at the moment, but, on the whole, the greening of the south Wales landscape has been phenomenal. “You look back at these images and you see tips everywhere and the text is full of concern about pneumoconiosis. You see the constant dirt and pollution – Isabel writes on some of her images that the river was flowing black. You see the terrible scourge of black dust everywhere in the pits and in several of the images of Penygraig and Tonypandy, the tips are virtually touching the houses – people were putting out their washing right by the black dust.” Peter’s engaging introduction to the new edition places the work firmly in context, drawing out key themes and reflecting his own deep engagement with the work. “For me, it was fascinating to discover this work. I knew about Bert Coombes before, having first read 20 Tonnes Of Coal when I was a teenager, but what amazed me was that there was this body of work that Isabel Alexander had done in south Wales. “I have a particular interest the depictions of south Wales in the 20th century, but I had never come across Isabel Alexander – so all of this was completely new to me and it’s a really distinctive contribution to the record of south Wales. “I hope the book gives readers an ability to travel back in time to a very different south Wales, seeing how much people’s lives have changed, how much the environment has changed and gaining an understanding of where we’ve come from – as well as an appreciation of how an artist and a writer could work together to say something important about the state of the world.” ■■ Miner’s Day is out now, published by Parthian AUDIOBOOKS 1. Will Will Smith & Mark Manson 2. Windswept & Interesting Billy Connolly 3. This Much Is True Miriam Margolyes 4. The Man Who Died Twice Richard Osman 5. Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone Diana Gabaldon 6. Cytonic Brandon Sanderson 7. The Thursday Murder Club Richard Osman 8. Atomic Habits James Clear 9. And Away… Bob Mortimer 10. The Comfort Book Matt Haig (compiled by Audible) Y silff lyfrau YR HEWL A’I HWYL: O GAERDYDD I GORC AC YN ÔL DRACHEFN Dave Burns (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, £7.95) Chwip o lyfr. Difyr a doniol bob yn ail dudalen. Mae Dave Burns yn storïwr ac mae ganddo storïau rhyfeddol i’w rhannu. Gyda chymorth Lyn Ebenezer, mae mewn dwylo diogel wrth drosglwyddo’r llafar i’r llyfr. Mae tafarndai a thafarnwyr yn chwarae rhan amlwg yn y dweud, a hynny i’w ddisgwyl wrth gyflwyno hanes y grŵp gwerin Gwyddelig Gymreig yr Hennessys, a ddaeth i amlygrwydd yn y 1960au. Does dim arlliw o gefndir Anghydffurfiol yn perthyn i’r Pabyddion hyn a fagwyd yn ardal Newtown ar ben uchaf dociau Caerdydd, a hynny’n gwbl wahanol i gefndir y rhelyw o’u cyd-ddiddanwyr a berfformiai ar raglenni fel Disc a Dawn yn y cyfnod arloesol hwnnw. Mae hynny’n glod i unigolion fel Meredydd Evans a Ruth Price a’u tynnodd i mewn i’r bwrlwm Cymreig gan eu gwneud yr un mor gartrefol yn canu mewn clybiau gwerin yng Nghymru ag oedden nhw yn ystod eu mynych ymweliadau ag Iwerddon. Cofleidiodd y triawd y caneuon gwerin Cymraeg, a daeth sŵn mandolin Dave yn adnabyddus wrth chwarae cordiau agoriadol eu caneuon. Daw yn amlwg hefyd bod “ymlacio” wedi pob perfformiad, lle bynnag oedden nhw, yn ffordd o fyw, a hynny tan yr oriau mân. O ystyried hynny mae’n syndod bod cymaint o’r helbulon yn dal ar gof. Un o’r achlysuron hynny oedd y loc-in yn y Blue Anchor yng Nghaerdydd yn 1968. Yng nghanol y bwrlwm hwyrol dyma ŵr o’r enw Iori yn codi ar ei draed ac yn canu “Ar lan y môr” ar ôl chwarae’r alaw ar ei ffidil. Cafwyd tawelwch llethol wedi’r datganiad. Cyflwynwyd yr hyfrytaf o’n caneuon gwerin i glustiau Dave a’i gyfeillion. Ni ŵyr neb pwy oedd Iori, ond diolch, Iori. Ond dyw’r gyfrol ddim heb ei dwyster chwaith, yn arbennig wrth sôn am gefndir y gymuned Wyddelig yn Newtown nad yw’n bod mwyach, a’r caledi a wynebai’r trigolion a’r gweithwyr yn y dociau. Gwaeth fyth yw’r hanes am y cyndeidiau yn cyrraedd Caerdydd trwy gael eu gollwng oddi ar un o longau glo Marcwis Bute oddi ar arfordir Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr a gorfod rhydio i’r lan. Ni chyrhaeddodd pob un ohonyn nhw. Doedden nhw yn ddim mwy na balast anghyfreithlon i’r perchennog. Ond yr hyn sy’n goglis y darllenydd yn bennaf yw’r straeon am yr hyn a ddigwyddai yn y tafarndai sydd bellach wedi diflannu o strydoedd Caerdydd. Ydyn ni wir i fod i gredu amgylchiadau angladd George y Queen’s Head? Caf yr argraff fod yna ragor o straeon sydd heb eu rhannu. O ie, mae yna 14 o ganeuon sy’n dolenni’r atgofion. ■■ Hefin Wyn Crynodeb o adolygiad oddi ar www.gwales. com, trwy ganiatâd Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 23

FOOD & DRINK Lighten up Very soon we will be indulging in the Christmas food bonanza. Rather than start the 12 days of Christmas already bloated, why not be kind to your system and eat some lighter meals in the meantime? Lighter doesn’t mean cheerless, however, as the days are continuing to get darker and we need some emotional comfort and fuel to give us energy. Jim Dobson, head chef at the award-winning Fox and Hounds in Llancarfan in the Vale of Glamorgan, has conjured up a wholesome sea bass dish in a delicious and nourishing herb broth. Broth is healthy and satisfying at the same time. Frozen peas and broad beans give the dish a light, fresh appeal. A good ham hock terrine will provide a simple but tasty lunch when served with fresh, crusty bread and a homemade chutney or piccalilli. The recipe Jim provides here is very easy to make and makes a decent amount of terrine. It also keeps well and is reasonably priced. Rosewater has been used in cooking for Pan-fried sea bass, small potatoes, pea, broad bean & herb broth From Jim Dobson, head chef at the award-winning Fox and Hounds in Llancarfan Ingredients 2 fillets of sea bass, deboned & scaled 200g small potatoes 100g peas 100g broad beans, shells removed 1 carrot 1 shallot 1 stick celery 1 clove of garlic 200ml vegetable stock Chives, tarragon, parsley Pea shoots 100g butter Ham hock terrine From Jim Dobson, head chef at the awardwinning Fox and Hounds, Llancarfan Ingredients 3 ham hocks on the bone, soaked overnight in cold water then drained 3 bay leaves 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 large onion, quartered 4 tbsp white-wine vinegar 50g gherkins, finely chopped Generous handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus extra to garnish Method Place the ham hocks in a large pan with the bay leaves, coriander seeds, peppercorns, onion and vinegar. Pour over enough cold water to cover. Bring to the boil and simmer very gently, uncovered, for about two to two-and-a-half hours, until the hocks are tender and the meat flakes easily. Leave the hocks to cool in the liquid for about an hour, then remove and set aside. Strain the liquid into a clean pan (discard the solids) and boil vigorously for an hour to reduce by three-quarters to about 600ml. Line a 1.5-litre loaf tin or terrine with a double layer of clingfilm. Remove the skin from the hocks, then shred the meat. Place in a large bowl with the gherkins and chopped herbs. Mix well and season with black pepper. Push it tightly into the tin or terrine and press down firmly. Slowly pour in the reduced liquid and allow to settle throughout the mixture. Cover with clingfilm and chill overnight. Method Wash potatoes and cook in salted water with a knob of butter until nearly tender, then take off the heat and leave in the water until needed. Finely dice the carrot, celery, shallot and garlic, mix all together in a bowl. Finely chop all the herbs and mix together in separate bowl. When ready to serve, in a small pan crush a few of the potatoes with a fork, add a small knob of butter and a generous pinch of the herbs, gently heat through. In another small pan with a little oil, sweat off a large spoonful of the diced vegetables for a minute, then add the vegetable stock, bring to the boil, then simmer for one minute, add the peas and beans and keep warm while you cook the fish. In a non-stick pan, heat a little oil then add the seasoned fish, skin-side down, and, depending on size, cook for around two minutes on skin then add a knob of butter to the pan, let the butter foam then flip the fish and turn down the heat to let it cook all the way through. Add a good pinch of the chopped herbs to the broth and stir in. Place a small pile of the potatoes to the middle of a bowl, spoon the broth around the edge then place the fish on top of the potatoes and garnish with the pea shoots. WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 24 END

before Christmas centuries, its delicate perfume adding a sublime, exotic touch to puddings and savoury dishes. Despite its delicate nature, many Middle Eastern dishes introduce it to dishes with lamb and poultry. Simon King uses it to flavour panna cotta and pavlova, where it combines beautifully with fresh cream and fruit. And he also uses it to make Turkish delight – the homemade stuff is a different beast to the commercially-produced sweet, with its delicate flavour, pretty colours and beautiful texture. Turkish Delight By Simon King, chef/proprietor, Restaurant 1861, near Abergavenny Ingredients ¼ pint of water 12 oz caster sugar 2 fl oz rosewater 1 lemon, juice and zest 1½ oz corn flour, (dissolved in 2 tbsp of water) 5 fluid oz grenadine 7 leaves of gelatine or agar agar, soaked in cold water Method Place the caster sugar, lemon juice and zest, rosewater and water into a pan. Bring the mixture to the boil slowly. Add the cornflour and cook out for 10-15 minutes, then stir in the grenadine and finally the soaked gelatine. When the gelatine has dissolved, strain the mix through a sieve into a tray lined with clingfilm. Leave to set in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight. Cut into bite-sized pieces and enjoy as they are or lightly dusted in icing sugar. Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 25

FOOD & DRINK A few white suggestions for the festive table WEll, it’s been a busy couple of days leading up to this year’s Christmas column. On Monday I enjoyed a rather marvellous tasting at le Monde in Cardiff, hosted by owner Tanny and Ultracomida’s Paul Grimwood, featuring a super range of wines from Bodegas Valduero in the Ribera del Duero. They were the epitome of elegance and have more gongs than Meryl Streep’s downstairs loo. And then Tuesday lunchtime we were taken for a comprehensive journey of Albarino, presented by Fiona Beckett at Bar 44 in Cardiff, with a menu designed by Owen Morgan to suit some of the wines on show. There was a fine turnout to enjoy the 41 wines from 27 bodegas, and while most of them did that Albarino thing of being so drinkable, with fresh acidity and minerality, there were a couple that stood out, with a little more in the tank and so many interesting characteristics – some are not yet available in the UK, but I’ll keep you posted. If you are having fish on the big day, then this Spanish gem is definitely worth looking at. This week’s column will feature some chat about fizz and whites suitable for the Christmas table. I’ll pick out some little crackers but I’d like to point out a few styles of wine that would work and you can apply your own price point. As far as fizz is concerned, the obvious choice of Champagne, but this is being challenged by cremant – made in the same traditional way as champers – but from different regions in France. Burgundy and the loire Valley are particularly strong here and many are priced at under £20, making them very attractive indeed. Whatever you do, don’t forget about the great bottles of cava coming out of the Penedes region in Spain. look to specialist merchants in Spanish wines for your pick of top-notch wines, most of which top out at 20 notes. There is nothing more luxurious, and relaxing, than creamy scrambled eggs and smoked salmon for brekkie with a glass of bubbles. The calm, if you like, before the hordes of relatives descend like Vikings, coming out of the mist, brandishing not battleaxes but all manner of gifts, choccies and the odd crazy bottle of booze... festive berserkers if WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 26 END straight off the vine neil Cammies you will. First up for still whites is the grape variety chardonnay – in many different incarnations – but all hitting the spot. Some can find the oak aging profile on this grape too intrusive, but winemakers are using it as more of a seasoning, rather than something to club your tastebuds into submission. So I’ll start with the oakless Chablis and the ChABlIS PREMIER CRU, FOURChAUMES, 2019, NAThAlIE & GIlES FèVRE (£29, Tanners) that carries bright stonefruit with typical chalky underpinnings on the palate. A versatile drop that would happily do seafood starters or with the main event. After a fine Zoom tasting with Marimar Torres, the MARIMAR ESTATE, lA MASIA ChARDONNAy, 2018 (RRP £34.99, VINMN, V-vino, Amazon, Farnham Wine Cellar) is another stunner with great winemaking at its heart. The influence of fermentation in French oak (over 40% new) makes its mark on the wine but in such a polite, restrained way. As Marimar says herself, these wines are to be enjoyed now while freshness is at the forefront of the fruit. Elegance and purity are front and centre in this delicious wine. Moving to western Australia and the ROBERT OATlEy ‘FINISTERRE’ ChARDONNAy 2018 (RRP £24.25, Waitrose, hedonism, Taurus Wines), despite the introduction of new French oak, has such a fresh attack and generosity of fruit throughout. Balanced vanilla to the tropical fruit is just a delight. Moving away from chardonnay, I have to give a mention to an “old friend”, the MARqUES DE CACERES ‘ANTEA’ RIOjA A lovely glass on its own if you can find a nice quiet corner for a minute or two before the annual game of charades starts 2019 (£10.99 or £9.89 as part of a mix 12, Fine Wines Direct UK, Cardiff). This barrel-fermented white Rioja ticks all the foodie boxes, with a sprinkling of oak across the rich white fruits. just cries out for a great big turkey leg. I always think chenin blanc works as a fine all-rounder and I know I keep banging the drum for South African wines, but after the year they’ve had, they need our support. The banning of alcohol domestically for long periods, coupled with the problems with exports due to Covid, has put an enormous strain on their industry, so to lighten the mood let’s grab a glass and get involved. The SOCIETy’S ExhIBITION ChENIN BlANC, WESTERN CAPE 2020 (£13.50, The Wine Society) is yet another example of the society’s super buying and sourcing team. From visionary winemaker Chris Alheit, this example has no oak but is still has plenty going on in the mouth, with lots of brisk citrus influence. Equally at home with poultry, game or a rich fish dish. A great addition to the table would be the PEIqUE GODEllO 2020 (£14.95, Ultracomida). This grape variety godello sits alongside albarino as the star of white wines in the northwest of Spain and this example from Bierzo carries delicate floral notes on the nose but expands on the palate to reveal refreshing tropical fruits and a dash of minerality. A lovely glass on its own if you can find a nice quiet corner for a minute or two before the annual game of charades starts. We are so blessed in this country to have at hand the entire wine world, and with help from your local merchant, you’ll have a blast I’m sure. Give them a handle on what wines you normally enjoy and give them a budget to work to per bottle. That should give them parameters with which to work and I’m sure you’ll end up with a couple of lovely bottles. @NeilCammies email: neil.cammies@walesonline.co.uk Neil Cammies is a member of the Circle of Wine Writers

TELLY WATCH Playing the cop Henry Lloyd-Hughes stars in new fast-paced thriller Ragdoll – but expect the unexpected when it comes to this series, he warns Gemma Dunn... > > Henry Lloyd-Hughes stars in Ragdoll with Thalissa Teixeira and Lucy Hale Far from your run-of-the-mill police procedural, Ragdoll serves up a cocktail of drama and comedy in equal measure, says Henry Lloyd-Hughes. The former Inbetweeners star plays disgraced detective DS Rose in Alibi’s new six-part drama series, which is based on the novel of the same name by Daniel Cole. “I would describe Ragdoll as a horror thriller that’s also really funny,” muses the 36-year-old Londoner, having reunited with Ms Marvel writer Freddy Syborn for the part. “I know that’s a strange combination, but all of those elements are at play. It’s genuinely scary, but also taut and fast-paced – in fact, I under-estimated on the page how much of an action series it was. It’s like a Korean-style thriller that also has that vein of really British humour.” The synopsis? DS Rose has just been reinstated to the London police when he and his colleagues, newly promoted DI Baxter (played by Anne Boleyn star Thalissa Teixeira) and young American ingenue, DC Edmunds (Pretty Little Liars’ Lucy Hale) are called to a grim discovery in a block of flats. A ‘ragdoll’ hangs from the ceiling, made up of six different body parts. When a hit list is released naming more victims due to die, the team are in a race against time… but will they be too late? Intriguing. So what else can viewers expect from this “modern-day Faustian thriller”? What about Ragdoll appealed to you? “I mean, it’s bonkers! I genuinely defy anyone to say one second of it is boring – it’s like the least boring show I’ve ever seen. But what brought me to the I genuinely defy anyone to say one second of it is boring – it’s like the least boring show I’ve ever seen role was Freddy Syborn, who is the writer and showrunner. His take on the police universe is genuinely unique. He’s a brilliant writer and, when it comes to seeing a thrilling, adrenalin-filled police world, he’s the perfect man to take us there. “Having humour and darkness in equal measure is very satisfying as an actor because you have to push those things all the time. To mine that darkness in the story, but also to have a constant vein of levity and humour and absurdity, is challenging, but what’s great about this show is, as dark as it gets, it doesn’t take itself too seriously.” What can you tell us about Rose’s story arc? “He used to be a slightly more senior officer, but he’s spent time away from the police due to a deeply troubling personal incident involving a suspect. Where we meet him in the show is almost in a work rehabilitation setting and he’s trying to find his feet. “Unfortunately for him, but fortunately for the viewers, the case he’s getting involved in as we start the show gets him dragged back into the very case that got him removed from the police force in the first place. So that’s the push and pull. “Moving on from that, he’s trying to fix his mind – but also, at the same time, more than anything else, trying to fix the case as well. So he’s trying to juggle those things – fix his relationships, fix the case and fix what’s left of his own sanity.” There are plenty of intense scenes throughout the series – which ones have stuck with you? “On the second day on set, I had to leap like Spiderman over several rows of people and beat someone unconscious in a courtroom. I remember one day my children hadn’t slept at all and I was operating on about two hours’ sleep. I was strapped to a wire on the top of a seven-storey building, ready to film a scene with my eyes closed, where I had to hang off the side. “I remember opening my eyes and looking down and it was like one of those anxiety dreams where you’re falling. I’d been up for hours, I’d already had plenty of coffee, but it was like I’d just woken up and I was leaning diagonally over the edge. Put it this way, some of those reactions are for real. But we’ve got everything – fire, water, cars, chases, me sprinting through the streets of London beating people up, guns, nail guns, the whole box of tricks.” You filmed on location in London, too. How was that? “Filming around London is totally brilliant and a complete nightmare. I’ve lived in London my whole life, so obviously it’s a treat to be able to film in my backyard and also to have a show that feels like it’s set in London. The only way to do that wholeheartedly and authentically, in a way, is to have all those locations.” What will you take away from this project? “What I’ve enjoyed most about filming Ragdoll is that I’ve got to do more in one character than I have in anything else I’ve ever done. The scope of physicality, the emotional range, jumping through genres, is like wearing different hats. I’ve done huge action sequences, deeply upsetting emotional stuff, horror and comedy. I’ve never had to do all those things in the same project before.” ■■ Ragdoll premieres on Alibi on Monday EastEnders After Kim reveals that she knows who Howie is and that Vincent was murdered, Kat advises Phil that he might as well just come clean about everything else. Kim is furious, but she’s even more upset when she discovers Pearl’s invoice and realises that Denise has known the truth all along. Sonia notices something is wrong with Stuart and he opens up to her about some news he received from the doctor. Rainie is puzzled when Sonia brings a drunken Stuart home from the Vic and when she later sees them together, her suspicions only increase. Jay is accused of selling stolen cars and confronts Billy, Liam and Janine – but they’re shocked when he wants in on their scam, mainly because he’s just received a huge phone bill. So, Liam plots one last big score at Tiffany’s latest party. Coronation Street A jealous Max thinks he has the proof he needs to expose an alleged affair between Summer and Daniel. Both parties deny any soap watch The latest on Corrie, EastEnders, Pobol and your favourite soaps... wrongdoing, although Summer’s ill-advised remark makes Paul believe that Daniel has been grooming her – prompting him to report his suspicions to the police. Fiz grows increasingly tired of Phill and Mimi, especially the latter, who announces she has a surprise – she’s planning to stay in Weatherfield. Later, Tyrone accidentally reveals in a rather public fashion why the matriarch should cut Fiz some slack. Curtis claims he’s going to do the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Oliver’s Fund, while Steve angers Tracy by promising to pay for Emma’s wedding from the flat sale, just as Amy says she’s off to university. Emmerdale Liv is due to appear in court, but Chas is more concerned about Aaron, worrying his detached mental state means he’s about to do a runner. He does manage to pay his sister a visit, but she’s left devastated when he claims they just bring each other down and he doesn’t have the strength to keep supporting her. As Liv pleads with him to change his mind, can Aaron really walk away and leave her to her fate? Manpreet is shocked to discover that Meena urged Ethan not to contact his mum, but her sister claims she just wanted to stop him finding out about the texts they sent him. Manpreet encourages Ethan to get in touch with Esme anyway, but her actions could come back to haunt her when Charles later admits he never stopped loving her. Elsewhere, Sam is heartbroken to think he may have lost Lydia for good and Dawn feels jealous when Billy invites Meena on a day out. Hollyoaks The Maaliks are left questioning each other’s innocence as Ali names his attacker to the police, while Shaq questions whether his father’s main goal is justice or revenge. Ollie suggests Zara recruits Becky to join in her light-pollution protest, but it seems there’s some confusion about what exactly it is they’re campaigning against. However, Ollie remains under Becky’s spell and, when she gets into trouble, he rushes to her side, leaving Luke alone. Felix is brought back to earth with a bump when he returns from his honeymoon to find that Celeste is worried about Nate’s latest discovery and DeMarcus is skipping school to spend time with his new friend. POBOL Y CWM Counter-terrorism police arrive in Cwmderi to question one of the villagers who they believe is a cause for concern. Over in the Winllan, Gaynor opens up to Sion. Rhys is on a mission to learn what secrets Hywel’s hiding as he delves into his father’s past. Meanwhile, Colin tells Iolo who painted the swastika on his house. As Eifion’s nightmares worsen, Mathew realises what’s causing his cousin’s night terrors. Over in the Deri, a lonely Hywel finds solace in Jaclyn’s company. Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 27

WELSH WATCH Cyfle i chwilio am atebion Aduniad sêr Mae cyfres boblogaidd Gwesty Aduniad yn ôl ar S4C wrth i ragor o westeion droedio taith bersonol, yn datgloi straeon o’r gorffennol ac yn dod o hyd i atebion. Mae gan bob un o westeion Gwesty Aduniad un amcan penodol: i gyfarfod â rhywun o’u gorffennol. Mae rhai eisiau dweud diolch; eraill angen cyfle i ymddiheuro cyn iddo fynd yn rhy hwyr. Mae rhai am gymodi gyda’u hanwyliaid; eraill am greu cysylltiadau o’r newydd. Un peth sy’n sicr – mae bywyd ar fin newid am byth i’r sawl sy’n camu trwy ddrysau’r gwesty arbennig hwn. Ym mhennod gyntaf y gyfres newydd, ar S4C nos Iau, bydd Gwesty Aduniad yn agor ei ddrysau i Dewi, sy’n chwilio am ei deulu gwaed. Mae Dewi wedi gwybod erioed ei fod wedi’i fabwysiadu: “Un o’r hanesion gyntaf ges i erioed gan Mam a Dad oedd hanes nhw’n mynd i bigo fi fyny o’r ysbyty yn Lerpwl.” Serch hynny, dim ond ers i’w rieni farw yn ddiweddar y mae ef wedi mynd ati i ddarganfod mwy ynglŷn â’i darddiad gwreiddiol. “Yng nghefn fy meddwl i oedd y syniad yma ‘mod i ’di cael fy mabwysiadu. Pwy oedd Mam? Oedd yna Dad? Oes yna frodyr? Oes yna chwiorydd? Ma’ y void yma lle o’n i isho gwybod.” Gyda chymorth tîm Gwesty Aduniad, mae Dewi yn gobeithio dod o hyd i atebion ar ôl cnoi cil ar y cwestiynau mawr ers amser maith. “Faswn i wrth fy modd yn cael gwybod yr hanes. Dw i’n gorfod cau y drws yna. Neu ella agor drws. Dw i’m yn gwybod.” Un arall sy’n aros yn y gwesty ac ar yr un daith ydy Carwen. Mae hithau ar drywydd ei theulu gwaed ac yn dal i chwilio am atebion ers danfon llythyr i’w mam gwaed 30 mlynedd yn ôl. “Ges i fagwraeth ffantastig ond dw i wastad wedi bod eisiau gwybod pwy sydd wedi fy ‘neud i y person yma. Pwy dw i’n edrych fel a lle dw i’n cael fy nghyrls o... y math yna o bethau. A jyst eisiau gwybod rhyw ddarn o’r jig-so sydd ar goll.” A fydd gan Westy Aduniad atebion i Dewi a Carwen? Trwy’r dagrau a’r chwerthin, trwy’r rhwystrau a’r rhyddhad, dilynwn bob aduniad yn y gyfres gam wrth gam. Gwyliwch y cyfan ar S4C ar nosweithiau Iau. ■■ Gwesty Aduniad, S4C, Dydd Iau, 9yh Roedd y daith FFIT Cymru yn newid ar fyd i bum arweinydd y gyfres yn gynharach eleni – ond a yw’r daith trawsnewid wedi parhau yn y chwe mis ers hynny? Dyna fyddwn ni’n darganfod yn y rhaglen FFIT Cymru: 6 Mis Wedyn, sydd ymlaen am 9yh ar nos Fercher, wrth i’r arweinwyr, arbenigwyr a’r cyflwynydd Lisa Gwilym ddod at ei gilydd unwaith eto ar gyfer aduniad arbennig. Cawn glywed beth sydd wedi digwydd ym mywydau’r pum arweinydd, Leah, Lois, Siôn Huw, Bronwen a Dylan, ers i’r camerâu adael, a gweld os yw’r arferion iachus wedi parhau. Dywedodd Rae Carpenter, hyfforddwr personol FFIT Cymru: “Ar ddechrau a thrwy gydol y gyfres, ry’n ni’n gobeithio bod nhw am ddilyn ein cynllun ac ein cyngor ni, i wella’i hiechyd. Y gobaith yw eu bod nhw’n mynd â phopeth maen nhw wedi ddysgu a mynd â hynny ar liwt eu hunain a pharhau ar eu siwrne trawsnewid. Dyna’r gobaith.” Mae ysbrydoliaeth i’w ganfod yn stori pob arweinydd, a neb yn llai na’r athrawes o Gaerdydd, Leah Owen-Griffiths. “Fi ’di gweithio’n galed iawn yn trio cynyddu fy ffitrwydd i,” meddai Leah. “Fi’n teimlo’n mor dda ar hyn o bryd, fi erioed ’di teimlo cystal â hyn. Ar ddechrau’r flwyddyn, ro’n i’n teimlo fel balŵn oedd ar fin byrstio. O’n i’n gwisgo dillad oedd yn lot rhy fawr i fi a doedd gen i ddim lot o feddwl o fi fy hun. Ond erbyn hyn, fi yw’r fersiwn gorau posib o fi fy hun. Mae’n mor braf i allu dweud hynny, a bron â bod, dw i ddim yn nabod y person sy’n edrych nôl ata’i yn y drych weithiau.” I Lois Morgan-Pritchard, perchennog busnes harddwch o’r Ffôr ym Mhen Llŷn, mae’r gyfres wedi ei galluogi i redeg 10 cilomedr, gyda chefnogaeth ei theulu; carreg filltir arwyddocaol dros ben gan ystyried ei bod wedi ei pharlysu o’i chanol i lawr 12 mlynedd yn ôl ar ôl cael diagnosis y cyflwr prin Guillain-Barré Syndrome. “Neshi godi un bora a meddwl, ‘Duw, dw i am neud 10k bora ’ma!” meddai Lois. “Roedd Huw a’r plant yn frwdfrydig tu ôl i fi yn y car, yn rhoi darn o banana i fi bob hyn a hyn! Mae Huw wedi bod yn gefn i fi erioed, hyd yn oed pan oeddwn i mewn cadair olwyn. Dw i’n iachach rŵan, yn mwynhau bywyd a chael fwy o amser efo’r teulu. Mae popeth ’di syrthio mewn lle fel petai.” Er i’r bump golli cyfanswm o naw stôn rhyngddynt yn ystod saith wythnos y gyfres, mae’r llwyddiannau yn ymestyn llawer iawn ymhellach na’r glorian. I Dylan Humphreys o Rosgadfan, sydd yn rhedeg cwmni peiriannau cloddio, mae’r trawsnewid yn golygu nad yw bellach angen llawdriniaeth ar ei hernia. Fe wnaeth y daith hefyd arwain Dylan i ddechrau beicio, rhywbeth sydd bellach yn ddiddordeb brwd iddo wedi iddo seiclo cannoedd o filltiroedd yn y cyfamser, gan godi dros £1,000 i orsaf fad achub RNLI Porthdinllaen wrth wneud. Rhywun arall sydd wedi ennyn diddordeb newydd yw’r athro o Brestatyn, Siôn Huw Davies. Mae Siôn Huw wedi dechrau casgliad o fedalau lliwgar ar ôl rhedeg cyfres o rasus 5k dros y misoedd diwethaf. Mae’n cyfaddef nad yw’r chwe mis diwethaf ddim wastad wedi bod yn hawdd, ond mae’n hapus ei fod nawr ar y trywydd iawn gyda help ei wraig, a’i “graig”, Rachel. GAIR I GALL Lefi Gruffudd WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 28 END Wnes i fwynhau gwylio’r rhaglen yng nghwmni Bryn Fôn wrth iddo chwilio am Feibion Glyndŵr ar S4C wythnos diwetha. Y rhyfeddod yw mai’r mwya o dwrio sydd yna am y Meibion y lleia rydyn ni’n dod i wybod. Rydyn ni wedi dod yn agosach at ail-greu wyneb Owain Glyndŵr, chwe chanrif yn ôl, nag ydyn ni i wybod beth ddigwyddodd adeg yr ymgyrch llosgi tai haf rai degawdau yn ôl. Nid dyma’r unig raglen sydd wedi bod am y Meibion, wrth gwrs – mae ’na un yn codi ei ben bob degawd, ond does dim byd i chwalu’r ddelwedd neu ddod un modfedd yn agosach at eu dal. O ran llyfrau – eto, mae ambell beth wedi bod, un gyda’r teitl “Mae rhywun yn gwybod...”, ond eto’n dod i’r casgliad nad oes fawr neb yn gwybod, neu am ddatgelu’r gwir. Yn amlwg mae hyn o ddiddordeb personol i fi am i fy rhieni gael eu harestio ar gam ar Sul y Blodau 1980 am bump y bore (fel 50 o bobl ddiniwed eraill), a finnau yn sgil hynny yn amddifad am gwpwl o ddyddiau. Roedd yr holl beth yn dipyn o antur – gofia i am byth yr hwyl wrth chware gemau bwrdd, gan dynnu ar yr heddlu di-Gymraeg oedd yn fy ngwarchod i a ’mrodyr, a chwerthin wrth glywed fod na dŷ haf wedi llosgi nepell o’r pentre tra oedd fy rhieni yn y ddalfa. Yr unig effaith gafodd y peth arna i oedd i beidio

FFIT Cymru Ac wrth iddi hyfforddi i fod yn GP, tydi’r chwe mis diwethaf heb fod y mwyaf esmwyth chwaith i Dr Bronwen Price o Fethel. Ond ar ôl derbyn goriadau ei thŷ newydd yng Nghaerdydd, mae hi’n benderfynol o barhau i wneud sesiynau ioga wythnosol ac yn edrych ymlaen i allu baratoi prydau iachus mewn gegin newydd sbon! Ymunwch am 9yh ar nos Fercher i weld y > > Pum arweinydd FFIT Cymru cynnydd mae’r pump arweinydd wedi wneud yn y rhaglen FFIT Cymru: 6 Mis Wedyn. Os ydych chi eisiau gwneud cais i fod yn arweinydd yng nghyfres nesaf FFIT Cymru, ewch i s4c.cymru/ffitcymru a llenwi’r ffurflen gais. ■■ FFIT Cymru: 6 Mis Wedyn, S4C, Dydd Mercher, 9yh Gwthio ffiniau cerdd dant Corau’n cydseinio mewn ffrogiau blodeuog, plant yn perfformio ar lwyfan y ’Steddfod, a digon o stumiau... rhai o’r hen ystrydebau sydd ynghlwm â cherdd dant. Ond mewn rhaglen arbennig, Mwy o’r Busnes Cerdd Dant ’Ma, fydd i’w weld ar nos Wener, cawn weld bod llawer mwy i’r traddodiad unigryw yma. Cyfuniad o’r hen a’r newydd gawn ni yn y rhaglen, sy’n dathlu’r gorau o gerdd dant. Yn ogystal ag ail-fyw perfformiadau o’r gorffennol, cawn fwynhau pedwar perfformiad newydd cwbl wahanol, sydd i gyd yn gwthio’r ffiniau yn eu ffordd ei hunain. Steffan Rhys Hughes fydd yn cyflwyno’r rhaglen, ac mae yntau’n teimlo’n angerddol am ddatblygu’r grefft i symud gyda’r oes. Meddai Steffan: “Mae ’na bedwar perfformiad newydd sbon yn y rhaglen, gan Glain Rhys, Morgan Elwy, Beth Celyn ac un gen i. Mae’r pedair yn hollol wahanol. Y bwriad oedd, ar ôl y flwyddyn a hanner diwethaf, lle mae cydweithio wedi bod bron yn amhosib, oedd dod â pherfformwyr, gosodwyr, beirdd, cerddorion ac offerynwyr at ei gilydd i weithio ar y perfformiadau yma a gobeithio dangos dipyn bach o’r broses o greu cerdd dant. “Dan ni wedi gwthio ffiniau, a gobeithio da’n ni’n dangos bod cerdd dant fel cyfrwng yn gallu cynnig cymaint i gerddorion a phobl greadigol yn gyffredinol. Ella bod o’n lot mwy na be mae rhai’n meddwl. “Mae Glain wedi defnyddio geiriau un o’i chaneuon poblogaidd ei hun – Plu’r Gweunydd – a’u gosod i gerdd dant, felly fydd yn ddifyr gweld sut mae’r geiriau wedi llwyddo i drosi o un cyfrwng i’r llall. Mae hi’n defnyddio vibraphone yn ei pherfformiad hefyd. Da’n ni hefyd yn hel atgofion am ei nain, Bethan Antur, un o fawrion byd cerdd dant oedd yn gwthio’r ffiniau nôl yn y 1960au. “Tydi Morgan Elwy ddim wedi canu lot o gerdd dant yn y gorffennol, ond mae o wirioneddol yn mwynhau’r profiad. “Mae Beth Celyn yn un o stabl Leah Owen. Mae Beth wedi cyfansoddi geiriau newydd sbon, ac wedi cydweithio ar y darn gyda Gwenan Gibbard. “Ar gyfer fy mherfformiad i, dw i wedi penderfynu defnyddio geiriau Nadoligaidd, achos dw i’n meddwl bod carolau’n gweithio’n gret ar gerdd dant. Dw i wastad wedi dweud bod perfformiad Ysgol Glanaethwy o Clwb Jazz wedi’n ysbrydoli i, felly nes i sgrapio’r delyn a chael cyfeiliant piano efo teimlad jazz, a Rhys Taylor i ganu’r sacsoffon.” ■■ Mwy o’r Busnes Cerdd Dant ’Ma, S4C, Dydd Gwener, 9yh trystio’r heddlu, rhywbeth barodd am o leia 20 mlynedd. A falle mai dyna un o’r pethau mwya trawiadol am yr holl gyfnod – pa mor ddi-glem, llwgr ac anghyfiawn oedd yr heddlu yng Nghymru. Mae ’na lyfr wedi ei gyhoeddi’n ddiweddar o’r enw The Dossier, sy’n delio gyda degau o achosion o anghyfiawnder yng Nghymru ers yr 1980au, o’r brodyr Darvell i’r Cardiff Three (y ddau achos!). Ac mae hi werth gwylio A Murder in Tiger Bay i’ch atgoffa o’r llygredd anghredadwy o fewn yr heddlu yn dilyn llofruddiaeth Lynette White. Doedd yr hyn a wnaed i Bryn Fôn ddim byd mewn cymhariaeth, ond mi oedd hi’n ddiddorol gweld y twyll amlwg a gweld sut yr effeithiodd bethau ar Bryn ei hun. Yn amlwg mi oedd rhywun wedi gosod y ddyfais ger ei gartref, a doedd hi ddim syndod nad oedd y plismon a’i arestiodd am gael cyfweliad wyneb yn wyneb ar y rhaglen. Diddorol yw’r anghytuno am rôl y gwasanaethau cudd yn y cyfnod. Mae nifer o fewn Plaid Cymru, yn cynnwys Elfyn Llwyd, wedi dweud yn gyhoeddus nad oes amheuaeth fod yr awdurdodau wrthi (sy’n un esboniad pam nad oes neb wedi ei ddal). Ond mae cenedlaetholwyr eraill yn gwbl bendant nad oedd unrhyw bosibilrwydd o hyn, gyda’r syniad “yn chwerthinllyd” yn ôl Dewi Prysor, er mor sinistr a gwrth-gynhyrchiol oedd y ffrwydron a anfonwyd at wleidyddion. Roedd hi werth gweld y cyfweliad gyda Sion Aubrey, yr unig un gafwyd yn euog o osod dyfeisiadau, ond hytrach yn anghysurus oedd hwnnw, gan eto godi mwy o gwestiynau nag atebion. Rydyn ni wedi dod i wybod yn union beth ddigwyddodd adeg MAC yn y ’60au o enau John Jenkins yn y llyfr Reluctant Revolutionary, y cyfrannodd iddo flwyddyn cyn ei farwolaeth, ac wedi deall holl helbulon yr FWA. Ond o ran y Meibion, fel yn hanes cyfnod ola Owain Glyndŵr ei hun, niwlog iawn yw popeth. Ac fel yn stori Owain, mi fydd y chwedloniaeth a’r mytholeg yn lawer iawn pwysicach i’r frwydr genedlaethol na’r realiti hanesyddol. @lefigruffudd Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 29

SATURDAY 4 December 2021 Strictly Come Dancing BBC1, 6.40pm From Rose Ayling-Ellis’ joyous yet moving Couple’s Choice routine to Dan Walker jiving while dressed as a lobster, this series of Strictly Come Dancing has given us plenty of memorable routines. However, as the final draws ever nearer, the remaining couples will be feeling under pressure to come up with something even more attention-grabbing if they are going to lift that glitterball trophy. Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke will be dishing out the scores, but at this stage of the competition, the viewers’ votes matter more than ever as they can turn the leaderboard around. Y Meseia S4C, 5.30pm Cyfle arall i weld perfformiad arbennig o’r Mesiea, gan Handel, a recordiwyd yn ystod Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, Dinbych 2013 yng nghwmni Côr yr Eisteddfod, Elin Manahan Thomas, Gwyn Hughes Jones, Leah-Marian Jones a Gary Griffiths. Yn cyfeilio mae Cerddorfa Genedlaethol Gymreig y BBC gyda Nicholas Kraemer yn arwain. Superman & Lois BBC1, 5.40pm Superheroes have been dominating the cinema box-office for well over a decade, but they haven’t made as much of an impact on the BBC – until now. The new series Superman & Lois is flying on to Saturday night TV, with the entire series available to binge on iPlayer. Tyler Hoechlin of Teen Wolf fame plays the Man of Steel and his alter ego Clark Kent, while Elizabeth Tulloch is journalist Lois Lane. The series finds the couple facing arguably their biggest challenge to date – raising two teenage sons who may or may or not have inherited some of their alien father’s superpowers. However, even as Lois and Clark head back to Smallville to deal with some Kent family business, they discover that trouble has followed them. WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 30 END

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SATURDAY RADIO 4 December 2021 4 December 2021 DYDD DYDD SADWRN SATELLITE CABLE AND DIGITAL SPORT RADIO ONE (FM 97.6-99.8MHz) 5.00 Radio 1 Relax. 6.00 The Happy Hour from Radio 1. 7.00 Adele Roberts. 10.00 Radio 1 Anthems. 10.32 Radio 1 Anthems. 11.02 Dean McCullough. 1.00 Matt and Mollie. 4.00 Radio 1’s Dance Anthems with Charlie Hedges. 5.00 Radio 1’s Dance Anthems with Charlie Hedges. 6.00 Radio 1’s Dance Anthems with Charlie Hedges. 7.00 1Xtra’s Takeover with DJ Target. 9.00 1Xtra’s Rap Show. 11.00 Radio 1’s Soundsystem. 1.00 Radio 1’s Classic Essential Mix. 3.00 Future Dance Mix with Sarah Story. 3.30 Pete Tong’s Hot Mix. 4.00 Radio 1’s Dance Anthems with Charlie Hedges. RADIO TWO (FM 88-90.2MHz) 5.00 Radio 2 in Concert. 6.00 Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn. 8.00 Anita Rani. 10.00 Claudia Winkleman. Music and chat. 1.00 Pick of the Pops. Paul Gambaccini presents. 2.00 Pick of the Pops. Paul Gambaccini presents. 3.00 Rylan on Saturday. Rylan and Liza Tarbuck reveal the challenge set to them by the Masktasker. 6.00 Liza Tarbuck. Music and chat. 8.00 The Rock Show with Johnnie Walker. A selection of rock tracks. 9.00 Nashville Songwriters. Country music fan Ed Sheeran looks at so-called “Nashville machine”. 10.00 The Craig Charles House Party. The broadcaster presents some of his favourite funk and soul tracks. 11.30 The Craig Charles House Party Mixtape. Funk and soul sounds. 12.00 Ana Matronic’s Dance Devotion. 2.00 Disney’s Women – The Story of Walt’s Leading Ladies. 4.00 Radio 2 in Concert: The Pretenders. RADIO THREE (FM 90.2-92.4MHz) 7.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Record Review. 11.45 Music Matters. 12.30 This Classical Life. 1.00 Inside Music. 3.00 Sound of Gaming. 4.00 Music Planet. 5.00 J to Z. 6.30 Opera on 3 from the Met. 10.00 New Music Show. 12.00 Freeness. 1.00 Through the Night. RADIO FOUR (LW 198 kHz, FM 92.4- 94.6MHz) 5.30 News Briefing. 5.43 Prayer for the Day. 5.45 Witness. 6.00 News and Papers. 6.07 Open Country. 6.30 Farming Today This Week. 6.57 Weather. 7.00 Today. 8.31 (LW) Yesterday in Parliament. 9.00 Saturday Live. 10.30 Soul Music. 11.00 The Week in Westminster. 11.30 From Our Own Correspondent. 12.00 News. 12.01 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 12.04 Money Box. The latest from the world of personal finance. 12.30 The Now Show. A satirical look through the week’s news. Last in the series. 12.57 Weather. 1.00 News. 1.10 Any Questions? Political debate and discussion from St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne. 2.00 Any Answers? Phone-in responding to Any Questions? 2.45 From Fact to Fiction. A fictional response to the week’s news. Last in the series. 3.00 Drama: D for Dexter. Final installment of the occasional series, written by Sarah Daniels. 4.00 Weekend Woman’s Hour. Anita Rani presents highlights from the week. 5.00 Saturday PM. News and sports headlines, with Caroline Wyatt. 5.30 Political Thinking with Nick Robinson. An interview with a major political figure. 5.54 Shipping Forecast. 5.57 Weather. 6.00 Six O’Clock News. 6.15 Loose Ends. With guests Tom Jones and Hugh Fearnley- Whittingstall. 7.00 Profile. The personality and motivation of a person making the headlines. 7.15 This Cultural Life. John Wilson talks to leading cultural figures. 8.00 Archive on 4: It’s Not How You Start. Kate Weinberg examines the function and importance of endings in fiction. 9.00 Brief Lives. By Lizi Patch. 9.45 The Poet and The Echo. Lesley Hart reads Goblin Market by Louise Welsh. 10.00 News. 10.15 The Moral Maze. Ethical issues. 11.00 Quote – Unquote. With Daliso Chaponda, Lissa Evans and Georgie Morrell. 11.30 Uncanny. The case of a Muslim teenager whose family believed she was possessed by a djinn. 12.00 News and Weather. 12.15 The Poetry Detective. 12.48 Shipping Forecast. 1.00 As BBC World Service. 5.20 Shipping Forecast. 5.30 News Briefing. 5.43 Bells on Sunday. 5.45 Profile. RADIO FIVE (AM 693, 909kHz) 5.00 5 Live Boxing. 6.00 Saturday Breakfast. 9.00 Scott Mills and Chris Stark. 11.00 Fighting Talk. 12.00 5 Live Sport. 3.00 5 Live Sport. 5.00 Sports Report. 6.00 6-0-6. 8.00 Kermode and Mayo’s Film Review. 9.00 Stephen Nolan. 12.00 Newscast. 1.00 Hayley Hassall. 5.00 Sports Desk. 5.30 5 Live Sport. CLASSIC FM (FM 100-102MHz) 7.00 Alan Titchmarsh. 10.00 Aled Jones. 1.00 Alexander Armstrong. 4.00 Moira Stuart’s Hall of Fame Concert. 7.00 Saturday Night at the Movies. 9.00 David Mellor’s Melodies. 10.00 Smooth Classics. 1.00 Katie Breathwick. 4.00 Sam Pittis. TALKSPORT (AM 1053, 1089kHz) 6.00 GameDay Breakfast. 9.00 GameDay Warm Up. 11.00 GameDay Exclusive. 2.30 GameDay Live. 5.15 GameDay Exclusive. 7.30 GameDay: Your Verdict. 10.00 Fight Night. 1.00 Extra Time with Martin Kelner. RADIO WALES (AM 882kHz) 5.00 Vicki Blight. 7.00 Radio Wales Breakfast with Oliver Hides. 9.00 Money for Nothing. 11.30 Carol Vorderman. 2.00 Radio Wales Sport. 3.00 Radio Wales Sport. 5.00 Radio Wales Sport. 5.30 Call Rob Phillips. 7.00 Bethan Elfyn. 10.00 BBC Introducing with Adam Walton. 1.00 As Radio 5 Live. RADIO CYMRU (FM 92-95, 96.8MHz) 5.30 Richard Rees. 7.00 Galwad Cynnar. 8.00 Dros Frecwast. 8.30 Ar y Marc. 9.00 Tudur Owen. 11.00 Y Sioe Sadwrn. 2.00 Chwaraeon Radio Cymru. 5.30 Marc Griffiths. 9.00 Ffion Emyr. 12.00 As BBC World Service. HEART SOUTH WALES (FM 105-106MHz) 6.00 Zoe Hardman. 9.00 JK and Kelly Brook. 12.00 Dev Griffin. 4.00 Matt Wilkinson. 7.00 Heart’s Club Classics with Pandora Christie. 10.00 Heart’s Feel Good Weekend with Lilah Parsons. 1.00 Heart’s Feel Good Weekend with Katrina Ridley. GREATEST HITS RADIO SOUTH WALES (AM 1170kHz) 6.00 Phil Hoyles. 10.00 Pat Sharp. 1.00 Janice Long. 4.00 Weekend Anthems. 5.00 America’s Greatest Hits. 7.00 The House Party. 10.00 Boogie Nights. 12.00 Tony Dibbin. 2.00 Tony Dibbin. THE WAVE (FM 96.4MHz) 6.00 Steve Furnell. 9.00 Fleur East. 12.00 Leigh Jones. 4.00 Bodg. 7.00 Scott Clarke. 11.00 The Wave Weekend. 12.00 John Isherwood. CAPITAL (FM 103.2, 97.4MHz) 5.00 Will Cozens. 9.00 Rob Howard. 12.00 Aimee Vivian. 4.00 Niall Gray. 7.00 The Capital Weekender. 10.00 The Capital Weekender. 1.30 The Capital Weekender. JAMIE BERNSTEIN IN MUSIC MATTERS SKY SHOWCASE 6.00am Land of Primates. 8.00 The Office (US). 10.30 Soccer AM. 12.00pm The Simpsons. 3.00 Gillette Soccer Saturday. 5.00 Plane Rescue: Escape from Loch Ness. 6.00 Ancient Superstructures. The Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. 7.00 The Simpsons. 9.15 Film: Bad Boys. (18) (1995) Action thriller, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. 11.30 Formula 1. 1.15am The Russell Howard Hour. 2.15 We’re Here. 3.30 Hawaii Five-0. 4.30 Modern Family. GOLD 6.00am Teleshopping. 7.20 Still Open All Hours. 7.50 Citizen Khan. 9.00 Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out. 9.30 Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. 10.10 Jam & Jerusalem. 11.05 Hi-de-Hi! 12.10pm The Two Ronnies. 1.50 dinnerladies. 2.40 The Vicar of Dibley. 3.55 Only Fools and Horses. 8.20 The Good Life. 9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 9.50 Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special. The couple make a surprise announcement. 11.10 Not Going Out. 11.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 12.45am Upstart Crow. 1.40 Smashie’s Xmastastic Playlist. 2.30 Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special. 4.00 Teleshopping. DISCOVERY 6.00am Building Off the Grid. 12.00pm Blowing Up History. 6.00 Bitchin’ Rides. Dave and Kev select the top 10 builders at a show. 7.00 Gold Rush: White Water. 8.00 Gold Rush. Tony faces an unexpected repair at 80 Pup. 9.00 Mighty Truckers. The challenges of being a truck driver. 10.00 Homemade Astronauts. 11.00 The Alaska Triangle. 12.00am Nasa’s Unexplained Files. 5.40 How It’s Made. BBC FOUR 7.00pm Live Snooker: UK Championship. 7.30 The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank. 8.30 The Golden Age of Coach Travel. 9.30 Stieg Larsson’s Millennium. Mikael pursues his own line of enquiry. 11.00 Chasing the Moon. 12.40am Horizon: The Trouble with Space Junk. 1.40 The Golden Age of Coach Travel. 2.40 The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank. 3.40 Close. SKY HISTORY 6.00am Spiky Gold Hunters. 8.00 Pawn Stars. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 Race to Victory. 12.00pm Flipping Bangers. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Plane Rescue: Escape from Loch Ness. 6.00 Ancient Superstructures. 7.00 Stonehenge: Walking Through History. 8.00 Walking Through History. 9.00 USS Indianapolis: The Legacy. The mission and fate of the Second World War heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis. 11.00 Hitler’s Steel Beast. 12.00am Race to Victory. 2.00 USS Indianapolis: The Legacy. 4.00 Stonehenge: Walking Through History. 5.00 Walking Through History. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 8.00am Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready. 9.00 Nazi Megastructures. 12.00pm Hitler’s American Battleground. 2.00 Hitler’s Secret Blue Bloods Sky Witness Attack on America. 3.00 Nazi Sunken Sub. 4.00 Japan’s Lost Battleship. 5.00 Seconds from Disaster. 6.00 Nazi Megastructures: America’s War. 7.00 Buried Secrets of WWII. 8.00 Hitler’s Death Camp: American Prisoners. 9.00 Nazi Megastructures. 12.00am Nazi Megastructures: America’s War. 2.00 Nazi Weird War Two. 4.00 Drain the Oceans. 5.00 Close. E4 6.00am Baby Daddy. 6.25 Don’t Tell the Bride: Christmas Revenge. 7.25 Don’t Tell the Bride: Christmas on Ice. 8.25 Made in Chelsea. 9.25 Supernanny USA. 10.25 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 11.25 Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back. 12.25pm Film: Peter Rabbit. (PG) (2018) Family comedy, with the voice of James Corden. 2.15 Young Sheldon. 3.10 The Big Bang Theory. 7.15 Film: The Simpsons Movie. (PG) (2007) Animated comedy, with the voice of Dan Castellaneta. 9.00 Celebrity Gogglebox. 10.00 Gogglebox. 12.10am First Dates Hotel. 2.20 Celebrity Gogglebox. 3.15 The 100. 4.05 The Big Bang Theory. 4.55 Made in Chelsea. ITV2 6.00am FYI Extra. 6.15 Love Bites. 8.20 Dress to Impress. 10.20 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 11.35 The Story of SM:TV Live. 12.55pm You’ve Been Framed! Gold at Xmas. 1.25 Film: Turbo. (U) (2013) Animated adventure, with the voice of Ryan Reynolds. 2.25 FYI Daily. 2.30 Film: Turbo. (U) (2013) Animated adventure, with the voice of Ryan Reynolds. 3.20 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 4.35 Film: Despicable Me. (U) (2010) Animated comedy, with the voice of Steve Carell. 5.35 FYI Daily. 5.40 Film: Despicable Me. (U) (2010) Animated comedy, with the voice of Steve Carell. 6.35 Film: Stardust. (PG) (2007) Fantasy adventure, starring Charlie Cox and Claire Danes. 7.50 FYI Daily. 7.55 Film: Stardust. (PG) (2007) Fantasy adventure, starring Charlie Cox and Claire Danes. 9.00 Film: Knocked Up. (15) (2007) Romantic comedy, starring Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl. 10.05 FYI Daily. 10.10 Film: Knocked Up. (15) (2007) Romantic comedy, starring Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl. 11.40 Family Guy. 1.05am American Dad! 2.00 Peckham’s Finest. 2.45 Bad Boy Chiller Crew. 3.30 Teleshopping. ITV3 6.00am Coronation Street Omnibus. 8.50 Inspector Morse. 1.20pm Agatha Christie’s Poirot. 7.00 Midsomer Murders. 11.00 Lewis. 1.00am Victoria. 2.00 That’s My Boy. 2.30 Teleshopping. SKY WITNESS 6.00am Border Security: Canada’s Front Line. 7.00 Stop, Search, Seize. 8.00 Border Patrol. 10.00 Bondi Rescue. 12.00pm Customs UK. 1.00 UK Border Force. 2.00 Nothing to Declare. 7.00 Blue Bloods. 9.00 Private Eyes. 10.00 FBI. 11.00 FBI: Most Wanted. 12.00am Departure. 1.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. 2.00 Blue Bloods. 4.00 Grey’s Anatomy. 5.00 Nothing to Declare. COMEDY CENTRAL 6.00am Teleshopping. 8.00 Friends. 3.15pm Film: Surviving Christmas. (12) (2004) Comedy, starring Ben Affleck. 4.55 Film: Father of the Bride. (PG) (1991) Comedy remake, starring Steve Martin. 7.00 Film: Father of the Bride Part II. (PG) (1995) Comedy sequel, starring Steve Martin. 9.00 Film: What Women Want. (12) (2000) Romantic comedy, starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt. 11.30 Your Face or Mine. 1.30am Your Face or Mine Christmas. 2.00 South Park. 4.15 Friends. 5.00 Teleshopping. SYFY 6.00am Film: 2021 War of the Worlds. (PG) (2021) Sci-fi thriller, starring Tom Sizemore. 8.00 Teleshopping. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 4.00pm The Outpost. 5.00 Film: The Final Level: Escaping Rancala. (PG) (2019) Fantasy adventure, starring Emily Sweet. 7.00 Film: Asteroid-a-geddon. (PG) (2020) Action adventure, starring Eric Roberts. 9.00 Film: At First Light. (12) (2018) Fantasy thriller, starring Stefanie Scott. 11.00 Film: Backtrace. (15) (2018) Thriller, starring Sylvester Stallone. 1.00am Wynonna Earp. 2.00 Alphas. 5.00 The Librarians. EDEN 6.00am Teleshopping. 9.00 Charles Darwin & The Tree of Life. 10.00 Snow Leopards and Friends. 11.00 Natural World. 12.00pm Orangutan Diary. 3.30 Jungle Planet. 4.00 Snow Leopards and Friends. 5.00 Natural World. 6.00 Orangutan Diary. 9.30 Snow Leopards and Friends. 10.30 Natural World. 11.30 Orangutan Diary. 3.00am Jungle Planet. 3.25 Snow Leopards and Friends. 4.15 Natural World. 5.05 Jungle Planet. 5.30 Collar of Duty. SKY Main Event 6.00am Live Test Cricket. 11.30 Soccer Saturday Pre-Match. 12.00pm Live EFL. 3.00 Gillette Soccer Saturday. 5.00 Live: SNF. Watford v Manchester City (Kick-off 5.30pm). 8.30 Live PGA Tour Golf. The Hero World Challenge. 10.00 Sky Sports News. 12.30am Live NBA Basketball. 3.00 Sky Sports News. 4.00 Live Test Cricket. SKY Cricket 6.00am Live Test Cricket. 11.30 The Fletcher Years. 12.00pm Women’s Big Bash League. 3.45 Best of ICC WT20. 4.00 Talking Cricket. 5.00 Test Cricket. 6.00 Nasser Meets Sachin. Nasser Hussain chats to former India captain Sachin Tendulkar. 7.00 Test Cricket. India v New Zealand. 8.00 Cricket in Mumbai. Nasser Hussain examines Mumbai’s influence on Indian cricket. 9.00 Test Cricket. India v New Zealand. 10.00 Nasser Meets Sachin. Nasser Hussain chats to former India captain Sachin Tendulkar. 11.00 Test Cricket. 12.00am How the 2009 Ashes Were Won. 2.00 Best of the 2016 IPL. 2.25 Best of the IPL 2017. 2.50 Test Cricket. 3.50 Live Test Cricket. SKY NFL 6.00am NFL: America’s Game. 7.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 8.00 NFL Highlights. 9.00 NFL Overtime. 10.00 NFL Highlights. 11.00 NFL: America’s Game. 12.00pm Around the NFL. 2.00 Live: Good Morning Football. 5.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 6.00 NFL: A Football Life. A profile of Terry Bradshaw. 7.00 NFL Overtime. The Sky Sports team reflect on the big stories and surprises. 8.00 Jags All Access: UK. The latest news on the Jacksonville Jaguars. 8.30 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 9.00 All Or Nothing: Cardinals. 11.00 NFL Highlights. 12.00am NFL Bitesize Highlights. 12.30 Super Bowl Gameday 2019. 1.00 NFL: America’s Game. 2.00 NFL Overtime. 3.00 NFL Highlights. EUROSPORT1 6.50am Alpine Skiing. 7.50 Live Nordic Combined Skiing. 8.55 Live Cross-Country Skiing. 10.25 Live Nordic Combined Skiing. 11.00 Live Cross-Country Skiing. 11.55 Live Biathlon. 12.40pm Live Nordic Combined Skiing. 1.45 Live Nordic Combined Skiing. 2.10 Live Biathlon. 3.30 Live Ski Jumping. 5.15 Live Ski Jumping. 6.45 Live Cycling: UCI Track Champions League. Round four from London. 10.00 Alpine Skiing. 12.00am UCI Track Champions League. 1.00 Motorsport: ETCR. 2.00 World Superbikes. 3.00 World Superbikes Extra. 4.00 Snooker: UK Championship. AD SPACE 9cm (Customer) WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 32 END

SUNDAY DYDD SUL 5 December 2021 5 December 2021 RADIO SATELLITE CABLE AND DIGITAL DYDD SUL SUNDAY SPORT RADIO ONE (FM 97.6-99.8MHz) 5.00 Radio 1 Relax. 6.00 Radio 1’s Chillout Anthems. 7.00 Adele Roberts. 10.00 Radio 1 Anthems. 10.32 Radio 1 Anthems. 11.02 Dean McCullough. 1.00 Matt and Mollie. 4.00 Radio 1’s Life Hacks. 6.00 The Official Chart. 7.00 Radio 1’s Chillest Show. 9.00 Rock Show with Daniel P Carter. 11.00 BBC Introducing on Radio 1. 12.00 Radio 1’s Future Soul with Victoria Jane. 1.30 Radio 1’s UK R&B Mix. 2.00 Radio 1’s Decompression Session. 3.00 Radio 1’s Chill Mix. 3.30 Radio 1’s Chill Mix. 4.00 Radio 1 Dance. RADIO TWO (FM 88-90.2MHz) 5.00 Tracks of My Years. 6.00 Good Morning Sunday. 9.00 Steve Wright’s Sunday Love Songs. 11.00 Alex Jones. 1.00 Elaine Paige on Sunday. 3.00 Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker. 5.00 Paul O’Grady. 7.00 BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year 2021. Six finalists compete. 8.00 TBA. 10.00 Dr Rangan Chatterjee. 12.00 OJ Borg. 2.30 One Hit Wonders with OJ Borg. 3.00 Pick of the Pops. 4.00 Vanessa Feltz. RADIO THREE (FM 90.2-92.4MHz) 7.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Sunday Morning. 12.00 Private Passions. 1.00 Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert. 2.00 The Early Music Show. 3.00 Choral Evensong. 4.00 Jazz Record Requests. 5.00 The Listening Service. 5.30 Words and Music. 6.45 Sunday Feature: In Search of the Sublime. 7.30 Drama on 3: Winter Solstice. 9.30 Record Review Extra. 11.00 Music’s Inner Vision. 12.00 Classical Fix. 12.30 Through the Night. RADIO FOUR (LW 198 kHz, FM 92.4- 94.6MHz) 5.30 News Briefing. 5.43 Bells on Sunday. 5.45 Profile. 6.00 News Headlines. 6.05 Something Understood. 6.35 Natural Histories. 6.57 Weather. 7.00 News. 7.00 Sunday Papers. 7.10 Sunday. 7.54 Radio 4 Appeal. 7.57 Weather. 8.00 News. 8.00 Sunday Papers. 8.10 Sunday Worship. 8.48 A Point of View. 8.58 Tweet of the Day. 9.00 Broadcasting House. 9.45 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal: Making a Difference. 10.00 The Archers. 11.00 Desert Island Discs. 11.45 Witness. 12.00 News. 12.01 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 12.04 I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. 12.32 The Food Programme. 12.57 Weather. 1.00 The World This Weekend. 1.30 The Listening Project. 2.00 Gardeners’ Question Time. 2.45 A Home of Our Own. 3.00 Drama: Leave It to Psmith. 4.00 Bookclub. 4.30 The Language Exchange. 5.00 The River Man. 5.40 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal: Making a Difference. 5.54 Shipping Forecast. 5.57 Weather. 6.00 Six O’Clock News. 6.15 Pick of the Week. William Crawley presents highlights of the past seven days. 7.00 The Archers. Natasha’s on the move and Lynda has a surprise visitor. 7.15 It’s Not What You Know. With guests Melanie Chisholm, Kerry Godliman and Jack Carroll. 7.45 Gambits. Bishop by Eley Williams. 8.00 Feedback. Listeners’ views. 8.30 Last Word. Kirsty Lang celebrates the lives of famous and less well-known people who have recently died. 9.00 Money Box. The latest from the world of personal finance. 9.25 Radio 4 Appeal. The Rev Dr Sam Wells makes an appeal on behalf of St Martin-in-the-Fields. 9.30 Rutherford and Fry on Living with AI. Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford discuss artificial intelligence. 9.59 Weather. 10.00 The Westminster Hour. 11.00 Think with Pinker. 11.30 Something Understood. 12.00 News and Weather. 12.15 Sideways. 12.45 Bells on Sunday. 12.48 Shipping Forecast. 1.00 As BBC World Service. 5.20 Shipping Forecast. 5.30 News Briefing. 5.43 Prayer for the Day. 5.45 Farming Today. 5.58 Tweet of the Day. RADIO FIVE (AM 693, 909kHz) 5.00 Sports Desk. 5.30 5 Live Sport. 6.00 5 Live Science. 7.00 Sunday Breakfast. 10.00 Laura Whitmore’s Sunday Session. 12.00 5 Live Sport. 2.00 5 Live Sport. 4.00 5 Live Sport. 4.30 5 Live Sport. Aston Villa v Leicester City (Kick-off 4.30pm). 6.30 6-0-6. 8.00 Teach Me a Lesson with Greg James and Bella Mackie. 8.45 Life Hacks. 9.00 Stephen Nolan. 12.00 Teach Me a Lesson with Greg James and Bella Mackie. 12.45 5 Minutes On. 1.00 Dotun Adebayo. 5.00 Wake Up to Money. CLASSIC FM (FM 100-102MHz) 7.00 Aled Jones. 10.00 John Brunning. 1.00 Catherine Bott. 4.00 John Humphrys. 7.00 Smooth Classics at Seven. 9.00 Moira Stuart Meets. 10.00 Smooth Classics. 1.00 Bill Overton. TALKSPORT (AM 1053, 1089kHz) 6.00 Weekend Sports Breakfast. 9.00 Jonny Owen and Friends. 11.00 The Warm Up. 1.00 The Sunday Session. 5.00 Darren Bent’s Boot Room. 8.00 Fight of my Life. 9.00 Trans Europe Express. 12.00 Fight of my Life. 1.00 Extra Time. RADIO WALES (AM 882kHz) 6.00 Radio Wales Arts Show. 6.30 The Idea. 7.00 Country Focus. 7.31 Celebration. 8.00 Sunday Supplement. 9.00 All Things Considered. 9.31 Sunday Morning with Alex Jones. 11.00 Owen Money’s Solid Gold Sunday. 1.00 Kiri Pritchard-McLean. 3.00 Lynn Bowles. 5.00 Roy Noble. 7.00 Jacko’s Sporting Almanac. 7.28 Celebration. 8.00 Celtic Heartbeat. 10.00 Beverley’s World of Music. 1.00 As Radio 5 Live. RADIO CYMRU (FM 92-95, 96.8MHz) 5.30 Linda Griffiths. 7.00 Troi’r Tir. 7.30 Caniadaeth y Cysegr. 8.00 Dewi Llwyd ar Fore Sul. 10.00 Swyn y Sul. 12.00 Yr Oedfa. 12.30 Bwrw Golwg. 1.00 Beti a’i Phobol. 2.00 Cofio. 3.00 Hywel Gwynfryn. 4.30 Caniadaeth y Cysegr. 5.00 Stori Tic Toc. 5.05 Dei Tomos. 6.30 Ar Lan Afon. 7.00 Sioeau Cerdd Steffan. 8.00 Ar Eich Cais. 9.00 John ac Alun. 12.00 As BBC World Service. HEART SOUTH WALES (FM 105-106MHz) 6.00 Vogue Williams. 9.00 Zoe Hardman. 12.00 Dev Griffin. 4.00 The Official Big Top 40. 7.00 Emma Bunton. 10.00 Anna Whitehouse. 1.00 Simon Beale. 4.00 James Stewart. GREATEST HITS RADIO SOUTH WALES (AM 1170kHz) 6.00 Steve Wiggins. 10.00 Pat Sharp. 1.00 Simon Mayo: The Album Show. 4.00 Greatest Hits Superstars. 5.00 Now! That’s What I Call A Chart Show. 7.00 Arlene Stuart. 10.00 Gareth Hurford. 12.00 Music Marathon. THE WAVE (FM 96.4MHz) 6.00 Hattie Pearson. 9.00 Wes & Sheree. 12.00 Siany. 4.00 UK Chart Show. 7.00 Greg Burns. 10.00 Hattie Pearson. 1.00 John Isherwood. CAPITAL (FM 103.2, 97.4MHz) 5.00 Will Cozens. 9.00 Rob Howard. 12.00 Niall Gray. 4.00 The Official Big Top 40. 7.00 Jimmy Hill. 10.00 Kamilla Rose. 1.00 JJ. 4.00 Lauren Layfield. HAYLEY MILLS IN PRIVATE PASSIONS SKY SHOWCASE 6.00am Hour of Power. 7.00 Where’s Wally. 7.25 The Mighty Ones. 7.50 Dragons: Rescue Riders. 8.15 Trolls: Trollstopia. 8.40 All Hail King Julien. 9.05 A Merry Kidz Bop Christmas. 10.05 Land of Primates. 11.05 Formula 1. 12.50pm The Office (US). 2.20 The Simpsons. 5.25 Wild Animal Babies. 7.25 Film: The Three Musketeers. (12) (2011) Swashbuckling adventure, starring Logan Lerman. 9.30 Formula 1. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 10.30 Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol. 11.30 Temple. 12.30am The Force: North East. 1.30 Road Wars. 2.00 Hawaii Five-0. 3.00 Nothing to Declare. 4.00 Modern Family. 5.00 The Early Rundown. GOLD 6.00am Teleshopping. 7.30 Citizen Khan. 8.00 Jam & Jerusalem. 8.55 Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out. 9.30 Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. 10.10 Still Open All Hours. 10.50 The Two Ronnies. 12.30pm dinnerladies. 1.20 Green Green Grass. 2.15 Only Fools and Horses. 5.20 The Good Life. 6.00 Dad’s Army. 8.00 Blackadder. Comic version of the classic tale, starring Rowan Atkinson. 9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 9.55 Upstart Crow. 10.50 Upstart Crow: A Crow Christmas Carol. 11.40 Bottom. 12.20am Mrs Brown’s Boys. 1.00 Blackadder. 2.00 Upstart Crow. 2.45 Upstart Crow: A Crow Christmas Carol. 4.00 Teleshopping. DISCOVERY 6.00am Wheeler Dealers. 12.00pm Naked and Marooned with Ed Stafford. 3.00 Marooned with Ed Stafford. 6.00 Building Off the Grid. Two brothers build a holiday home in the middle of their 2,000-acre cattle ranch. 7.00 Guardians of the Glades. Dusty tries to recruit the next generation of snake hunters. 8.00 Alaskan Bush People. The Browns rally to bring Billy’s beloved animals to the mountain. 9.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue. Marty saves a log cabin from crumbling to the ground. 10.00 Paranormal Declassified. 11.00 Moonshiners. 12.00am Deadliest Catch. 5.40 How It’s Made. BBC FOUR 7.00pm MOTD: FA Cup Highlights. 8.00 Mike Leigh: This Cultural Life. Filmmaker Mike Leigh discusses his career and influences. 8.30 On Broadway with the John Wilson Orchestra. The John Wilson Orchestra and the Maida Vale Singers perform at the 2012 Proms. 10.35 Other, Like Me: The Oral History of COUM Transmissions and Throbbing Gristle. 11.35 Gaga for Dada: The Original Art Rebels. 12.35am Secrets of Bones. 1.35 Guilt. 2.35 Mike Leigh: This Cultural Life. 3.05 Close. SKY HISTORY 6.00am Hitler’s Steel Beast. 7.00 Curse of the Lost Amazon Gold. 9.00 Swamp People. 10.00 Engineering Disasters. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 12.00pm The Proof Is Out There. 4.00 Hitler’s Gold. 8.00 UFOs: The White House Files. 9.00 UFOs: Top Secret Alien Files. The lengths that officials go to keep civilians safe from extraterrestrial encounters. For Life Sky Witness 11.00 Royal B**tards: Rise of the Tudors. 12.00am The Proof Is Out There. 4.00 UFOs: The White House Files. 5.00 Hitler’s Gold. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 8.00am Buried Secrets of WWII. 10.00 Seconds from Disaster. 11.00 Nazi Megastructures: America’s War. 12.00pm Inside World War II. 3.00 New York Super Airport. 4.00 Nazi Secrets Revealed: Draining the Ocean. 5.00 Killer U-Boats: Drains the Oceans. 6.00 Drain the Oceans. 7.00 Lost Treasures of Egypt. 8.00 The Emirates From Above. 9.00 The Hot Zone: Anthrax. 11.00 Hitler’s Secret Attack on America. 12.00am Nazi Weird War Two. 4.00 USS Indianapolis: The Final Chapter. 5.00 Close. E4 6.00am Hollyoaks Omnibus. 8.25 Film: Christmas in Love. (PG) (2018) Premiere. Romantic drama, starring Brooke D’Orsay. 10.05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 11.05 Film: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. (U) (2017) Comedy sequel, starring Jason Drucker. 12.55pm Young Sheldon. 1.50 The Big Bang Theory. 5.50 Film: Transformers: Age of Extinction. (12) (2014) Sci-fi adventure, starring Mark Wahlberg. 9.00 Film: X-Men Origins: Wolverine. (12) (2009) Superhero adventure prequel, starring Hugh Jackman. 11.05 Gogglebox. 12.05am Batwoman. 2.05 The 100. 3.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.25 Hollyoaks Omnibus. ITV2 6.00am Love Bites. 8.50 Dress to Impress. 11.50 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 12.50pm You’ve Been Framed! Gold at Xmas. 1.25 Film: Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You. (U) (2017) Animated festive film, starring Mariah Carey. 2.25 FYI Daily. 2.30 Film: Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You. (U) (2017) Animated festive film, starring Mariah Carey. 3.10 Film: Bruce Almighty. (12) (2003) Comedy, starring Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman. 4.15 FYI Daily. 4.20 Film: Bruce Almighty. (12) (2003) Comedy, starring Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman. 5.10 Film: The Grinch. (U) (2018) Animated Dr Seuss adaptation, with the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch. 6.15 FYI Daily. 6.20 Film: The Grinch. (U) (2018) Animated Dr Seuss adaptation, with the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch. 6.55 Film: Rampage. (12) (2018) Fantasy adventure, starring Dwayne Johnson. 7.55 FYI Daily. 8.00 Film: Rampage. (12) (2018) Fantasy adventure, starring Dwayne Johnson. 9.00 Film: 22 Jump Street. (15) (2014) Crime comedy, starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. 10.05 FYI Daily. 10.10 Film: 22 Jump Street. (15) (2014) Crime comedy, starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. 11.15 Family Guy. 1.35am American Dad! 2.30 Plebs. 3.30 Teleshopping. ITV3 6.00am On the Buses. 6.25 Emmerdale Omnibus. 9.10 Inspector Morse. 3.55pm Agatha Christie’s Poirot. 6.00 Endeavour. The murder of a museum specialist leads Morse to a school with a dark history. 8.00 Vera. A dock worker falls to his death from a multistorey car park. 10.00 A Touch of Frost. 12.00am Coronation Street Omnibus. 2.45 Emmerdale Omnibus. 5.05 That’s My Boy. 5.30 Unwind with ITV. SKY WITNESS 6.00am Nothing to Declare. 9.00 Border Patrol. 11.00 The Real A&E. 12.00pm Air Ambulance ER. 1.00 UK Border Force. 2.00 Nothing to Declare. 7.00 The Resident. 8.00 Departure. 9.00 For Life. 10.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. 2.00am Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector. 3.00 Grey’s Anatomy. 5.00 Nothing to Declare. COMEDY CENTRAL 6.00am Teleshopping. 8.00 Friends. 9.00pm Film: American Pie: Reunion. (15) (2012) Comedy sequel, starring Jason Biggs. 11.00 Britain’s Favourite TV Comedy: The 90s. 1.00am South Park. 4.15 Friends. 5.00 Teleshopping. SYFY 6.00am Film: Ba’al: The Storm God. (PG) (2008) Fantasy thriller, starring Jeremy London. 8.00 Teleshopping. 11.00 Alphas. 2.00pm Quantum Leap. 8.00 The Outpost. 9.00 Film: Aquarium of the Dead. (15) (2021) Comedy horror, starring Vivica A Fox. 11.00 Film: At First Light. (12) (2018) Fantasy thriller, starring Stefanie Scott. 1.00am Wynonna Earp. 4.00 Legend Quest. 5.00 The Librarians. EDEN 6.00am Teleshopping. 9.00 Orangutan Diary. 12.30pm Jungle Planet. 1.00 Bahama Blue. 4.40am Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth. 5.30 Collar of Duty. SKY Main Event 6.00am Live Test Cricket. 8.00 Live Big Bash League. 11.30 Live SPFL. Dundee United v Celtic (Kick-off 12.00pm). 2.15pm Live EFL. Queens Park Rangers v Stoke City (Kick-off 2.30pm). 5.00 Live Grand Prix Sunday. 5.25 Live Formula 1. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Start-time 5.30pm). 7.30 Live Chequered Flag. Reaction and discussion following the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 8.30 The Notebook. Ted Kravitz shares his thoughts following the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 9.15 Live NFL. Coverage of a week 13 match (Kick-off TBA). 12.30am Live NBC’s FNIA. 1.10 Live NFL. 4.30 Live Test Cricket. SKY Cricket 6.00am Live Test Cricket. 11.30 The Fletcher Years. 12.00pm Best of ICC WT20. 1.00 Big Bash League. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 4.30 Talking Cricket. 5.00 Test Cricket. 6.00 Big Bash League. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 9.30 Test Cricket. India v New Zealand. 10.30 Talking Cricket. 11.00 Test Cricket. India v New Zealand. 12.00am How the 2013 Ashes Were Won. 2.00 Best of the IPL 2016. 2.25 The Best of the 2018 IPL. 2.50 Test Cricket. 3.50 Live Test Cricket. SKY NFL 6.00am NFL Highlights. 1.00pm NFL Bitesize Highlights. 2.00 NFL Gameday. All the latest news and build-up ahead of the latest Sunday of the NFL season. 5.00 Live NFL. Coverage of a week 13 match (Kick-off TBA). 9.15 Live NFL. Coverage of a week 13 match (Kick-off TBA). 12.30am Live NBC’s FNIA. 1.10 Live NFL. 4.30 NFL Bitesize Highlights. EUROSPORT1 6.00am Snowboarding. 6.10 Alpine Skiing. 8.10 Live Cross-Country Skiing. 9.50 Live Nordic Combined Skiing. 10.45 Live Cross-Country Skiing. 11.35 Live Biathlon. 12.55pm Live Nordic Combined Skiing. 1.30 Alpine Skiing. 2.05 Live Biathlon. 3.00 Live Ski Jumping. 4.45 Eurosport News. 4.55 Alpine Skiing. 5.20 Live Alpine Skiing. 7.00 Live Alpine Skiing. The men’s World Cup super-G from Beaver Creek, USA. 8.30 Ski Jumping. The World Cup meeting from Wisla in Poland. 9.30 Alpine Skiing. 11.30 Freestyle Skiing. The men’s and women’s moguls in the World Cup meeting from Ruka, Finland. 12.30am Olympic Games: Winter Pass. 1.00 FIA World Endurance Championship. 2.00 UCI Track Champions League. 3.00 Motorsport: Extreme E. 4.00 Scottish Open Snooker Final. AD SPACE 9cm (Customer) Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 33

SUNDAY Doctor Who: Flux BBC1, 6.20pm As the series comes to a close, it’s looking grim. For once it seems the monsters have won and the forces of darkness are in control. So, who can we call on now to save the universe? If you are hoping that this isn’t the end for Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor, you’re in luck. It’s been confirmed she will appear in three more specials, including one due to air during the Christmas period, before handing over control of the Tardis. But whether that festive episode will be tying up some loose ends from the story of Flux remains to be seen. Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol: Adfent #2 S4C, 7.30pm Cawn fwynhau detholiad hyfryd o garolau a chaneuon y Nadolig o Eglwys Crist y Bala, yn ogystal â pherfformiad Nadoligaidd gan y triawd o chwiorydd, Sorela. Tiwniwch mewn am ddathliad perffaith o’r ŵyl. Top Gear BBC1, 8pm As the series comes to an end, Paddy McGuinness gets behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Victor, a one-off, 800-horsepower, £4,000,000 supercar that pays tribute to some of the maker’s most extravagant 1980s offerings. Speaking of 1980s models, Chris Harris marks the 40th birthday of the DMC DeLorean, the car made famous by Back To The Future, by telling the stranger-than-fiction story behind it. Finally, Freddie Flintoff gets out his L plates as he tries to become a bona fide racing driver. WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 34 END 5 Rhagfyr 5 December 2021 2021 (S) Subtitles. (R) Repeat. BBCONEWALES BBCTWOWALES ITVWALES 6.00 Breakfast (S) 7.50 Match of the Day (S) (R) 9.00 The Andrew Marr Show (S) 10.00 Politics Wales (S) 10.30 Sunday Morning Live (S) 11.30 Heaven Made (S) 12.30 Songs of Praise Aled Jones hosts the final of BBC Young Chorister of the Year. (S) 1.15 BBC News (S) 1.30 Live Women’s FA Cup Final Arsenal v Chelsea (Kick-off 2.00pm). Gabby Logan presents all the action from the 2020/21 showpiece match at Wembley Stadium. Chelsea are looking to complete a double, having won last season’s Women’s Super League, but are likely to face their toughest test so far against an Arsenal team who beat them 3-2 when the sides met in the league in September and have been in excellent form. (S) 4.25 Gareth Edwards’ Great Welsh Adventure In the Brecon Beacons, Gareth and wife Maureen enlist in tank school and get tips on clay pigeon shooting and photography. The weekend ends back on the canals. Last in the series. (S) (R) 4.55 BBC News (S) 5.10 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 5.20 Countryfile Matt Baker and Charlotte Smith are in Kielder in Northumberland to explore some of the 250 square miles of England’s largest forest, which supplies a quarter of England’s timber. (S) 6.20 Doctor Who: Flux Conclusion of the series-long adventure, which sees the forces of darkness in complete control. Starring Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill and John Bishop. Last in the series. (S) 7.20 Strictly Come Dancing: The Results Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the results of last night’s performances, and two more couples compete in a dance-off for the chance to remain in the contest. (S) 8.00 Top Gear Paddy McGuinness reviews the Aston Martin Victor, Freddie Flintoff sets out to become a racing driver, and Chris Harris investigates the story of the DeLorean. Last in the series. (S) 9.00 You Don’t Know Me New series. Drama based on Imran Mahmood’s novel about a man standing trial for murder who fires his barrister in favour of representing himself in court. Starring Samuel Adewunmi. (S) 10.00 BBC News (S) 10.20 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 10.30 Match of the Day 2 The day’s Premier League action, including Manchester United v Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur v Norwich City. (S) 11.45 MOTD: FA Cup Highlights Action from the latest second-round ties, including Kidderminster Harriers v FC Halifax Town. (S) 12.45 MOTD Top 10: XI Played With Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the best footballers they have played with during their careers. (S) 1.15 Weather for the Week Ahead (S) 1.20 BBC News (S) 6.10 Walks of Life JB Gill journeys along a 12-mile stretch of the River Severn to discover the ways civilisations have lived and worshipped along its banks down the ages. (S) (R) 7.10 A to Z of TV Gardening (S) (R) 7.50 Countryfile (S) (R) 8.45 Beechgrove Repotted (S) (R) 9.15 Landward (S) 9.45 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S) 11.15 The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas (S) (R) 12.00 Heston’s Marvellous Menu: Back to the Noughties Heston Blumenthal takes his restaurant the Fat Duck back to 2001 to recreate a tasting menu from almost 20 years ago, with original staff members joining his current team. (S) (R) 1.00 Live Snooker: UK Championship Coverage of the opening session of the final from the Barbican Centre in York, as the first eight frames take place. The 2020 final between Neil Robertson and Judd Trump was finely poised at 4-4 at the end of the first session, with Robertson recording two centuries and Judd adding one of his own in the final frame. (S) 5.15 Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby Giles and Monica arrive at Royal Mansour, one of the world’s most discreet hotels, built to showcase the kingdom to world leaders and to billionaire and celebrity guests. (S) (R) 5.30 Richard Osman’s House of Games Jessie Cave, Ayesha Hazarika, Simon Hickson and AJ Pritchard hope they have what it takes to win the final challenges, while Richard Osman asks the questions. (S) 6.00 Scrum V Action from the latest United Rugby Championship fixtures, including Glasgow Warriors v Dragons at Scotstoun Stadium, Stormers v Cardiff at DHL Stadium, Ospreys v Ulster at Swansea.com Stadium and Bulls v Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. (S) 7.0 0 Live Snooker: UK Championship Coverage of the concluding session of the final from the Barbican Centre in York, as the first player to reach 10 frames is crowned champion. (S) 10.00 The Office Brent and Finchy resolve to beat Tim and Ricky at the annual quiz – not caring that it is Tim’s birthday. Comedy, starring Ricky Gervais. (S) (R) 10.35 The Office A special training day for the staff at Wernham Hogg turns into a sing-song and Tim decides he is wasting his time in a dead-end job. (S) (R) 11.10 Film: The Wife. (2017) A wife questions her life after her FILM husband is selected to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Drama, starring Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce. (S) 12.45 Sign Zone: Question Time Fiona Bruce chairs the topical debate, inviting a panel of politicians and other guests to answer questions from an invited audience. (S) (R) 1.45 Sign Zone: Holby City (S) (R) 2.25 This Is BBC Two (S) 6.00 CITV: The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R) 6.10 The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R) 6.20 The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R) 6.35 Thunderbirds Are Go (S) (R) 7.0 0 Dare Master (S) (R) 7.05 Mighty Mike (S) (R) 7.10 Mighty Mike (S) (R) 7.20 Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R) 7.30 Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R) 7.45 Mr Magoo (S) (R) 7.50 Mr Magoo (S) (R) 8.00 Ben 10 (S) (R) 8.15 Ben 10 (S) (R) 8.25 The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R) 8.40 The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R) 8.55 Makeaway Takeaway (S) (R) 9.25 ITV News (S) 9.30 Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh (S) 11.30 FA Cup Live. Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle (Kick-off 12.15pm). Mark Pougatch presents all the action from the second-round tie at Spotland. (S) 2.35 ITV News and Weather (S) 2.50 Film: A View to a Kill. (1985) James Bond battles a FILM megalomaniac computer tycoon plotting to cause a devastating earthquake in California’s Silicon Valley. Spy adventure, with Roger Moore and Christopher Walken. (S) 5.30 The Pet Show Matt Edmondson and his dog tackle the agility course in Ready, Pet, Go, while vet James Greenwood and behaviourist Chirag Patel are on hand to solve viewers’ pet problems. (S) 6.30 ITV News and Weather (S) 6.45 ITV News Cymru Wales (S) 7.0 0 Sitting on a Fortune Lucille, Paul, Chinedu, Kieran, Carol and Suky answer questions to remain in with a chance of taking away up to £100,000. (S) 8.00 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Piers talks to Kate Garraway about her life and career, as he presents his final ’Life Story, before Garraway takes over the reins of the series. (S) 9.00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! It is the final week in the castle for the celebrities as they continue to endure the gruelling trials in the hope of winning food for their fellow campmates. (S) 10.20 ITV News and Weather (S) 10.35 The Murder of Grace Millane: Social Media Murders Documentary examining the role social media played in the deaths of young people, beginning with the killing of a British backpacker in New Zealand in 2018. (S) (R) 11.35 It’s Clarkson on TV The acerbic host passes judgement on what the great British public watched in 2020, and didn’t, and highlights some fascinating foreign TV shows that managed to make it to air. (S) (R) 12.20 Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport As the Covid-19 pandemic grips the nation, cameras follow life at Heathrow, as depleted staff members fight to keep the airport going. (S) (R) 12.50 Shop: Ideal World 3.00 FYI Extra 3.15 Motorsport UK (S) (R) 4.05 Unwind with ITV 5.05 Tipping Point (S) (R)

S4C 6.00 Cyw: Sbridiri Twm and Lisa enjoy play cowboys and make a plaque out of rope. (S) (R) 6.20 Cyw: Twt (S) (R) 6.35 Cyw: Antur Natur Cyw (S) (R) 6.50 Cyw: Cymylaubychain (S) (R) 7.0 0 Cyw: Ben Dant (S) (R) 7.20 Cyw: Octonots (S) (R) 7.30 Cyw: Sbarc (R) 7.45 Cyw: Cei Bach (S) (R) 8.00 Cyw: Blero yn Mynd i Ocido (S) (R) 8.10 Cyw: Cacamwnci (S) (R) 8.25 Cyw: Stiw (S) (R) 8.35 Cyw: Amser Maith Maith yn Ôl (S) (R) 8.50 Penblwyddi Cyw (S) 9.00 Ffit Cymru (S) (R) 10.00 Ffit Cymru (S) (R) 11.00 Byd o Liw: Cestyll (S) (R) 11.30 Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol (S) (R) 12.00 Yr Wythnos (S) 12.30 Adre Nia Parry visits Al Lewis at his Cardiff home. (S) (R) 1.00 Rygbi Pawb Rugby union magazine show featuring news and highlights from across the country, including action from the Under-18 League. (R) 1.45 3 Lle Chef Bryn Williams talks about three places that have been important in his life – the Vale of Clwyd, the French city of Nice and his London restaurant Odette’s. (S) (R) 2.10 Ffermio Country and farming magazine programme, including features on all aspects of agriculture and rural life. (S) (R) 2.40 Clwb Rygbi Glasgow Warriors v Dragons. A chance to see the United Rugby Championship encounter at Scotstoun Stadium. (S) 4.25 Clwb Rygbi Ospreys v Ulster. A chance to see the United Rugby Championship clash at Swansea.com Stadium. (S) 6.10 Pobol y Cwm Omnibws Extended edition of the soap looking back at events in Cwmderi over the past week. With on-screen English subtitles. (R) 7.15 Newyddion a Chwaraeon (S) 7.30 Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol A concert of Christmas carols and songs from Christ Church Bala. (S) 8.00 Priodas Pum Mil Trystan Ellis-Morris and Emma Walford need to recruit the help of a druid to perform a traditional Celtic hand-fasting ceremony for Emma and Euron from Caernarfon. (S) 9.00 Y Ffair Aeaf 2021 Ifan Jones Evans and Mari Lovgreen present highlights of the Royal Welsh Winter Fair 2021. (S) 10.00 Cefn Gwlad Ifan Jones Evans visits Llanddewi Brefi’s vintage shearer Morlais Pugh, who despite turning 70 is as busy now as ever. (S) (R) 11.00 Sain Ffagan The resident blacksmith repairs the weather vane from the clock tower, while a dress that tells the story of the Windrush generation is prepared for the museum’s archive. (S) (R) 11.35 Diwedd DYDD SUL KEY: (S) Subtitles (R) Repeat CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 6.05 Mike & Molly The couple try to reconcile Frannie with her estranged sister. (S) (R) 7.15 The King of Queens (S) (R) 8.25 The Simpsons (S) (R) 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S) 12.30 The Simpsons (S) (R) 2.25 The Tiger Who Came to Tea (S) (R) 2.55 Father Christmas (S) (R) 3.25 The Snowman (S) (R) 4.00 The Snowman and the Snowdog (S) (R) 4.30 Film: Sonic the Hedgehog. (2020) Premiere. A scientific FILM genius is hired to capture a speedy blue creature from another planet. Fantasy adventure based on the video games, starring James Marsden and Jim Carrey. (S) 6.30 Channel 4 News (S) 7.0 0 Jamie Oliver: Together (S) 8.00 Escape to the Chateau Angel sets about restoring the Chateau’s walls to their original glory using computer mock-ups, while a device used for making cider is discovered while clearing out the piggery. (S) 9.00 Close to Me Jo’s lost year is replayed from Rob’s point of view, revealing events she cannot remember, secrets she never knew, and the depression she felt following Finn’s departure. (S) 10.00 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Highlights Steve Jones, David Coulthard, Lee McKenzie and Alice Powell present action from the 21st and penultimate round of the campaign, held at Jeddah Corniche Circuit. (S) 12.30 Film: The Old Man & the Gun. (2018) Cop John Hunt FILM becomes determined to catch veteran bank robber Forrest Tucker. Fact-based crime drama, starring Robert Redford. (S) 2.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Gordon Ramsay meets the stubborn owner of the Olde Hitching Post in Hanson, Massachusetts. (S) (R) 2.55 Undercover Boss USA Jane Grote Abell, the Chairwoman of Donatos Pizza, goes incognito. (S) (R) 3.45 Couples Come Dine with Me Three couples compete in Cornwall. (S) (R) 4.35 Kirstie: Keep Crafting and Carry On Kirstie Allsopp learns new crafts. (S) (R) 5.30 A Place in the Sun A couple who want to retire to Benalmadena, southern Spain. (S) (R) 5.55 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (S) (R) REGIONAL VARIATIONS 6.00 Milkshake! 9.50 SpongeBob SquarePants (S) 10.15 SpongeBob SquarePants (S) (R) 10.25 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 10.30 NFL End Zone (S) 11.00 Friends (S) (R) 11.25 Friends (S) (R) 11.55 Friends (S) (R) 12.20 Friends (S) (R) 12.50 Film: Once Upon a Christmas Miracle. (2018) FILM Drama, starring Aimee Teegarden. (S) 1.50 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 1.55 Film: Once Upon a Christmas Miracle. (2018) Concluded. (S) 2.40 Film: Christmas on 5th Avenue. (2021) Premiere. FILM Drama, starring Kathryn Davis. (S) 3.45 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 3.50 Film: Christmas on 5th Avenue. (2021) Concluded. (S) 4.30 Film: A Very Yorkshire Christmas. (2019) Romantic FILM drama, starring Rachel Shenton. (S) 5.30 5 News Update (S) 5.35 Film: A Very Yorkshire Christmas. (2019) Concluded. (S) 6.20 Our Big Yorkshire Christmas Festive celebrations with Jane McDonald, Amanda and Clive Owen and family, Julian Norton and Peter Wright, and other famous faces. (S) 8.00 Britain’s Favourite 70s Toys New series. A selection of the nation’s best-loved toys and games, through the years beginning with countdown of the favourites of the 1970s, featuring a cast of experts, toymakers and manufacturers, as well as a smattering of famous faces. (S) 9.00 Michael Crawford: Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em A profile of the actor and entertainer, whose career has taken him from starring with Barbra Streisand in movie musical Hello Dolly to his creation of Frank Spencer. (S) 10.30 When Classic Comedy Goes Horribly Wrong Chris Tarrant narrates a collection of lessthan-perfect moments from some of the nation’s favourite shows from the 1960s right up to the present day. (S) (R) 12.50 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S) 3.00 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 3.10 Dale Winton’s Florida Fly Drive (S) (R) 4.00 Oxford Street 24/7 (S) (R) 4.45 A Celebrity Taste of Italy (S) (R) 5.35 House Doctor (S) (R) BBC1 West, as Wales except: 10.00 Politics West 4.25 Garden Rescue 5.10 BBC Points West; Weather 10.20 BBC Points West; Weather BBC2 West, as Wales except: 5.15 Flog It! 6.00 Turkey with Simon Reeve ITV West, as Wales except: 2.49 ITV West Country Weather 6.45 ITV News West Country 10.34 ITV West Country Weather ITV GRANADA: 2.49 ITV Granada Weather 6.45 ITV News Granada Reports 10.34 ITV Granada Weather ITV WESTCOUNTRY: 2.49 ITV West Country Weather 6.45 ITV News West Country 10.34 ITV West Country Weather ITV CENTRAL: 2.49 ITV Central Weather 6.45 ITV News Central 10.34 ITV Central Weather 4.20pm Elf. (PG) (2003) With Will Ferrell. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 4.20pm A Boy Called Christmas. (PG) (2021) Family adventure, starring Henry Lawfull. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 4.45pm Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. (PG) (2009) Fantasy comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller. (Film4) 4.50pm Gambit. (12) (2012) With Colin Firth. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 4.55pm Fort Dobbs. (PG) (1958) (b&w) Western, starring Clint Walker. (TCM MOVIES) 5.20pm An American Werewolf in London. (18) (1981) Horror comedy, with David Naughton. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 5.25pm Tom & Jerry. (PG) (2021) Comedy, starring Chloe Grace Moretz. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 5.55pm Constantine. (15) (2005) With Keanu Reeves. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 6.00pm Trading Places. (15) (1983) With Dan Aykroyd. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 6.00pm Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. (12) (2018) Fantasy, starring Eddie Redmayne. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 6.00pm Alien 3. (18) (1992) With Sigourney Weaver. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 6.15pm 8 Bit Christmas. (PG) (2021) Family comedy, starring Steve Zahn. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 6.25pm Along Came Polly. (12) (2004) With Ben Stiller. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 6.55pm Behind Enemy Lines. (12) (2001) Bosnian War drama, starring Gene Hackman. (Film4) 7.00pm Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Collector’s Edition. (PG) (1977) Sci-fi drama, starring Richard Dreyfuss. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 7.00pm Torpedo Run. (U) (1958) Adventure, starring Glenn Ford. (TCM MOVIES) 7.15pm SAS: Red Notice. (15) (2021) Action thriller, starring Sam Heughan and Ruby Rose. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 8.00pm Lone Survivor. (15) (2013) With Mark Wahlberg. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 8.00pm Jojo Rabbit. (12) (2019) With Roman Griffin Davis. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) Saturday, December 4, 2021 DYDD SUL MOVIE CHOICE MORGAN FREEMAN STARS IN VANQUISH 8.00pm Scrooged. (PG) (1988) With Bill Murray. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 8.00pm Godzilla vs Kong. (12) (2021) Sci-fi adventure, starring Alexander Skarsgard. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 8.00pm Minority Report. (12) (2002) With Tom Cruise. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 8.20pm Daphne & Velma. (U) (2018) Crime comedy, starring Sarah Jeffery. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 9.00pm Magnum Force. (18) (1973) Thriller, starring Clint Eastwood. (TCM MOVIES) 9.00pm Last Orders. (15) (2001) Drama, starring Michael Caine. (Film4) 9.20pm Psycho. (15) (1960) (b&w) Hitchcock thriller, starring Anthony Perkins. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 9.30pm Dark Web: Cicada 3301. (15) (2021) Comedy thriller, with Jack Kesy. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 9.40pm Hop. (U) (2011) Partanimated comedy, starring James Marsden. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 9.45pm Gremlins. (15) (1984) With Zach Galligan. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 9.50pm Be Kind Rewind. (12) (2008) With Jack Black. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 10.00pm A Boy Called Christmas. (PG) (2021) Family adventure, starring Henry Lawfull. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 10.05pm Survive the Night. (15) (2020) With Bruce Willis. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 10.30pm Blade: Trinity. (15) (2004) With Wesley Snipes. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 11.10pm Layer Cake. (15) (2004) Crime thriller, starring Daniel Craig. (Film4) 11.15pm Carlito’s Way. (18) (1993) Crime thriller, starring Al Pacino. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 11.20pm The Secret Garden. (PG) (2020) Family drama, starring Colin Firth. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 11.20pm Cosmic Sin. (15) (2021) Sci-fi thriller, starring Frank Grillo. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 11.40pm The Tax Collector. (18) (2020) With Bobby Soto. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 11.45pm Gambit. (12) (2012) With Colin Firth. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 11.50pm Vanquish. (15) (2021) Premiere. Thriller, starring Morgan Freeman. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) WEEK END 35

MONDAY Food Unwrapped’s Christmas Cracker C4, 8pm It’s that time of year again as the team unwrap fascinating facts behind some of our favourite festive food. Matt Tebbutt is in Portugal, wondering how long an unfinished bottle of port stays drinkable for. Will it last from one Christmas to the next? Jimmy Doherty finds out why red cabbage is so Christmas and Briony May Williams travels to Germany to uncover the secret to a perfect stollen, before testing an ingenious invention that might help with any national shortage of pigs in blankets. Finally, Kate Quilton tries out inventive glazes to add some wham-bam to your seasonal ham. Adre: Geraint Lewis S4C, 8pm Nia Parry sy’n cael y pleser o fusnesa yn nhai rhai o enwogion Cymru yn y gyfres Adre. Mae bob “Adre” yn wahanol a’r cartref yn aml iawn yn adlewyrchu’r cymeriad sy’n byw yno. Yr wythnos hon byddwn yn ymweld â chartref yr awdur a’r actor Geraint Lewis, yn Aberaeron. The Richard Dimbleby Lecture BBC1, regions vary Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, one of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine inventors, is set to deliver the 44th edition of the annual lecture named in honour of the late broadcaster. Oxford professor Gilbert has been making and testing vaccines for more than 10 years, mainly using antigens from malaria and influenza and initiated the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine project in early 2020 when Covid first emerged in China. “While my natural home is working with my lab team on vaccine research and development, it’s an absolute honour to be asked to deliver this year’s Dimbleby Lecture,” she said. 6 Rhagfyr December 2021 2021 (S) Subtitles. (R) Repeat. BBCONEWALES BBCTWOWALES ITVWALES 6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.15 Morning Live (S) 10.00 Claimed and Shamed (S) (R) 10.45 Fraud Squad (S) (R) 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R) 12.15 Bargain Hunt Charlie Ross presents the show from Hele near Exeter, and meets a bottle collector. Last in the series. (S) 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather (S) 1.45 Doctors An old face makes a surprise return as protests erupt against the Mill. (S) 2.15 The Tournament Eight players do battle in the knockout quiz. Only one will be left standing at the end, hoping to reach the Golden Run and double their money. (S) 3.00 Escape to the Country Nicki Chapman helps a globe-trotting couple to find a home in the Oxfordshire countryside. (S) 3.45 Virtually Home Kunal Trehan comes up with a new look for a dingy hallway in Surrey. (S) 4.30 The Repair Shop The team sets to work restoring a precious Indian stringed instrument. (S) (R) 5.15 Pointless Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R) 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather (S) 6.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 7.0 0 The One Show Jermaine Jenas and Lauren Laverne present the first visit of the week to the One Show studio, featuring the usual mix of topical stories and celebrity chat. (S) 7.30 The Asian Welsh New series. Onkar Singh Purewal presents a social history of Wales’ Asian communities. The first episode explores immigration in 1948, driven by the founding of the NHS. (S) 8.00 EastEnders Kim questions everyone around her, Iqra makes a goodwill gesture and Stuart gets worrying news. (S) 8.20 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking The writer makes a Mediterranean dish of pepper, tomato and basil pasta and chestnut stuffed mushrooms. (S) (R) 8.30 Crisis in Care: Follow the Money – Panorama In-depth current affairs report. (S) 9.00 You Don’t Know Me Hero continues to present his own truth to the jury. He acknowledges the weight of evidence against him, but his account of events tells a very different story. (S) 10.00 BBC News at Ten (S) 10.25 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 10.35 In My Skin Bethan helps her mother change her life, but finds herself in danger of repeating the same patterns and being unable to break free. Gabrielle Creevy stars. Last in the series. (S) 11.20 The Richard Dimbleby Lecture Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert delivers the 44th Richard Dimbleby lecture from Oxford, talking about creating a Covid-19 vaccine in less than a year. (S) 12.20 The Apprentice Australia Lord Sugar sets the four remaining celebrities their hardest task yet. Each is given a truckload of one item, and they need to turn it into something they can sell at a city market. (S) 1.30 BBC News (S) 6.30 The Tournament (S) (R) 7.15 Bargain Hunt (S) (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: Mary Berry – Love to Cook (S) (R) 8.30 Sign Zone: Between the Covers (S) (R) 9.00 BBC News at 9 (S) 10.00 BBC News (S) 12.15 Politics Live The latest stories from Westminster and beyond. (S) 1.00 The Best Christmas Food Ever (S) (R) 1.45 Eggheads (S) (R) 2.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow (S) (R) 3.00 Heir Hunters (S) (R) 3.45 Great British Menu Winners of the culinary contest prepare a feast for the heroes of the pandemic. (S) (R) 4.45 The Wonder of Animals (S) (R) 5.15 Flog It! (S) (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Former winners Rickie Haywood-Williams, Sally Phillips, Vikki Stone and Dan Walker test their general knowledge skills in a variety of trivia-based games across the week. (S) 6.30 Strictly: It Takes Two Fanzine devoted to the ballroom dancing show, featuring an interview with the latest couple to be voted off, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals. (S) 7.0 0 Villages by the Sea Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers how traditional boat building shaped the beautifully preserved village of Arnside on the banks of the River Kent. (S) 7.30 Mastermind Contestants answer questions on the specialist subjects of Ian Rankin’s John Rebus, the musical Hamilton, Louis Theroux documentaries, and James Craig, Viscount Craigavon. (S) 8.00 Only Connect Victoria Coren Mitchell asks the questions as the Golfers take on the Scrubs in the second of the quarter-final matches, with a place in the semifinals at stake. (S) 8.30 University Challenge Two more teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals as the secondround matches continue. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. (S) 9.00 Forensics: The Real CSI Return of the documentary following investigations into serious crimes after a break, with West Midlands police needing forensics to identify the killer of two men. (S) 10.00 Two Doors Down New series. Beth and Eric celebrate Ian and Gordon’s anniversary, but Cathy and Colin invite themselves over and Christine turns up too. Return of the comedy, with Arabella Weir and Doon Mackichan. (S) 10.30 Newsnight (S) 11.10 Weather (S) 11.15 Universe In the final episode of the series, Brian Cox explores how cutting-edge space missions have revealed the origin of the universe. Last in the series. (S) (R) 12.15 Sign Zone: Countryfile (S) (R) 1.15 Sign Zone: What We Do in the Shadows (S) (R) 1.40 This Is BBC Two (S) 6.00 Good Morning Britain Morning magazine featuring a lively mix of news and current affairs, plus health, entertainment and lifestyle features. (S) 9.00 Lorraine (S) 10.00 This Morning (S) 12.30 Loose Women Celebrity interviews and studio discussion from a female perspective. (S) 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News (S) 1.55 ITV News Cymru Wales (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal David Dickinson and the team visit Newcastle racecourse, where a gruesome collection makes a small fortune at auction and a diamond ring deal sees Henry Nicholls pushed all the way. (S) 3.00 Lingo Luton husband and wife Mark and Jheanell, Pete and his daughter Sam from Coventry, and friends Banita and Seema from London take part in the quiz. Adil Ray hosts. (S) 3.59 ITV Cymru Wales Weather (S) 4.00 Tipping Point Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S) 5.00 The Chase Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on one of the ruthless Chasers and secure a cash prize. (S) 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six (S) 6.30 ITV Evening News (S) 7.0 0 Emmerdale Aaron has a huge decision to make, Sam is distraught to think he may have lost Lydia for good. Manpreet thinks Meena is playing games. (S) 7.30 Coronation Street A jealous Max keeps Summer and Daniel under close surveillance. Fiz feels ambushed by Mimi’s plans for Phill’s birthday party. (S) 8.00 Wales This Week Current affairs programme dedicated to discussing and investigating the stories and issues important to Wales and the Welsh. (S) 8.30 Coronation Street Max publicly accuses Daniel of improper conduct during the school’s Ice Ball. Fiz bemoans Phill’s lack of support for her against his overbearing mother. (S) 9.00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! The famous faces continue to face their fears head on as they brave everything that is thrown at them at Gwrych Castle in Abergele on the North Wales coast. (S) 10.30 ITV News (S) 11.05 ITV News Cymru Wales (S) 11.20 Sharp End (S) 11.45 Gino’s Italian Family Adventure Gino D’Acampo and daughter Mia head to Gallura in northern Sardinia, exploring the region to discover local traditions and recipes handed down through the generations. (S) 12.15 Shop: Ideal World 3.00 FYI Extra 3.15 Loose Women (S) (R) 4.05 Unwind with ITV 5.05 Tipping Point (S) (R) WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 36 END

S4C 6.00 Cyw: Peppa (S) (R) 6.05 Cyw: Jamborî (S) (R) 6.15 Cyw: Guto Gwningen (S) (R) 6.30 Cyw: Tili a’i Ffrindiau (S) (R) 6.40 Cyw: Dathlu ’Da Dona (S) (R) 6.55 Cyw: Ynys Broc Môr Lili (R) 7.05 Cyw: Nico Nôg (S) (R) 7.15 Cyw: Patrôl Pawennau (R) 7.30 Cyw: Fferm Fach (S) 7.45 Cyw: Sion y Chef (R) 8.00 Cyw: Olobobs (R) 8.05 Cyw: Sigldigwt (S) (R) 8.20 Cyw: Tomos a’i Ffrindiau (S) (R) 8.30 Cyw: Twt (S) (R) 8.45 Cyw: Asra (S) (R) 9.00 Cyw: Timpo (R) 9.10 Cyw: Octonots (S) (R) 9.20 Cyw: Bach a Mawr (S) (R) 9.30 Cyw: Blero yn Mynd i Ocido (S) (R) 9.45 Cyw: Cacamwnci (S) (R) 10.00 Cyw: Peppa (S) (R) 10.05 Cyw: Hafod Haul (S) (R) 10.20 Cyw: Digbi Draig (R) 10.35 Cyw: Nos Da Cyw (S) (R) 10.40 Cyw: Ben Dant (S) (R) 11.00 Cyw: Shwshaswyn (R) 11.10 Cyw: Sion y Chef (R) 11.29 Cyw: Oli Wyn (S) (R) 11.30 Cyw: Pablo (R) 11.45 Cyw: Cacamwnci (S) (R) 12.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 12.05 Bwyd Epic Chris (S) (R) 12.30 Heno (S) (R) 1.00 Cegin Bryn (S) (R) 1.30 Cymru, Dad a Fi (S) (R) 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 2.05 Prynhawn Da (S) 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 3.05 Laura McAllister: Gêm Gyfartal (S) (R) 4.00 Awr Fawr: Nos Da Cyw (S) (R) 4.05 Awr Fawr: Digbi Draig (R) 4.20 Awr Fawr: Oli Wyn (S) (R) 4.30 Awr Fawr: Pablo (R) 4.45 Awr Fawr: Cacamwnci (S) (R) 5.00 Stwnsh: Dennis a Dannedd 5.10 Stwnsh: Siwrne Ni (R) 5.15 Stwnsh: Arthur a Chriw y Ford Gron (R) 5.30 Stwnsh: Sgorio 5.55 Stwnsh: Ffeil (S) 6.00 Byd o Liw: Cestyll Artists paint pieces inspired by Dolbadarn Castle in Llanberis. (S) (R) 6.30 Sain Ffagan The resident blacksmith repairs the clock tower weather vane. (S) (R) 6.57 Newyddion S4C (S) 7.0 0 Heno Magazines. (S) 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 8.00 Adre Nia Parry visits the home of actor and writer Geraint Lewis. (S) 8.25 Richard Holt: Yr Academi Felys Richard runs rings around the four remaining bakers. 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 9.00 Ffermio Country and farming magazine programme. (S) 9.35 Nadolig y Paith With Argentinean tenor Jose Cura. (R) 10.35 Sgorio (R) 11.05 Y Stiwdio Grefftau (S) (R) 12.10 Diwedd DYDD LLUN KEY: (S) Subtitles (R) Repeat CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 6.10 Countdown Alastair Campbell appears in Dictionary Corner. (S) (R) 6.50 The Big Bang Theory (S) (R) 7.35 The King of Queens (S) (R) 9.00 Frasier (S) (R) 10.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R) 11.25 Channel 4 News Summary (S) 11.30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R) 12.30 Steph’s Packed Lunch (S) 2.10 Countdown (S) 3.00 Moneybags (S) 4.00 A Place in the Sun (S) (R) 5.00 Four in a Bed (S) (R) 5.30 Bidding Wars (S) 6.00 The Simpsons (S) 6.30 Hollyoaks (S) (R) 7.0 0 Channel 4 News (S) 8.00 Food Unwrapped’s Christmas Cracker Fascinating facts behind favourite festive food. Briony May Williams uncovers the secret to a perfect stollen, and Matt Tebbutt finds out how long a bottle of port stays drinkable. (S) 9.00 Guy’s Garage Guy transforms a Land Rover Defender into an off-road racer capable of reaching 100mph, before putting it to the test on a gruelling six-mile course in Wales. (S) 10.00 Along for the Ride with David O’Doherty Mel Giedroyc joins David on a trip along the Northumberland coast, ending up at the tidal Holy Island, but crossing rivers on a bicycle proves tougher than it looks. (S) 11.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Sean Lock and Harry Hill take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr. (S) (R) 12.05 Walter Presents: Partisan Nicole is forced to face up to a new side of Jordnara. 1.00 Gogglebox Shows including All Together Now are appraised. (S) (R) 1.55 Film: Farming. (2018) Premiere. A Nigerian boy is FILM given to a white foster family by his parents, and ends up falling in with a neo-Nazi gang. Drama, starring Damson Idris and Kate Beckinsale. (S) 3.45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (S) (R) 4.40 Couples Come Dine with Me From Portsmouth. (S) (R) 5.35 A Place in the Sun (S) (R) REGIONAL VARIATIONS 6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S) 11.15 Film: Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses. (2019) FILM Comedy, starring Jill Wagner and Matthew Davis. (S) 12.45 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 12.55 5 News at Lunchtime (S) 1.00 Neighbours (S) 1.30 Film: A Christmas Break. (2020) Premiere. Drama, FILM starring Cindy Sampson. (S) 3.15 Film: Angel Falls: A Novel Christmas. (2019) Premiere. FILM Festive drama, starring Jen Lilley. (S) 5.00 5 News at 5 (S) 6.00 Neighbours Terese allows herself one dance with Paul while at the Police Ball. Eager to have a nice night out with Roxy, Kyle insists that he’s feeling okay. (S) (R) 6.30 Meerkat Manor The struggles and dangers faced by the animals living on the edge of the Kalahari desert. (S) 7.0 0 UK’s Strongest Man 2021 Action from the final of the three-day competition in Milton Keynes, as the competition won by Wales’ Gavin Bilton last year concluded. Last in the series. (S) 8.00 Live: Winter on the Farm New series. Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson follow life at Cannon Hall Farm with brothers Rob and Dave Nicholson, who are preparing their animals for a crucial season; (S) 5 News Update 9.00 Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts A new system is introduced at Barnsley casualty, with Sister Benita taking on the role of team leader. (S) 10.00 Inside the Force: 24/7 Two response officers deal with a series of assaults, including a racially aggravated attack in the city centre. (S) (R) 11.05 Film: The Dead Pool. (1988) Action thriller sequel, starring FILM Clint Eastwood. (S) 12.05 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 12.10 Film: The Dead Pool. (1988) Concluded. (S) 1.00 Live NFL: Monday Night Football Buffalo Bills v New England Patriots (Kick-off 1.15am). (S) 4.30 Britain’s Greatest Bridges (S) (R) 4.45 House Doctor (S) (R) 5.10 Britain’s Greatest Bridges (S) (R) BBC1 West, as Wales except: 1.30 BBC Points West; Weather 6.30 BBC Points West; Weather 7.30 Crisis in Care: Follow the Money – Panorama 8.20 Outnumbered 10.25 BBC Points West; Weather 10.35 The Richard Dimbleby Lecture 11.30 The Apprentice Australia 12.40 The Graham Norton Show 1.25 Weather for the Week Ahead BBC2 West, as Wales except: ITV West, as Wales except: 1.55 ITV News West Country 3.59 ITV West Country Weather 6.00 ITV News West Country 8.00 Gino’s Italian Family Adventure 11.05 ITV News West Country 11.20 The Murder of Alex Rodda: Social Media Murders ITV GRANADA: 1.55 ITV News Granada Reports 3.59 ITV Granada Weather 6.00 ITV News Granada Reports 8.00 Gino’s Italian Family Adventure 11.05 ITV News Granada Reports 11.20 The Murder of Alex Rodda: Social Media Murders ITV WESTCOUNTRY: 1.55 ITV News West Country 3.59 ITV West Country Weather 6.00 ITV News West Country 8.00 Gino’s Italian Family Adventure 11.05 ITV News West Country 11.20 The Murder of Alex Rodda: Social Media Murders ITV CENTRAL: 1.55 ITV News Central 3.59 ITV Central Weather 6.00 ITV News Central 8.00 Gino’s Italian Family Adventure 11.05 ITV News Central 11.20 The Murder of Alex Rodda: Social Media Murders 4.00pm The Terminal. (12) (2004) Comedy, starring Tom Hanks. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 4.10pm Matilda. (PG) (1996) Comedy, with Mara Wilson. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 4.15pm Daredevil. (15) (2003) With Ben Affleck. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 4.15pm Gothika. (15) (2003) With Halle Berry. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/HORROR) 4.20pm Be Kind Rewind. (12) (2008) With Jack Black. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 4.20pm Nowhere Special. (12) (2020) Drama, starring James Norton. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 4.45pm Finding the Way Back. (15) (2020) Drama, starring Ben Affleck. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 4.55pm Scrooged. (PG) (1988) With Bill Murray. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 5.35pm Denver & Rio Grande. (PG) (1952) Western, with Edmond O’Brien. (TCM MOVIES) 6.00pm Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. (PG) (2001) Fantasy, starring Daniel Radcliffe. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 6.00pm Transformers: The Last Knight. (12) (2017) Scifi adventure sequel, starring Mark Wahlberg. (Film4) 6.05pm Born a Champion. (15) (2021) With Sean Patrick Flanery. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 6.05pm Alien Resurrection. (18) (1997) With Sigourney Weaver. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/HORROR) 6.10pm Last Vegas. (12) (2013) With Michael Douglas. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 6.10pm Christmas in Connecticut. (U) (1945) (b&w) Comedy, starring Barbara Stanwyck. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 6.15pm 8 Bit Christmas. (PG) (2021) Family comedy, starring Steve Zahn. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 6.40pm How the Toys Saved Christmas. (U) (1996) With Mary Tyler Moore. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 6.45pm Mortal Kombat. (15) (2021) Fantasy adventure, starring Lewis Tan. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 7.25pm Oregon Passage. (PG) (1957) (b&w) Western, starring John Ericson. (TCM MOVIES) 8.00pm Mad Max: Fury Road. (15) (2015) With Tom Hardy. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) DYDD LLUN MOVIE CHOICE ROMOLA GARAI STARS IN MISS MARX Saturday, December 4, 2021 8.00pm Pixels. (12) (2015) With Adam Sandler. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 8.00pm A Boy Called Christmas. (PG) (2021) With Henry Lawfull. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 8.00pm Jailhouse Rock. (PG) (1957) (b&w) Drama, starring Elvis Presley. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 8.00pm Godzilla vs Kong. (12) (2021) Sci-fi adventure, starring Alexander Skarsgard. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 8.00pm Voyagers. (15) (2021) With Colin Farrell. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 8.35pm Look Who’s Talking. (12) (1989) Comedy, starring Kirstie Alley. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 8.45pm Gunpowder Milkshake. (15) (2021) Action thriller, starring Karen Gillan. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 9.00pm Blood Father. (15) (2016) Action thriller, starring Mel Gibson. (TCM MOVIES) 9.00pm Jason Bourne. (12) (2016) Action thriller, starring Matt Damon. (Film4) 9.50pm Grimsby. (15) (2016) With Sacha Baron Cohen. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 9.50pm The Night Before. (15) (2015) With Joseph Gordon-Levitt. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 9.50pm Flashdance. (15) (1983) Drama, with Jennifer Beals. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 9.50pm Resident Evil. (15) (2002) With Milla Jovovich. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 10.00pm Predator. (18) (1987) With Arnold Schwarzenegger. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 10.00pm Miss Marx. (15) (2020) Biopic of Eleanor Marx, starring Romola Garai. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 10.15pm Look Who’s Talking Too. (PG) (1990) Comedy sequel, starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 10.45pm Superintelligence. (PG) (2020) Sci-fi, starring Melissa McCarthy. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 10.50pm 47 Ronin. (12) (2013) Fantasy, with Keanu Reeves. (TCM MOVIES) 11.20pm Misty Button. (18) (2019) With Cillian O’Sullivan. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 11.30pm Almost Famous. (15) (2000) Comedy drama, starring Patrick Fugit. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) WEEK END 37

MONDAY MONDAY RADIO 6 December 2021 6 December 2021 SATELLITE CABLE AND DIGITAL DYDD LLUN SPORT RADIO ONE (FM 97.6-99.8MHz) 5.00 Radio 1 Early Breakfast with Arielle Free. 7.00 Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James. 10.32 Rickie, Melvin and Charlie. 12.45 Newsbeat. 1.00 Scott Mills. 3.32 Going Home with Vick and Jordan. 5.45 Newsbeat. 6.00 Radio 1’s Future Sounds with Jack Saunders. 7.00 Radio 1’s Hottest Records of the Week. 8.00 Radio 1’s Future Artists with Sian Eleri. 10.00 Radio 1’s Power Down Playlist with Sian Eleri. 11.00 Radio 1’s Drum & Bass Show. 1.00 Radio 1’s Drum & Bass Mix. 1.30 Radio 1’s Drum & Bass Mix. 2.00 Radio 1’s Motivate Me Mix. 3.00 Radio 1’s Workout Anthems. 4.00 Radio 1 Dance. RADIO TWO (FM 88-90.2MHz) 6.30 The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. 9.30 Ken Bruce. 12.00 Jeremy Vine. Current affairs chat. 2.00 Steve Wright in the Afternoon. Music and chat. 5.00 Sara Cox. Music and chat. 6.30 Sara Cox’s Half Wower. Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get listeners dancing. 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist. Jo plays her favourite album tracks and musical gems rarely heard on Radio 2. 7.30 Jo Whiley. Music and chat. 9.00 The Blues Show with Cerys Matthews. New and classic blues tracks. 10.00 Trevor Nelson’s Rhythm Nation. The DJ introduces a mix of soulful tunes. 12.00 OJ Borg. 3.00 Pick of the Pops. 4.00 Vanessa Feltz. RADIO THREE (FM 90.2-92.4MHz) 6.30 Breakfast. 9.00 Essential Classics. 12.00 Composer of the Week: Mark-Anthony Turnage. 1.00 Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert. Pianist Garrick Ohlsson performs Brahms, Szymanowski and Chopin. 2.00 Afternoon Concert. Featuring a live performance by the Ulster Orchestra. 4.30 New Generation Artists. 5.00 In Tune. 7.00 In Tune Mixtape. 7.30 Radio 3 in Concert. 9.30 Northern Drift. 10.00 Music Matters. 10.45 The Essay: Another Northern Ireland. 11.00 Night Tracks. 12.30 Through the Night. RADIO FOUR (LW 198 kHz, FM 92.4- 94.6MHz) 5.30 News Briefing. 5.43 Prayer for the Day. 5.45 Farming Today. 5.58 Tweet of the Day. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Start the Week. 9.45 (LW) Daily Service. 9.45 (FM) Book of the Week: Wintering. 10.00 Woman’s Hour. 11.00 The Untold. 11.30 Loose Ends. 12.00 News. 12.01 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 12.04 Faith, Hope and Glory. 12.18 You and Yours. 12.57 Weather. 1.00 The World at One. 1.45 Male Order. 2.00 The Archers. 2.15 Drama: No Place but the Water. 3.00 Quote – Unquote. 3.30 The Food Programme. 4.00 The Exploding Library. 4.30 Beyond Belief. 5.00 PM. 5.54 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 5.57 Weather. 6.00 Six O’Clock News. 6.30 I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Jan Ravens and Omid Djalili are pitched against Tony Hawks and Barry Cryer. 7.00 The Archers. Jonny’s getting snappy. 7.15 Front Row. Arts programme. 8.00 The Wedding Detectives. The stories behind lost wedding photographs. Last in the series. 8.30 Crossing Continents. South Korea’s status as one of the most stressed and tired nations on Earth. 9.00 Afterlives. Two people examine the legacy of being abandoned by their mothers. 9.30 Start the Week. Andrew Marr is joined by Kathryn Hunter, Claire Askew and Malcolm Gaskill. 9.59 Weather. 10.00 The World Tonight. News round-up, presented by Ritula Shah. 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Omen. By David Seltzer. 11.00 Wireless Nights. Jarvis Cocker discovers what happens here on Earth on the night of the full moon. 11.30 Today in Parliament. The start of the week’s business in Westminster. 12.00 News and Weather. 12.30 Book of the Week: Wintering. 12.48 Shipping Forecast. 1.00 As BBC World Service. 5.20 Shipping Forecast. 5.30 News Briefing. 5.43 Prayer for the Day. 5.45 Farming Today. 5.58 Tweet of the Day. RADIO FIVE (AM 693, 909kHz) 5.00 Wake Up to Money. 6.00 5 Live Breakfast. 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 11.00 Naga Munchetty. 1.00 Nihal Arthanayake. 4.00 5 Live Drive. 7.00 5 Live Sport: The Monday Night Club. 8.00 5 Live Sport. Everton v Arsenal (Kickoff 8.00pm). Commentary on the Premier League fixture at Goodison Park. 10.00 5 Live Sport. 10.30 Colin Murray. 1.00 Dotun Adebayo. 5.00 Wake Up to Money. CLASSIC FM (FM 100-102MHz) 6.00 More Music Breakfast. 9.00 Alexander Armstrong. 12.00 Anne-Marie Minhall. 4.00 John Brunning. 7.00 Smooth Classics at Seven. 8.00 The Classic FM Concert with John Suchet. 10.00 Smooth Classics. 1.00 Bill Overton. TALKSPORT (AM 1053, 1089kHz) 5.00 Early Breakfast. 6.00 talkSPORT Breakfast with Laura Woods. 10.00 Jim White and Simon Jordan. 1.00 Hawksbee and Jacobs. 4.00 Drive with Adrian Durham & Darren Gough. 7.00 The PressBox. 10.00 Sports Bar. 1.00 Extra Time. RADIO WALES (AM 882kHz) 5.30 Radio Wales Arts Show. 6.00 Radio Wales Breakfast with Claire Summers. 8.30 Jason Mohammad. 11.00 Wynne Evans. 2.00 Behnaz Akhgar. 5.00 Gareth Lewis. 6.30 The Musical Life Of. 7.00 Janice Long. 10.00 The Late Show with Eleri Sion. 12.30 As Radio 5 Live. RADIO CYMRU (FM 92-95, 96.8MHz) 5.30 John Hardy. 7.00 Dros Frecwast. 9.00 Aled Hughes. 11.00 Bore Cothi. 1.00 Dros Ginio. 2.00 Ifan Evans. 5.00 Post Prynhawn. 6.00 Troi’r Tir. 6.30 Recordiau Rhys Mwyn. 9.00 Stiwdio. 10.00 Geraint Lloyd. 12.00 As BBC World Service. HEART SOUTH WALES (FM 105-106MHz) 6.30 Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden. 10.00 Pandora Christie. 1.00 Matt Wilkinson. 4.00 Jagger and Woody. 7.00 Mark Wright. 10.00 Fia Tarrant. 1.00 Simon Beale. 4.00 James Stewart. GREATEST HITS RADIO SOUTH WALES (AM 1170kHz) 6.00 Terry Underhill. 10.00 Phil Hoyles. 1.00 Dave Brookes. 4.00 The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show. 7.00 Badger. 10.00 Gareth Hurford. 12.00 Music Marathon. 4.00 Alex Lester. THE WAVE (FM 96.4MHz) 6.00 Leigh and Claire at Breakfast. 10.00 Wiggy. 1.00 Greg Burns. 4.00 Jamie Pritchard. 7.00 Jordan Lee. 10.00 Hattie Pearson. 1.00 John Isherwood. CAPITAL (FM 103.2, 97.4MHz) 6.00 Capital Breakfast With Roman Kemp. 10.00 Will Manning. 1.00 Aimee Vivian. 4.00 Josh and Kally. 7.00 The Capital Evening Show With Jimmy Hill. 10.00 The Capital Late Show With Marvin Humes. 1.00 JJ. 4.00 Lauren Layfield. PEARCE QUIGLEY IN DRAMA: NO PLACE BUT THE WATER SKY SHOWCASE 6.00am The Early Rundown. 7.00 Kay Burley. 8.00 Land of Primates. 9.00 Nothing to Declare. 10.00 The Flash. 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00pm Hawaii Five-0. 2.00 The Equalizer. 3.00 Modern Family. 4.00 The Office (US). 5.00 The Simpsons. 5.30 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 6.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 David Attenborough’s Global Adventure: The Rise. 9.00 Royal B**tards: Rise of the Tudors. 10.00 Curb Your Enthusiasm. 10.40 The Russell Howard Hour. 11.35 The Force: North East. 12.35am Caught on Dashcam. 1.35 Road Wars. 2.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 3.00 Hawaii Five-0. 4.00 Brit Cops: Rapid Response. 5.00 The Early Rundown. GOLD 6.00am Teleshopping. 7.20 Still Open All Hours. 7.50 The Two Ronnies. 8.35 Are You Being Served? Special Christmas 1979. 9.15 Last of the Summer Wine. 11.00 Green Green Grass. 12.05pm Are You Being Served? Special Christmas 1979. 12.45 Only Fools and Horses. 2.25 Last of the Summer Wine. 3.05 Dad’s Army. 5.05 Blackadder. 6.05 Only Fools and Horses. 8.00 The Vicar of Dibley. 9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 9.40 The Royle Family: The Golden Egg Cup. 11.00 Knowing Me, Knowing Yule – With Alan Partridge. 12.00am Mrs Brown’s Boys. 12.40 The Vicar of Dibley. 1.35 The Royle Family: The Golden Egg Cup. 2.45 Knowing Me, Knowing Yule – With Alan Partridge. 4.00 Teleshopping. DISCOVERY 6.00am Wheeler Dealers. 7.00 Deadliest Catch. 8.00 Building Off the Grid. 9.00 Alaska: The Last Frontier. 10.00 Fast N’ Loud. 11.00 Wheeler Dealers. 12.00pm Misfit Garage. 1.00 Gold Rush. 3.00 Richard Hammond’s Big. 4.00 Building Off the Grid. 5.00 Wheeler Dealers. 6.00 Fast N’ Loud. 7.00 Devil’s Canyon. 8.00 Bitchin’ Rides. 9.00 Kindig Customs. 10.00 Street Outlaws: Memphis. 11.00 Supertruckers. 12.00am Kindig Customs. 1.00 Street Outlaws: Memphis. 2.00 Deadliest Catch. 3.00 Kindig Customs. 4.00 Fast N’ Loud. BBC FOUR 7.00pm Christmas University Challenge. 7.30 The Joy of Painting: Winter Specials. 8.00 Britain’s Lost Masterpieces. 9.00 Treasures of the Anglo-Saxons. 10.00 Charles Dickens’ The Signalman. 10.40 The Lost Ghost Story with Mark Gatiss. 11.40 Secrets of Bones. 12.10am Guilt. 1.10 Britain’s Lost Masterpieces. 2.10 Treasures of the Anglo-Saxons. 3.10 Close. SKY HISTORY 6.00am American Pickers. 7.00 American Wreckers. 8.00 Vintage Tech Hunters. 8.30 Pawn Stars. 9.00 Forged in Fire. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 WWII’s Most Daring Raids. 12.00pm WWII Turning Points. 1.00 Secrets of the Viking Stone. 2.00 Deep Sea Salvage. 3.00 American Wreckers. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Irish Pickers. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Forged in Fire. 8.00 Storage Wars. 9.00 Royal B**tards: Rise of the Tudors. 10.00 Departure Sky Witness Lost Relic Hunters. 11.00 Digging Up Britain’s Past: War Horse Special. 12.00am America’s Book of Secrets. 2.00 Storage Wars. 3.00 American Wreckers. 4.00 Irish Pickers. 5.00 Secrets of the Viking Stone. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 8.00am The Emirates From Above. 9.00 Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready. 10.00 Hitler’s Last Stand. 11.00 Drain the Oceans. 12.00pm UFOs: The Untold Stories. 1.00 Car S.O.S. 3.00 Air Crash Investigation. 5.00 Ice Road Rescue. 6.00 Wicked Tuna. 7.00 Air Crash Investigation. 8.00 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 9.00 Drain the Oceans. 10.00 Disasters Engineered. 11.00 Air Crash Investigation. 12.00am Airport Security: Peru and Brazil. 1.00 To Catch a Smuggler: JFK Airport. 2.00 Britain’s Underworld. 3.00 Nazi Megastructures. 4.00 Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready. E4 6.00am Hollyoaks. 7.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 8.00 Baby Daddy. 9.00 How I Met Your Mother. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 The Goldbergs. 12.00pm Brooklyn Nine- Nine. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 Mike & Molly. 4.00 The Goldbergs. 5.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 7.00 Hollyoaks. 7.30 Young Sheldon. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Made in Chelsea. 10.00 Derry Girls. 11.05 Gogglebox. 12.10am Naked Attraction. 1.15 Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. 2.10 Made in Chelsea. 3.05 The 100. 3.55 The Big Bang Theory. 4.45 How I Met Your Mother. 5.35 Baby Daddy. ITV2 6.00am Love Bites. 7.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 8.00 Emmerdale. 8.30 Coronation Street. 9.30 Supermarket Sweep. 10.30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 11.45 Catchphrase. 12.30pm Emmerdale. 1.00 Coronation Street. 2.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 3.00 Catchphrase. 3.45 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 5.00 The Voice USA. 7.00 Superstore. 8.00 Bob’s Burgers. 9.00 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.00 Bad Boy Chiller Crew. 10.45 Killer Camp. 11.40 Family Guy. 12.40am American Dad! 1.05 Peckham’s Finest. 1.50 Bob’s Burgers. 2.40 Superstore. 3.30 Teleshopping. ITV3 6.00am Classic Coronation Street. 7.00 Classic Emmerdale. 8.05 That’s My Boy. 8.40 On the Buses. 9.15 Inspector Morse. 11.35 Heartbeat. 1.45pm Classic Emmerdale. 2.50 Classic Coronation Street. 3.50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. 6.00 Heartbeat. 8.00 Lewis. 10.00 Ruth Rendell’s Inspector Wexford: Road Rage. 12.10am Inspector Morse. 2.20 Unwind with ITV. SKY WITNESS 6.00am Nothing to Declare. 8.00 Border Patrol. 9.00 UK Border Force. 10.00 Law & Order. 11.00 The Rookie. 12.00pm Blue Bloods. 2.00 The Equalizer. 3.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. 4.00 Nothing to Declare. 7.00 Paramedics. 8.00 Blue Bloods. 9.00 Departure. 10.00 The Equalizer. 11.00 The Rookie. 12.00am Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. 1.00 Private Eyes. 2.00 Criminal Minds. 3.00 Coroner. COMEDY CENTRAL 6.00am Teleshopping. 8.00 Impractical Jokers. 10.30 Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes. 12.30pm Impractical Jokers. 1.00 Friends. 9.00 Michael McIntyre’s Very Christmassy Christmas Show. 10.00 Impractical Jokers Christmas Party. 10.30 Impractical Jokers: Joker for a Day. 11.00 Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains. 12.00am Rob Beckett’s Undeniable. 1.00 The Funniest Adverts on the Planet. 2.00 South Park. 4.15 Friends. 5.00 Teleshopping. SYFY 6.00am Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. 7.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 8.00 Teleshopping. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 12.00pm Warehouse 13. 1.00 Pandora. 2.00 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 2.55 Quantum Leap. 4.45 Warehouse 13. 5.40 Star Trek: Enterprise. 6.35 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 7.30 Fringe. 9.00 The Twilight Zone. 11.00 Wynonna Earp. 12.00am Star Trek: Enterprise. 1.00 Pandora. 2.00 Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. 3.00 Siren. EDEN 6.00am Teleshopping. 9.00 Spy in the Wild. 10.00 Jungle Planet. 11.00 Bahama Blue. 12.00pm Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. 1.00 Secrets of the Solar System. 2.00 Bahama Blue. 4.00 24 Hours on Earth. 5.00 Jungle Planet. 6.00 Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. 7.00 Secrets of the Solar System. 8.00 Spy in the Wild. 9.00 24 Hours on Earth. 10.00 Secrets of the Solar System. 11.00 Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. 12.00am Spy in the Wild. 1.00 Jungle Planet. 2.00 Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. SKY Main Event 6.00am Live Test Cricket. 8.00 Live Big Bash League. 11.30 The Football Show. 1.00pm Sky Sports News. 7.00 Live MNF. Everton v Arsenal (Kick-off 8.00pm). 11.00 Sky Sports News. Round-up of the sports news. 12.00am Live: Total Access. 1.00 Live NFL. 4.30 Live Test Cricket. SKY Cricket 6.00am Live Test Cricket. 11.30 The Fletcher Years. 12.00pm Best of ICC WT20. 1.00 Big Bash League. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat. 4.30 Talking Cricket. 5.00 Test Cricket. 6.00 Big Bash League. Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat. 9.30 Test Cricket. India v New Zealand. 10.30 Talking Cricket. A look back at the First Test between India and England in Chennai in 2008. 11.00 Test Cricket. India v New Zealand. 12.00am Ashes Regained: Cook’s Redemption. 2.00 Best of The IPL 2015. 2.25 Best of The 2018 IPL. 2.50 Test Cricket. 3.50 Live Test Cricket. SKY NFL 6.00am NFL: America’s Game. 7.00 NFL Highlights. 9.00 NFL: A Football Life. 10.00 NFL Highlights. 12.00pm Live: Good Morning Football. 3.00 NFL Highlights. 6.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 7.00 NBC’s Pro-Football Talk. Mike Florio and Chris Simms present this NFL talk show. 9.00 NFL Highlights. 11.00 Live: NFL Fantasy. Featuring the top NFL fantasy experts and analysts. 12.00am Live: Total Access. 1.00 Live NFL. 4.30 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 5.00 NFL Highlights. EUROSPORT1 6.00am Alpine Skiing. 8.00 Snooker: Scottish Open Final. 10.00 Hall of Fame – Pyeongchang. 11.00 Motorsport: WTCR. 12.00pm Ski Jumping. 2.00 UCI Track Champions League. 4.00 World Superbikes. 5.00 Alpine Skiing. 7.00 UCI Track Champions League. Action from rounds three and four at Lee Valley VeloPark in London. 8.00 FIA World Endurance Championship. The Six Hours of Bahrain. 9.00 World Superbikes Extra. The support races in the 13th and final round of the season from Indonesia. 10.00 UCI Track Champions League. Action from rounds three and four at Lee Valley VeloPark in London. 11.00 Hall of Fame: PyeongChang Biathlon. Some of the best biathletes from the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. 12.00am Ski Jumping. 2.00 Cyclo- Cross. 3.00 FIA World Endurance Championship. 4.00 Snooker: Scottish Open. AD SPACE 9cm (Customer) WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 38 END

TUESDAY DYDD MAWRTH 7 December 2021 7 December 2021 DYDD MAWRTH TUESDAY RADIO SATELLITE CABLE AND DIGITAL SPORT RADIO ONE (FM 97.6-99.8MHz) 5.00 Radio 1 Early Breakfast with Arielle Free. 7.00 Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James. 10.32 Rickie, Melvin and Charlie. 12.45 Newsbeat. 1.00 Scott Mills. 3.32 Going Home with Vick and Jordan. 5.45 Newsbeat. 6.00 Radio 1’s Future Sounds with Clara Amfo. 8.00 Radio 1’s Future Artists with Jack Saunders. 10.00 Radio 1’s Power Down Playlist with Sian Eleri. 11.00 Annie Nightingale Presents. 1.00 Radio 1’s Essential Mix. 3.00 Radio 1’s Classical Movie Mixtape. 4.00 Radio 1 Dance. RADIO TWO (FM 88-90.2MHz) 6.30 The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. 9.30 Ken Bruce. 12.00 Jeremy Vine. Current affairs chat. 2.00 Steve Wright in the Afternoon. New and vintage music. 5.00 Sara Cox. Music and chat. 6.30 Sara Cox’s Half Wower. Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get listeners dancing. 7.00 Radio 2 in Concert: Coldplay. A performance by the group, from the BBC Radio Theatre, London. 8.00 Jo Whiley. Music and chat. 9.00 The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum. The world of jazz. 10.00 Trevor Nelson’s Rhythm Nation. The DJ introduces a mix of soulful tunes. 12.00 OJ Borg. 3.00 Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Kitchen Disco. 4.00 Vanessa Feltz. RADIO THREE (FM 90.2-92.4MHz) 6.30 Breakfast. 9.00 Essential Classics. 12.00 Composer of the Week: Mark-Anthony Turnage. 1.00 Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert. 2.00 Afternoon Concert. 5.00 In Tune. 7.00 In Tune Mixtape. 7.30 Radio 3 in Concert. 10.00 Free Thinking. 10.45 The Essay: Another Northern Ireland. 11.00 Night Tracks. 12.30 Through the Night. RADIO FOUR (LW 198 kHz, FM 92.4- 94.6MHz) 5.30 News Briefing. 5.43 Prayer for the Day. 5.45 Farming Today. 5.58 Tweet of the Day. 6.00 Today. 8.31 (LW) Yesterday in Parliament. 9.00 Things Fell Apart. 9.30 Four Thought. 9.45 (LW) Daily Service. 9.45 (FM) Book of the Week: Wintering. 10.00 Woman’s Hour. 11.00 Wild Inside. 11.30 Moving Pictures. 12.00 News. 12.01 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 12.04 Faith, Hope and Glory. 12.18 Call You and Yours. With Winifred Robinson. 12.57 Weather. 1.00 The World at One. Current affairs with Sarah Montague. 1.45 Male Order. 2.00 The Archers. 2.15 No Place but the Water. By Linda Marshall Griffiths. 3.00 Short Cuts. A writer is inspired by Keanu Reeves as he navigates his mixed-race identity. 3.30 Could I Regenerate My Farm to Save the Planet? Shepherd James Rebanks examines regenerative farming. 4.00 Under the Influence. 4.30 Great Lives. 5.00 PM. News headlines with Evan Davis. 5.54 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 5.57 Weather. 6.00 Six O’Clock News. 6.30 The Casebook of Max and Ivan. The detectives investigate mysterious accidents at a circus. 7.00 The Archers. Fallon puts her foot in it. 7.15 Front Row. Arts programme. 8.00 A Line in the Water. Neil McCarthy searches for the trade border between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 8.40 In Touch. News for people who are blind or partially sighted. 9.00 All in the Mind. The limits and potential of the human minds. 9.30 Things Fell Apart. The story of the first person publicly shamed because of something they posted online. 9.59 Weather. 10.00 The World Tonight. News round-up with Jamie Coomarasamy. 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Omen. By David Seltzer. 11.00 (FM) Fortunately. Jane Garvey and Fi Glover chat to fellow broadcasters. 11.30 (LW) Test Match Special. Australia v England. 11.30 (FM) Today in Parliament. Political roundup. 12.00 (FM) News and Weather. 12.30 (FM) Book of the Week: Wintering. 12.48 Shipping Forecast. 1.00 (LW) Test Match Special. 1.00 (FM) As BBC World Service. 5.20 Shipping Forecast. 5.30 (LW) Test Match Special. 5.30 (FM) News Briefing. 5.43 (FM) Prayer for the Day. 5.45 (FM) Farming Today. 5.58 (FM) Tweet of the Day. RADIO FIVE (AM 693, 909kHz) 5.00 Wake Up to Money. 6.00 5 Live Breakfast. 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 11.00 Naga Munchetty. 1.00 Nihal Arthanayake. 4.00 5 Live Drive. 7.00 5 Live Sport. Live coverage from tonight’s Champions League. 10.30 Colin Murray. 1.00 Dotun Adebayo. 5.00 Wake Up to Money. CLASSIC FM (FM 100-102MHz) 6.00 More Music Breakfast. 9.00 Alexander Armstrong. 12.00 Anne-Marie Minhall. 4.00 John Brunning. 7.00 Smooth Classics at Seven. 8.00 The Classic FM Concert with John Suchet. 10.00 Smooth Classics. 1.00 Bill Overton. TALKSPORT (AM 1053, 1089kHz) 5.00 Early Breakfast. 6.00 talkSPORT Breakfast with Laura Woods. 10.00 Jim White and Simon Jordan. 1.00 Hawksbee & Baker. 4.00 talkSPORT Drive with Andy Goldstein & Darren Gough. 7.00 Kick Off. 10.00 Sports Bar. 12.00 Extra Time. RADIO WALES (AM 882kHz) 5.30 All Things Considered. 6.00 Radio Wales Breakfast with Claire Summers. 8.30 Jason Mohammad. 11.00 Wynne Evans. 2.00 Behnaz Akhgar. 5.00 Gareth Lewis. 6.30 The Idea. 7.00 Janice Long. 10.00 The Late Show with Eleri Sion. 12.30 As Radio 5 Live. RADIO CYMRU (FM 92-95, 96.8MHz) 5.30 John Hardy. 7.00 Dros Frecwast. 9.00 Aled Hughes. 11.00 Bore Cothi. 1.00 Dros Ginio. 2.00 Ifan Evans. 5.00 Post Prynhawn. 6.00 Gwneud Bywyd yn Haws. 6.30 Georgia Ruth. 9.00 Dei Tomos. 10.00 Geraint Lloyd. 12.00 As BBC World Service. HEART SOUTH WALES (FM 105-106MHz) 6.30 Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden. 10.00 Pandora Christie. 1.00 Matt Wilkinson. 4.00 Jagger and Woody. 7.00 Mark Wright. 10.00 Fia Tarrant. 1.00 Simon Beale. 4.00 James Stewart. GREATEST HITS RADIO SOUTH WALES (AM 1170kHz) 6.00 Terry Underhill. 10.00 Phil Hoyles. 1.00 Dave Brookes. 4.00 The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show. 7.00 Badger. 10.00 Gareth Hurford. 12.00 Music Marathon. 4.00 Alex Lester. THE WAVE (FM 96.4MHz) 6.00 Leigh and Claire at Breakfast. 10.00 Wiggy. 1.00 Greg Burns. 4.00 Jamie Pritchard. 7.00 Jordan Lee. 10.00 Hattie Pearson. 1.00 John Isherwood. CAPITAL (FM 103.2, 97.4MHz) 6.00 Capital Breakfast With Roman Kemp. 10.00 Will Manning. 1.00 Aimee Vivian. 4.00 Josh and Kally. 7.00 The Capital Evening Show With Jimmy Hill. 10.00 The Capital Late Show With Marvin Humes. 1.00 JJ. 4.00 Lauren Layfield. CATHY FITZGERALD IN MOVING PICTURES SKY SHOWCASE 6.00am The Early Rundown. 7.00 Kay Burley. 8.00 Land of Primates. 9.00 Nothing to Declare. 10.00 The Flash. 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00pm Hawaii Five-0. 2.00 The Equalizer. 3.00 Modern Family. 4.00 The Office (US). 5.00 The Simpsons. 5.30 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 6.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Golf’s Funniest Moments. 9.00 Film: Jerry Maguire. (15) (1996) Romantic comedy drama, starring Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger. 11.30 Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol. 12.30am The Force: North East. 1.30 Road Wars. 2.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 3.00 Hawaii Five-0. 4.00 Brit Cops: Rapid Response. 5.00 The Early Rundown. GOLD 6.00am Teleshopping. 7.25 Hold the Sunset. 7.55 The Two Ronnies. 8.40 Are You Being Served? 9.20 Last of the Summer Wine. 11.20 Are You Being Served? 12.00pm The Vicar of Dibley. 1.00 Green Green Grass. 2.05 Last of the Summer Wine. 4.05 Only Fools and Horses. 8.00 The Vicar of Dibley. 9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 9.40 The Royle Family: Joe’s Crackers. 10.55 Miranda. 11.35 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special. 12.20am The Office. 1.20 Smashie’s Xmastastic Playlist. 2.30 The Royle Family: Joe’s Crackers. 3.30 Peep Show. 4.00 Teleshopping. DISCOVERY 6.00am Wheeler Dealers. 7.00 Deadliest Catch. 8.00 Building Off the Grid. 9.00 Alaska: The Last Frontier. 10.00 Fast N’ Loud. 11.00 Wheeler Dealers. 12.00pm Misfit Garage. 1.00 Gold Rush. 3.30 How Do They Do It? 4.00 Building Off the Grid. 5.00 Wheeler Dealers. 6.00 Fast N’ Loud Revved Up. 7.00 Devil’s Canyon. 8.00 Bitchin’ Rides. 9.00 Gold Rush. 10.00 Gold Rush: White Water. 11.00 Gold Rush: The Dirt. 12.00am Gold Rush. 1.00 Gold Rush: White Water. 2.00 Deadliest Catch. 3.00 Gold Rush. 4.00 Fast N’ Loud. 4.50 Wheeler Dealers. 5.40 How It’s Made. BBC FOUR 7.00pm The Joy of Painting: Winter Specials. 7.30 Christmas University Challenge. 8.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.30 One Foot in the Grave. 9.00 dinnerladies. 9.30 Mark Lawson Talks to Liz Smith. 10.30 Play for Today: Hard Labour. 11.40 Mike Leigh: This Cultural Life. 12.10am Guilt. 2.10 Mark Lawson Talks to Liz Smith. 3.10 Close. SKY HISTORY 6.00am American Pickers. 7.00 American Wreckers. 8.00 Pawn Stars. 9.00 Forged in Fire. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Storage Wars. 12.00pm WWII Turning Points. 1.00 Secrets of the Viking Stone. 2.00 Deep Sea Salvage. 3.00 American Wreckers. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Irish Pickers. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Forged in Fire. 8.00 WW2 Mystery: Foo Fighters. 9.00 Pearl Harbour: Survivors Remember. 11.00 The Proof Is Out There. 12.00am When Big Things Go Wrong. 1.00 WW2 Mystery: Foo Fighters. 2.00 American Wreckers. 3.00 The Proof Is Out There. 4.00 Irish Pickers. Private Eyes Sky Witness NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 8.00am Seconds from Disaster. 9.00 Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready. 10.00 Hitler’s Last Stand. 11.00 Drain the Oceans. 12.00pm UFOs: The Untold Stories. 1.00 Car S.O.S. 3.00 Air Crash Investigation. 5.00 Ice Road Rescue. 6.00 Wicked Tuna. 7.00 Air Crash Investigation. 8.00 Thames Treasure Hunters. 9.00 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 10.00 Ice Road Rescue. 11.00 Air Crash Investigation. 12.00am Airport Security: Peru and Brazil. 1.00 To Catch a Smuggler: JFK Airport. 2.00 Britain’s Underworld. 3.00 Nazi Megastructures. 4.00 Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready. 5.00 Close. E4 6.00am Hollyoaks. 7.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 8.00 Baby Daddy. 9.00 How I Met Your Mother. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 The Goldbergs. 12.00pm Brooklyn Nine- Nine. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 Mike & Molly. 4.00 The Goldbergs. 5.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 7.00 Hollyoaks. 7.30 Young Sheldon. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 The Great Festive Bake Off. 10.15 Naked Attraction. 12.30am Gogglebox. 1.35 First Dates Hotel. 3.25 The 100. 4.15 The Big Bang Theory. ITV2 6.00am Love Bites. 7.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 8.00 Emmerdale. 8.30 Coronation Street. 9.30 Supermarket Sweep. 10.30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 12.00pm You’ve Been Framed! Gold at Xmas. 12.30 Emmerdale. 1.00 Coronation Street. 2.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 3.00 You’ve Been Framed! Gold. 3.30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 5.00 The Voice USA. 6.00 Catchphrase Christmas Special. 7.00 Superstore. 8.00 Bob’s Burgers. 9.00 Family Guy. 10.00 Plebs. 11.00 Killer Camp. 11.55 Family Guy. 12.55am American Dad! 1.50 Bob’s Burgers. 2.35 Superstore. 3.25 Unwind with ITV. 3.30 Teleshopping. ITV3 6.00am Classic Coronation Street. 7.00 Classic Emmerdale. 8.05 That’s My Boy. 8.40 On the Buses. 9.15 Inspector Morse. 11.35 Heartbeat. 1.45pm Classic Emmerdale. 2.50 Classic Coronation Street. 3.50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. 6.00 Heartbeat. 8.00 Midsomer Murders. 10.00 Ruth Rendell’s Inspector Wexford: Road Rage. 11.40 Inspector Morse. 1.55am On the Buses. 2.20 Unwind with ITV. 2.30 Teleshopping. SKY WITNESS 6.00am Nothing to Declare. 8.00 Border Patrol. 9.00 UK Border Force. 10.00 Law & Order. 11.00 The Rookie. 12.00pm Blue Bloods. 2.00 The Equalizer. 3.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. 4.00 Paramedics. 5.00 Nothing to Declare. 7.00 Paramedics. 8.00 Blue Bloods. 9.00 Private Eyes. 10.00 Criminal Minds. 11.00 The Rookie. 12.00am Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. 1.00 Grey’s Anatomy. 2.00 Station 19. 3.00 Coroner. 4.00 Grey’s Anatomy. COMEDY CENTRAL 6.00am Teleshopping. 8.00 Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes. 9.30 Impractical Jokers. 10.00 Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes. 11.00 Impractical Jokers. 11.30 Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party. 1.00pm Friends. 9.00 Film: The A-Team. (12) (2010) Action adventure, starring Liam Neeson. 11.00 Film: Drive Angry. (18) (2011) Fantasy thriller, starring Nicolas Cage. 1.00am Kevin Hart Live: Seriously Funny. 2.00 South Park. 3.40 The Daily Show. SYFY 6.00am Marvel’s Runaways. 7.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 8.00 Teleshopping. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 12.05pm Warehouse 13. 1.10 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 2.15 Marvel’s Runaways. 3.20 Fringe. 4.50 Warehouse 13. 5.55 Star Trek: Enterprise. 7.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 8.00 Fringe. 9.00 Film: Backtrace. (15) (2018) Thriller, starring Sylvester Stallone. 11.00 Wynonna Earp. 12.00am Star Trek: Enterprise. 1.00 Fringe. 2.00 Siren. 4.00 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 5.00 Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. EDEN 6.00am Teleshopping. 9.00 Gorilla Family and Me. 10.00 Jungle Planet. 11.00 Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. 12.00pm Secrets of the Solar System. 2.00 Gorilla Family and Me. 3.00 24 Hours on Earth. 5.00 Jungle Planet. 6.00 Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. 7.00 Secrets of the Solar System. 8.00 Gorilla Family and Me. 9.00 24 Hours on Earth. 10.00 Secrets of the Solar System. 11.00 Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. 12.00am Gorilla Family and Me. 1.00 Jungle Planet. 2.00 Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. 3.00 24 Hours on Earth. 3.50 India’s New Worlds. SKY Main Event 6.00am Live Test Cricket. India v New Zealand. 8.00 Live Big Bash League. 11.30 The Football Show. 12.00pm Sky Sports News. 6.00 Live Mosconi Cup Pool. Day one of the annual nineball pool tournament at Alexandra Palace. 7.30 Live EFL. Portsmouth v Sheffield Wednesday (Kick-off 7.45pm). 10.15 Soccer Special Post- Match. 11.00 Live: NFL Fantasy. Featuring the top NFL fantasy experts and analysts. 12.00am Live: Total Access. 1.00 Sky Sports News. SKY Cricket 6.00am Live Test Cricket. 11.30 The Fletcher Years. 12.00pm Best of ICC WT20. 1.00 Big Bash League. 4.30 Talking Cricket. 5.00 Test Cricket. 6.00 Big Bash League. Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers. 9.30 Test Cricket. India v New Zealand. 10.30 Talking Cricket. 11.00 Test Cricket. India v New Zealand. 12.00am Cricket in Mumbai. 1.00 Test Cricket. 2.00 Best of ICC WT20. 3.00 How the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Was Won. 5.00 Best of ICC WT20. SKY NFL 6.00am NFL: America’s Game. 7.00 NFL Highlights. 9.00 NFL: A Football Life. 10.00 NFL Highlights. 11.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 12.00pm Live: Good Morning Football. 3.00 NFL Highlights. 6.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 7.00 NBC’s Pro-Football Talk. Mike Florio and Chris Simms present this NFL talk show. 9.00 Inside the Huddle. The Sky Sports NFL team review the latest matches, news and headlines. 10.00 NFL Highlights. Buffalo Bills v New England Patriots. 11.00 Live: NFL Fantasy. Featuring the top NFL fantasy experts and analysts. 12.00am Live: Total Access. 1.00 Inside the Huddle. 2.00 NFL Highlights. 4.00 Inside the Huddle. 5.00 NFL Highlights. EUROSPORT1 6.00am Alpine Skiing. 8.00 Snooker: Scottish Open. 10.00 Hall of Fame: PyeongChang Biathlon. 11.00 Motorsport: WTCR. 12.00pm Alpine Skiing. 2.00 Cyclo-Cross. 4.00 World Superbikes Extra. 5.00 Biathlon. 7.00 UCI Track Champions League. 9.00 Motorcycle Live 2021. Coverage of the UK’s largest motorbike show, held at Birmingham’s NEC. 10.00 Cyclo- Cross. The men’s event from Tabor, Czech Republic. 11.00 Hall of Fame – Pyeongchang. Athletes in the skicross and snowboarding disciplines from the 2018 Winter Olympics. 12.00am Alpine Skiing. 2.00 Cyclo-Cross. 3.00 FIA WEC. 4.00 Snooker: Scottish Open. AD SPACE 9cm (Customer) Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 39

TUESDAY Love Your Garden ITV, regions vary We think of gardens as being a feast for the eyes and often the nose, but this week Alan Titchmarsh, Frances Tophill and Danny Clarke are on a mission to create a space that also appeals to your sense of touch. The plot in Leicester is a celebration of all things textual and is being created for a support worker who puts in long hours looking after young single mothers. Meanwhile, David Domoney gets to work on a calming, prairie-inspired garden for a police researcher whose job leaves with her little time to relax. Cefn Gwlad: Teulu’r Teiars S4C, 9pm Ifan sy’n ymweld â busnes teiars teuluol a’i bencadlys yng Ngherrigydrudion, sy’n cynnig gwasanaeth i bobl cefngwlad ar hyd a lled Gogledd Orllewin Cymru. Hefyd Ioan sy’n cwrdd â’r gŵr o Edern sy’n dal tyrchod daear, Meleri sy’n cwrdd â bwtsiar Llanrug, a beth yw apêl cefngwlad i’r gantores Lowri Evans, Trefdraeth? Sarah Beeny’s New Life In The Country C4, 8pm Before they took on their semi-derelict former dairy farm in Somerset, property expert Sarah Beeny and her husband Graham renovated Rise Hall, a country house in Yorkshire. They clearly have fond memories of the place, as in this episode the couple are trying to emulate its impressive original staircase in their new home. They manage to track down a local staircase maker, who specialises in making new wood products look old, but then it turns out that Sarah and Graham have different visions for this important feature. The family are also heading to Devon to learn more about keeping goats – Sarah is keen as she has fond memories of her parents raising the animals, but Graham is going to take some convincing. 77 Rhagfyr December 2021 2021 (S) Subtitles. (R) Repeat. BBCONEWALES BBCTWOWALES ITVWALES 6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.15 Morning Live (S) 10.00 Claimed and Shamed (S) (R) 10.45 Fraud Squad (S) 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R) 12.15 Bargain Hunt From Bath Racecourse. (S) (R) 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather (S) 1.45 Doctors (S) 2.15 The Tournament Quiz, hosted by Alex Scott. (S) 3.00 Escape to the Country (S) (R) 3.45 Virtually Home (S) 4.30 The Repair Shop (S) (R) 5.15 Pointless (S) (R) 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather (S) 6.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 7.0 0 The One Show Lauren Laverne and Jermaine Jenas present another mix of nationwide reports and live studio-based chat. (S) 7.30 EastEnders Jay finds himself in a sticky situation. Sonia’s efforts to be a supportive friend backfire. (S) 7.50 Holby City Dom is in denial about how little time mum Carole has left, while Hanssen has his doubts about allowing Ollie to return to work. Eli and Amelia face an impossible decision. (S) 8.30 Would I Lie to You? Jo Brand, Joe Lycett, Joe Swash and Ruth Madeley join David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the game show, trying to hoodwink their opponents with festive fibs or facts about themselves. (S) (R) 9.00 MasterChef: The Professionals The contest reaches the semifinals, in which the chefs prepare a dish based on their favourite food memory, before an invention test using the leftovers from the first challenge. (S) 10.00 BBC News at Ten (S) 10.25 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 10.35 Live from Aberystwyth Pier Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts an evening of stand-up comedy at the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival, featuring Tadiwa Mahlunge, Yuriko Kotani, Cerys Bradley and Jessica Fostekew. (S) 11.05 Backwashed New series. Comedy set in a university campus bar where post-graduates live out their lives. Caz needs to work out what she really needs – so she applies for a job at the bar. (S) 11.10 Backwashed Annie is leading a seminar on sex education, which goes well. For eight seconds. Until the questions start, accusations fly, and a root vegetable gets in the way of a shoe. (S) 11.15 Backwashed Russ is dressed as a pirate, roaming campus looking for his friends. Or anyone’s friends. The one thing he is not looking for, though, is Bex. But boy is she looking for him. (S) 11.20 I Like the Way U Move The routines are revealed as the couples prepare for the final performance, and Jamie Laing and KK join them to look back at their time on the show. Last in the series. (S) 12.20 Have I Got a Bit More News for You (S) (R) 1.05 Question of Sport (S) (R) 1.35 BBC News (S) 6.30 The Tournament (S) (R) 7.15 Virtually Home (S) (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals (S) (R) 8.30 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals (S) (R) 9.00 BBC News at 9 (S) 10.00 BBC News (S) 12.15 Politics Live (S) 1.00 The Best Christmas Food Ever (S) (R) 1.45 First Minister’s Questions (S) 2.35 Eggheads (S) (R) 3.05 Nature’s Weirdest Events (S) (R) 3.15 Great British Christmas Menu The chefs cook their starters. (S) (R) 4.15 The Real Marigold Hotel Eight celebrities embark on an experimental adventure to India. (S) (R) 5.15 The Hairy Bakers (S) (R) 5.30 Walking with Shappi Khorsandi (S) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games On day two, former victors Rickie Haywood-Williams, Sally Phillips, Vikki Stone and Dan Walker hope they have what it takes to win, while Richard Osman asks the questions. (S) 6.30 Strictly: It Takes Two Rylan chats to the couple who avoided elimination in Sunday night’s dance-off, and the weekend’s routines are examined in Choreography Corner. (S) 7.0 0 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Consumer journalists Nikki Fox and Matt Allwright hunt for antiques in Kent alongside expert guides Natasha Raskin Sharp and David Harper. (S) 8.00 Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby Giles Coren and Monica Galetti travel to Madeira, famous for its year-round springlike weather, to work in one of Europe’s greatest hotels, Reid’s Palace. (S) 9.00 Impeachment: American Crime Story Despite their marriage having survived Bill’s earlier alleged infidelities, Hillary’s decision to defend him backfires on her, having been misled about Monica. (S) 9.55 What We Do in the Shadows An ancient beast escapes and threatens the existence of all vampires everywhere. Starring Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou and Matt Berry. (S) 10.20 Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby Giles Coren and Monica Galetti head to the Andean Cloud Forest of Ecuador to work at Mashpi Lodge, a $10 million modernist hotel featuring an extraordinary gondola cable car. (S) (R) 10.30 Newsnight (S) 11.10 Weather (S) 11.15 NFL This Week Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell introduce action from the 13th round of fixtures, including Buffalo Bills v New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens. (S) 12.05 Sign Zone: The Princes and the Press (S) (R) 1.05 Sign Zone: The Princes and the Press (S) (R) 2.05 Sign Zone: Universe (S) (R) 3.05 This Is BBC Two (S) 6.00 Good Morning Britain Morning magazine featuring a lively mix of news and current affairs, plus health, entertainment and lifestyle features. (S) 9.00 Lorraine (S) 10.00 This Morning (S) 12.30 Loose Women More celebrity interviews and topical debate from a female perspective. (S) 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News (S) 1.55 ITV News Cymru Wales (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal David Dickinson and the team head to Aerospace Bristol, where the dealers land amazing deals under the wings of Concorde. (S) 3.00 Lingo Lawrence and his wife Chanelle from Essex, London sisters Vicky and Nicky, and Newcastle couple Laura and Rob compete. (S) 3.59 ITV Cymru Wales Weather (S) 4.00 Tipping Point Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S) 5.00 The Chase Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on one of the ruthless Chasers and secure a cash prize. (S) 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six (S) 6.30 ITV Evening News (S) 7.0 0 Emmerdale Manpreet struggles to keep her secret. Charles expresses his gratitude to Ms Sharma. Meena is not interested. (S) 7.30 Coast & Country Ruth Dodsworth is finding out more about a restoration project at a grand old country mansion and Sean Fletcher visits some beekeepers who are making mead. (S) 8.00 Love Your Garden Alan Titchmarsh, Frances Tophill and Danny Clarke are in Leicester to create a garden dedicated to the celebration of all things textural for a hard-working support worker, who puts in long hours looking after young single mothers. (S) 9.00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! As the numbers start to decrease in camp, the remaining stars continue to brave life in Gwrych Castle in North Wales, while Ant and Dec look at highlights from the past 24 hours. (S) 10.20 ITV News (S) 10.50 ITV News Cymru Wales (S) 11.05 In Their Words A celebration of some of Wales’ best loved personalities. This time, Cardiffborn singing sensation Dame Shirley Bassey shares her own story, in her words. (S) 11.35 All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite Hard-hitting action from the world of All Elite Wrestling, featuring all of the biggest stars on the roster, including Adam Page, Chris Jericho, Cody and Kenny Omega. (S) 1.20 Shop: Ideal World 3.00 FYI Extra 3.15 Loose Women (S) (R) 4.05 Unwind with ITV 5.05 Tipping Point (S) (R) WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 40 END

S4C 6.00 Cyw: Bing (S) (R) 6.10 Cyw: Halibalw (S) (R) 6.20 Cyw: Meic y Marchog (R) 6.35 Cyw: Jen a Jim Pob Dim (S) (R) 6.50 Cyw: Anifeiliaid Bach y Byd (S) (R) 7.0 0 Cyw: Caru Canu (S) 7.05 Cyw: Oli Wyn (S) (R) 7.15 Cyw: Loti Borloti (S) (R) 7.30 Cyw: Y Brodyr Coala (S) (R) 7.40 Cyw: Amser Maith Maith yn Ôl (S) (R) 8.00 Cyw: Sali Mali (S) (R) 8.05 Cyw: Straeon Ty Pen (S) (R) 8.20 Cyw: Ben a Mali a’u Byd Bach O Hud (S) (R) 8.35 Cyw: Shwshaswyn (R) 8.45 Cyw: Cei Bach (S) (R) 9.00 Cyw: Cymylaubychain (S) (R) 9.10 Cyw: Digbi Draig 9.20 Cyw: Rapsgaliwn 9.35 Cyw: Pablo (R) 9.45 Cyw: Byd Tad-Cu (S) (R) 10.00 Cyw: Bing (S) (R) 10.10 Cyw: Halibalw (S) (R) 10.20 Cyw: Stiw (S) (R) 10.35 Cyw: Anifeiliaid Bach y Byd (S) (R) 10.45 Cyw: Cei Bach (S) (R) 11.00 Cyw: Caru Canu (S) (R) 11.05 Cyw: Guto Gwningen (S) (R) 11.20 Cyw: Da ’Di Dona (S) (R) 11.30 Cyw: Patrôl Pawennau (R) 11.45 Cyw: Sbarc (R) 12.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 12.05 Her yr Hinsawdd (S) (R) 12.30 Heno (S) (R) 1.00 Bwrdd i Dri (S) (R) 1.30 Ffermio (S) (R) 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 2.05 Prynhawn Da (S) 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 3.05 Y Ffair Aeaf 2021 (S) (R) 4.00 Awr Fawr: Caru Canu (S) (R) 4.05 Awr Fawr: Halibalw (S) (R) 4.15 Awr Fawr: Guto Gwningen (S) (R) 4.30 Awr Fawr: Sbarc (R) 4.45 Awr Fawr: Patrôl Pawennau (R) 5.00 Stwnsh: Oi! Osgar (R) 5.10 Stwnsh: Mwy o Stwnsh Sadwrn 5.35 Stwnsh: Y Dyfnfor (R) 5.55 Stwnsh: Ffeil (S) 6.00 Pysgod i Bawb Julian Lewis Jones and Ryland Teifi go on a fishing trip along the Welsh coast. (S) (R) 6.30 Rownd a Rownd Arthur and Iris prepare to make their relationship official. (R) 6.57 Newyddion S4C (S) 7.0 0 Heno Magazine. (S) 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 8.00 Pobol y Cwm Police arrive in Cwmderi. (S) 8.25 Rownd a Rownd Barry hides himself away. (S) 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 9.00 Cefn Gwlad Ifan Jones Evans visits a family tyres business established in Cerrigydrudion, which provides a vital service to the rural community across north-west Wales. (S) 10.00 Rocco Schiavone A woman’s body is found hanging from a chandelier. In Italian. 11.00 Nyrsys (S) (R) 11.35 Diwedd DYDD MAWRTH KEY: (S) Subtitles (R) Repeat CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 6.00 Jamie’s Comfort Food Jamie Oliver creates a toasted cheese sandwich. (S) (R) 6.10 Countdown (S) (R) 6.50 The Big Bang Theory (S) (R) 7.35 The King of Queens (S) (R) 9.00 Frasier (S) (R) 10.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R) 11.25 Channel 4 News Summary (S) 11.30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R) 12.30 Steph’s Packed Lunch (S) 2.10 Countdown (S) 3.00 Moneybags (S) 4.00 A Place in the Sun (S) (R) 5.00 Four in a Bed (S) (R) 5.30 Bidding Wars (S) 6.00 The Simpsons (S) 6.30 Hollyoaks (S) (R) 7.0 0 Channel 4 News (S) 8.00 Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country Sarah and Graham design an impressive staircase for their country home but they cannot agree on how it should look. The family also find out about the benefits of keeping goats. (S) 9.00 The Cult of Conspiracy: QAnon Ben Zand investigates one of the most prominent conspiracies of modern times, setting out to understand what sets people on such a divergent path of lies, both in the US and the UK. (S) 10.00 Gogglebox Festive Special The households’ instant reactions to the biggest and best shows shown over Christmas 2019, including Gavin and Stacey, Dracula, Strictly Come Dancing and Home Alone. (S) (R) 11.30 Gogglebox The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week. (S) (R) 12.35 The Supervet at Christmas Will Young brings in his pitbull Labrador cross. (S) (R) 1.25 24 Hours in A&E The stories of children and teenagers brought into A&E, including a 16-year-old with suspected spinal injuries and a child with a fishbone stuck in his tonsils. (S) (R) 2.20 Luxury Christmas for Less Part one of two. Luxury Christmas products at an affordable price. (S) (R) 3.15 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA An Italian restaurant in Pennsylvania run by warring siblings. (S) (R) 4.05 Couples Come Dine with Me Couples from Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight compete. (S) (R) 5.00 Kirstie: Keep Crafting and Carry On (S) (R) 5.55 Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free (S) (R) REGIONAL VARIATIONS 6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S) 11.15 Film: A Christmas Movie Christmas. (2019) Romantic FILM comedy, starring Brant Daugherty. (S) 12.45 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 12.55 5 News at Lunchtime (S) 1.00 Neighbours (S) 1.30 Film: A Kiss for Christmas. (2020) Premiere. Drama, FILM starring Jonna Walsh. (S) 3.15 Film: A Pastry Shop Christmas. (2021) Premiere. FILM Romantic drama, starring Camila Banus. (S) 5.00 5 News at 5 (S) 6.00 Neighbours After getting kicked out of the Police Ball, Ned and Levi are blaming each other, and Ned feels emboldened to make one last play for Amy. (S) (R) 6.30 Meerkat Manor The struggles and dangers faced by the animals living on the edge of the Kalahari desert. (S) 7.0 0 Secret Life of the Forest Winter in Kielder Forest, when the harsh beauty of frost and snow grips the landscape as wildlife battles to survive, and some animals sleep through the season. Last in the series; (S) 5 News Update 8.00 Live: Winter on the Farm Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson follow life at Cannon Hall Farm with brothers Rob and Dave Nicholson; (S) 5 News Update 9.00 The Sinking of the Costa Concordia: Collision at Sea Part one of two. The story of the disaster, which took place in January 2012 when the Italian cruise ship struck a rock, capsized and sank near Tuscany. (S) 10.00 Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts There are complications when a woman who suffers from kidney failure is admitted with a heart condition, and two builders are rushed in after a roof collapsed under them. (S) (R) 11.05 Ambulance: Code Red A critical care team is called to a road traffic accident. (S) (R) 12.05 The Woman with No Face (S) (R) 1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S) 3.00 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 3.10 Dale Winton’s Florida Fly Drive (S) (R) 4.00 Kitten Rescue with Jo Brand (S) (R) 4.50 A Celebrity Taste of Italy (S) (R) 5.35 House Doctor (S) (R) BBC1 West, as Wales except: 1.30 BBC Points West; Weather 6.30 BBC Points West; Weather 10.25 BBC Points West; Weather 10.35 I Like the Way U Move 11.35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You 12.25 Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel 1.25 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.30 BBC News BBC2 West, as Wales except: 1.45 Eggheads 2.15 Heir Hunters 3.00 The Hairy Bakers 5.15 Flog It! ITV West, as Wales except: 1.55 ITV News West Country 3.59 ITV West Country Weather 6.00 ITV News West Country 7.30 Britain’s Busiest Motorway 10.50 ITV News West Country 11.05 Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport ITV GRANADA: 1.55 ITV News Granada Reports 3.59 ITV Granada Weather 6.00 ITV News Granada Reports 7.30 Britain’s Busiest Motorway 10.50 ITV News Granada Reports 11.05 Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport ITV WESTCOUNTRY: 1.55 ITV News West Country 3.59 ITV West Country Weather 6.00 ITV News West Country 7.30 Britain’s Busiest Motorway 10.50 ITV News West Country 11.05 Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport ITV CENTRAL: 1.55 ITV News Central 3.59 ITV Central Weather 6.00 ITV News Central 7.30 Britain’s Busiest Motorway 10.50 ITV News Central 11.05 Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport DYDD MAWRTH MOVIE CHOICE CODY CHRISTIAN STARS IN NOTORIOUS NICK 4.00pm Happiest Season. (12) (2020) With Kristen Stewart. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 4.00pm Boomerang. (15) (1992) Romantic comedy, starring Eddie Murphy. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 4.10pm Wander. (15) (2020) Thriller, with Aaron Eckhart. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 4.20pm Furry Vengeance. (PG) (2010) Family comedy, starring Brendan Fraser. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 4.25pm Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar. (15) (2021) With Kristen Wiig. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 4.35pm The Dark. (15) (2005) With Maria Bello. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 4.40pm Death of Me. (15) (2020) Horror, starring Maggie Q. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 4.45pm Elektra. (12) (2005) With Jennifer Garner. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 4.55pm The Black Shield of Falworth. (U) (1954) Swashbuckling adventure, starring Tony Curtis. (Film4) 5.20pm Gun Battle at Monterey. (U) (1957) (b&w) Western, starring Sterling Hayden. (TCM MOVIES) 5.45pm It’s a Wonderful Life. (U) (1946) (b&w) With James Stewart. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 6.00pm Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. (PG) (2002) Fantasy sequel, starring Daniel Radcliffe. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 6.00pm Coming to America. (15) (1988) Comedy, starring Eddie Murphy. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 6.00pm Godzilla vs Kong. (12) (2021) Sci-fi adventure, starring Alexander Skarsgard. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 6.10pm Blumhouse’s Fantasy Island. (15) (2020) With Michael Pena. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/HORROR) 6.15pm The Switch. (12) (2010) With Jennifer Aniston. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 6.25pm Aeon Flux. (15) (2005) With Charlize Theron. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 6.35pm The Colour Room. (PG) (2021) Drama, starring Phoebe Dynevor. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 6.50pm El Paso. (PG) (1949) Western, starring John Payne. (TCM MOVIES) 6.55pm Central Intelligence. (12) (2016) Action comedy, starring Dwayne Johnson. (Film4) Saturday, December 4, 2021 8.00pm Wonder Woman 1984. (12) (2020) With Gal Gadot. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 8.00pm She’s Out of My League. (15) (2010) With Jay Baruchel. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 8.00pm Bad Santa. (15) (2003) With Billy Bob Thornton. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 8.00pm St Elmo’s Fire. (15) (1985) Coming-of-age drama, starring Demi Moore. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 8.00pm 8 Bit Christmas. (PG) (2021) Family comedy, starring Steve Zahn. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 8.00pm Knowing. (15) (2009) With Nicolas Cage. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 8.40pm Twist. (12) (2020) Drama, starring Michael Caine. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 8.45pm Miracle on 34th Street. (U) (1994) Drama, with Richard Attenborough. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 9.00pm Deep Blue Sea. (15) (1999) Thriller, with Saffron Burrows. (TCM MOVIES) 9.00pm Alien: Covenant. (15) (2017) Sci-fi, starring Katherine Waterston. (Film4) 9.40pm Notorious Nick. (12) (2021) Sporting drama, starring Cody Christian. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 9.45pm A Boy Called Christmas. (PG) (2021) With Henry Lawfull. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 9.50pm Jack and Jill. (PG) (2011) With Adam Sandler. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 10.00pm King Ralph. (PG) (1991) Comedy, starring John Goodman. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 10.05pm Resident Evil: Extinction. (15) (2007) With Milla Jovovich. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/HORROR) 10.30pm Gunpowder Milkshake. (15) (2021) With Karen Gillan. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 10.35pm Where’d You Go, Bernadette. (12) (2019) Comedy drama, starring Cate Blanchett. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 10.45pm Casper. (PG) (1995) Family comedy, starring Christina Ricci. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 11.10pm Marnie. (15) (1964) Thriller, starring Sean Connery. (TCM MOVIES) 11.20pm Tully. (15) (2018) Comedy drama, starring Charlize Theron. (Film4) WEEK END 41

WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs ITV, 8pm German shepherds are renowned for being smart, beautiful dogs. But they also have a lot of energy and it can be hard to know how to get them to relax when they get excited and act out. Tonight, Paul tries to train an overly eager puppy that does not know how or when to calm down. Plus, the presenter attempts to gain the trust of a terrified West Highland Terrier that is too scared to set foot on the soil outside. But as he works with Battersea staff to encourage the petrified dog to come out of its shell, the task proves to be more difficult than they first thought. FFIT Cymru: 6 Mis Wedyn S4C, 9pm Mae 6 mis bellach wedi mynd ers i 5 arweinydd FFIT Cymru 2021 gychwyn ar eu taith trawsnewid a byw bywyd iach. Ond, ydyn nhw wedi parhau i ddilyn y cynllun a chadw’r pwysau i ffwrdd? Cawn weld yn y bennod arbennig yma. MOBO Awards 2021: Access All Areas BBC1, regions vary Highlights from the UK’s most prestigious celebration of black music and culture which took place on Sunday at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Dave leads the way with five nominations. The 23-year-old South London MC is in the running for Best Male Act, Best Hip Hop Act, Album of the Year for We’re All Alone In This Together, Song of the Year for Clash featuring Stormzy and Video of the Year for his Fredo collaboration Money Talks. Also nominated for prizes are Central Cee, Ghetts, AJ Tracey, Little Simz, Arlo Parks, Pa Salieu, Wizkid and Tems. Plus, for the first time, there is a separate category celebrating drill rap, in the year the genre scored its first UK No.1 single – the remix of Tion Wayne and Russ Millions’ Body, which is nominated for Song of the Year. WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 42 END 8 December 8 Rhagfyr 2021 (S) 2021 Subtitles. (R) Repeat. BBCONEWALES BBCTWOWALES ITVWALES 6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.15 Morning Live (S) 10.00 Claimed and Shamed (S) (R) 10.45 Fraud Squad (S) 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R) 12.15 Bargain Hunt Two teams look for items at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, Edinburgh, with help from experts Roo Irvine and David Harper. Natasha Raskin Sharp presents. (S) (R) 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather (S) 1.45 Doctors Luca tries to control the scandal rocking the Mill. (S) 2.15 The Tournament Eight players do battle in the knockout quiz. Only one will be left standing at the end, hoping to reach the Golden Run and double their money. Hosted by Alex Scott. (S) 3.00 Escape to the Country A couple in the Norfolk countryside look for their first house together. (S) (R) 3.45 Virtually Home Russell Sage comes up with design ideas for a Perthshire living room. (S) 4.30 The Repair Shop Items include a chandelier and a broken toy aeroplane. (S) (R) 5.15 Pointless Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R) 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather (S) 6.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 7.0 0 The One Show Ronan Keating presents another mix of nationwide reports and live studiobased chat. (S) 7.30 BBC Wales Sports Review of the Year 2021 Former Wales footballer Nathan Blake takes a look at this year’s highlights in Welsh sport, including action from the Olympics and Paralympics, Euro 2020, and the Six Nations. (S) 8.00 The Repair Shop The experts get to work on festive items, including a rickety Nordic sleigh, a battered 100-year-old school Nativity scene and an 18th-century Madonna and child painting. (S) (R) 9.00 MasterChef: The Professionals The chefs open a pop-up kitchen at a micro-brewery in the heart of industrial east London, then serve up the single dish they hope will see them through to the final lineup. (S) 10.00 BBC News at Ten (S) 10.25 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 10.35 MOBO Awards 2021: Access All Areas Highlights of Sunday night’s ceremony in Coventry, including performances and interviews. (S) 11.35 Age of Outrage Comedy questioning such matters as to whether smart speakers do indeed listen into private conversations. Plus, coverage of the funnel of the inventory of productive test. (S) (R) 11.55 Top Gear Paddy McGuinness reviews the Aston Martin Victor, Freddie Flintoff sets out to become a racing driver, and Chris Harris investigates the DeLorean. Last in the series. (S) (R) 12.55 Question of Sport With Olympic triathlon gold medallists and Alistair and Jonny Brownlee and a Tokyo medal-winning boxers Galal Yafai and Frazer Clarke. (S) (R) 1.25 BBC News (S) 6.30 The Tournament (S) (R) 7.15 Virtually Home (S) (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: The Wild Gardener (S) (R) 9.00 BBC News at 9 (S) 10.00 BBC News (S) 11.15 Politics Live (S) 1.00 The Best Christmas Food Ever Festive treats including warm stilton and walnut muffins. (S) (R) 1.45 Eggheads Quiz show, hosted by Jeremy Vine. (S) (R) 2.15 Heir Hunters Investigating the estate of an illustrator. (S) (R) 3.00 Beechgrove Repotted (S) (R) 3.15 Great British Menu Guest chefs Jason Atherton and Tom Aikens join the judging panel. (S) (R) 4.15 The Real Marigold Hotel The group celebrates Amanda’s 81st birthday together. (S) (R) 5.15 Flog It! Natasha Raskin Sharp and Raj Bisram value items at Culzean Castle. (S) (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Former winners Rickie Haywood-Williams, Sally Phillips, Vikki Stone and Dan Walker test their general knowledge skills in a variety of trivia-based games across the week. (S) 6.30 Strictly: It Takes Two Janette Manrara chats to one of the remaining couples to find out all the latest backstage news and gossip. (S) 7.0 0 Walking with Monica Galetti The chef takes in the dramatic landscapes of the North York Moors as she crosses the heather from Rosedale to Farndale, meeting locals along the way. (S) 7.30 Between the Covers Sara Cox is joined by singer Sharleen Spiteri, TV chef and judge Prue Leith, comedian Jason Forbes and Ghosts star Ben Willbond. (S) 8.00 Inside the Christmas Factory Gregg Wallace visits a Nottingham factory where 200,000 canapes are produced every 24 hours and Cherry Healey discovers fail-safe scientific methods for cooking the perfect turkey. (S) (R) 9.00 Dolly: The Sheep That Changed the World Documentary telling the story of the first mammal to be cloned and the impact this monumental scientific achievement in 1996 had on the world. (S) 10.00 Live at the Apollo Angela Barnes hosts, introducing comedians Sarah Keyworth and Tim Renkow to the stage at London’s Hammersmith Apollo. (S) 10.30 Newsnight (S) 11.10 Weather (S) 11.15 Film: Free State of Jones. (2016) An army deserter leads FILM escaped slaves in rebellion against the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Factbased drama, with Matthew McConaughey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. (S) 1.25 Sign Zone: Villages by the Sea (S) (R) 1.55 Sign Zone: Surgeons: At the Edge of Life (S) (R) 2.55 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals (S) (R) 3.55 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals (S) (R) 4.55 This Is BBC Two (S) 6.00 Good Morning Britain Morning magazine featuring a lively mix of news and current affairs, plus health, entertainment and lifestyle features. (S) 9.00 Lorraine (S) 10.00 This Morning (S) 12.30 Loose Women Another helping of topical studio discussion from a female perspective, featuring celebrity interviews. (S) 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News (S) 1.55 ITV News Cymru Wales (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal David Dickinson and his team descends on Crewe Hall, where Fay Rutter cannot say no to a water colour, and Matt Taylor shows his love for boy’s toys. (S) 3.00 Lingo Sophia and her husband James from Surrey, Welsh couple Rhydian and Jamie, and junior doctor Becky and her mum Julie from Leeds compete. (S) 3.59 ITV Cymru Wales Weather (S) 4.00 Tipping Point Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S) 5.00 The Chase Bradley Walsh presents as contestants Derek, Sarah, Bianca and David work as a team to take on one of the ruthless Chasers and secure a cash prize. (S) 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six (S) 6.30 ITV Evening News (S) 7.0 0 Emmerdale Kerry is underwhelmed when her grand return to the salon is not quite as she imagined it. Chas struggles. Meena drops someone in it. (S) 7.30 Coronation Street Summer defends Daniel against Max’s scurrilous allegations. Mimi uses Phill’s party to announce her intention to move to Weatherfield. (S) 8.00 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs The presenter tries to train an overly eager German Shepherd puppy that does not know how or when to calm down. Elsewhere, Paul works to gain the trust of a terrified West Highland Terrier that is too scared to even set foot on the soil outside, and works with Battersea staff to encourage the petrified dog to come out of its shell. (S) 8.30 Coronation Street The police question Summer about the nature of her relationship with Daniel. Tyrone takes Mimi to task for her treatment of Fiz. (S) 9.00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Having endured nearly three weeks in Gwrych Castle, the remaining stars continue to take on trials to win stars for camp, all hoping to be crowned this year’s King or Queen. (S) 10.20 ITV News (S) 10.50 ITV News Cymru Wales (S) 11.05 Peston Political magazine show presented by Robert Peston, featuring major interviews with MPs, topical guests and cultural figures. (S) 12.00 Shop: Ideal World 3.00 FYI Extra 3.15 Undercover Big Boss (S) (R) 4.05 Unwind with ITV 5.05 Tipping Point (S) (R)

S4C 6.00 Cyw: Peppa (S) (R) 6.05 Cyw: Jamborî (S) (R) 6.15 Cyw: Guto Gwningen (S) (R) 6.30 Cyw: Tili a’i Ffrindiau (S) (R) 6.45 Cyw: Gwdihw (S) (R) 7.0 0 Cyw: Ynys Broc Môr Lili (R) 7.10 Cyw: Abadas (S) (R) 7.20 Cyw: Caru Canu a Stori (S) 7.30 Cyw: Deian a Loli a’r Paent (S) (R) 7.45 Cyw: Sion y Chef (R) 8.00 Cyw: Olobobs (R) 8.05 Cyw: Jen a Jim a’r Cywiadur (S) (R) 8.20 Cyw: Tomos a’i Ffrindiau (S) (R) 8.30 Cyw: Twt (S) (R) 8.45 Cyw: Llan-ar-goll-en (S) (R) 9.00 Cyw: Timpo (R) 9.10 Cyw: Octonots (S) (R) 9.20 Cyw: Bach a Mawr (S) (R) 9.30 Cyw: Blero yn Mynd i Ocido (S) (R) 9.45 Cyw: Cacamwnci (S) (R) 10.00 Cyw: Sali Mali (S) (R) 10.05 Cyw: Sion y Chef (R) 10.20 Cyw: Caru Canu a Stori (S) (R) 10.30 Cyw: Pablo (R) 10.45 Cyw: Amser Maith Maith yn Ôl (S) (R) 11.00 Dysgu Gyda Cyw: Yn yr Ardd (S) (R) 11.10 Dysgu Gyda Cyw: Peppa (S) (R) 11.15 Dysgu Gyda Cyw: Heini (S) (R) 11.30 Dysgu Gyda Cyw: Llan-ar-gollen (S) (R) 11.45 Dysgu Gyda Cyw: Y Dywysoges Fach (S) (R) 12.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 12.05 Caru Siopa (S) (R) 12.30 Heno (S) (R) 1.00 04 Wal Gwestai’r Byd (S) (R) 1.30 Richard Holt: Yr Academi Felys (S) (R) 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 2.05 Prynhawn Da (S) 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 3.05 Parti ’Dolig Beca (S) (R) 4.00 Awr Fawr: Caru Canu a Stori (S) (R) 4.10 Awr Fawr: Sali Mali (S) (R) 4.15 Awr Fawr: Antur Natur Cyw (S) (R) 4.30 Awr Fawr: Pablo (R) 4.45 Awr Fawr: Gwdihw (S) (R) 5.00 Stwnsh: Rhyfeddodau Chwilengoch a Cath Ddu 5.25 Stwnsh: Ffeil (S) 5.30 Rygbi Pawb The Welsh Colleges final. 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 8.00 Pobol y Cwm Rhys is on a mission to learn what secrets Hywel is hiding. (S) 8.25 Sain Ffagan A Victorian school is emptied for conservation work. (S) 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 9.00 Ffit Cymru: 6 Mis Wedyn Bronwen, Dylan, Leah, Lois and Siôn Huw reveal whether they are following the plan. (S) 10.00 Priodas Pum Mil A countryside wedding for a couple from Pandy Tudur near Llanrwst. (S) (R) 11.00 Dim Byd i’w Wisgo Finding the perfect dress to celebrate a woman’s 40th birthday. (S) (R) 11.35 Diwedd DYDD MERCHER KEY: (S) Subtitles (R) Repeat CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 6.10 Countdown Christopher Biggins is in Dictionary Corner. (S) (R) 6.50 The Big Bang Theory (S) (R) 7.35 The King of Queens (S) (R) 9.00 Frasier (S) (R) 10.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R) 11.25 Channel 4 News Summary (S) 11.30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R) 12.30 Steph’s Packed Lunch (S) 2.10 Countdown (S) 3.00 Moneybags (S) 4.00 A Place in the Sun (S) (R) 5.00 Four in a Bed (S) (R) 5.30 Bidding Wars (S) 6.00 The Simpsons (S) 6.30 Hollyoaks (S) (R) 7.0 0 Channel 4 News (S) 8.00 George Clarke’s Old House, New Home George meets a couple who have taken on a Grade II listed 17th-century cottage in Warwickshire and are determined to turn it into a family home. Last in the series. (S) 9.00 Grand Designs: House of the Year Kevin McCloud, Damion Burrows and Michelle Ogundehin visit the final five properties, one of which is added to the shortlist, before the winner is announced. Last in the series. (S) 10.00 The Love Trap David chooses between the last three women in the final, which could see him winning a luxury holiday with a potential partner or leaving with nothing. Last in the series. (S) 11.00 First Dates Dental nurse Jade is set up on a date with handsome tree surgeon Tom, and Sharran – the UK’s only female sumo wrestler – meets David, a former bingo-caller. (S) (R) 12.05 The Great British Bake Off: Best Bits The second of two highlights programmes features popular contestants Val and Liam. (S) (R) 1.00 Film: Another Year. (2010) A couple approaching FILM retirement are visited by friends and family less happy with their lives. Mike Leigh’s comedy drama, starring Lesley Manville and Jim Broadbent. (S) 3.10 The Cult of Conspiracy: QAnon Ben Zand investigates one of the most prominent conspiracies of modern times. (S) (R) 4.10 George Clarke’s National Trust Unlocked George discovers some of the UK’s most impressive historic homes. (S) (R) 5.05 Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R) REGIONAL VARIATIONS 6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S) 11.15 Film: Christmas Under the Stars. (2019) Romantic FILM drama, starring Jesse Metcalfe. (S) 12.50 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 12.55 5 News at Lunchtime (S) 1.00 Neighbours (S) 1.30 Film: A Royal Christmas Engagement. (2020) FILM Premiere. Romantic drama, starring Paige Bach. (S) 3.15 Film: A Very Charming Christmas Town. (2020) FILM Premiere. Romance, starring Natalie Hall. (S) 5.00 5 News at 5 (S) 6.00 Neighbours When discussions turn to Christmas plans, the parenting trio find themselves at odds. With Roxy working, Kyle decides to plan the wedding himself, much to Sheila’s concern. (S) (R) 6.30 Meerkat Manor The struggles and dangers faced by the animals living on the edge of the Kalahari desert. (S) 7.0 0 The Gadget Show Craig Charles, Jon Bentley, Georgie Barrat and Ortis Deley look at the tech available this Christmas, from eBikes to Bluetooth speakers, and stocking fillers to smart-home gadgets; (S) 5 News Update 8.00 Live: Winter on the Farm Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson follow life at Cannon Hall Farm with brothers Rob and Dave Nicholson; (S) 5 News Update 9.00 The Sinking of the Costa Concordia: Secrets of the Wreck Part two of two. The rescue operation that began after the disaster to save the lives of the remaining passengers and crew still stuck on board the ship. (S) 10.00 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords Documentary highlighting alarming tales from all sides of the buy-to-let system. (S) 11.05 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders Officer Matt Turner brings a car to a stop in the middle of the motorway. (S) (R) 12.05999: Criminals Caught on Camera (S) 1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S) 3.00 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 3.10 Dale Winton’s Florida Fly Drive (S) (R) 4.00 Kitten Rescue with Jo Brand (S) (R) 4.45 Restaurant Rescue (S) (R) 5.35 House Doctor (S) (R) BBC1 West, as Wales except: 1.30 BBC Points West; Weather 6.30 BBC Points West; Weather 7.30 Still Open All Hours 10.25 BBC Points West; Weather 10.30 Weather 11.35 Top Gear 12.40 Question of Sport 1.05 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.10 BBC News BBC2 West, as Wales except: ITV West, as Wales except: 1.55 ITV News West Country 3.59 ITV West Country Weather 6.00 ITV News West Country 10.50 ITV News West Country ITV GRANADA: 1.55 ITV News Granada Reports 3.59 ITV Granada Weather 6.00 ITV News Granada Reports 10.50 ITV News Granada Reports ITV WESTCOUNTRY: 1.55 ITV News West Country 3.59 ITV West Country Weather 6.00 ITV News West Country 10.50 ITV News West Country ITV CENTRAL: 1.55 ITV News Central 3.59 ITV Central Weather 6.00 ITV News Central 10.50 ITV News Central DYDD MERCHER MOVIE CHOICE 4.00pm Free Willy. (PG) (1993) Family drama, starring Jason James Richter. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 4.00pm Back to the Future Part III. (PG) (1990) Sci-fi, starring Michael J Fox. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 4.05pm Innerspace. (PG) (1987) With Dennis Quaid. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 4.05pm Tobruk. (PG) (1967) Adventure, starring George Peppard. (Film4) 4.10pm I, Robot. (12) (2004) With Will Smith. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/HORROR) 4.20pm 8 Bit Christmas. (PG) (2021) Family comedy, starring Steve Zahn. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 4.35pm Bad Santa. (15) (2003) With Billy Bob Thornton. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 5.05pm Walkaway Joe. (12) (2020) Drama, starring David Strathairn. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 5.05pm Billy the Kid. (PG) (1941) Western, starring Robert Taylor. (TCM MOVIES) 6.00pm Limitless. (15) (2011) With Bradley Cooper. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 6.00pm Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. (PG) (2004) Fantasy, starring Daniel Radcliffe. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 6.00pm Back to the Future. (PG) (1985) Sci-fi adventure, starring Michael J Fox. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 6.05pm Edge of Tomorrow. (12) (2014) With Tom Cruise. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 6.10pm Nowhere Special. (12) (2020) Drama, starring James Norton. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 6.20pm Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. (12) (2003) Seafaring drama, starring Russell Crowe. (Film4) 6.25pm Too Close for Christmas. (PG) (2020) With Chad Michael Murray. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 6.40pm No Sudden Move. (15) (2021) Crime drama, starring Don Cheadle. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 7.20pm Gentle Annie. (PG) (1944) (b&w) Western, with Donna Reed. (TCM MOVIES) 8.00pm Pain & Gain. (15) (2013) With Mark Wahlberg. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 8.00pm Superintelligence. (PG) (2020) With Melissa McCarthy. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) TIMOTHY SPALL STARS IN THE LAST BUS Saturday, December 4, 2021 8.00pm The Long Kiss Goodnight. (18) (1996) With Geena Davis. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 8.00pm Back to the Future Part II. (PG) (1989) Sci-fi, starring Michael J Fox. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 8.00pm Godzilla vs Kong. (12) (2021) Sci-fi adventure, starring Alexander Skarsgard. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 8.00pm Battleship. (12) (2012) With Taylor Kitsch. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 8.25pm A Little Princess. (U) (1995) Family drama, with Liesel Matthews. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 8.40pm SAS: Red Notice. (15) (2021) Action thriller, starring Sam Heughan. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 9.00pm V for Vendetta. (15) (2005) Thriller, with Natalie Portman. (TCM MOVIES) 9.00pm The Hitman’s Bodyguard. (15) (2017) Comedy action thriller, starring Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L Jackson. (Film4) 9.50pm The Big Lebowski. (18) (1998) With Jeff Bridges. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 10.00pm Back to the Future Part III. (PG) (1990) Sci-fi, starring Michael J Fox. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 10.00pm The Last Bus. (12) (2021) Premiere. Drama, starring Timothy Spall. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 10.05pm A-X-L. (PG) (2018) Fantasy adventure, starring Alex Neustaedter. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 10.10pm Bad Boys for Life. (15) (2020) With Will Smith. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 10.15pm Jingle All the Way. (PG) (1996) With Arnold Schwarzenegger. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 10.15pm Resident Evil: Retribution. (15) (2012) With Milla Jovovich. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/HORROR) 10.50pm The Buddy Games. (15) (2019) Comedy, starring Josh Duhamel. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 11.20pm The Boss. (15) (2016) Comedy, starring Melissa McCarthy. (Film4) 11.30pm 8 Bit Christmas. (PG) (2021) Family comedy, starring Steve Zahn. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 11.45pm Scooby-Doo. (PG) (2002) comedy, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 11.50pm The Last Shift. (15) (2020) With Richard Jenkins. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) WEEK END 43

WEDNESDAY 8 December 2021 8 December 2021 DYDD DYDD MERCHER RADIO SATELLITE CABLE AND DIGITAL SPORT RADIO ONE (FM 97.6-99.8MHz) 5.00 Radio 1 Early Breakfast with Arielle Free. 7.00 Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James. 10.32 Rickie, Melvin and Charlie. 12.45 Newsbeat. 1.00 Scott Mills. 3.32 Going Home with Vick and Jordan. 5.45 Newsbeat. 6.00 Radio 1’s Future Sounds with Clara Amfo. 8.00 Radio 1’s Future Artists with Jack Saunders. 10.00 Radio 1’s Power Down Playlist with Sian Eleri. 11.00 Benji B. 1.00 Radio 1’s Wind Down Presents. 2.00 The Radio 1 Interview. 2.15 Radio 1 Playlists. 3.00 Radio 1’s Indie Anthems. 4.00 Radio 1 Dance. RADIO TWO (FM 88-90.2MHz) 6.30 The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. 9.30 Ken Bruce. 12.00 Jeremy Vine. 2.00 Steve Wright in the Afternoon. 5.00 Sara Cox. 6.30 Sara Cox’s Half Wower. Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get listeners dancing. 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist. Jo plays her favourite album tracks and musical gems rarely heard on Radio 2. 7.30 Jo Whiley. Yola plays a Sofa Session. 9.00 The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe. Spell Songs, with Kris Drever and Jackie Morris. 10.00 Trevor Nelson’s Rhythm Nation. The DJ introduces a mix of soulful tunes. 12.00 OJ Borg. 3.00 Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton. 4.00 Vanessa Feltz. RADIO THREE (FM 90.2-92.4MHz) 6.30 Breakfast. 9.00 Essential Classics. 12.00 Composer of the Week: Mark-Anthony Turnage. 1.00 Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert. 2.00 Afternoon Concert. 4.00 Choral Evensong. 5.00 In Tune. 7.00 In Tune Mixtape. 7.30 Radio 3 in Concert. Vladimir Jurowski presents a live programme featuring 20th-century masterpieces. 10.00 Free Thinking. 10.45 The Essay: Another Northern Ireland. 11.00 Night Tracks. 12.30 Through the Night. RADIO FOUR (LW 198 kHz, FM 92.4- 94.6MHz) 5.30 (LW) Test Match Special. 5.30 (FM) News Briefing. 5.43 (FM) Prayer for the Day. 5.45 (FM) Farming Today. 5.58 (FM) Tweet of the Day. 6.00 (FM) Today. 8.00 (LW) Today. 8.31 (LW) Yesterday in Parliament. 9.00 The Reith Lectures. 9.45 (LW) Daily Service. 10.00 Woman’s Hour. 11.00 Rutherford and Fry on Living with AI. 11.30 John Finnemore’s Double Acts. 12.00 News. 12.01 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 12.04 Faith, Hope and Glory. 12.18 You and Yours. 12.57 Weather. 1.00 The World at One. 1.45 Male Order. 2.00 The Archers. 2.15 Drama: No Place but the Water. 3.00 Money Box Live. 3.30 All in the Mind. 4.00 Sideways. 4.30 The Media Show. 5.00 PM. 5.54 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 5.57 Weather. 6.00 Six O’Clock News. 6.30 Mark Steel’s in Town. The comedian visits Walthamstow. 7.00 The Archers. Eddie gets his own back and Natasha gets the wrong end of the stick. 7.15 Front Row. Arts programme. 8.00 The Moral Maze. Ethical issues. 8.45 Book of the Week: Wintering. By Katherine May. 9.00 The Young Farmers. Documentary following young farmers from springtime to harvest, beginning with lambing. 9.30 The Media Show. The latest news from the fastchanging media world. 9.59 Weather. 10.00 The World Tonight. News round-up with Razia Iqbal. 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Omen. By David Seltzer. 11.00 (LW) Rosie Jones: Box Ticker Too. Rosie and fellow comic Louise Young discuss their northern heritage. 11.00 (FM) Rosie Jones: Box Ticker Too. Rosie and fellow comic Louise Young discuss their northern heritage. Last in the series. 11.15 The Skewer. Topical satirical comedy series. 11.30 (LW) Test Match Special. Australia v England. 11.30 (FM) Today in Parliament. Analysis of the day’s developments. 12.00 (FM) News and Weather. 12.30 (FM) Book of the Week: Wintering. 12.48 Shipping Forecast. 1.00 (LW) Test Match Special. 1.00 (FM) As BBC World Service. 5.20 Shipping Forecast. 5.30 (LW) Test Match Special. 5.30 (FM) News Briefing. 5.43 (FM) Prayer for the Day. 5.45 (FM) Farming Today. 5.58 (FM) Tweet of the Day. RADIO FIVE (AM 693, 909kHz) 5.00 Wake Up to Money. 6.00 5 Live Breakfast. 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 11.00 Naga Munchetty. 1.00 Nihal Arthanayake. 4.00 5 Live Drive. 7.00 5 Live Sport. 10.30 Colin Murray. 1.00 Dotun Adebayo. 5.00 Wake Up to Money. CLASSIC FM (FM 100-102MHz) 6.00 More Music Breakfast. 9.00 Alexander Armstrong. 12.00 Anne-Marie Minhall. 4.00 John Brunning. 7.00 Smooth Classics at Seven. 8.00 The Classic FM Concert with John Suchet. 10.00 Smooth Classics. 1.00 Bill Overton. TALKSPORT (AM 1053, 1089kHz) 5.00 Early Breakfast. 6.00 talkSPORT Breakfast with Laura Woods. 10.00 Jim White and Simon Jordan. 1.00 Hawksbee and Jacobs. 4.00 talkSPORT Drive with Andy Goldstein & Darren Gough. 7.00 Kick Off. 10.00 Sports Bar. 1.00 Extra Time. RADIO WALES (AM 882kHz) 5.30 The Idea. 6.00 Radio Wales Breakfast with Claire Summers. 8.30 Jason Mohammad. 11.00 Wynne Evans. 2.00 Behnaz Akhgar. 5.00 Wyre Davies. 6.30 Country Focus. 7.00 Janice Long. 10.00 The Late Show with Eleri Sion. 12.30 As Radio 5 Live. RADIO CYMRU (FM 92-95, 96.8MHz) 5.30 John Hardy. 7.00 Dros Frecwast. 9.00 Aled Hughes. 11.00 Bore Cothi. 12.30 Dros Ginio. 2.00 Ifan Evans. 5.00 Post Prynhawn. 6.00 Ar Lan Afon. 6.30 Lisa Gwilym Yn Cyflwyno. 9.00 Cofio. 10.00 Geraint Lloyd. 12.00 As BBC World Service. HEART SOUTH WALES (FM 105-106MHz) 6.30 Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden. 10.00 Pandora Christie. 1.00 Matt Wilkinson. 4.00 Jagger and Woody. 7.00 Mark Wright. 10.00 Fia Tarrant. 1.00 Simon Beale. 4.00 James Stewart. GREATEST HITS RADIO SOUTH WALES (AM 1170kHz) 6.00 Terry Underhill. 10.00 Phil Hoyles. 1.00 Dave Brookes. 4.00 The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show. 7.00 Badger. 10.00 Gareth Hurford. 12.00 Music Marathon. 4.00 Alex Lester. THE WAVE (FM 96.4MHz) 6.00 Leigh and Claire at Breakfast. 10.00 Wiggy. 1.00 Greg Burns. 4.00 Jamie Pritchard. 7.00 Jordan Lee. 10.00 Hattie Pearson. 1.00 John Isherwood. CAPITAL (FM 103.2, 97.4MHz) 6.00 Capital Breakfast With Roman Kemp. 10.00 Will Manning. 1.00 Aimee Vivian. 4.00 Josh and Kally. 7.00 The Capital Evening Show With Jimmy Hill. 10.00 The Capital Late Show With Marvin Humes. 1.00 JJ. 4.00 Lauren Layfield. MARK STEEL IN MARK STEEL’S IN TOWN SKY SHOWCASE 6.00am The Early Rundown. 7.00 Kay Burley. 8.00 Land of Primates. 9.00 Nothing to Declare. 10.00 The Flash. 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00pm Hawaii Five-0. 2.00 The Equalizer. 3.00 Modern Family. 4.00 The Office (US). 5.00 The Simpsons. 5.30 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 6.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Portrait Artist of the Year 2021. 9.00 Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol. 10.00 Positive. 12.00am Temple. 1.00 The Russell Howard Hour. 2.00 Caught on Dashcam. 3.00 Hawaii Five-0. 4.00 Brit Cops: Rapid Response. 5.00 The Early Rundown. GOLD 6.00am Teleshopping. 7.30 The Two Ronnies. 8.15 Citizen Khan. 8.55 Last of the Summer Wine. 10.55 Green Green Grass. 12.00pm The Vicar of Dibley. 1.05 Citizen Khan. 1.40 Last of the Summer Wine. 2.20 Dad’s Army. 3.00 Only Fools and Horses. 6.45 The Vicar of Dibley. 7.40 Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special. 9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special. 9.40 The Royle Family: Barbara’s Old Ring. 11.00 Miranda. 11.40 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 12.20am The Office. 1.30 The Royle Family: Barbara’s Old Ring. 2.55 Miranda. 3.30 Bridget & Eamon. DISCOVERY 6.00am Wheeler Dealers. 7.00 Deadliest Catch. 8.00 Building Off the Grid. 9.00 Alaska: The Last Frontier. 10.00 Fast N’ Loud. 11.00 Wheeler Dealers. 12.00pm Misfit Garage. 1.00 Gold Rush. 3.00 Richard Hammond’s Big. 4.00 Building Off the Grid. 5.00 Wheeler Dealers. 6.00 Fast N’ Loud. 7.00 Devil’s Canyon. 8.00 Bitchin’ Rides. 9.00 Moonshiners. 10.00 Mighty Truckers. 11.00 Gold Rush. 12.00am Moonshiners. 1.00 Alaskan Bush People. 2.00 Deadliest Catch. 3.00 Moonshiners. 4.00 Fast N’ Loud. 4.50 Wheeler Dealers. 5.40 How It’s Made. BBC FOUR 7.00pm The Joy of Painting: Winter Specials. 7.30 Christmas University Challenge. 8.00 Thailand: Earth’s Tropical Paradise. 9.00 Charley Boorman: Sydney to Tokyo, by Any Means. 10.00 Write Around the World with Richard E Grant. 11.00 What We Were Watching: Christmas 1995. 12.00am Secrets of Bones. 12.30 How to Make: The Trainer. 1.30 Thailand: Earth’s Tropical Paradise. 2.30 Write Around the World with Richard E Grant. SKY HISTORY 6.00am American Pickers. 7.00 American Wreckers. 8.00 Pawn Stars. 9.00 Forged in Fire. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 WW2 Mystery: Foo Fighters. 12.00pm WWII Turning Points. 1.00 Secrets of the Viking Stone. 2.00 Deep Sea Salvage. 3.00 American Wreckers. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Irish Pickers. 6.00 American Pickers: Lost Tapes. 7.00 Forged in Fire Tournament of Champions. 8.00 Swamp People. 9.00 When Big Things Go Wrong. 10.00 Mountain Men. 11.30 Forged in Fire: Deadliest. 12.30am Swamp People. 1.30 American Wreckers. 2.30 Mountain Men. 4.00 Irish Pickers. Grey’s Anatomy Sky Witness NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 8.00am Seconds from Disaster. 9.00 Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready. 10.00 Hitler’s Last Stand. 11.00 Drain the Oceans. 12.00pm UFOs: The Untold Stories. 1.00 Car S.O.S. 3.00 Air Crash Investigation. 5.00 Ice Road Rescue. 6.00 Wicked Tuna. 7.00 Air Crash Investigation. 8.00 Disasters Engineered. 9.00 The Hot Zone: Anthrax. 11.00 Air Crash Investigation. 12.00am Airport Security: Peru and Brazil. 1.00 To Catch a Smuggler: JFK Airport. 2.00 Britain’s Underworld. 3.00 Nazi Megastructures. 4.00 Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready. E4 6.00am Hollyoaks. 7.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 8.00 Baby Daddy. 9.00 How I Met Your Mother. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 The Goldbergs. 12.00pm Brooklyn Nine- Nine. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 Mike & Molly. 4.00 The Goldbergs. 5.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 7.00 Hollyoaks. 7.30 Young Sheldon. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Young Sheldon. 10.00 GamesMaster. 11.05 Naked Attraction. 12.05am Gogglebox. 1.10 First Dates Hotel. 2.15 Naked Attraction. 3.10 The 100. 4.00 Young Sheldon. 4.45 The Big Bang Theory. 5.35 How I Met Your Mother. ITV2 6.00am Love Bites. 7.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 8.00 Emmerdale. 8.30 You’ve Been Framed! Gold at Christmas. 9.30 Supermarket Sweep. 10.30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 11.50 Catchphrase. 12.30pm Emmerdale. 1.00 You’ve Been Framed! Gold at Xmas. 2.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 3.00 Catchphrase. 3.45 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 5.00 The Voice USA. 7.00 Superstore. 8.00 Bob’s Burgers. 9.00 Family Guy. 10.00 Peckham’s Finest. 10.45 Killer Camp. 11.45 Family Guy. 12.40am American Dad! 1.40 Bob’s Burgers. 2.30 Superstore. 3.20 Unwind with ITV. 3.30 Teleshopping. ITV3 6.00am Classic Coronation Street. 7.00 Classic Emmerdale. 8.05 That’s My Boy. 8.40 On the Buses. 9.15 Inspector Morse. 11.35 Heartbeat. 1.45pm Classic Emmerdale. 2.50 Classic Coronation Street. 3.50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. 6.00 Heartbeat. 8.00 Endeavour. 10.00 Ruth Rendell’s Inspector Wexford: Harm Done. 12.10am Inspector Morse. 2.20 Unwind with ITV. 2.30 Teleshopping. SKY WITNESS 6.00am Nothing to Declare. 8.00 Border Patrol. 9.00 Stop, Search, Seize. 10.00 Law & Order. 11.00 The Rookie. 12.00pm Blue Bloods. 2.00 The Equalizer. 3.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. 4.00 Paramedics. 5.00 Nothing to Declare. 7.00 Paramedics. 8.00 Blue Bloods. 9.00 Grey’s Anatomy. 10.00 Station 19. 11.00 The Rookie. 12.00am Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. 1.00 FBI. 2.00 FBI: Most Wanted. 3.00 Coroner. 4.00 Grey’s Anatomy. COMEDY CENTRAL 6.00am Teleshopping. 8.00 Impractical Jokers. 8.35 Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party. 12.30pm Impractical Jokers: Hits, Errors & Balls. 1.00 Friends. 9.00 Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains. 10.00 Frank Skinner: Man in a Suit. 11.20 Live at the Apollo. 12.20am Rob Beckett’s Undeniable. 1.20 Chris Ramsey: Just Happy to Get Out of the House. 2.20 South Park. 3.40 The Daily Show. 4.15 Friends. 5.00 Teleshopping. SYFY 6.00am Marvel’s Runaways. 7.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 8.00 Teleshopping. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 12.00pm Warehouse 13. 1.00 Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. 2.00 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 3.00 Marvel’s Runaways. 4.00 Fringe. 5.00 Warehouse 13. 6.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 7.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 8.00 Fringe. 9.00 The Outpost. 10.00 Film: Final Recall. (15) (2017) Sci-fi thriller, starring Wesley Snipes. 12.00am Star Trek: Enterprise. 1.00 Fringe. 2.00 Siren. 4.00 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. EDEN 6.00am Teleshopping. 9.00 Gorilla Family and Me. 10.00 Jungle Planet. 11.00 Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. 12.00pm Secrets of the Solar System. 2.00 Gorilla Family and Me. 3.00 24 Hours on Earth. 4.00 Wild Japan. 5.00 Jungle Planet. 6.00 Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. 7.00 Secrets of the Solar System. 8.00 Gorilla Family and Me. 9.00 Wild Japan. 10.00 Secrets of the Solar System. 11.00 Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. 12.00am Gorilla Family and Me. 1.00 Jungle Planet. 2.00 Earth: The Nature of Our Planet. 3.00 Wild Japan. 3.50 Costa Rica: The Rise of Nature. 4.40 Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth. 5.30 Collar of Duty. SKY Main Event 6.00am Sky Sports News. 7.00 Best of ICC WT20. 7.15 Live Big Bash League. 10.30 Live Big Bash League. 2.00pm Sky Sports News. 6.00 Live Mosconi Cup Pool. Day two of the annual nineball pool tournament at Alexandra Palace. 7.30 Live EFL. Milton Keynes Dons v Plymouth Argyle (Kick-off 7.45pm). 10.15 Sky Sports News. Round-up of the sports news. 11.00 Live: NFL Fantasy. Featuring the top NFL fantasy experts and analysts. 12.00am Live: Total Access. 1.00 Sky Sports News. SKY Cricket 6.00am Captain’s Log. 7.00 Best of ICC WT20. 7.15 Live Big Bash League. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers. 10.30 Live Big Bash League. Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat. 2.00pm Best of ICC WT20. 3.00 Captain’s Log. With Ricky Ponting. 4.00 Big Bash League. 11.00 Test Cricket. 4.00am Captain’s Log. 5.00 Best of ICC WT20. SKY NFL 6.00am NFL: America’s Game. 7.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 8.00 NFL Highlights. 9.00 Inside the Huddle. 10.00 NFL Highlights. 11.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 12.00pm Live: Good Morning Football. The morning show destination for NFL fans. 3.00 Inside the Huddle. 4.00 NFL Highlights. 6.00 Inside the Huddle. The Sky Sports NFL team review the latest matches, news and headlines. 7.00 NBC’s Pro- Football Talk. Mike Florio and Chris Simms present this NFL talk show. 9.00 Jags All Access: UK. The latest news on the Jacksonville Jaguars. 9.30 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 10.00 TBA. 11.00 Live: NFL Fantasy. Featuring the top NFL fantasy experts and analysts. 12.00am Live: Total Access. 1.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 2.00 NFL Highlights. 5.00 Inside the Huddle. EUROSPORT1 6.00am Alpine Skiing. 8.00 Snooker: Scottish Open. 10.00 Hall of Fame – Pyeongchang. 11.00 Motorsport: WTCR. 12.00pm Alpine Skiing. 2.00 Cyclo-Cross. 4.00 Motorcycle Live 2021. 5.00 Ski Jumping. 7.00 Cyclo- Cross. The men’s event from Tabor, Czech Republic. 8.00 GOLFTV Weekly. News and interviews from the world of golf. 8.30 British Superbikes: Season Review. A look back at the 2021 campaign. 10.00 UCI Track Champions League. Action from rounds three and four at Lee Valley VeloPark in London. 11.00 Hall of Fame: Pyeongchang. Ice hockey highlights from the 2018 Winter Olympics. 12.00am Alpine Skiing. 2.00 Cyclo-Cross. 3.00 FIA WEC. 4.00 Snooker: Scottish Open. 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THURSDAY DYDD IAU 9 December 2021 9 December 2021 DYDD RADIO SATELLITE CABLE AND DIGITAL IAU THURSDAY SPORT RADIO ONE (FM 97.6-99.8MHz) 5.00 Radio 1 Early Breakfast with Arielle Free. 7.00 Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James. 10.32 Rickie, Melvin and Charlie. 12.45 Newsbeat. 1.00 Scott Mills. 3.32 Going Home with Vick and Jordan. 5.45 Newsbeat. 6.00 Radio 1’s Future Sounds with Clara Amfo. 8.00 Radio 1’s Indie Show with Jack Saunders. 10.00 BBC Introducing Dance. 11.00 Radio 1’s Residency. 12.00 Radio 1’s Residency. 1.00 Radio 1’s Essential Mix. 3.00 Get Set with Radio 1. 4.00 Radio 1 Dance. RADIO TWO (FM 88-90.2MHz) 6.30 The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. 9.30 Ken Bruce. 12.00 Jeremy Vine. Current affairs chat. 2.00 Steve Wright in the Afternoon. New and vintage music. 5.00 Sara Cox. Music and chat. 6.30 Sara Cox’s Half Wower. Sara plays the biggest and best tunes to get listeners dancing. 7.00 Jo Whiley’s Shiny Happy Playlist. Jo plays her favourite album tracks and musical gems rarely heard on Radio 2. 7.30 Jo Whiley. Music and chat. 9.00 The Country Show with Bob Harris. A personal selection of fine tracks. 10.00 Trevor Nelson’s Rhythm Nation. The DJ introduces a mix of soulful tunes. 12.00 OJ Borg. 3.00 Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton. 4.00 A Dance Through the Decades. 4.30 Vanessa Feltz. RADIO THREE (FM 90.2-92.4MHz) 6.30 Breakfast. 9.00 Essential Classics. 12.00 Composer of the Week: Mark-Anthony Turnage. 1.00 Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert. 2.00 Afternoon Concert. 5.00 In Tune. 7.00 In Tune Mixtape. 7.30 Radio 3 in Concert. The CBSO live from Symphony Hall in Birmingham in a programme of Sibelius and Dvorak. 10.00 Free Thinking. 10.45 The Essay: Another Northern Ireland. 11.00 The Night Tracks Mix. 11.30 Unclassified. 12.30 Through the Night. RADIO FOUR (LW 198 kHz, FM 92.4- 94.6MHz) 5.30 (LW) Test Match Special. 5.30 (FM) News Briefing. 5.43 (FM) Prayer for the Day. 5.45 (FM) Farming Today. 5.58 (FM) Tweet of the Day. 6.00 (FM) Today. 8.00 (LW) Today. 8.31 (LW) Yesterday in Parliament. 9.00 In Our Time. 9.45 (LW) Daily Service. 9.45 (FM) Book of the Week: Wintering. 10.00 Woman’s Hour. 11.00 Crossing Continents. 11.30 The Exploding Library. 12.00 News. 12.01 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 12.04 Faith, Hope and Glory. 12.18 You and Yours. 12.57 Weather. 1.00 The World at One. Current affairs, with Sarah Montague. 1.45 Male Order. 2.00 The Archers. 2.15 Drama: This Thing of Darkness. 3.00 Open Country. 3.27 Radio 4 Appeal. 3.30 Bookclub. 4.00 Think with Pinker. 4.30 BBC Inside Science. 5.00 PM. News headlines, with Evan Davis. 5.54 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 5.57 Weather. 6.00 Six O’Clock News. 6.30 Relativity. By Richard Herring. 7.00 The Archers. Tom is thrown into a panic and Natasha can’t get a word in edgeways. 7.15 Front Row. Arts programme. 8.00 The Briefing Room. David Aaronovitch discusses big issues in the news. 8.30 The Spark. Julia Galef explains how “motivated cognition” blocks clear thinking. 9.00 BBC Inside Science. The latest scientific research. 9.30 In Our Time. The history of ideas. 9.59 Weather. 10.00 The World Tonight. News round-up, with Razia Iqbal. 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Omen. By David Seltzer. 11.00 Fred at the Stand. Stand-up comedy, with Lost Voice Guy, Lauren Pattison, Michael Akadiri and Esther Manito. 11.30 (LW) Test Match Special. Australia v England. 11.30 (FM) Today in Parliament. Political roundup. 12.00 (FM) News and Weather. 12.30 (FM) Book of the Week: Wintering. 12.48 Shipping Forecast. 1.00 (LW) Test Match Special. 1.00 (FM) As BBC World Service. 5.20 Shipping Forecast. 5.30 (LW) Test Match Special. 5.30 (FM) News Briefing. 5.43 (FM) Prayer for the Day. 5.45 (FM) Farming Today. 5.58 (FM) Tweet of the Day. RADIO FIVE (AM 693, 909kHz) 5.00 Wake Up to Money. 6.00 5 Live Breakfast. 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 11.00 Adrian Chiles. 1.00 Nihal Arthanayake. 4.00 5 Live Drive. 7.00 5 Live Sport. 8.00 5 Live Formula 1. A preview of the final race of the 2021 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. 9.00 5 Live Sport. 10.00 5 Live Sport. 10.30 Colin Murray. 1.00 Dotun Adebayo. 5.00 Wake Up to Money. CLASSIC FM (FM 100-102MHz) 6.00 More Music Breakfast. 9.00 Alexander Armstrong. 12.00 Anne-Marie Minhall. 4.00 John Brunning. 7.00 Smooth Classics at Seven. 8.00 The Classic FM Concert with John Suchet. 10.00 Smooth Classics. 1.00 Bill Overton. TALKSPORT (AM 1053, 1089kHz) 5.00 Early Breakfast. 6.00 talkSPORT Breakfast with Alan Brazil. 10.00 Jim White and Simon Jordan. 1.00 Hawksbee & Baker. 4.00 talkSPORT Drive with Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent. 7.00 Kick Off. 10.00 Sports Bar. 1.00 Extra Time. RADIO WALES (AM 882kHz) 5.30 Country Focus. 6.00 Radio Wales Breakfast with Claire Summers. 8.30 Dot Davies. 11.00 Wynne Evans. 2.00 Behnaz Akhgar. 5.00 Gareth Lewis. 6.30 Jacko’s Sporting Almanac. 7.00 Janice Long. 10.00 The Late Show with Eleri Sion. 12.30 As Radio 5 Live. RADIO CYMRU (FM 92-95, 96.8MHz) 5.30 John Hardy. 7.00 Dros Frecwast. 9.00 Aled Hughes. 11.00 Bore Cothi. 12.30 Dros Ginio. 2.00 Ifan Evans. 5.00 Post Prynhawn. 6.00 Chwalu Pen. 7.00 Byd Huw Stephens. 9.00 Beti a’i Phobol. 10.00 Geraint Lloyd. 12.00 As BBC World Service. HEART SOUTH WALES (FM 105-106MHz) 6.30 Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden. 10.00 Pandora Christie. 1.00 Matt Wilkinson. 4.00 Jagger and Woody. 7.00 Mark Wright. 10.00 Fia Tarrant. 1.00 Simon Beale. 4.00 James Stewart. GREATEST HITS RADIO SOUTH WALES (AM 1170kHz) 6.00 Terry Underhill. 10.00 Phil Hoyles. 1.00 Dave Brookes. 4.00 The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show. 7.00 Badger. 10.00 Gareth Hurford. 12.00 Music Marathon. 4.00 Alex Lester. THE WAVE (FM 96.4MHz) 6.00 Leigh and Claire at Breakfast. 10.00 Wiggy. 1.00 Greg Burns. 4.00 Jamie Pritchard. 7.00 Jordan Lee. 10.00 Hattie Pearson. 1.00 John Isherwood. CAPITAL (FM 103.2, 97.4MHz) 6.00 Capital Breakfast With Roman Kemp. 10.00 Will Manning. 1.00 Aimee Vivian. 4.00 Josh and Kally. 7.00 The Capital Evening Show With Jimmy Hill. 10.00 The Capital Late Show With Marvin Humes. 1.00 JJ. 4.00 Lauren Layfield. GERGELY MADARAS IN RADIO 3 IN CONCERT SKY SHOWCASE 6.00am The Early Rundown. 7.00 Kay Burley. 8.00 Land of Primates. 9.00 Nothing to Declare. 10.00 The Flash. 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00pm Hawaii Five-0. 2.00 The Equalizer. 3.00 Modern Family. 4.00 The Office (US). 5.00 The Simpsons. 5.30 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 6.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 And Just Like That. 11.00 The Russell Howard Hour. 12.00am Temple. 1.00 Road Wars. 2.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 3.00 Hawaii Five-0. 4.00 Brit Cops: Rapid Response. GOLD 6.00am Teleshopping. 7.30 The Two Ronnies. 8.15 Still Open All Hours. 8.55 Last of the Summer Wine. 11.15 The Vicar of Dibley. 12.15pm Still Open All Hours. 12.55 Last of the Summer Wine. 2.15 Dad’s Army. 4.20 Only Fools and Horses. 6.00 Miranda. 6.40 Only Fools and Horses. 7.50 The Vicar of Dibley. 9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 9.40 Christmas with the Royle Family. 10.40 The Royle Family at Christmas. 11.20 Miranda. 12.00am Mrs Brown’s Boys. 12.40 The Royle Family Xmas 2008: The New Sofa. 2.00 The Royle Family at Christmas. 2.45 Miranda. 3.20 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 4.00 Teleshopping. DISCOVERY 6.00am Wheeler Dealers. 7.00 Deadliest Catch. 8.00 Building Off the Grid. 9.00 Alaska: The Last Frontier. 10.00 Fast N’ Loud. 11.00 Wheeler Dealers. 12.00pm Misfit Garage. 1.00 Gold Rush. 3.00 Richard Hammond’s Big. 4.00 Building Off the Grid. 5.00 Wheeler Dealers. 6.00 Fast N’ Loud Revved Up. 7.00 Devil’s Canyon. 8.00 Bitchin’ Rides. 9.00 Naked and Afraid. 11.00 Supertruckers. 12.00am Naked and Afraid. 2.00 Deadliest Catch. 3.00 Naked and Afraid. 4.50 Wheeler Dealers. 5.40 How It’s Made. BBC FOUR 7.00pm The Joy of Painting: Winter Specials. 7.30 Christmas University Challenge. 8.00 Sound of Musicals with Neil Brand. 9.00 Film: The Manchurian Candidate. (15) (1962) (b&w) Political thriller, starring Frank Sinatra. 11.00 Seth MacFarlane Sings Sinatra at the Proms. 12.30am Secrets of Bones. 1.30 Sound of Musicals with Neil Brand. 2.30 Britain’s Lost Masterpieces. SKY HISTORY 6.00am American Pickers: Lost Tapes. 7.00 American Wreckers. 8.00 Pawn Stars. 9.00 Forged in Fire Tournament of Champions. 10.00 American Pickers: Lost Tapes. 11.00 Swamp People. 12.00pm WWII Turning Points. 1.00 Secrets of the Viking Stone. 2.00 Deep Sea Salvage. 3.00 American Wreckers. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Irish Pickers. 6.00 American Pickers: Lost Tapes. 7.00 Forged in Fire Tournament of Champions. 8.00 Pawn Stars. 9.00 Forged in Fire. 10.00 Man vs History. 11.00 Salvage Kings. 12.00am Barbarians II. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 American Wreckers. 3.00 Salvage Kings. 4.00 Irish Pickers. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 8.00am Seconds from Disaster. 9.00 Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready. 10.00 Hitler’s Last Stand. 11.00 Drain Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Sky Witness the Oceans. 12.00pm UFOs: The Untold Stories. 1.00 Car S.O.S. 3.00 Air Crash Investigation. 5.00 Ice Road Rescue. 6.00 Wicked Tuna. 7.00 Air Crash Investigation. 8.00 Wicked Tuna: North v South. 9.00 Ice Road Rescue. 10.00 Alaska: The Next Generation. 11.00 Air Crash Investigation. 12.00am Airport Security: Peru and Brazil. 1.00 To Catch a Smuggler: JFK Airport. 2.00 Britain’s Underworld. 3.00 Nazi Megastructures. 4.00 Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready. E4 6.00am Hollyoaks. 7.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 8.00 Baby Daddy. 9.00 How I Met Your Mother. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 The Goldbergs. 12.00pm Brooklyn Nine- Nine. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 Mike & Molly. 4.00 The Goldbergs. 5.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 7.00 Hollyoaks. 7.30 Young Sheldon. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Celebrity Gogglebox. 10.00 Gogglebox. 11.05 Naked Attraction. 1.15am Rick and Morty. 1.50 Robot Chicken. 2.40 First Dates Hotel. 3.30 The 100. 4.20 The Big Bang Theory. 5.05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. ITV2 6.00am Love Bites. 7.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 8.00 Emmerdale. 8.30 Coronation Street. 9.30 Supermarket Sweep. 10.30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 11.45 Catchphrase. 12.30pm Emmerdale. 1.00 Coronation Street. 2.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 3.00 Catchphrase. 3.45 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 5.00 The Voice USA. 6.00 Catchphrase Christmas Special. 7.00 Superstore. 8.00 Bob’s Burgers. 9.00 Family Guy. 11.30 American Dad! 12.30am Bad Boy Chiller Crew. 1.15 Bob’s Burgers. 2.15 Superstore. 3.10 Unwind with ITV. 3.30 Teleshopping. ITV3 6.00am Classic Coronation Street. 7.00 Classic Emmerdale. 8.05 That’s My Boy. 8.40 On the Buses. 9.15 Inspector Morse. 11.35 Heartbeat. 1.45pm Classic Emmerdale. 2.50 Classic Coronation Street. 3.50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. 6.00 Heartbeat. 8.00 Vera. 10.00 The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. 12.20am Inspector Morse. 2.25 Unwind with ITV. 2.30 Teleshopping. SKY WITNESS 6.00am Nothing to Declare. 8.00 Border Patrol. 9.00 Stop, Search, Seize. 10.00 Law & Order. 11.00 The Rookie. 12.00pm Blue Bloods. 2.00 The Equalizer. 3.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. 4.00 Paramedics. 5.00 Nothing to Declare. 7.00 Paramedics. 8.00 Blue Bloods. 9.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. 10.00 Blue Bloods. 11.00 The Rookie. 12.00am Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. 1.00 The Resident. 2.00 Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector. 3.00 Coroner. 4.00 Grey’s Anatomy. 5.00 Brit Cops: Rapid Response. COMEDY CENTRAL 6.00am Teleshopping. 8.00 Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party. 9.30 Impractical Jokers: Hits, Errors & Balls. 10.00 Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party. 1.00pm Friends. 9.00 Live at the Apollo. 10.00 Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains. 11.00 Michael McIntyre’s Big Show. 12.00am Michael McIntyre’s Very Christmassy Christmas Show. 1.00 Al Murray Live – Barrel of Fun. 2.00 South Park. 3.40 The Daily Show. SYFY 6.00am Marvel’s Runaways. 7.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 8.00 Teleshopping. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 12.00pm Warehouse 13. 1.00 Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. 2.00 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 3.00 Marvel’s Runaways. 4.00 Fringe. 5.00 Warehouse 13. 6.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 7.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 8.00 Fringe. 9.00 Film: The Amazing Spider-Man. (12) (2012) Superhero adventure reboot, starring Andrew Garfield. 12.00am Star Trek: Enterprise. 1.00 Fringe. 2.00 Siren. 4.00 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. EDEN 6.00am Teleshopping. 9.00 Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me. 10.00 Echo – An Unforgettable Elephant: Natural World. 11.00 The Sun: Inferno in the Sky. 12.00pm Secrets of the Solar System. 2.00 Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me. 3.00 Wild Japan. 5.00 Echo – An Unforgettable Elephant: Natural World. 6.00 The Sun: Inferno in the Sky. 7.00 Secrets of the Solar System. 8.00 Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me. 9.00 Echo – An Unforgettable Elephant: Natural World. 10.00 Secrets of the Solar System. 11.00 The Sun: Inferno in the Sky. 12.00am Wild Japan. 1.00 Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me. 2.00 Echo – An Unforgettable Elephant: Natural World. 3.00 The Sun: Inferno in the Sky. SKY Main Event 6.00am Sky Sports News. 7.00 Good Morning Sports Fans. 7.30 Early Kick- Off. 8.00 Live Big Bash League. Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades. 11.30 Live DP World Tour Golf. The Alfred Dunhill Championship. 3.00pm Sky Sports News. 6.00 The F1 Show. A look ahead to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. 7.00 Live Mosconi Cup Pool. Day three of the annual nine-ball pool tournament at Alexandra Palace. 10.30 Sky Sports News. 12.30am Live NFL. 4.30 Sky Sports News. SKY Cricket 6.00am How the 2015 ICC World Cup Was Won. 8.00 Live Big Bash League. 11.30 My Icon: Nasser Hussain. 11.45 My Icon: Ebony Rainford-Brent. 12.00pm Test Cricket. 5.00 The Fletcher Years. 6.00 Big Bash League. Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades. 9.30 My Icon: Nasser Hussain. 9.45 My Icon: Ebony Rainford-Brent. 10.00 The Fletcher Years. 11.00 Cricket in Mumbai. 12.00am Big Bash League. 3.30 My Icon: Nasser Hussain. 3.45 My Icon: Ebony Rainford-Brent. 4.00 Cricket in Mumbai. 5.00 Best of ICC WT20. SKY NFL 6.00am NFL: America’s Game. 7.00 NFL Highlights. 9.00 NFL: A Football Life. 10.00 NFL Highlights. 11.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 12.00pm Live: Good Morning Football. 3.00 NFL Highlights. 4.00 Inside the Huddle. 5.00 Jags All Access: UK. 5.30 Super Bowl LI Gameday 2017. 6.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 7.00 NBC’s Pro- Football Talk. Mike Florio and Chris Simms present this NFL talk show. 9.00 NFL Overtime. Reflecting on the big stories and surprises from the 2021 season. 10.00 Live: NFL Fantasy. 11.00 NFL Overtime. 12.00am NFL Bitesize Highlights. 12.30 Live NFL. 4.30 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 5.00 NFL Overtime. EUROSPORT1 6.00am Ski Jumping. 8.00 Snooker: Scottish Open. 10.00 Hall of Fame: Pyeongchang. 11.00 Motorsport: WTCR. 12.00pm Alpine Skiing. 2.00 Live Curling: Winter Olympics Qualifiers. 4.00 Ski Jumping. 5.00 Live Curling: Winter Olympics Qualifiers. 7.00 UCI Track Champions League. Action from rounds three and four at Lee Valley VeloPark in London. 8.00 Curling: Winter Olympics Qualifiers. 10.00 UCI Track Champions League. 11.00 Hall of Fame – PyeongChang Alpine. 12.00am Curling: Winter Olympics Qualifiers. 2.00 Cyclo-Cross. 3.00 Le Mans 24 Hours. 4.00 Snooker: Scottish Open. AD SPACE 9cm (Customer) Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 45

THURSDAY THURSDAY Nadiya’s Fast Flavours BBC2, 8.30pm We’re still reeling from seeing Nadiya Hussain crushing up cheesy puff crisps and putting them into her mac and cheese the other week – goodness only knows what weird and yet wonderful ingredients she may utilise during her latest batch of recipes. We’re promised, however, that no matter what, they will be taste sensations – and you can’t say fairer than that. So brace yourself for the former Bake Off champ’s unique takes on banana thyme loaf, a nutty burger, sweet and spicy chicken and an apple and custard pudding. Gwesty Aduniad S4C, 9pm Mae pawb sy’n dod i Westy Aduniad yn chwilio am rywun o’u gorffennol. Y tro hwn, mae un teulu wedi teithio o Seland Newydd ar gais ffrind sy’n sal, tra bo Dewi a Carwen yn chwilio am eu rhieni gwaed. A fydd gan y Gwesty atebion iddyn nhw? The Stonehenge Enigma: What Lies Beneath? C5, 9pm Thousands of people travel to Stonehenge every year. It’s a major tourist attraction, one that has bewitched and baffled experts for centuries. But its thunder could be stolen by another prehistoric monument situated just a few miles away, which is thought to be 20 times bigger. In this fascinating documentary, Rob Bell charts the progress of archaeologists as they use cutting-edge technology to uncover a previously unknown subterranean ring. It’s hoped that not only will the site itself prove awe-inspiring, it will also shed new light on the mysteries that still surround Stonehenge and the Neolithic people who created it. Among those involved offering their insights are landscape archaeologist Vince Gaffney and Stonehenge expert Susan Greaney. WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 46 END 9 9 December Rhagfyr 2021 (S) (S) Subtitles. (R) Repeat. BBCONEWALES BBCTWOWALES ITVWALES 6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.15 Morning Live (S) 10.00 Claimed and Shamed (S) (R) 10.45 Fraud Squad (S) 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R) 12.15 Bargain Hunt Roo Irvine and Tim Weeks help teams in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, while presenter Charlie Ross also finds out about the fascinating world of espionage. (S) (R) 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather (S) 1.45 Doctors Zara makes the wrong call with Luca. (S) 2.15 The Tournament Eight players do battle in the knockout quiz. Only one will be left standing at the end, hoping to reach the Golden Run and double their money. Hosted by Alex Scott. (S) 3.00 Escape to the Country Jonnie Irwin helps a Co Durham couple hoping to move to North Yorkshire on a budget of £600,000, and also gets a masterclass in building dry stone walls. (S) (R) 3.45 Virtually Home The mother of a young toddler calls on the help of interior designer Karen Livingstone Welstead and the VR studio to breath some life and vibrancy into a dull dining space. (S) 4.30 The Repair Shop Mechanical maestro Steve Fletcher and woodwork expert Will Kirk cannot resist staging a competitive game of pinball on a penny slot machine in need of rejuvenation. (S) (R) 5.15 Pointless Quiz in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions. Presented by Alexander Armstrong, with Richard Osman. (S) (R) 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather (S) 6.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 7.0 0 The One Show Ronan Keating co-hosts the live magazine show featuring a mixture of celebrity chat and stories of interest. (S) 7.35 EastEnders Rainie grows more suspicious of Stuart, Kim tries to put on a brave face and Liam’s criminal scheming becomes more ambitious. (S) 8.00 Sort Your Life Out with Stacey Solomon Dan and Kelly Waller declutter their home, as carpenter Robert Bent creates a multipurpose spare room and transforms their office into a workspace of dreams. Last in the series. (S) 9.00 MasterChef: The Professionals Four chefs compete in the second semi-final, initially tasked to create a dish working on makeshift workstations with limited equipment and no ovens. (S) 10.00 BBC News at Ten (S) 10.25 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 10.35 Question Time (S) 11.35 Newscast (S) 12.05 Blankety Blank Bradley Walsh hosts the revival of the comedy quiz show, with Fay Ripley, Louis Smith, Sara Pascoe, Jo Brand, Janette Manrara and Martin Kemp helping the contestants. (S) (R) 12.40 Superman & Lois (S) (R) 1.40 Weather for the Week Ahead (S) 1.45 BBC News (S) 6.30 The Tournament (S) (R) 7.15 Virtually Home (S) (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: The Mating Game (S) (R) 9.00 BBC News at 9 (S) 10.00 BBC News (S) 12.15 Politics Live The latest stories from Westminster and beyond. (S) 1.00 The Best Christmas Food Ever Festive treats, including succulent pork ribs with orange and pomegranate salsa. (S) (R) 1.45 Eggheads Quiz show. (S) (R) 2.15 The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas Si King and Dave Myers create festive dishes with the help of Alex Jones. (S) (R) 3.00 Attenborough’s Fabulous Frogs: Natural World (S) (R) 3.15 Great British Menu The top three chefs from the fish and main heats cook for the judges. (S) (R) 4.15 The Real Marigold Hotel The whole group are invited to a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony. (S) (R) 5.15 Flog It! (S) (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Former winners Rickie Haywood-Williams, Sally Phillips, Vikki Stone and Dan Walker keep their eyes on the prize ahead of Friday’s final. (S) 6.30 Strictly: It Takes Two Janette Manrara dishes up all the backstage gossip and Strictly designer Vicky Gill presents a look at what the couples will be wearing at the weekend. (S) 7.0 0 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Radio broadcasters Mark Radcliffe and Edith Bowman dip their toes into the world of antiques under the guidance of Natasha Raskin Sharp and Paul Martin. (S) 8.00 Mary Berry – Love to Cook The culinary expert offers tips for beginners, including a mouthwatering stir fry, an open burger, and a biscuit for first time bakers. (S) 8.30 Nadiya’s Fast Flavours The cook has some relaxed recipes to chill out with, including Bombay burgers that are like an Indian meal in one bite, sticky BBQ sriracha chicken, and a dreamy apple and custard pie. Plus, Shropshire BBQ expert Adam Purnell shares his recipe for tomahawk steak. (S) 9.00 Surgeons: At the Edge of Life Documentary series following the work of leading surgeons as they push medical boundaries to the limit. (S) 10.00 Mock the Week Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore. (S) 10.30 Newsnight (S) 11.10 Weather (S) 11.15 Forensics: The Real CSI Following investigations into serious crimes, revealing the crucial role cutting-edge forensic science plays in bringing criminals to justice. (S) (R) 12.15 Sign Zone: The Lakes with Simon Reeve (S) (R) 1.15 Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing (S) (R) 2.15 Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing: The Results (S) (R) 2.55 This Is BBC Two (S) 6.00 Good Morning Britain Morning magazine featuring a lively mix of news and current affairs, plus health, entertainment and lifestyle features. (S) 9.00 Lorraine (S) 10.00 This Morning (S) 12.30 Loose Women The women put the world to rights once more and invite a celebrity guest to chat. (S) 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News (S) 1.55 ITV News Cymru Wales (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal In Sheffield, David Dickinson discovers a famous name artist in the den, and Tracy Thackray- Howitt smells a profit in an old perfume bottle. (S) 3.00 Lingo Mother and son Becka and Connor from Johnstone in Scotland, Sylvia and Ishmail – a mother and son from Kent – and Sunderland-based Tinashe and wife Princess take part. (S) 3.59 ITV Cymru Wales Weather (S) 4.00 Tipping Point Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S) 5.00 The Chase Bradley Walsh presents as Andy, Michelle, Jacob and Allie answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on one of the ruthless Chasers and secure a cash prize. (S) 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six (S) 6.30 ITV Evening News (S) 7.0 0 Emmerdale Dawn feels jealous. Mandy makes a demand. Manpreet is furious. (S) 7.30 Saving Money at Christmas: The Big Squeeze? Tonight Cameras follow families trying to make ends meet. (S) 8.00 Emmerdale Vinny assumes wrong. Chas is shocked. Meena’s jealousy gets the better of her. (S) 8.30 The Martin Lewis Money Show: Live The cash expert answers the financial questions that matter most, and offers tips and tricks for making finances go further. (S) 9.00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! The remaining stars continue to brave life in Gwrych Castle, while Ant and Dec look at highlights from the past 24 hours as the end of the competition approaches. (S) 10.30 ITV News (S) 11.05 ITV News Cymru Wales (S) 11.20 Face to Face (S) 11.45 The Murder of Alex Rodda: Social Media Murders The killing of the 15-year-old, who was groomed on the internet by Matthew Mason, who murdered him as he wanted to keep their relationship secret. (S) (R) 12.40 The Jonathan Ross Show Elton John joins Jonathan from his home, while in the studio the host welcomes Rob Brydon and Judi Love, and there is a musical performance by Craig David and MNEK. (S) (R) 1.30 Shop: Ideal World 3.00 FYI Extra 3.15 Saving Money at Christmas: The Big Squeeze? Tonight (S) (R) 3.40 Wonders of the Coast Path (S) (R) 4.05 Unwind with ITV 5.05 Tipping Point (S) (R)

S4C 6.00 Cyw: Bing (R) 6.10 Cyw: Halibalw (S) (R) 6.20 Cyw: Meic y Marchog (R) 6.35 Cyw: Jen a Jim Pob Dim (S) (R) 6.50 Cyw: Anifeiliaid Bach y Byd (S) (R) 7.0 0 Cyw: Tatws Newydd (S) (R) 7.05 Cyw: Oli Wyn (S) (R) 7.15 Cyw: Loti Borloti (S) (R) 7.30 Cyw: Y Brodyr Coala (S) (R) 7.40 Cyw: Amser Maith Maith yn Ôl (S) (R) 8.00 Cyw: Sali Mali (S) (R) 8.05 Cyw: Straeon Ty Pen (S) (R) 8.20 Cyw: Ben a Mali a’u Byd Bach O Hud (S) (R) 8.35 Cyw: Shwshaswyn (R) 8.45 Cyw: Cei Bach (S) (R) 9.00 Cyw: Cymylaubychain (S) (R) 9.10 Cyw: Digbi Draig (R) 9.20 Cyw: Rapsgaliwn (S) (R) 9.35 Cyw: Pablo (R) 9.45 Cyw: Byd Tad-Cu (S) (R) 10.00 Cyw: Bing (S) (R) 10.10 Cyw: Halibalw (S) (R) 10.20 Cyw: Stiw (S) (R) 10.35 Cyw: Anifeiliaid Bach y Byd (S) (R) 10.45 Cyw: Cei Bach (S) (R) 11.00 Cyw: Tatws Newydd (S) (R) 11.05 Cyw: Guto Gwningen (S) (R) 11.20 Cyw: Da ’Di Dona (S) (R) 11.30 Cyw: Patrôl Pawennau (R) 11.45 Cyw: Sbarc (R) 12.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 12.05 Bywyd y Fet (S) (R) 12.30 Heno Aur (S) (R) 1.00 Pysgod i Bawb (S) (R) 1.30 Adre (S) (R) 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 2.05 Prynhawn Da (S) 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 3.05 Cefn Gwlad (S) (R) 4.00 Awr Fawr: Anifeiliaid Bach y Byd (S) (R) 4.10 Awr Fawr: Jamborî (S) (R) 4.20 Awr Fawr: Da ’Di Dona (S) (R) 4.30 Awr Fawr: Stiw (S) (R) 4.45 Awr Fawr: Sigldigwt (S) (R) 5.00 Stwnsh: Bernard (R) 5.05 Stwnsh: Dreigiau: Gwarchodwyr Berc (R) 5.30 Stwnsh: Lolipop (R) 5.55 Stwnsh: Ffeil (S) 6.00 Codi Pac Geraint Hardy discovers what the seaside town of Tenby has to offer. (S) (R) 6.30 Rownd a Rownd Barry hides himself away from the world. (R) 6.57 Newyddion S4C (S) 7.0 0 Heno Magazine. (S) 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 8.00 Pobol y Cwm Mathew realises what’s causing his cousin’s night terrors. (S) 8.25 Rownd a Rownd Elen and Llyr spend the day on a rather different date than anticipated. (S) 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 9.00 Gwesty Aduniad Family and friend reunions set in a rural Wales hotel. (S) 10.00 Y Ffair Aeaf 2021 (S) (R) 11.00 Richard Holt: Yr Academi Felys (S) (R) 11.35 Diwedd DYDD IAU KEY: (S) Subtitles (R) Repeat CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 6.00 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas Kirstie Allsopp learns to make a beautiful neon star. (S) (R) 6.10 Countdown (S) (R) 6.50 The Big Bang Theory (S) (R) 7.35 The King of Queens (S) (R) 9.00 Frasier (S) (R) 10.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R) 11.25 Channel 4 News Summary (S) 11.30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R) 12.30 Steph’s Packed Lunch (S) 2.10 Countdown (S) 3.00 Moneybags (S) 4.00 A Place in the Sun (S) (R) 5.00 Four in a Bed (S) (R) 5.30 Bidding Wars (S) 6.00 The Simpsons (S) 6.30 Hollyoaks (S) (R) 7.0 0 Channel 4 News (S) 8.00 Luxury Christmas for Less Part two of two. Sabrina Grant and Sophie Morgan reveal the secrets behind supermarket champagne and the high street brand selling better quality cashmere than top designers. (S) 9.00 24 Hours in A&E An elderly woman is admitted with two severe leg fractures, while a man appears with an injured finger that he caught in a kebab slicer. (S) 10.00 How to Make It on OnlyFans Documentary looking at website OnlyFans, which some say is the new frontier of sex work, while others believe it to be an exploitative fad, with possible life-ruining consequences. (S) 11.05 Unapologetic DJ and presenter Yinka Bokinni and social media star Zeze Millz ask why more and more Black women are going under the knife for procedures including butt lifts and fillers. (S) 12.05 Gogglebox The households’ opinions on recent TV. (S) (R) 1.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA A familyowned restaurant in Monrovia, California. (S) (R) 1.50 The Simpsons Homer becomes a hippie. (S) (R) 2.15 Film: Departure. (2015) A woman and her son are FILM forced to confront their desires when they meet a mysterious young man in the South of France. Drama, starring Juliet Stevenson. (S) 4.05 George Clarke’s National Trust Unlocked George visits the 1,000-year-old Dunster Castle in Somerset. (S) (R) 5.00 Couples Come Dine with Me From Grimsby. (S) (R) 5.55 Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free (S) (R) REGIONAL VARIATIONS 6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S) 11.15 Film: Grounded for Christmas. (2019) Festive FILM romance, starring Julianna Guill. (S) 12.45 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 12.55 5 News at Lunchtime (S) 1.00 Neighbours (S) 1.30 Film: Christmas Cuisine of Love. (2020) Premiere. FILM Festive romance, starring Kim Shaw and Clayton James. (S) 3.15 Film: The Christmas Swap. (2018) Premiere. Festive FILM fantasy, starring Jackie Seiden. (S) 5.00 5 News at 5 (S) 6.00 Neighbours Mackenzie tries to make an effort with Harlow, but Harlow only comes across as aloof. Roxy worries about her as well, after learning she has been visiting her dad in prison. (S) (R) 6.30 Meerkat Manor When the youthful Daisy mistakenly delivers her newborn pups in a burrow occupied by another group, Yousarrian is charged with setting out to locate the family members. (S) 7.0 0 Parking Fines: The Big Con? Alexis Conran investigates the world of parking fines, meeting people who have fallen foul of aggressive parking companies and managed to get their tickets overturned; (S) 5 News Update 8.00 Live: Winter on the Farm Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson follow life at Cannon Hall Farm with brothers Rob and Dave Nicholson. Last in the series; (S) 5 News Update 9.00 The Stonehenge Enigma: What Lies Beneath? Rob Bell joins archaeologists, scientists and engineers who have uncovered a vast, previously undetected monument that is many times the size of the original Stonehenge. (S) 10.30 Film: Unforgiven. (1992) Western, directed by and FILM starring Clint Eastwood. (S) 11.30 Entertainment News on 5 Showbiz news and gossip. (S) 11.35 Film: Unforgiven. (1992) Concluded. (S) 1.10 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S) 3.10 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 3.15 Violent Child, Desperate Parents (S) (R) 4.05 Kitten Rescue with Jo Brand (S) (R) 4.50 Dale Winton’s Florida Fly Drive (S) (R) 5.35 House Doctor (S) (R) BBC1 West, as Wales except: 1.30 BBC Points West; Weather 6.30 BBC Points West; Weather 10.25 BBC Points West; Weather BBC2 West, as Wales except: ITV West, as Wales except: 1.55 ITV News West Country 3.59 ITV West Country Weather 6.00 ITV News West Country 11.05 ITV News West Country 11.20 The Westcountry Debate 11.45 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories ITV GRANADA: 1.55 ITV News Granada Reports 3.59 ITV Granada Weather 6.00 ITV News Granada Reports 11.05 ITV News Granada Reports 11.20 The Granada Debate 11.45 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories ITV WESTCOUNTRY: 1.55 ITV News West Country 3.59 ITV West Country Weather 6.00 ITV News West Country 11.05 ITV News West Country 11.20 The Westcountry Debate 11.45 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories ITV CENTRAL: 1.55 ITV News Central 3.59 ITV Central Weather 6.00 ITV News Central 11.05 ITV News Central 11.20 Central Lobby 11.45 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories Saturday, December 4, 2021 DYDD IAU MOVIE CHOICE JASMIN SAVOY BROWN STARS IN SOUND OF VIOLENCE 4.05pm Green Lantern. (12) (2011) With Ryan Reynolds. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 4.15pm Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home. (U) (1995) Family adventure, starring Jason James Richter. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 4.20pm Vanquish. (15) (2021) Thriller, starring Morgan Freeman. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 4.25pm Breaking News in Yuba County. (15) (2021) With Allison Janney. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 4.25pm The Hole. (12) (2009) With Chris Massoglia. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 4.40pm All I Want for Christmas. (U) (1991) With Leslie Nielsen. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 4.45pm Beneath the Planet of the Apes. (15) (1969) Scifi sequel, with James Franciscus. (Film4) 5.05pm The Train Robbers. (U) (1973) Western, starring John Wayne. (TCM MOVIES) 5.20pm The Guns of Navarone. (PG) (1961) Adventure, starring Gregory Peck. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 6.00pm Escape Plan. (15) (2013) With Sylvester Stallone. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 6.00pm Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. (12) (2005) Fantasy adventure, starring Daniel Radcliffe. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 6.00pm Constantine. (15) (2005) With Keanu Reeves. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 6.10pm Twins. (PG) (1988) With Arnold Schwarzenegger. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 6.10pm Captive State. (12) (2019) Sci-fi thriller, starring John Goodman. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 6.10pm 8 Bit Christmas. (PG) (2021) Family comedy, starring Steve Zahn. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 6.15pm Bad Santa. (15) (2003) With Billy Bob Thornton. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 6.40pm Cutthroat Island. (PG) (1995) Adventure, starring Geena Davis. (Film4) 7.00pm Torpedo Run. (U) (1958) Adventure, starring Glenn Ford. (TCM MOVIES) 8.00pm Warrior. (12) (2011) With Joel Edgerton. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 8.00pm Greed. (15) (2020) With Steve Coogan. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 8.00pm The Polar Express. (U) (2004) With Tom Hanks. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 8.00pm The Revenant. (15) (2015) Western, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 8.00pm Playing God. (PG) (2021) Comedy drama, starring Hannah Kasulka. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 8.00pm I Know What You Did Last Summer. (18) (1997) With Jennifer Love Hewitt. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 8.05pm Knives Out. (12) (2019) Comedy crime thriller, starring Daniel Craig. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 8.40pm Jingle All the Way. (PG) (1996) Comedy, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 9.00pm Street Kings. (15) (2008) Drama, with Keanu Reeves. (TCM MOVIES) 9.00pm Deadpool 2. (15) (2018) Comedy, starring Ryan Reynolds. (Film4) 9.45pm Logan Lucky. (12) (2017) With Channing Tatum. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 9.45pm Surviving Christmas. (12) (2004) With Ben Affleck. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 9.45pm Van Helsing. (12) (2004) With Hugh Jackman. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 9.50pm Godzilla vs Kong. (12) (2021) Sci-fi adventure, starring Alexander Skarsgard. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 10.15pm Mirror Mirror. (PG) (2012) Fantasy, starring Julia Roberts. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 10.20pm You Should Have Left. (18) (2020) Thriller, with Amanda Seyfried. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) 10.25pm Salt. (12) (2010) With Angelina Jolie. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 10.35pm Scarface. (18) (1983) Thriller, with Al Pacino. (SKY CINEMA GREATS) 11.15pm Das Boot. (15) (1981) Drama, with Jurgen Prochnow. (TCM MOVIES) 11.20pm Get Santa. (U) (2014) With Jim Broadbent. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 11.20pm Trainspotting. (18) (1996) Drama, starring Ewan McGregor. (Film4) 11.50pm Sound of Violence. (18) (2021) Horror, starring Jasmin Savoy Brown. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 12.00am Run Hide Fight. (15) (2020) Crime drama, starring Isabel May. (SKY CINEMA BEST OF 2021) WEEK END 47

FRIDAY Grayson’s Art Club: An Exhibition For Britain C4, 8pm Grayson and Philippa Perry’s programme has been a ratings-winner for Channel 4, with viewers embracing its gentle good humour while throwing themselves into creating something – many of them for the first time. The opening run in 2020 was followed by an exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery, which showcased many of the works featured on the show. A second series began in February and explored the themes of family, nature, food, dreams, work and travel. Again, thousands submitted works and a selection are now on display at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, alongside pieces made by the Turner Prize-winning potter and his wife, as well as celebrities including Boy George, Derren Brown, Russell Tovey and Johnny Vegas. Here we get a tour of the event from the comfort of our own homes. Mwy o’r Busnes Cerdd Dant ’Ma S4C, 9pm Cyfuniad o’r newydd a’r atgofus mewn rhaglen sy’n dathlu un o’n traddodiadau unigryw ni – sef cerdd dant. Steffan Rhys Hughes fydd yn cael atgofion deuawdau ac aelodau o fyd cerdd dant. Nick Cave: Idiot Prayer BBC Four, 9pm In April 2020, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds had to postpone the European and American legs of their world tour in support of their album Ghosteen. The gigs were rumoured to have featured a spectacular production incorporating a full gospel choir. Instead, during the summer, Cave sat alone at a piano in the vast, empty expanse of the West Hall in London’s Alexandra Palace and sang 21 songs from across his extensive back catalogue. This programme features footage from the extraordinary livestreamed concert. WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 48 END 10 December 2021 10 Rhagfyr 2021 BBCONEWALES BBCTWOWALES ITVWALES 6.00 Breakfast (S) 9.15 Morning Live (S) 10.00 Claimed and Shamed (S) (R) 10.45 Fraud Squad (S) 11.15 Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R) 12.15 BBC Wales Today Coronavirus Update (S) 1.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 1.45 The Tournament Quiz, hosted by Alex Scott. Last in the series. (S) 2.30 Garden Rescue The team comes up with Greek-inspired designs for a Hampshire garden. (S) (R) 3.00 Bargain Hunt From the East of England Showground in Peterborough. (S) 3.45 Virtually Home A couple seek ideas on what to do with their new extension area. (S) 4.30 The Repair Shop Lucia Scalisi revives an oil painting of a mining scene, drawn in the 1960s. (S) (R) 5.15 Pointless Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R) 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather (S) 6.30 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 7.0 0 The One Show Ronan Keating and Tom Daley round off the working week with the usual mix of celebrity guests and stories about people in extraordinary circumstances. (S) 7.30 Question of Sport With Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke, Shaun Wallace of The Chase, chef and rapper Big Zuu and Bt Sport Score presenter Jules Breach. (S) 8.00 EastEnders Eve and Stacey’s good deed does not turn out how they hoped. Tiffany is devastated when the finger of suspicion points at her. A worried Liam admits the truth to Billy and Janine. (S) 8.25 Gavin & Stacey The Shipmans travel to Wales to spend Christmas with the Wests, but parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, and their “baby” is now nine. (S) (R) 9.30 Have I Got News for You MP Jess Phillips hosts, inviting comedian Jon Richardson and mathematician and author Hannah Fry to unite with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week’s events. (S) 10.00 BBC News at Ten (S) 10.25 BBC Wales Today; Weather (S) 10.35 The Graham Norton Show The host is joined by guests Keanu Reeves, Olivia Colman, Mahershala Ali and Jack Whitehall, who each discuss their latest projects. (S) 11.25 Age of Outrage Offbeat comedy series, with Nova King adverts, a sketch about a hipster co-working space, and three presenters in red puffer jackets. Plus, a brand new period game show. (S) 11.45 In My Skin Bethan helps her mother change her life. Last in the series. (S) (R) 12.30 Film: Kick-Ass. (2010) A teenager tries to become a FILM superhero, but finds real-life crime-fighting much more dangerous than in comics. Action comedy, starring Aaron Taylor- Johnson and Chloe Grace Moretz. (S) 2.20 BBC News (S) 6.30 The Tournament Quiz, hosted by Alex Scott. (S) (R) 7.15 Virtually Home (S) (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: Walking with Shappi Khorsandi (S) (R) 8.30 Sign Zone: Nadiya’s Fast Flavours (S) (R) 9.00 BBC News at 9 (S) 10.00 BBC News (S) 12.15 Politics UK The week’s political proceedings around the UK. (S) 1.00 Film: Christmas A La Carte. (2021) Premiere. A food FILM correspondent helps a businessman open his diner with the aid of her TV special. Romantic drama, starring Erin Agostino and Dillon Casey. (S) 2.30 The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas Meat-free dishes, including nut roast, and sage and spinach gnocchi. (S) (R) 3.15 Great British Menu Chefs Simon Rogan and Tommy Banks join the desserts and petit fours round, in which contestants prepare edible snow globes, mince pies, baked Alaska, and a Christmas selection box. (S) (R) 4.15 The Real Marigold Hotel Half of the group head off to the hill stations of the Nilgiri mountains, but the drive involves a treacherous climb that has them on the edge of their seats. (S) (R) 5.15 Flog It! Revisiting some of the historic venues. (S) (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Former winners Rickie Haywood-Williams, Sally Phillips, Vikki Stone and Dan Walker make a final bid for victory before Richard Osman announces the week’s winner. (S) 6.30 Strictly: It Takes Two Analysis of the couples’ progress as they prepare for tomorrow night’s show. Including reports from the studio rehearsals and interviews with celebrity fans. (S) 7.0 0 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Comedian Lucy Porter and Chaser Jenny Ryan visit antique shops in south Wales. On hand to help are experts Serhat Ahmet and Steven Moore. (S) 8.00 Gardeners’ World Winter Specials In the first of three special programmes, Monty Don and the team celebrate the joy that the gardening year brings from winter to autumn with a selection of brand-new stories. (S) 9.00 Vienna Blood New series. Oskar Rheinhardt teams up with a disgraced doctor to solve the riddle of a Countess’ death. Return of the period crime drama, starring Matthew Beard. (S) 10.30 Newsnight (S) 11.00 Weather (S) 11.05 Turkey with Simon Reeve The first of two programmes in which the presenter explores the country that lies at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and discovers the dramatic changes it is undergoing. (S) (R) 12.05 Sign Zone: Crisis in Care: Follow the Money – Panorama In-depth current affairs report. (S) (R) 12.35 Sign Zone: Who Do You Think You Are? (S) (R) 1.35 Sign Zone: Doctor Who: Flux (S) (R) 2.35 This Is BBC Two (S) 6.00 Good Morning Britain Morning magazine featuring a lively mix of news and current affairs, plus health, entertainment and lifestyle features. (S) 9.00 Lorraine (S) 10.00 This Morning (S) 12.30 Loose Women Celebrity interviews and topical debate from a female perspective. (S) 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News (S) 1.55 ITV News Cymru Wales (S) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal In Nottingham’s Albert Hall, David Dickinson and his dealers set up stall, and Henry Nicholls flexes his spending muscles on a collection of hero comics. (S) 3.00 Lingo Seeking supremacy today are Bexley couple Charlie and Gina, husband and wife Trevor and Isabel from Wales, and married couple of 50 years Jim and Anne from Wiltshire. (S) 3.59 ITV Cymru Wales Weather (S) 4.00 Tipping Point Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S) 5.00 The Chase Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on one of the ruthless Chasers and secure a cash prize. (S) 6.00 ITV News Wales at Six (S) 6.30 ITV Evening News (S) 7.0 0 Emmerdale Harriet supports Charles. Chas is shocked. Vinny is hurt. (S) 7.30 Coronation Street Yasmeen is suspected of arson, while Hashim threatens her grandchildren. Amy makes a sacrifice to give Emma her perfect wedding. Max faces the consequences. (S) 8.00 Griff’s Great New Zealand Adventure Griff heads out in the South Isle in a camper van, as his journey nears a conclusion, and a gliding adventure and jet boat ride are among his highlights. Last in the series. (S) 8.30 Coronation Street Zeedan reports Hashim for starting the restaurant fire. Curtis deceives Emma as he departs for his three peaks challenge. David angrily blames Daniel for Max’s potential expulsion from school. (S) 9.00 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! The end is in sight for the remaining stars at Gwrych Castle, with most of the celebrities having been voted off, and only a handful left to see out the final days. Ant and Dec look back over the last 24 hours. (S) 10.25 ITV News (S) 10.55 ITV News Cymru Wales (S) 11.10 The Murder of Molly McLaren: Social Media Murders A 23 yearold woman killed in 2018 by her ex-boyfriend Joshua Stimpson, who she first met through Tinder but broke up with after he grew more controlling. Last in the series. (S) (R) 12.05 Shop: Ideal World 3.00 FYI Extra 3.15 Rolling in It (S) (R) 4.05 Unwind with ITV 5.05 Lingo (S) (R)

S4C 6.00 Cyw: Peppa (S) (R) 6.05 Cyw: Jamborî (S) (R) 6.15 Cyw: Guto Gwningen (S) (R) 6.30 Cyw: Tili a’i Ffrindiau (S) (R) 6.40 Cyw: Gwdihw (S) (R) 6.55 Cyw: Ynys Broc Môr Lili (R) 7.05 Cyw: Nico Nôg (S) (R) 7.15 Cyw: Patrôl Pawennau (R) 7.30 Cyw: Deian a Loli (S) (R) 7.45 Cyw: Sion y Chef (R) 8.00 Cyw: Olobobs (R) 8.05 Cyw: Jen a Jim a’r Cywiadur (S) (R) 8.20 Cyw: Tomos a’i Ffrindiau (S) (R) 8.30 Cyw: Twt (S) (R) 8.45 Cyw: Llan-ar-gollen (S) (R) 9.00 Cyw: Timpo (R) 9.10 Cyw: Octonots (S) (R) 9.20 Cyw: Bach a Mawr (S) (R) 9.30 Cyw: Blero yn Mynd i Ocido (S) (R) 9.45 Cyw: Sbarc (R) 10.00 Cyw: Peppa (S) (R) 10.05 Cyw: Hafod Haul (S) (R) 10.20 Cyw: Digbi Draig (R) 10.35 Cyw: Nos Da Cyw (S) (R) 10.40 Cyw: Ben Dant (S) (R) 11.00 Cyw: Shwshaswyn (R) 11.10 Cyw: Sion y Chef (R) 11.20 Cyw: Loti Borloti (S) (R) 11.35 Cyw: Y Crads Bach (S) (R) 11.40 Cyw: Cymylaubychain (S) (R) 11.50 Cyw: Byd Tad-Cu (S) (R) 12.05 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 12.15 Datganiad Covid-19 (S) 1.00 Nyrsys (S) (R) 1.30 Sain Ffagan (S) (R) 2.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 2.05 Prynhawn Da (S) 3.00 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 3.05 Priodas Pum Mil (S) (R) 4.00 Awr Fawr: Olobobs (R) 4.05 Awr Fawr: Cymylaubychain (S) (R) 4.15 Awr Fawr: Ben Dant (S) (R) 4.30 Awr Fawr: Sion y Chef (R) 4.45 Awr Fawr: Byd Tad-Cu (S) (R) 5.00 Stwnsh: Dennis a Dannedd 5.10 Stwnsh: SpynjBob Pantsgwâr (R) 5.20 Stwnsh: Ci Da (R) 5.40 Stwnsh: Rygbi Pawb 5.55 Stwnsh: Ffeil (S) 6.00 Codi Hwyl Dilwyn Morgan and John Pierce Jones cross Cardigan Bay. (S) (R) 6.30 Richard Holt: Yr Academi Felys Richard runs rings around the four remaining bakers. (S) (R) 6.57 Newyddion S4C (S) 7.0 0 Heno Magazine. (S) 7.30 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 8.00 Aled Jones: Dychwelyd Adre The singer harmonises with his own younger voice in a performance at Bangor Cathedral. (S) (R) 8.55 Newyddion S4C a’r Tywydd (S) 9.00 Mwy o’r Busnes Cerdd Dant ’Ma Steffan Rhys Hughes hears the reminisce of duets and members of cerdd dant choirs. (S) 10.00 Miwsig Fy Mywyd Performances from Welsh West End stars. (S) (R) 11.00 Caryl a’r Lleill (S) (R) 11.35 Diwedd DYDD GWENER KEY: (S) Subtitles (R) Repeat CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 6.10 Countdown With Christopher Biggins. (S) (R) 6.50 The Big Bang Theory (S) (R) 7.35 The King of Queens (S) (R) 9.00 Frasier (S) (R) 10.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R) 11.25 Channel 4 News Summary (S) 11.30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R) 12.30 Steph’s Packed Lunch (S) 2.10 Countdown (S) 3.00 Moneybags (S) 4.00 A Place in the Sun (S) (R) 5.00 Four in a Bed (S) (R) 5.30 Bidding Wars (S) 6.00 The Simpsons (S) 6.30 Hollyoaks (S) (R) 7.0 0 Channel 4 News (S) 7.30 Vaccine Wars – The Truth About Pfizer: Dispatches (S) 8.00 Grayson’s Art Club: An Exhibition for Britain Grayson Perry ventures viewers behind the scenes at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, as he oversees the creation of the new Art Club exhibition. (S) 9.00 Gogglebox The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week. Last in the series. (S) 10.00 The Last Leg Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by celebrity guests for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. (S) 11.05 The Big Narstie Show The grime MC and co-host Mo Gilligan host the fourth series of their Bafta-winning latenight chat, comedy and music show. (S) 11.50 Film: Crawl. (2019) A woman attempts to save her father FILM during a hurricane, but finds herself trapped in a rapidly flooding house. Horror thriller, starring Kaya Scodelario. (S) 1.25 Film: The Ring. (2002) FILM Supernatural horror remake, starring Naomi Watts. (S) 3.20 Come Dine with Me Children’s food educator Beth hosts the first dinner party in Suffolk. (S) (R) 3.45 Come Dine with Me Caravan park owner Ray hosts the second night in Lowestoft. (S) (R) 4.10 Come Dine with Me Beautician Polly opts for a fine-dining menu on the third night in Suffolk. (S) (R) 4.40 Come Dine with Me The fourth party of the competition in Lowestoft, Suffolk. (S) (R) 5.05 Come Dine with Me (S) (R) 5.30 A Place in the Sun (S) (R) 5.55 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (S) (R) REGIONAL VARIATIONS 6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 Jeremy Vine (S) 11.15 Film: Double Christmas. (2019) Romantic comedy, FILM starring Carly Pope and Kristoffer Polaha. (S) 12.50 Entertainment News on 5 Showbiz news and gossip. (S) 12.55 5 News at Lunchtime (S) 1.00 Neighbours (S) 1.30 Film: A Christmas to Cherish. (2019) Premiere. FILM Romantic comedy, starring Peter Porte and Ali Liebert. (S) 3.15 Film: On the 12th Date of Christmas. (2020) Premiere. FILM Romantic drama, starring Mallory Jansen and Tyler Hynes. (S) 5.00 5 News at 5 (S) 6.00 Neighbours Desperate to escape her pain, Terese lies to everyone about where she plans to spend Christmas in order to get some time alone. (S) (R) 6.30 Meerkat Manor The Whiskers troupe embarks on a scavenger hunt for the entire day, leaving the well-being of Flower’s new pup litter in the hands of two males. (S) 7.0 0 Secrets of the Imperial War Museum At IWM Duxford, a Husky armoured vehicle that was blown up by an IED attack in Afghanistan in 2012 is carefully lifted into place under an aircraft in the AirSpace hangar; (S) 5 News Update 8.00 The Thames at Night with Tony Robinson Tony reveals how the Thames plays a vital role in keeping London – and beyond – on the move, and how it is a 24/7 operation; (S) 5 News Update 9.00 1977: Britain’s Biggest 70s Hits A look at the biggestselling singles of 1977, the best pop videos, and the artists who appeared in them, from ABBA and Queen, to Rod Stewart and Barbra Streisand. (S) 10.30 Live Boxing Coverage of the card from National Sports Centre at Crystal Palace, London. (S) 12.05999: Criminals Caught on Camera (S) (R) 1.00 The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S) 3.00 Entertainment News on 5 (S) 3.10 Inside King’s Cross: The Railway (S) (R) 4.00 Kitten Rescue with Jo Brand (S) (R) 4.45 The Funny Thing About Christmas (S) (R) 5.35 House Doctor (S) (R) BBC1 West, as Wales except: 12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.30 BBC Points West; Weather 3.00 Escape to the Country 6.30 BBC Points West; Weather 10.25 BBC Points West; Weather 11.25 In My Skin 12.10 Kick-Ass 2.00 Weather for the Week Ahead 2.05 BBC News BBC2 West, as Wales except: 11.05 The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story ITV West, as Wales except: 1.55 ITV News West Country 3.59 ITV West Country Weather 6.00 ITV News West Country 10.55 ITV News West Country ITV GRANADA: 1.55 ITV News Granada Reports 3.59 ITV Granada Weather 6.00 ITV News Granada Reports 10.55 ITV News Granada Reports ITV WESTCOUNTRY: 1.55 ITV News West Country 3.59 ITV West Country Weather 6.00 ITV News West Country 10.55 ITV News West Country ITV CENTRAL: 1.55 ITV News Central 3.59 ITV Central Weather 6.00 ITV News Central 10.55 ITV News Central DYDD GWENER MOVIE CHOICE FREIDA PINTO STARS IN A CHRISTMAS NUMBER ONE 4.00pm Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. (12) (2011) With Robert Downey Jr. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 4.00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. (PG) (2001) Fantasy adventure, starring Elijah Wood. (SKY CINEMA LORD OF THE RINGS) 4.15pm Long Story Short. (15) (2021) With Rafe Spall. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 4.15pm Nowhere Special. (12) (2020) Drama, starring James Norton and Daniel Lamont. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 4.25pm Free Willy 3: The Rescue. (U) (1997) Family adventure, starring Jason James Richter. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 4.35pm The Polar Express. (U) (2004) With Tom Hanks. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 5.50pm The Bodyguard. (15) (1992) Romantic thriller, with Kevin Costner. (SKY CINEMA MUSIC) 5.50pm Bandits of the West. (PG) (1953) (b&w) Western, starring Allan Lane. (TCM MOVIES) 5.55pm The Intern. (12) (2015) With Robert De Niro. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 6.00pm Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. (12) (2007) Fantasy, starring Daniel Radcliffe. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 6.10pm Mortal Kombat. (15) (1995) With Christopher Lambert. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 6.10pm 8 Bit Christmas. (PG) (2021) Family comedy, starring Steve Zahn. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 6.10pm House at the End of the Street. (15) (2011) With Jennifer Lawrence. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/HORROR) 6.15pm The Abyss. (12) (1989) Sci-fi thriller, starring Ed Harris. (Film4) 6.20pm Miracle on 34th Street. (U) (1947) (b&w) With Edmund Gwenn. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 7.00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. (12) (2002) Fantasy, starring Elijah Wood. (SKY CINEMA LORD OF THE RINGS) 7.00pm Carry On Cowboy. (U) (1966) Comedy, starring Sid James. (TCM MOVIES) 8.00pm Mortal Kombat. (15) (2021) With Lewis Tan. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 8.00pm Horrible Bosses. (15) (2011) With Jason Bateman. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) Saturday, December 4, 2021 8.00pm Gremlins. (15) (1984) With Zach Galligan. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 8.00pm Cats. (U) (2019) Musical, starring Judi Dench. (SKY CINEMA MUSIC) 8.00pm A Christmas Number One. (2021) Premiere. Romantic comedy, starring Freida Pinto. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 8.00pm The Grudge. (15) (2020) With Andrea Riseborough. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/HORROR) 9.00pm The Belly of the Beast. (15) (2003) Action thriller, starring Steven Seagal. (TCM MOVIES) 9.00pm Office Christmas Party. (15) (2016) Festive comedy, starring Jason Bateman. (Film4) 9.40pm That’s My Boy. (15) (2012) With Adam Sandler. (SKY CINEMA COMEDY) 9.40pm The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. (15) (2021) With Patrick Wilson. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/ HORROR) 9.50pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (PG) (1989) With Chevy Chase. (SKY CINEMA CHRISTMAS) 10.00pm Riders of Justice. (15) (2021) With Mads Mikkelsen. (SKY CINEMA ACTION) 10.00pm Flashdance. (15) (1983) Drama, with Jennifer Beals. (SKY CINEMA MUSIC) 10.00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. (12) (2003) Fantasy adventure, starring Elijah Wood. (SKY CINEMA LORD OF THE RINGS) 10.00pm Godzilla vs Kong. (12) (2021) Sci-fi adventure, starring Alexander Skarsgard. (SKY CINEMA PREMIERE) 10.45pm Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase. (PG) (2019) Family crime drama, starring Sophia Lillis. (SKY CINEMA FAMILY) 10.55pm Magnum Force. (18) (1973) Action thriller sequel, starring Clint Eastwood. (TCM MOVIES) 11.10pm Wild Nights with Emily. (PG) (2018) Comedy drama, starring Molly Shannon. (Film4) 11.35pm You Should Have Left. (18) (2020) With Amanda Seyfried. (SKY CINEMA SCIFI/HORROR) 11.40pm Annie. (U) (1982) John Huston’s musical, with Aileen Quinn and Albert Finney. (SKY CINEMA MUSIC) WEEK END 49

FRIDAY RADIO 10 December 2021 10 December 2021 DYDD DYDD GWENER SATELLITE CABLE AND DIGITAL SPORT RADIO ONE (FM 97.6-99.8MHz) 5.00 Radio 1 Early Breakfast with Jess Iszatt. 6.33 Radio 1’s Best New Pop. 7.00 Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James. 10.00 Radio 1 Anthems. 10.32 Radio 1 Anthems. 11.02 Dean McCullough. 12.45 Newsbeat. 1.00 Matt and Mollie. 3.00 Radio 1’s Party Anthems with Matt and Mollie. 4.00 The Official Chart on Radio 1 with Scott Mills. 5.45 Newsbeat. 6.00 Radio 1’s Dance Party with Danny Howard. 8.00 Radio 1’s Future Dance with Sarah Story. 10.00 Pete Tong. 12.00 Radio 1’s Essential Mix. 2.00 Radio 1 Dance Presents. 3.00 Danny Howard. 4.00 Radio 1’s Wind Down Presents. RADIO TWO (FM 88-90.2MHz) 6.30 The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. 9.30 Ken Bruce. 12.00 Jeremy Vine. 2.00 Steve Wright in the Afternoon. 4.15 Steve Wright in the Afternoon – Serious Jockin’. 5.00 Sara Cox. 7.00 Tony Blackburn’s Golden Hour. Popular music from the past 50 years. 8.00 Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies. Gary plays a selection of music from the decade. 10.00 Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton. A nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best music and pop culture from the decade. 11.00 Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton. A nostalgia-drenched celebration of the best music and pop culture from the decade. 12.00 The Craig Charles House Party. 1.30 The Craig Charles House Party Mixtape. 2.00 Tracks of My Years. 4.00 Sophie Ellis- Bextor’s Kitchen Disco. RADIO THREE (FM 90.2-92.4MHz) 6.30 Breakfast. 9.00 Essential Classics. 12.00 Composer of the Week: Mark-Anthony Turnage. 1.00 Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert. 2.00 Afternoon Concert. 5.00 In Tune. 7.00 In Tune Mixtape. 7.30 Radio 3 in Concert. 10.00 The Verb. 10.45 The Essay: Another Northern Ireland. 11.00 Late Junction. 1.00 Tearjerker with Jordan Rakei. 2.00 Gameplay with BabyQueen. 3.00 Through the Night. RADIO FOUR (LW 198 kHz, FM 92.4- 94.6MHz) 5.30 (LW) Test Match Special. 5.30 (FM) News Briefing. 5.43 (FM) Prayer for the Day. 5.45 (FM) Farming Today. 5.58 (FM) Tweet of the Day. 6.00 (FM) Today. 8.00 (LW) Today. 8.31 (LW) Yesterday in Parliament. 9.00 Desert Island Discs. 9.45 (LW) Daily Service. 9.45 (FM) Book of the Week: Wintering. 10.00 Woman’s Hour. 11.00 The Spark. 11.30 Kevin Eldon Will See You Now. 12.00 News. 12.01 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 12.04 Faith, Hope and Glory. 12.18 You and Yours. 12.57 Weather. 1.00 The World at One. 1.45 Male Order. 2.00 The Archers. 2.15 Drama: Christmas Every Day. 3.00 Gardeners’ Question Time. 3.45 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal: Making a Difference. 4.00 Last Word. 4.30 Feedback. 5.00 PM. 5.54 (LW) Shipping Forecast. 5.57 Weather. 6.00 Six O’Clock News. 6.30 Dead Ringers. New series. Comedy impressions. 7.00 Lemn Sissay’s Poetry Rebels. How spoken word poets made space for politics in their work. 7.15 Screenshot. News and insights from the film world. 8.00 Any Questions? Political debate and discussion from the Ceres Hall, Devizes. 8.50 A Point of View. Reflections on a topical issue. 9.00 Male Order. Eps 6-10. The online fertility market. 9.59 Weather. 10.00 The World Tonight. News round-up, with James Coomarasamy. 10.45 Book at Bedtime: The Omen. 11.00 Great Lives. Historian Niall Ferguson nominates JRR Tolkien. 11.30 (LW) Test Match Special. Australia v England. 11.30 (FM) Today in Parliament. 12.00 (FM) News and Weather. 12.30 (FM) Book of the Week: Wintering. 12.48 Shipping Forecast. 1.00 (LW) Test Match Special. 1.00 (FM) As BBC World Service. 5.20 Shipping Forecast. 5.30 (LW) Test Match Special. 5.30 (FM) News Briefing. 5.43 (FM) Prayer for the Day. 5.45 (FM) Four Thought. RADIO FIVE (AM 693, 909kHz) 5.00 Wake Up to Money. 6.00 5 Live Breakfast. 9.00 Nicky Campbell. 11.00 Chiles on Friday. 1.00 Elis James and John Robins. 3.00 Kermode and Mayo’s Film Review. 5.00 5 Live Drive. 7.00 5 Live Sport: The Friday Football Social. 8.00 5 Live Sport. Brentford v Watford (Kickoff 8.00pm). 10.00 Stephen Nolan. 1.00 Hayley Hassall. 5.00 5 Live Boxing. CLASSIC FM (FM 100-102MHz) 6.00 More Music Breakfast. 9.00 Alexander Armstrong. 12.00 Anne-Marie Minhall. 4.00 John Brunning. 7.00 Smooth Classics at Seven. 8.00 The Classic FM Concert with John Suchet. 10.00 Smooth Classics. 1.00 Katie Breathwick. 4.00 Sam Pittis. TALKSPORT (AM 1053, 1089kHz) 5.00 Early Breakfast. 6.00 talkSPORT Breakfast with Alan Brazil. 10.00 White and Jordan with Martin Keown. 1.00 Hawksbee and Jacobs. 4.00 talkSPORT Drive with Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent. 7.00 GameDay Countdown. 10.00 Sports Bar. 1.00 Extra Time with Martin Kelner. RADIO WALES (AM 882kHz) 5.30 Jacko’s Sporting Almanac. 6.00 Radio Wales Breakfast with Oliver Hides. 8.30 Dot Davies. 11.00 Wynne Evans. 2.00 Eleri Siôn. 5.00 Gareth Lewis. 6.30 How Great Was How Green Was My Valley? 7.00 Radio Wales Sport. 10.00 Friday Night H with Sam and Danni. 12.30 As Radio 5 Live. RADIO CYMRU (FM 92-95, 96.8MHz) 5.30 John Hardy. 7.00 Dros Frecwast. 9.00 Trystan ac Emma. 11.00 Bore Cothi. 12.30 Dros Ginio. 2.00 Tudur Owen. 5.00 Post Prynhawn. 6.00 Lauren Moore. 8.00 Penwythnos Geth a Ger. 10.00 Nos Wener Ffion Emyr. 12.00 As BBC World Service. HEART SOUTH WALES (FM 105-106MHz) 6.30 Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden. 10.00 Pandora Christie. 1.00 Matt Wilkinson. 4.00 Jagger and Woody. 7.00 Heart’s Club Classics with Toby Anstis. 10.00 Heart’s Feel Good Weekend with Lilah Parsons. 1.00 Heart’s Feel Good Weekend with Katrina Ridley. GREATEST HITS RADIO SOUTH WALES (AM 1170kHz) 6.00 Terry Underhill. 10.00 Phil Hoyles. 1.00 Dave Brookes. 4.00 The Simon Mayo Drivetime Show. 7.00 Now! That’s What I Call A Chart Show. 9.00 Greatest Hits Superstars. 10.00 Gareth Hurford. 12.00 Music Marathon. THE WAVE (FM 96.4MHz) 6.00 Leigh and Claire at Breakfast. 10.00 Wiggy. 1.00 Greg Burns. 4.00 Jamie Pritchard. 7.00 Scott Clarke. 11.00 The Wave Weekend. 1.00 John Isherwood. CAPITAL (FM 103.2, 97.4MHz) 6.00 Capital Breakfast With Roman Kemp. 10.00 Will Manning. 1.00 Aimee Vivian. 4.00 Josh and Kally. 7.00 MistaJam. 10.00 The Capital Weekender. 1.30 The Capital Weekender. BARBARA FLYNN IN DRAMA: CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY SKY SHOWCASE 6.00am The Early Rundown. 7.00 Kay Burley. 8.00 Impossible Animals. 9.00 Nothing to Declare. 10.00 The Flash. 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 1.00pm Hawaii Five-0. 2.00 The Equalizer. 3.00 Modern Family. 4.00 The Office (US). 5.00 The Simpsons. 5.30 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. 6.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Modern Family. 9.00 Chucky. 11.00 The Late Late Show with James Corden: Best of the Week. 12.00am Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol. 1.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. 3.00 Hawaii Five-0. 4.00 Brit Cops: Rapid Response. 5.00 Motorway Patrol. GOLD 6.00am Teleshopping. 7.25 The Two Ronnies. 8.10 Still Open All Hours. 8.50 Last of the Summer Wine. 11.35 dinnerladies. 12.20pm The Two Ronnies. 1.10 Dad’s Army. 2.35 Last of the Summer Wine. 4.00 dinnerladies. 4.50 Only Fools and Horses. 7.50 The Vicar of Dibley. 9.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 9.40 The Royle Family Xmas 2008: The New Sofa. 11.00 Harry Enfield and Chums. 11.55 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 12.30am The Vicar of Dibley. 1.40 Jam & Jerusalem. 3.20 Not Going Out. 4.00 Teleshopping. DISCOVERY 6.00am Wheeler Dealers. 7.00 Deadliest Catch. 8.00 Building Off the Grid. 9.00 Alaska: The Last Frontier. 10.00 Fast N’ Loud. 11.00 Wheeler Dealers. 12.00pm Misfit Garage. 1.00 Gold Rush. 3.00 Richard Hammond’s Big. 4.00 Building Off the Grid. 5.00 Wheeler Dealers. 6.00 Fast N’ Loud Revved Up. 7.00 Railroad Alaska. 8.00 Gold Rush. 9.00 The Alaska Triangle. 10.00 Paranormal Declassified. 11.00 Supertruckers. 12.00am The Alaska Triangle. 1.00 Paranormal Declassified. 2.00 Deadliest Catch. 3.00 Gold Rush. 4.00 Gold Rush: White Water. BBC FOUR 7.00pm Christmas University Challenge. 7.30 Sounds of the 70s – New Wave. 8.00 Top of the Pops: Christmas 1988. 9.00 Nick Cave: Idiot Prayer. 10.25 BBC Four Sessions. 11.25 The Old Grey Whistle Test. 12.10am Southern Rock at the BBC. 1.10 Top of the Pops: Christmas 1988. 2.10 Sounds of the 70s – New Wave. 2.40 BBC Four Sessions. 3.35 Close. SKY HISTORY 6.00am American Pickers: Lost Tapes. 7.00 American Wreckers. 8.00 Pawn Stars. 9.00 Forged in Fire Tournament of Champions. 10.00 American Pickers: Lost Tapes. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 12.00pm WWII Turning Points. 1.00 Secrets of the Viking Stone. 2.00 Holy Grail in America. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Irish Pickers. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Forged in Fire Tournament of Champions. 8.00 WWII’s Most Daring Raids. 9.00 Barbarians II. 10.00 Last Days of the Nazis. 11.00 Deadliest Warrior. 12.00am Royal B**tards: Rise of the Tudors. 1.00 WWII’s Most Daring Raids. 2.00 Holy Grail in America. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 8.00am Seconds from Disaster. 9.00 Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready. 10.00 Hitler’s Last Stand. 11.00 Drain The Resident Sky Witness the Oceans. 12.00pm UFOs: The Untold Stories. 1.00 Car S.O.S. 3.00 Air Crash Investigation. 5.00 The Emirates From Above. 6.00 Wicked Tuna. 7.00 Air Crash Investigation. 8.00 Ultimate Airport Dubai. 9.00 New Air Force One: Flying Fortress. 10.00 Banged Up Abroad. 11.00 Air Crash Investigation. 12.00am Airport Security: Peru and Brazil. 1.00 To Catch a Smuggler. 2.00 Britain’s Underworld. 3.00 Nazi Megastructures. 4.00 Nazi Megastructures: Battle Ready. E4 6.00am Hollyoaks. 7.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. 8.00 Baby Daddy. 9.00 How I Met Your Mother. 10.00 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 The Goldbergs. 12.00pm Brooklyn Nine- Nine. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 Mike & Molly. 4.00 The Goldbergs. 5.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 7.00 Hollyoaks. 7.30 Young Sheldon. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Film: X-Men Origins: Wolverine. (12) (2009) Superhero adventure prequel, starring Hugh Jackman. 11.05 Naked Attraction. 1.15am Gogglebox. 2.20 First Dates Hotel. 3.15 The 100. 4.00 The Big Bang Theory. 4.50 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. ITV2 6.00am Love Bites. 7.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 8.00 Emmerdale. 9.00 You’ve Been Framed! Gold. 9.30 Supermarket Sweep. 10.30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 12.00pm You’ve Been Framed! Gold at Xmas. 12.30 Emmerdale. 1.30 You’ve Been Framed! Gold. 2.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 3.00 You’ve Been Framed! Gold Unwrapped. 3.30 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 5.00 The Voice USA. 7.00 Superstore. 8.00 Bob’s Burgers. 9.00 Film: Love Actually. (15) (2003) Romantic comedy, with Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon. 10.05 FYI Daily. 10.10 Film: Love Actually. (15) (2003) Romantic comedy, with Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon. 11.45 Family Guy. 12.40am American Dad! 1.40 Bob’s Burgers. 2.35 Superstore. 3.25 Unwind with ITV. 3.30 Teleshopping. ITV3 6.00am Classic Coronation Street. 7.00 Classic Emmerdale. 8.05 That’s My Boy. 8.40 On the Buses. 9.15 Inspector Morse. 11.35 Heartbeat. 1.45pm Classic Emmerdale. 2.50 Classic Coronation Street. 3.50 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. 6.00 Heartbeat. 8.00 Doc Martin. 10.00 The Ruth Rendell Mysteries. 1.25am On the Buses. 2.25 Unwind with ITV. 2.30 Teleshopping. SKY WITNESS 6.00am Nothing to Declare. 8.00 Border Patrol. 9.00 Stop, Search, Seize. 10.00 Law & Order. 11.00 The Rookie. 12.00pm Blue Bloods. 2.00 The Equalizer. 3.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. 4.00 Paramedics. 5.00 Nothing to Declare. 7.00 Paramedics. 8.00 Blue Bloods. 9.00 The Resident. 10.00 Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector. 11.00 The Rookie. 12.00am Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. 1.00 Departure. 2.00 The Equalizer. 3.00 Coroner. 4.00 Grey’s Anatomy. COMEDY CENTRAL 6.00am Teleshopping. 8.00 Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party. 1.00pm Friends. 9.00 Film: There’s Something About Mary. (15) (1998) Comedy, starring Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller. 11.30 Lee Evans: Big – Live at the O2. 12.30am Frank Skinner: Man in a Suit. 1.50 Roast Battle. 2.50 South Park. 3.40 The Daily Show. 4.15 Friends. SYFY 6.00am Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. 7.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 8.00 Teleshopping. 11.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 12.00pm Warehouse 13. 1.00 V. 3.00 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 4.00 Fringe. 5.00 Warehouse 13. 6.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. 7.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 8.00 Fringe. 9.00 Film: Final Recall. (15) (2017) Sci-fi thriller, starring Wesley Snipes. 11.00 Wynonna Earp. 12.00am Star Trek: Enterprise. 1.00 Fringe. 2.00 Siren. 3.00 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. EDEN 6.00am Teleshopping. 9.00 Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me. 10.00 Jungle Planet. 11.00 The Moon: Our Gateway to the Universe. 12.00pm Secrets of the Solar System. 2.00 Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me. 3.00 Wild Japan. 5.00 Jungle Planet. 6.00 The Moon: Our Gateway to the Universe. 7.00 Secrets of the Solar System. 8.00 Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me. 9.00 Wild Japan. 10.00 Secrets of the Solar System. 11.00 The Moon: Our Gateway to the Universe. 12.00am Gordon Buchanan: Elephant Family & Me. 1.00 Jungle Planet. 2.00 The Moon: Our Gateway to the Universe. SKY Main Event 6.00am Sky Sports News. 7.00 Good Morning Sports Fans. 7.30 Early Kick- Off. 8.00 Live Formula 2 Championship. 9.00 Live Formula 1. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice session. 10.45 Ant Drives the Mercedes W12. 11.00 The Football Show. 12.00pm Sky Sports News. 12.45 Live Formula 1. 2.30 Sky Sports News. 5.00 Live PGA Tour Golf. 7.00 Live FNF. Brentford v Watford (Kick-off 8.00pm). 10.45 Sky Sports News. 11.00 Live: NFL Fantasy. 12.00am Live: Total Access. 1.00 Sky Sports News. SKY Cricket 6.00am The World Cup Through Their Eyes. 8.00 Live Big Bash League. 11.30 My Icon: Moeen Ali. 11.45 My Icon: Charlotte Edwards. 12.00pm Test Cricket. 5.00 The Fletcher Years. 6.00 Big Bash League. Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder. 9.30 My Icon: Moeen Ali. 9.45 My Icon: Charlotte Edwards. 10.00 The Fletcher Years. 11.00 Nasser Meets Sachin. 12.00am Big Bash League. 3.30 My Icon: Moeen Ali. 3.45 My Icon: Charlotte Edwards. 4.00 Nasser Meets Sachin. 5.00 Best of ICC WT20. SKY NFL 6.00am NFL: America’s Game. 7.00 NFL Highlights. 8.00 NFL Overtime. 9.00 Jags All Access: UK. 9.30 Super Bowl Gameday 2018. 10.00 NFL Highlights. 11.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 12.00pm Live: Good Morning Football. 3.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 4.00 NFL Highlights. 5.00 NFL Overtime. 6.00 NFL Highlights. Minnesota Vikings v Pittsburgh Steelers. 7.00 NBC’s Pro-Football Talk. Mike Florio and Chris Simms present this NFL talk show. 9.00 NFL Highlights. 10.00 NFL Overtime. 11.00 Live: NFL Fantasy. 12.00am Live: Total Access. 1.00 NFL Bitesize Highlights. 2.00 NFL Highlights. 4.00 NFL Overtime. 5.00 NFL Highlights. EUROSPORT1 6.00am Biathlon. 8.00 Snooker: Scottish Open. 10.00 Alpine Skiing: Kitzbuhel Winning Runs. 10.15 Live Biathlon. 11.45 Winter Sports. 12.15pm Biathlon. 1.05 Live Biathlon. 2.30 Live Ski Jumping. 3.30 Winter Sports. 4.00 Biathlon. 6.00 Live Ski Jumping. World Cup qualifying from Klingenthal, Germany. 7.15 Alpine Skiing. 9.15 Alpine Skiing: Kitzbuhel Winning Runs. 9.30 GOLFTV Weekly. 10.00 Biathlon. 12.00am Snowboarding. 1.00 Freestyle Skiing. 2.00 Cyclo-Cross. 3.00 FIA World Endurance Championship. 4.00 Snooker: Scottish Open. AD SPACE 9cm (Customer) WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 50 END

THE RIDDLER I FOUR PAGES OF MIND BENDING, KNOWLEDGE TESTING, PATIENCE STRETCHING PUZZLES AND GAMES TO GET YOU THROUGH THE WEEKEND. THEY’RE ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU WISH FOR MONDAY! STAR SEEKER Can you find the celebrity name hidden in this crossword? Complete the crossword in the normal way, then make a note of the letters contained in all the squares which are marked with shaded stars. These letters will make an anagram of the name you are trying to discover. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ACROSS 1. Clever (4) 8. Make drunk (10) 9. Augment (8) 10. Part of the eye (4) 12. Revelation (6) 14. Sleepy (6) 15. Spruce (6) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17. Like a lad (6) 18. Prohibition (4) 19. Was restless (8) 21. Stress (10) 22. Require (4) GOGEN DOWN 2. Free (10) 3. Row (4) 4. Filter (6) 5. Go beyond (6) 6. Bitterness (8) 7. Dregs (4) 11. Emphatic demanding (10) 13. Unseemly (8) 16. Disprove (6) 17. Scene of uproar (6) 18. Calf’s meat (4) 20. Still (4) 22 1. Who wrote The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe? A J.R.R. Tolkien B Lewis Carroll C J.K. Rowling D C.S. Lewis 2. In the castle of which West Yorkshire market town did Richard II die? A Wakefield B Ripon C Pontefract D Halifax 3. Which US heavy rock band did English-born guitarist Slash join? A Metallica B Guns N’ Roses C Dire Straits D The Offspring 4. Which artificial element is represented by the symbol Es? A Einsteinium B Erbium C Europium D Arsenic 5. What form of rapid writing is associated with Sir Isaac Pitman? A Hieroglyphics B Joined up writing C Shorthand D Cursive 6. What is the name of the Detective Chief Inspector played by Roger Allam in Endeavour? A John Tuesday B Fred Thursday C Frank Monday D Bill Friday 7. Which group of British painters included Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Everett Millais and William Holman Hunt? A The Impressionists B The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood C The Surrealists D The Post-Raphaelite Brotherhood 8. Who played the title role in the 1950s TV series Ivanhoe? A Sean Connery B Roger Moore C John Wayne D Clint Eastwood 9. Which sleep disorder is also called somnambulism? A Nightmares B Insomnia C Bedwetting D Sleepwalking Roger Allam See Question 6. 10. What is the capital of Morocco? A Casablanca B Rabat C Tangier D Marrakesh 11. Who won the 1996 Solheim Cup? A Great Britain B Brazil C USA D France 12. Which member of the Jackson family released the album The Velvet Rope? A Michael Jackson B La Toya Jackson C Tito Jackson D Janet Jackson 13. Whose only opera was Fidelio? A Mozart B Puccini C Beethoven D Bizet 14. Who wrote The Murders in the Rue Morgue? A H P Lovecraft B Stephen King C Clive Barker D Edgar Allan Poe 15. Which hexagonal musical instrument similar to the accordion was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone? A Concertina B Xylophone C Glockenspiel D Harpsichord Insert letters to form the listed words, moving between adjacent cells horizontally, vertically or diagonally in any direction. Insert all the remaining letters of the alphabet (except Z) in the grid so all the listed words are spelt out in this way. J Q N H H H V C H H P X L AUK BIDE DROWN FROG GROWS HAVOC HIVE JUG LEFT MAY MUG PIXEL SQUADRON A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y H H H H H 1 2 3 G C J B R X B H General Knowledge Quiz X T Q D BAROQUE BASH BIN FRY HAVING JUMPY LUMP NECK POD RAVE TOXIC WICK A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y V P T D Q J ACQUITS BORAX FIDGET INKED JUDICATORY MUTED PETS SOLVENT SWATCH A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 51

THE RIDDLER II Kakuro Fill in the white squares with the numbers 1 to 9. Each horizontal block of squares must add up to the number in the shaded square to its left, and each vertical block must add up to the number in the shaded square above it. No number may be used more than once in any one block. 1 2 10 11 8 25 21 17 23 11 12 24 6 5 15 8 3 25 6 21 33 11 11 6 7 8 11 10 20 8 25 14 19 18 9 17 16 29 28 16 6 13 15 4 14 30 13 7 13 11 12 21 14 9 19 11 8 29 11 17 31 10 5 12 12 15 12 9 18 13 20 19 8 20 12 14 13 32 18 5 9 13 WORD LADDER Using the clues provided, fill in each step of the ladder with a new word, changing one letter at a time. 1 2 Convulsions Rests Immoral deeds Cans Equals GONE FIBS LIES Bloodshed 3 4 10 4 12 22 11 13 16 15 7 7 12 8 6 6 11 13 9 7 15 7 12 9 15 18 15 28 21 8 28 21 8 7 14 9 13 11 14 10 8 9 19 13 7 4 15 18 6 15 17 11 19 10 14 28 10 14 6 15 11 9 15 8 18 11 13 8 9 11 18 29 14 25 13 7 3 10 9 12 19 16 11 11 12 8 10 30 12 9 10 10 7 8 3 AWRY Lash Particle Bide Dressed in Thin metal cable Scrawny Breezy SHIP TWO SPEED CROSSWORD This two-speed crossword has two sets of clues, but just one grid. If you can’t solve the Cryptic clues, try the Quick. Cryptic Across 1. Eject Conservatives completely (8) 5. A convict returns to a festivity (4) 9. Is doubly a god (4) 10. Mother takes the French back into the city – what a disaster! (8) 11. Don’t go away – it’s black and sticky (5) 12. Gun 3ft. long on ships? (7) 13. It’s enough to send one round the bend! (8,5) 18. The end of part of the American school year (8) 19. Kind of print (4) 20. Add to tame gnu (7) 21. Frequently decimal? (5) 22. Little Edward in a whirlpool (4) 23. Monocle with which to examine what the drink is in? (8) Down 2. Parvenu is out of bed to begin with (7) 3. Perhaps be a waiter again through shyness (7) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 4. Presumably it can’t offer light work (5,8) 6. Disturb stone round it (7) 7. Some of baby’s malicious deeds are unfathomable! (7) 8. Cart causes brawl in pub (6) 13. When seated I consumed enough to cloy (7) 8 14. Made very angry by grenade explosion (7) 15. Used abusive language because travelled by train? (6) 16. Odious amount gained included maimed eft (7) 17. Say something fast! (7) Quick Across 1. Instantly (8) 5. Celebration (4) 9. Egyptian goddess (4) 10. Misfortune (8) 11. Linger (5) 12. Part of a ship (7) 13. Guiding instrument (8,5) 18. Final point (8) 19. Sort (4) 20. Increase (7) 21. Repeatedly (5) 22. Whirlpool (4) 23. Monocle (8) Down 2. Presumptuous person (7) 3. Withhold (7) 4. Large-scale manufacturing (5,8) 6. Excite (7) 7. Extremely bad (7) 8. Handcart (6) 13. Fill (7) 14. Angered (7) 15. Complained (6) 16. Loathsome (7) 17. Verbalize (7) Scribble pad Temptation Collateral ALPHAMUDDLE SPLIT DECISION Cross out one of the two letters in each divided square to reveal a completed crossword grid. I M Z T A E S M S C SAIL Rearrange the letters in the grid on the left to make five words that read both across and down. Five letters have been placed to start you off. A W O E E R N A T I H S R E S R S S D S R N O E D O N S S N N I A D G R A X A Z M I C M V H E I T A F D E A C P T E O L S R WEEK Saturday, December 4, 2021 52 END

THE RIDDLER III PATHFINDER Beginning with the top highlighted letter, follow a continuous path of words associated with the given subject. The trail goes through each letter once, twisting up, down and sideways, but never diagonally. German cities d s d e r n r o t s m h e n a r e e b l i o p h d a e j g r u d n g r t s a c n o i l b e i s m b u o c b h c m d e g a u b a r e v k d e n g b e d m r g h m u o h a l g r u h e n r e t s n n a r i e u r c a a c o r e d g e t d r n e m b g o l b m n u l s l a g r u e r g e n e n m t e e u g s b l e n s s e d o r n f e l b f d s e f u m n u m k i r e i r o s a r h c i c z n i c h t g d u n u r o b h z i a n e t a m l k f t l e i p g m s t u r t u Sudoku Challenge Easy 2 1 9 7 1 6 9 3 3 2 4 9 8 2 1 5 2 1 1 9 7 8 2 9 6 5 9 7 6 1 2 8 2 6 9 4 3 4 1 6 9 8 8 7 8 6 8 5 2 1 4 7 4 1 2 9 6 7 6 1 9 1 5 4 2 1 6 7 5 2 3 7 MIRROR IMAGE Medium Which of the shapes below is an exact mirror image of the shape on the right? A C CLOCKWORD The solutions from 1 to 12 are all six-letter words ending with the letter D in the centre. Moving clockwise from 1, the letters in the outer circle will spell out the name of a US actor. 10 9 1. Evil 2. Task 3. Holy 11 8 4. Mythical story 5. Worn away 6. Shouted B D 12 7 D 1 6 7. Frightened 8. Deadened 9. Pressed 10. Calm 11. Engraved 2 5 12. Unit of time 3 4 8 9 2 4 6 3 5 1 5 3 8 1 9 6 8 Hard 9 1 2 8 8 2 1 3 5 7 8 3 4 1 8 7 3 7 6 3 2 9 7 2 9 7 1 4 6 1 9 5 5 1 6 9 1 2 6 9 8 1 5 6 1 5 9 6 5 7 3 1 8 2 6 1 5 9 2 3 9 4 3 4 8 5 7 5 8 4 4 7 8 1 3 1 9 6 2 3 8 5 7 3 9 5 8 9 4 2 5 8 7 7 4 3 4 2 5 9 6 Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END 53

54 Saturday, December 4, 2021 WEEK END M U L L 3 LETTERS ARE BAG BOG EBB FLU LEE RAM SEA TEE TOY 4 LETTERS ABET AMEN BADE CARP CLOT CRAB EXAM FETE FLAT LYRE MULL MUSE NEST OMEN REED TAPE THEN THEY TRUE ZEST 5 LETTERS ALTOS ESSAY LASER SISAL 7 LETTERS BALONEY PEBBLES When you’ve completed the puzzle, rearrange the shaded squares to spell out a monkey. We’ve given you one word to start you off. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 WORD WISE The word may sound familiar, but do you know what it means? A Story-telling B Swimming C State-ownership NATATION FILL IN General Knowledge Crossword General Knowledge Crossword A Stewed B Dyed in the year C Clouded with brown INFUSCATE ACROSS 1. Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea associated with a novel by Dumas (5,6) 9. John, author of Smiley’s People (2,5) 10. Sam, actor whose films include The Piano (5) 11. Giuseppe, composer of the opera Nabucco (5) 12. Ferdinand, French diplomat who campaigned for the construction of a Suez Canal (7) 13. Single-edged 18c sword used principally in France (6) 15. Robert M., author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (6) 18. In Greek mythology, virgin goddess of the hunt and the moon (7) 20. Spiny Mediterranean shrub with edible flower buds (5) 22. Hastings, first prime minister of Nyasaland (5) 23. Dish of cooked rice served with tomatoes, chicken or cheese (7) 24. Fiancée of Frank Churchill in Jane Austen’s Emma (4,7) DOWN 2. Gold statuette awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (5) 3. Whitish ant-like social insect (7) 4. In the West Indies and Latin America a person of Spanish ancestry (6) 5. Hammond, author of The Mary Deare (5) 6. Any muscle with three heads (7) 7. Former president of the A.N.C. who died in 1993 (6,5) 8. Comic strip character created by Alex Raymond (5,6) 14. Tropical genus of plants cultivated for their white or purple funnel-shaped flowers (7) 16. Chisel-edged tooth at the front of the mouth (7) 17. Peninsula of Croatia whose chief city is Pula (6) 19. Richard, 1972 Olympic individual Three-day Event winner (5) 21. City in India, capital of Bihar state (5) MULL Solutions Sudoku General Knowledge Quiz 1 D; 2 C; 3 B; 4 A; 5 C; 6 B; 7 B; 8 B; 9 D; 10 B; 11 C; 12 D; 13 C; 14 D; 15 A Star Seeker Across: 1 Deft; 8 Intoxicate; 9 Increase; 10 Iris; 12 Vision; 14 Drowsy; 15 Dapper; 17 Boyish; 18 Veto; 19 Fidgeted; 21 Accentuate; 22 Need. Down: 2 Emancipate; 3 Tier; 4 Strain; 5 Exceed; 6 Acrimony; 7 Lees; 11 Insistence; 13 Improper; 16 Refute; 17 Bedlam; 18 Veal; 20 Even. Star Name: ADAM PEATY. Gogen General Knowledge Crossword Across: 1 Monte Cristo; 9 Le Carre; 10 Neill; 11 Verdi; 12 (de) Lesseps; 13 Rapier; 15 Pirsig; 18 Artemis; 20 Caper; 22 Banda; 23 Risotto; 24 Jane Fairfax. Down: 2 Oscar; 3 Termite; 4 Creole; 5 Innes; 6 Triceps; 7 Oliver Tambo; 8 Flash Gordon; 14 Petunia; 16 Incisor; 17 Istria; 19 Meade; 21 Patna. Word Wise B. Swimming C. 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Down: 2 Upstart; 3 Reserve; 4 Heavy industry; 6 Agitate; 7 Abysmal; 8 Barrow; 13 Satiate; 14 Enraged; 15 Railed; 16 Hateful; 17 Express. Word Ladder 1. Fibs, Fits, Sits, Sins, Tins, Ties, Lies. 2. Gone, Gore, Wore, Wire, Wiry, Airy, Awry. 3. Ship, Whip, Whit, Wait, Bait, Bail, Sail Mirror Image: D Split Decision I N D I A T R C E X A C T M M O S T A I R Pathfinder Dresden, Duisburg, Hamburg, Berlin, Rostock, Hanover, Munster, Cologne, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Mainz, Munich, Bochum, Essen, Bremen, Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart, Ulm, Dusseldorf, Bielefeld, Trier, Augsburg, Nuremberg, Aachen, Magdeburg, Monchengladbach, Potsdam, Heidelberg, Jena. Alphamuddle H O A R O W N E A N I S R E S T D R E S D R E S S J N Q S K Y F D E I H C V R A M W G O U L P X T B 1 G H B S W K Y M O U C T X R E N F V A I D J Q P L 2 B P V K L W F C U A R D T I S Y G N E O J X Q M H 3 THE RIDDLER IV

AND ONE MORE THING... ABERYSTWYTH and Carmarthen – two of the most important towns in the neighbouring local authority areas of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. Sitting around 40 miles apart, it takes roughly an hour and a half to travel between the two by car. There’s also a bus service that will take you between them both in around two hours. But what about taking the train? Both towns have train stations after all. Surely, the fact they’re so close together means it should be relatively easy to travel between them this way, right? Wrong. Oh, so wrong. Go and Google the journey and see what happens. If you do, you’ll see a route that snakes all the way across mid-Wales, through England and then back into Wales for a massive six-hour journey. This is one of the rail routes that many would like to see restored – and for which the funding might be available if Wales had not been shut out of the UK’s biggest rail investment in history. As with so many other terrible train journeys here in Wales, it wasn’t always this way. Until the 1960s there was a direct train line between the two towns, connecting them and the communities in between. However, this all changed in 1965 when Richard Beeching recommended decimating huge chunks of Wales’ railways, including the Aberystwyth to Carmarthen line. It is notorious to this day as the Beeching Cuts. As a result, for more than half a century, there has been no direct rail link between the two towns. This train line’s absence is sufficiently noteworthy that the Welsh Government has looked into reopening it. In 2018, it published a report into the feasibility of reopening the line and introducing a new Transport for Wales (TfW) service, with an estimated price tag of £775m. Last year, campaign group Traws Link Cymru (TLC) also published a report, stating that a north-to-south rail link would help create a more “integrated Wales”. Currently, the only train between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth requires you to cross the border into England and change in Shrewsbury, as well as taking you through Cardiff, Newport and Swansea. To see for myself what this would be like, I decided to make the train journey between the two towns. My day actually started trying to make my way from my home in Cardiff to the starting point in Aberystwyth. This proved to be an epic journey in and of itself. Getting the earliest possible train to Carmarthen, I then had to transfer to the T1 bus which would take me to Aberystwyth. This meant that I got to experience the alternative bus connection between the two towns too. Leaving Carmarthen just after 8am, it weaved its way northward, through Lampeter and Aberaeron, before arriving just before 10.30am. This is where my journey began in earnest. With six hours of train travel ahead of me, I grabbed a coffee and perched on the busy platform of Aberystwyth’s grand old Victorian station, the main building of which is now a Wetherspoons pub. The first leg of the train journey was between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury, which was estimated to take just under two hours. With the TfW train to Birmingham Airport leaving on time, just before 11.30am, this leg was surprisingly enjoyable. Ignoring the fact we were heading northwards (the opposite direction of travel to Carmarthen), the scenery along the route was undeniably beautiful. Heading north out of Aber towards Borth and Ynyslas, the train passed through the sand dunes, with the Irish Sea on one side and the Cambrian Mountains on the other. From there, the train weaved along through Dovey Junction and Machynlleth before making its way through Newtown and Welshpool. And then, at about 1pm, we crossed the border into England. At this point, it crossed my mind how bizarre it was that I had to cross the border just to catch a train between two towns in my own country. But I was brought out of my thoughts by the train arriving, right on time, in Shrewsbury. It was just after 1.15pm and I had about 25 > > Reporter Sian Burkitt embarks on her epic journey Why our rail system has been left behind Sian Burkitt took the six-and-a-half-hour trip between two Welsh towns 40 miles apart minutes to kill before my connecting train to Carmarthen. Wandering around, I was genuinely surprised by the sheer number of people either speaking Welsh or speaking with distinctly Welsh accents. If I didn’t know better, it would’ve been easy enough to assume we were still in Wales. And looking at the departure board, it was easy to see why. In the next hour or so, there were trains travelling from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth, Holyhead, Llanelli, Swansea and Milford Haven. In the case of both Aberystwyth and Holyhead, these are trains which begin their journeys in Cardiff before crossing the border into England, passing through Shrewsbury and then heading back into Wales. My train, the TfW service to Milford Haven, left at about 1.45pm. Jumping on board, I was surprised by how busy it was for a Friday afternoon, but I found a seat and prepared myself for the next four hours of train travel. The first hour was quite pleasant, with the sun coming out and the rolling countryside of Shropshire and Herefordshire whizzing past. But then the fact I still had several hours of sitting still in one place dawned on me. As we crossed the border back into Wales at about 3pm, with Newport, Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelli still before us before we made it back to Carmarthen, I cracked open an energy drink to keep me going. Seeing the sun slowly going down behind the Beacons as we passed through Abergavenny also helped keep me awake, but I soon started flagging. I couldn’t quite believe that we would soon be hurtling past my house in Cardiff for a train journey between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen. And then, somewhere between Cardiff and Bridgend, with about two hours of the journey ahead of me, I couldn’t keep my eyes open any more and set an alarm to wake me up before we reached Carmarthen. So imagine my surprise when I woke up to find we were still nowhere near our destination. But, eventually, half an hour behind schedule, we arrived in Carmarthen at around 6pm – a full six-and-a-half hours after I had set out on my journey in Aberystwyth. Slightly dazed and in desperate need of stretching my legs, I emerged from the train in an almost trance-like state. Did I enjoy the journey? Sure, it was an experience and parts of it were really enjoyable, with some pretty epic scenery. Would I do it again? Absolutely not. At least not any time soon. I’m going to need a few days just to recuperate. 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2 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL NEWS One-punch killer found guilty of manslaughter PhiliP Dewey Reporter philip.dewey@walesonline.co.uk A man who killed his victim with a single punch to the head in an unprovoked attack has been found guilty of manslaughter. Christopher George, 27, assaulted Carl Chinnock, 50, during an incident in Porthcawl on June 23, where he knocked the victim unconscious and fled the scene. mr Chinnock subsequently fell into a coma and died two days later at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. George had been out drinking and taking drugs in Porthcawl town centre on the night prior to the attack and was said to be “looking for a fight”. Witnesses described the defendant approaching mr Chinnock, who was in the Salt Lake car park, and punching him to the side of the head. George, of Heol y Berllan, Pyle, denied manslaughter, but he was found guilty by a jury yesterday following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court. at an earlier hearing prosecutor Ieuan Bennett told the court: “The prosecution say Christopher George simply wanted a fight that night and wanted to show off to his friends and have a bit of sport with mr Chinnock, > Christopher George who he knew was not really interested in having a fight with him. “It was not a fight between two consenting men but a cowardly attack on an older man by a fitter and younger man. mr Chinnock did not have the chance to defend himself.” The court heard George and friend CJ Sharp bumped into the defendant’s work friends, Dylan Sykes and Trystan Packer, along with their friend Corey Griffiths at the Picton pub in Porthcawl at around 8pm. They then moved on to the Buccaneer pub on the seafront, but as it was closing they bought some cans of alcohol and walked towards an area > Carl Chinnock died in June of disused land near Hi Tide car park. Here the group continued drinking and smoked cannabis. mr Bennett said: “Whatever he took, the defendant was fired up.” Prior to that, George was said to have been trying to start a confrontation with another group. at around 11.30pm, the group walked towards the Sandpiper Inn, where George and mr Sharp were going to get a taxi back to Pyle. at the same time, mr Chinnock was helping friend Jamie Williams, now deceased, who was intoxicated and struggling to walk. They walked to the Salt Lake car park when they encountered the group of five men. mr Bennett said: “Somebody shouted something out and it appeared the shouting was coming from the Salt Lake car park... It was Christopher George, who was looking to hit somebody, who interpreted that noise as some sort of challenge. “Christopher George started marching up to the Salt Lake car park followed closely by CJ Sharp. Dylan Sykes knew exactly what mr George was going to do because he shouted, ‘stop, stop’. Sadly, the defendant ignored the advice of mr Sykes.” He added: “mr Chinnock was standing up with his arms by his side, he was not threatening anybody. Christopher George simply walked straight up to him and punched him in the side of the head, that is not a case of self-defence... as a result of that single blow, mr Chinnock fell to the ground, hitting his head forcefully to the ground itself.” a post-mortem examination was carried out which gave a cause of death as a combination of a ripped right vertebral artery in the neck and extensive bleeding to the brain, consistent with a history of collapse in cardiac arrest after a punch. 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WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 3 NEWS It’s a pup and under! Prop adds bite to working out Instagram/Gareth Thomas ROcKy famously trained with his dog in cinema’s most famous boxing movie. he didn’t actually do squats with the said mutt. cut to Gareth Thomas during lockdown. Without proper gym facilities at home, the Ospreys prop trained with his dog, too. he did do squats with him. eat your heart out, Sylvester Stallone. Video footage shows Thomas picking up his giant Bernese mountain dog Bernie, crouching and lifting the 60kg (9st 6lb) mountain dog several times. “he helped me during that time,” laughed Thomas this week. “I didn’t have many weights with me, so I had to pick him up and he’s a big boy. he’s about 60 kilos, a decent weight. I was lifting him and doing squats. “he’s helped my scrum a lot over the past few years as well, doing oneon-one scrums in the garden!” The clip of one prop and his dog training proved popular on social media, with Thomas quipping: “he’s Insta-famous. I’m staying humble.” Maybe the unusual routine should be recommended – within a year Thomas was winning his first Wales cap. There again, the big man put in plenty of more conventional work as well under Duncan Jones and Toby Booth at the Ospreys. The results were in evidence against connacht in Galway at the start of the year when the west Walian’s introduction off the bench coincided with a star- tling turnaround in his team’s scrum fortunes, with the Ospreys suddenly shoving the hosts backwards at a rate of > Thomas knots and winning setpiece penalties as if for in action Wales SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS Get Wales Online’s top stories sent straight to your email inbox with our newsletters WWW.WALESONLINE.CO.UK/SIGNUP Mark Orders Rugby Reporter mark.orders@walesonline.co.uk they were going out of fashion. Newcastle emlyn product Thomas, who also spent time with carmarthen Quins, made an impact against the same opposition at The Sportsground last time out, too, defending well and helping to give the Ospreys scrum momentum. Wales called him into their squad in the autumn, with Thomas figuring off the bench against Fiji and Australia. A yellow card against the Wallabies was a big talking point, coming as it did with Wales defending a narrow lead and the game finely poised. When Australia scored four minutes into the card, Thomas’s afternoon looked to be heading for a miserable ending. Watching from the sidelines, a player who once said he’d want invisibility as his superpower could have been forgiven for hoping he’d be able to disappear there and then. Did he think, during that intermi- nable 10 minutes off the field, “crikey, I’ve blown it?”. Well, no, actually. he says now: “Things like that happen in a game. how many cards have there been in international games over the past year? At least my intent to get to the ruck was there. It was just unfor- tunate where my hand posi- tion was. “I was very disappointed and thinking how it would affect the result. “I was also think- ing about how I wouldn’t let it affect my game ‘Woodland therapy saves £185m a year’ The boost to mental health and wellbeing caused by people spending time in the UK’s woodlands saves the health service and employers around £185m each year, according to new research. Published during National Tree Week, the research is the first attempt to quantify the when I got back on. “We did very well at the end to get the win. We had to work for it.” Of the call to give him a spell in the cooler, which plenty felt could have been something worse, he added: “It could have been yellow, red or nothing. “There was no intent, but with the speed of things and the position of their man, things like that happen in the game. It was just unfortunate I was a bit late and couldn’t position myself in the best way.” Wayne Pivac isn’t likely to dwell on it. Thomas had caught the eye six days earlier against Fiji, adding zest and power around the field, which helped trigger the late spurt which saw Wales win with a rather flattering scoreline. his head coach at the Ospreys, Toby Booth, reckoned the game against the islanders underlined Thomas’ value. “People talk about his yellow card against Australia, but when you look benefit to mental health and wellbeing of the UK’s woodlands. It found woodlands save £13m in mental health care costs in Wales, £141m in england, £26m in Scotland and £6m in Northern Ireland. Annual NhS spending on mental health treatment will be at the week before when he came off the bench against Fiji, he changed the game,” said Booth, who didn’t see the incident against the Wallabies as being anything like a capital offence. “It’s part of being a competitor. “you have to control that, of course, but he was instrumental against 14 men in changing the energy of the team. “I’d much rather be talking about trying to quieten someone down than revving them up.” Booth continued: “Gareth has a competitive edge to him. he displays it in training and in the gym consistently. We are trying to be more attack-based and he has a good skill set and brings something different in the loosehead prop position.” Thomas certainly enjoyed the experience of figuring for Wales in the Tests just played. “It was brilliant,” he said. “I loved it. I won my first caps in the summer, but there were 8,000 people in the stadium. This autumn it was packed, £14.3bn in 2020-21, according to NhS england data. The report’s authors, edinburgh-based company Forest Research, said the savings figure was likely to be an underestimate. One of the main drivers of the boost to wellbeing is likely to be the physical exercise, the researchers said. > Wales and Ospreys prop Gareth Thomas with his dog, Bernie with 65,000-70,000 people there. It was an unbelievable experience; I’d like to do it all over again.” It’s up to Pivac to decide whether that will happen. Wales’ head coach names his squad for the Six Nations in January and the challenge for Thomas will be to figure in it. “I’m looking forward to every opportunity I get,” he said. “I wasn’t involved with Wales at the start of the autumn, so my biggest thing now is to work on things I need to work on, to get myself in the squad from the start.” The 18st 8lb player didn’t win his first cap until the age of 27 but never gave up hope. “I didn’t think it had passed me by,” he said. “I’m still young for my position. It’s all I’ve wanted since I was a kid. If I was in my 30s, I’d still want a cap. every rugby player feels the same. It’s your dream.” Dream realised, then. But it won’t blunt Thomas’ appetite. saturday £30,000 for every ticket in this winning postcode LA18 5AX Millom

4 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL NEWS Cancer mum wins legal battle with NHS over op Mark Smith Health correspondent mark.smith@walesonline.co.uk A mum-of-two has won a High Court battle against the NHS after it refused to fund her potentially life-saving cancer treatment. Maria Wallpott, from Pontllanfraith, Caerphilly, was diagnosed with stage four appendix cancer in April, which spread to her ovaries. A colorectal surgeon recommended she undergo a specific type of chemotherapy and procedure which involves flushing the abdomen with heated anti-cancer medications. However, while the £73,000 treatment is automatically available to patients in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, it is currently only granted in exceptional circumstances in Wales. The Welsh Individual Patients Funding Requests (IPFR) panel, on behalf of the Welsh Health Specialist Services Committee (WHSSC) and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, denied her doctor’s request for funding in July. Following a three-day hearing at the High Court in Cardiff, Maria and her legal team won on all five legal grounds argued in court. The judge found that the decision of the panel was unlawful. It means the panel will now be required to reconsider the decision. Maria, 50, said: “I am relieved that the judge has ruled in my favour. The quality of mercy is not restrained by Mrs Justice Steyn. “The IPFR panel, made up of nonexperts in my condition, have forgotten they are dealing with a human being, not hypothetical case studies. I still, however, need the IPFR panel to do the right thing and give me a chance of surviving this cancer. “I want to live to see my children graduate, fall in love, and have their own children. Is that too much to ask?” Katy Cowans, the specialist medical treatment disputes and human rights lawyer at Irwin Mitchell representing Maria, said following the hearing: “We’re delighted that the court has handed down judgement in Maria’s favour. “This will give her the best chance at surviving her illness and the court has found that the decision of the health trust panel was unlawful. “Understandably, Maria was devastated at the prospect of not being Restored turbine to provide electricity for estate The historic turbine house in Margam Country Park has been restored to once again provide electricity for the Margam Estate. The turbine house was built in 1891 for Emily Charlotte Talbot, who commissioned the development of a hydro-electric scheme powered by a granted approval for NHS funding the treatment that could save her life. “This was made all the more worse by the fact that if she lived elsewhere in the UK, it wouldn’t be an issue. “Maria waited several months for the panel’s decision and was refused nearby fishpond. The original turbine generated enough electricity to power 400 lamps. It is thought Margam Castle was the second domestic dwelling to have electricity in Britain at that time. During the 1950s, the original turbine was removed and taken to approval twice, despite her specialist medical team believing she needed the treatment and surgery and she meets the exceptional criteria requirements. “We therefore thank the courts for hearing Maria’s case and wholeheartedly welcome their decision.” South Africa. The replacement turbine has now been restored after being neglected for many years. It can now produce about 25kw of renewable energy, which will be used to power the buildings on the Margam Estate, including wedding venue The Orangery. > > Maria Wallpott was told she had stage four appendix cancer in April, which has since spread to her ovaries Maria added: “I would like to thank surgeon Mr Gethin Williams, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, Mr Vikram Sachdeva QC, Delyth Jewell and Peredur Owen Griffiths Senedd Members, and my team at Velindre. “These are the people whom have tried their hardest to save my life.” The hydro-electric scheme creates no emissions while in service and any unspent energy will be fed back to the National Grid. The project will bring savings to the operation of the country park, reduce the carbon footprint and provide an educational resource. NEWS IN BRIEF Shakin’ Stevens in charity song video Rock legend Shakin’ Stevens is to star in the music video for Children In Need’s first-ever Christmas single. Andy and The Odd Socks – stars of popular CBBC show Andy And The Band – have produced a festive double-A-side record which features a cover of the Welsh singer’s 1985 classic Merry Christmas Everyone, as well as a new original song titled We’re All Together (At Christmas Time). All the money raised from the single, which is being released on Friday, will go to the children’s charity. Shaky, who was the UK’s biggest-selling singles artist in the 1980s, makes a cameo appearance during the music video for the single, along with the Children In Need mascot, Pudsey. He also gave his blessing to the Odd Socks to release their version of his festive hit and sent them a message saying: “Wishing you good luck on raising money for Children In Need, a most worthwhile charity.” Flats and shop plan approved Permission has been granted by Newport council for 122 apartments, a cafe and a shop to be built next to the River Usk. The development, next to University of South Wales student accommodation off Usk Way, has been submitted by LRM Planning on behalf of Jehu Group. The land has been undeveloped for many years and currently serves as a 258-space pay-anddisplay car park. The site on Usk Way was formerly a car scrapyard and was converted into a car park in 2010. The development must now begin within five years. Girl found dead in wood is named A girl found dead in a Welsh woodland has been named as 15-year-old Gwenfair Jones. The body of the teenager was discovered in woodland in Tanygrisiau, near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, on November 11. North Wales acting senior coroner Katie Sutherland said the teenager, of Trem Hyfryd, Blaenau Ffestiniog, was discovered at Dolrhedyn, near the village of Tanygrisiau, NorthWalesLive reports. She was found after local police received a call at 8.24am reporting concern for the safety of a local girl. The coroner then confirmed she was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Follow us on Twitter: @WalesOnline

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 5 NEWS Care services in Cardiff and Vale in crisis, warn officials Mark Smith Health correspondent mark.smith@walesonline.co.uk People are being urged to step up as volunteers and makeshift carers to avert a “crisis” in health and social care in two Welsh local authorities. Cardiff council, the Vale of Glamorgan council, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, and the Welsh Ambulance Service issued a joint statement yesterday to outline the deeply concerning situation to the public. They warn that the region does not have the staff to cope with the sheer volume of people needing to be discharged from hospital with care packages or who need care in their own homes and communities. Significant delays in these services are leading to a shortage of NHS beds, backlogs in areas like A&E, and the Welsh Ambulance Service looking after scores of patients in their vehicles outside hospitals. The authorities are now urging people to take on responsibility for looking after their loved ones – when they are medically fit to be discharged – to try to free up hospital beds. They are also calling on people to return to the care sector if they’ve left, or join a fast-track programme to become a qualified carer. “Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan – like the rest of the UK – is currently facing unprecedented demand for health and social care services,” the joint statement reads. “Right now we are seeing a 30% increase in people needing care at home compared with pre-pandemic numbers. This huge increase in demand – alongside a UK-wide shortage of care workers and healthcare staff – is leading to delays in care provision and preventing the timely discharge of patients from hospital settings. “Patients who are medically fit are not being discharged from hospital in a timely manner, which is leading to significant bed shortages across hospital sites. This in turn leads to lengthy ambulance waits at our emergency unit, which means ambulance crews are unable to respond to 999 calls in the community, so people are waiting longer for ambulances. “Our care providers, who have continued to deliver vital services throughout Two E.coli cases found at schools Two cases of E.coli have been identified at two different primary schools in Wales. Public Health Wales, Conwy council, and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are investigating a probable case of E.coli at Ysgol Dyffryn yr Enfys in Conwy, and a confirmed case at Ysgol Bro Cernyw in Abergele. Parents and guardians who may have had contact with the cases have been informed, with contacts asked to submit samples and remain away from school until negative results are received. According to Public Health Wales, the pandemic, are now struggling to meet the surge in demand for care and to find the staff to join the sector.” The organisations said priority is currently being given to the most vulnerable people and alternative health and care packages are being offered as a short-term measure. More carers and health staff are also being drafted in to support those in need. “Social care teams and third-sector partners are supporting people to avoid hospital admission in the first place so care is received closer to home,” the statement adds. “But right now all of this is still not enough and so we are calling on you to come forward to join us and to help support the most vulnerable in our communities at this difficult time. “We all know that patients would rather not spend a long time in hospital and long stays can be detrimental as patients may de-condition, increasing their chance of falls and a loss of independence and confidence. “Spending as little time in hospital as possible is not only better for patients there is currently no evidence to suggest the bacterial infection was acquired at either of the schools or that the cases are linked. In a statement Richard Firth, consultant in health at Public Health Wales, said: “E.coli infections can be serious and often cause severe diarrhoea, sometimes with blood in it, abdominal cramps and fever. Anyone who is unwell with diarrhoea or vomiting should stay away from school, nursery or work. “Anyone who has concerns about their health should contact their GP or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47.” but will also free up vital NHS beds so we can continue to care for those with urgent and acute care needs.” Cardiff council recently launched the Cardiff Cares Academy, which offers training and support and has enrolled 42 people since October. In the Vale of Glamorgan the Fast Track to Care programme will soon be recruiting new staff for January start dates. “Doing something as simple as shopping or sitting with someone while their carer has a well-earned break could make such a difference,” the statement adds. “Just as we did during the height of the pandemic, we are asking eve- > > Cardiff and Vale UHB is seeing ‘a 30% increase in people needing care at home compared with pre-pandemic numbers’ ryone who can to come together and help those most in need. Both councils are working with a range of third-sector partners to match volunteers with someone who needs support.” ■■ If you live in Cardiff and think that you can help, contact Cardiff council’s Advice Line on 029 2087 1071 or visit intoworkcardiff.co.uk or email cardiffcaresacademy@cardiff.gov.uk ■■ Anyone who would like to volunteer in the Vale of Glamorgan should contact Glamorgan Voluntary Services. They will help volunteers find the best placement for them. People can register their interest at www.gvs.wales . Age Concern also has a waiting-list of older people in the Vale looking for help. ■■ Anyone willing to help with their work in the community should contact Helen.prior@ageconnectscardiff.org.uk or call 029 2240 0030. Instead of turning up in A&E people are urged to call CAV24/7 if their condition is not life- or limb-threatening, use the NHS 111 Wales online symptomcheckers, or access community pharmacies for minor illnesses and advice. The Giant shepton flea Market ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOWGROUND Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN Sun. 12 th December 2021 9:30am - 4pm Entry: £5.00 Booking & Enquiries 01278 784 912 | info@sheptonflea.com For details visit www.sheptonflea.com »Comment: » Page 24

6 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL CORONAVIRUS Far fewer people are in hospital with Covid, figures show The number of people unwell in hospital with coronavirus has fallen significantly in the past month, latest figures have revealed. New data from the Welsh Government shows that there were 558 people in general and acute hospital beds with coronavirus (confirmed, suspected, and recovering) on Thursday, December 2. Exactly a month earlier on Tuesday, November 2, which proved to be close to the peak of the third wave, this figure stood at 758 – 200 people more than NHS staff are currently treating. Some 318 of the 558 people in hospital with Covid on December 2 were classified as “confirmed” cases, while there were 37 “suspected” cases and 203 “recovering”. The number of confirmed cases has not been this low since September 5, when there were 317 taking up Welsh hospital beds. Meanwhile, there were 45 Covid patients in invasive ventilated beds – the most extensive form of treatment – in all Welsh hospitals on December 2. This number has been falling almost daily for around a month since it peaked at 75 on November 5. However, current Covid bed occupancy rates pale in comparison to the numbers seen during both the first and second peaks of the pandemic. NHS Wales staff were dealing with upwards of 2,800 Covid-19 patients in general and acute beds in January 2021, while there were 164 people in invasive ventilated beds during April 2020’s peak. Dr Meng Khaw, executive medical director at Public Health Wales, said he was encouraged by the steady fall in hospitalisations with Covid but said he was keeping a very close eye on the Omicron variant. A first case of the strain has now been found in Wales. Analysis is ongoing to determine whether this heavily mutated strain will lead to vaccine evasion and more serious illness. But Dr Khaw and others are in no doubt that it does transmit rapidly. “What we don’t have information on is how severely it’s impacting on people, which means that the control measures that we have in place remain very, very important measures for us,” he said. However, while Covid bed occupancy is on the decline, the number of people in hospital with all types of illness or injury is far higher than it was just a few weeks ago. This is translating into fewer vacant beds. First Omicron case in Wales linked to travel John Jones and nina massey newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk The first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been confirmed in Wales. The Welsh Government confirmed yesterday that a case had been identified in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area, and is linked to international travel. A statement from the Welsh Government read: “A case of the Omicron variant of concern has been confirmed in Wales. The case is in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area and is linked to international travel. “We are prepared to respond rapidly to emerging variants of concern and intensive investigations and robust public health action are being taken to slow any spread. “The health impact of the Omicron variant is still being assessed. Currently there is no substantial evidence to suggest the Omicron variant will lead to a more severe form of illness but the data is being kept under constant review. “As we better understand this variant we will be able to determine the next steps. In the meantime, sticking to the rules, following the steps which keep us safe and taking up the offer of a vaccine continue to be the best way to protect ourselves and the NHS.” At present, there have been 29 confirmed cases of the new variant in England, while the number in Scotland has also risen to 29, with a Steps concert in Glasgow identified as the source for six new cases by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. People in Wales will have to selfisolate for 10 days, even if they have been fully vaccinated, if they come into contact with a probable or confirmed case of the variant. As is the case in the rest of the UK, Home-schooling rules should be tightened after anyone travelling back from the 10 southern African countries that have been placed on the red list for international travel will also have to complete 10 days of self-isolation in a quarantine hotel. Dr Meng Khaw, national director for health protection and screening services for Public Health Wales, said: “The Welsh Government has today confirmed a case of the Omicron variant of coronavirus in Wales. “The case was identified in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area, and is linked with international travel. There is no evidence of wider community transmission. “The number of mutations in the Omicron variant is concerning, but new variants are anticipated. We keep variants under constant review, and we work with UK partners to identify, detect and monitor new and known variants. The Delta variant continues to be the dominant strain in Wales. “The single best thing you can do to protect yourself, your community and the NHS against new variants of Coronavirus is to take up the offer of a vaccine. “You can also protect yourself and Martin Shipton Political editor-at-large newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk > > Dr Meng Khaw RULES relating to home-schooling in Wales are far too loose and should be tightened as a matter of urgency, according to a Welsh Labour MS. Alun Davies, who represents Blaenau Gwent, said he was seriously worried by recent figures that show there has been a surge in homeschooling during the pandemic. His intervention also follows a call by a leading anti-mask activist for parents to consider home-schooling their children because of the introduction of mandatory mask-wearing in Welsh schools. Mr Davies said: “There has been a significant increase in home-schooling in recent years driven by lots of different factors. I’m concerned that the monitoring standards are not always very good. “Safeguarding is very important and isn’t so easy from the point of view of professionals when the children aren’t being educated in school. “An important part of schooling is being socialised with other children, and obviously that is much harder with home-schooling. “Another thing that troubles me is others by maintaining a social distance where possible, washing hands regularly, keeping homes well-ventilated, and working from home if you can. Use a Covid Pass and a face covering where required. “If you develop a cough, fever or change in sense of taste or smell, you must self-isolate immediately and book a free coronavirus test by calling 119 or by visiting the Welsh Government website.” Wales’ Health Minister Eluned Morgan announced on Tuesday that Wales would bring in the same new rules around self-isolation that were announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson for England at the weekend. Describing the variant as “worrying”, Ms Morgan said: “We will change our self-isolation rules so everyone identified as a close contact of a confirmed or a probable omicron case in Wales will need to isolate for 10 days, regardless of their vaccination status or age.” The new rules apply to people of all ages including children aged under five. Meanwhile, scientists continue to study the possible threat posed by Omicron. A study in South Africa, where the mutation was first detected, has suggested that the variant has “substantial” ability to cause reinfection in people who have previously had Covid. The research, which has not been peer-reviewed, found people who had tested positive for coronavirus could pick up the virus again, potentially causing a wave of infections in those with some prior immunity. It did not say how the variant will behave when spreading in a highly vaccinated population such as the UK, or whether the virus can evade the protection offered by vaccines against severe disease. that when parents are making decisions to home-school a child, it’s often their belief and ideology that is driving things rather than the interests of the child.” Mr Davies said he found it “beyond belief” that anti-mask activists were encouraging parents to withdraw their children from school. Penarth anti-mask activist Anna Brees tweeted earlier this week: “If you are concerned about the reintroduction of masks in the class and you live in the Vale of Glamorgan or Cardiff, we have our own Facebook group, please feel free to join. We are now looking at homeschooling options.” But experts in the UK believe their research on the impact of booster vaccines could offer hope in the fight against Omicron. The CovBoost study found that booster jabs may well offer good protection in the face of the variant. A team studying the effects of third doses said the body’s T-cell immune response after a booster shot is such Mr Davies said: “I think it’s breathtakingly worrying that people are considering taking their children out of school because they object to mask-wearing in class. The children’s best interests are not being served. They are being deprived of a proper educational experience because of their parents’ insistence on taking a stance that is ridiculous.” As the law stands, there is no obligation for parents delivering homeschooling to have teaching qualifications. In a letter to Mr Davies, Education Minister Jeremy Miles stated: “I recognise the need for reform in the policy

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 7 CORONAVIRUS Council to review cinema grants Swansea council is to review some of the £52,000 of support grants provided to a cinema which has refused to ask customers for Covid passes, its leader has said. Councillor Rob Stewart said if conditions of Covid grants had been breached, the authority would look to see if any of the money should be recovered. His comments were in response to a question about Cinema & Co, which has been ordered to shut temporarily by Swansea council and Welsh Government officials for not enforcing Covid pass regulations, at a meeting of full council. Cllr Stewart said it was his understanding that the cinema and cafe had received £45,000, plus an outdoor adaptation grant, to help it get through the pandemic and help ensure its customers were safe. “There has been a significant amount of support provided through the council and from the council for that business,” said Cllr Stewart. It is understood the total figure is £52,862.17. “The council is and will continue to pursue all available legal options to ensure compliance protection of public health, which remains our top priority,” said the Swansea Labour leader. “We are also reviewing all grants which relate to specific Covid support to assess if any of the grant conditions have been breached by non-compliance with the regulations, and as such whether any of the grants should be recovered as a result of any failures to comply with the regulations.” Cllr Stewart said the uncertainty surrounding the emergence of the new Omicron variant made it “even more essential” to follow the rules. > > A pharmacist holds a vial of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine as the booster jab campaign is ramped up across the country to combat the threat of the Omicron variant that it may provide protection from hospital admission and death. The study also backs up the UK’s decision to offer Pfizer or Moderna as a third shot, with mRNA jabs leading to the most significant rise in immunity levels. Professor Saul Faust, trial lead and director of the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, said the vaccines worked well against existing variants, although Omicron was not tested in the study. Asked specifically about Omicron, he said: “Our hope as scientists is that protection against hospitalisation and death will remain intact.” »My » Covid scare: Pages 8&9 pandemic sees surge – MS and legislative framework for EHE (Elective Home Education) and I am keen for work in this area to progress at pace. “Correspondingly, work on previous proposals, paused due to Covid-19 in 2020, has recently restarted. These proposals will provide new statutory guidance that will strengthen the framework in relation to a local authority’s duties [under the Education Act 1996] and clarify what is considered a ‘suitable’ and ‘efficient’ education. “This includes an expectation that a suitable education would incorporate provision in numeracy, literacy and language skills, appropriate to the child’s age, ability and aptitude and any additional learning needs they may have.” The latest data, relating to the period from September 2020 to August 2021, shows that in Blaenau Gwent, 105 pupils were known to be educated at home. This is a rate of 13.5 per 1,000 pupils. Blaenau Gwent had the sixth-highest rate of pupils being educated at home in 2020-21. Across Wales, 10.4 out of every 1,000 pupils aged five to 15 were reported to be home-educated. This is the highest rate since the 2011-12 academic year, following a steady increase since then. In 2011-12, 2.7 out of every 1,000 pupils aged five to 15 were reported to be home-educated.

8 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL CORONAVIRUS Rugby squad are finally on their way home from South Africa Corrie David Reporter corrie.david@walesonline.co.uk Cardiff Rugby have confirmed they are finally UK-bound after three failed attempts to exit South Africa. The group of 42 players and staff were due to leave Cape Town on Thursday morning, but their scheduled departure at 7.30am UK time never happened because their landing slot was withdrawn. However, the touring party from the Arms Park confirmed their departure yesterday morning, with six players remaining in a quarantine hotel in Cape Town after testing positive for Covid. A tweet from the club’s social media account yesterday morning confirmed they would soon be on their way. It simply read: “UK-bound. We’ll see you very soon.” Another tweet said: “And we’re on our way. Thank you to everyone who has played a part in securing our return to the UK and to our friends in South Africa for looking after us. Diolch.” The departure is the team’s fourth attempt at leaving South Africa after the announcement the UK Government had added the country to the red travel list after concerns regarding the new Omicron variant. Initially, the touring party attempted to return home prior to the Sunday 4am cut-off point to avoid isolating in a hotel rather than at home. Despite securing a charter aircraft, they were unable to leave as they couldn’t obtain Civil Aviation Authority clearance due to the closure of borders in the UK and European Union. Their second flight was due to fly out on Sunday afternoon, alongside the Scarlets, Munster, and Zebre teams, alighting in Dublin. Cardiff Rugby were then hit with the news of two personnel testing positive for Covid, with one suspected Omicron case, and they were forced to return to their hotel to isolate. The 10-day period of quarantine on arrival in the UK – the party are set to serve their isolation spell in England after flying to Dublin – has put their opening Heineken Champions Cup games against Toulouse and Harlequins in jeopardy. The focus will also turn to the region’s six personnel remaining in Cape Town and their planned return after quarantine. »More: » Sport Young man with clean bill of health left ‘hours from death’ after Covid Mark Smith Health correspondent mark.smith@walesonline.co.uk WHEN guitarist Aled Davies tested positive for Covid-19 last August he had no reason to be overly concerned. Not only had he been doublejabbed, but had spent most of his life in relatively good health, with only a broken arm and the removal of a cyst blotting his NHS notes. Yet within days of displaying the telltale symptoms of a fever and persistent cough, the 30-year-old would go rapidly downhill and need an urgent admission to hospital. The young man’s breathing deteriorated to such an extent that his lungs would completely fail and leave him just “a couple of hours” from death. “My body had deteriorated so much that they phoned my parents to say that I probably wouldn’t come out of this alive. My lungs just couldn’t take the infection,” he said. Support worker Aled, who tested positive for Covid on August 26, said he was about to come out of his 10-day isolation when he woke up on September 4 unable to breathe. “I didn’t lose my taste or smell, but I did have every other symptom, including body aches, headaches, and I couldn’t sleep,” said Aled, whose entire family became unwell with the virus. “The first day [I tested positive] I was all right, but then things got worse and worse until I couldn’t breathe, I couldn’t talk and my lips turned blue.” Soon after a 999 call, paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service arrived at his home in Tredegar and rushed him to the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran, where he was immediately given breathing support. But after a couple of days in isolation on a Covid ward, he needed to > > Aled on a ventilator in hospital be taken to intensive care, placed on a ventilator and put in an induced coma. “Obviously I was nervous about it. I knew how serious it was to be put on a ventilator but the doctors knew what was best for me,” he said. After three days on a ventilator, hospital staff could see no improvement in Aled’s lung function so the decision was made to transfer him by ambulance to Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London, where he would be put on an ECMO machine. The machine acted as an artificial lung for Aled while his own lungs were drained of infection and given a much-needed rest. “They had to drain all the blood out of my body on the one side and push it back through the other side with fresh oxygenated blood because I wasn’t producing oxygen,” he explained. “You have to meet certain criteria to even go on an ECMO machine, so I was very lucky. It’s used as a last resort when all other options have failed.” Aled responded well on the machine and came off it four days later. He was then taken by air ambulance back to the Grange University Hospital for further treatment. “I woke up [from the coma] on September 16 and I didn’t have a clue what had happened. If they’d told me I’d just been ventilated at the Grange and stayed there, I would have believed them. I had stitches everywhere and a million tubes in me,” he recalled. Aled, who spent his 30th birthday in hospital, admitted that he thought his parents would be far more unwell than him as they both have autoimmune disorders. “There is no explanation as to why I had it so bad. I’ve always been prone to coughs and chest infections but I’ve never been diagnosed with any underlying conditions. My lungs took a hiding – they just couldn’t handle it.” After a brief stint in Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, after his transfer from the Grange, Aled was

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 9 CORONAVIRUS Glenn Dene eight more deaths as infection rate rises A further eight people have died with coronavirus in Wales, according to the latest figures from Public Health Wales. New data published yesterday, which covers the 24-hour period up to 9am on December 2, shows the total number of Covid-related deaths in Wales now stands at 6,428. There were also 2,356 new positive cases recorded in the latest update, bringing the total number since the pandemic began to 516,146. The latest seven-day infection rate across Wales, based on the cases for every 100,000 people (for the seven days up to November 28) now stands at 469.9 – a slight rise from the 464.5 reported on Thursday. The local authority with the highest infection rate in Wales remains Gwynedd with 878.3 cases per 100,000 people over seven days, followed by Vale of Glamorgan with 646.8 and Anglesey with 619.6. The test positivity rate across Wales is at 17%, up from 16.9%. The areas of the country recording the highest numbers of new Covid cases in the latest 24-hour period are Cardiff with 250, Swansea with 164, Bridgend and RCT both with 158, Gwynedd with 155, Newport with 131, Caerphilly with 122, Flintshire with 111, Wrexham and Carmarthenshire both with 108, and Vale of Glamorgan with 105. Meanwhile, Neath Port Talbot had 93 new cases, Pembrokeshire had 79, Powys had 74, Blaenau Gwent had 69, Anglesey had 68, Torfaen had 66, Monmoutshire had 65 and Denbighshire had 64. The local authorities with the lowest number of cases were Conwy with 51, Merthyr Tydfil with 35 and Ceredigion with 25. As of December 2 there were 558 people in general and acute hospital beds with coronavirus (confirmed, suspected, and recovering) – up from 555 – and 45 people in a ventilated intensive care bed, one more than the day before. The latest data showed that 2,470,233 people have received one dose of the coronavirus vaccine and 2,267,834 have been given both doses. To date 892,287 people have received their Covid booster vaccine according to PHW, including more than three-quarters of care home residents (82%) and over-80s (80.6%), over two-thirds of healthcare workers (73.7%) and over half of all care home workers (63.4%). Nuffin like it Breakfast, done properly > > Aled Davies, 30, was critically ill with Covid-19 discharged on September 27 – but he still had to learn to walk again and build up his strength. “I lost three and a bit stone in 10 days. I lost all the muscles in my legs and arms – they shrunk to nothing. I also had to walk with a stick. It took me half an hour to get up a flight of stairs when I got out,” he said. “I bought a personal trainer plan so I’ve just been looking at that. Driving again was also a big relief. Some days I’m absolutely fine, but other times I’m so tired I just need to stay in bed.” Aled heaped praise on NHS staff throughout his coronavirus treatment and admitted he wouldn’t have survived without them. “There’s a lot of frustration with the NHS, but the staff were incredible. I didn’t come across a single person who wasn’t helpful. Everyone at the Grange was class, the set-up was class and they just don’t get the credit they deserve. Staff at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital and Nevill Hall were also amazing.” Following his ordeal, Aled has urged people to follow government guidelines, wear masks and continue to get vaccinated, particularly as the new Omicron variant threatens to bring more infections and illness to Wales. He is now looking forward to playing more gigs with his two rock bands, De’Lour and Sentry, and continue running Unit 13 Music Studio as he strives to make a full recovery. Served until 11am. Participating restaurants only. © 2021 McDonald’s

10 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL UK&WORLD NEWS UK BULLETINS Army to help storm-hit areas The Army has been deployed to help residents who have been without power for a week since Storm Arwen caused “catastrophic damage” to the electricity network. Around 130 troops have been sent to carry out door-to-door checks and offer welfare support in north-east of Scotland, where 1,600 Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) customers remained off supply at 7am yesterday. Third of upskirters ‘in other crimes’ At least a third of upskirting offenders are also committing other serious sexual crimes, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). A total of 46 men and a teenage boy were prosecuted for 128 offences under the Voyeurism (Offences) Act between April 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. The CPS said analysis showed 15 of the men were also charged with other sexual crimes at the same time . Raworth to host Sunday TV show Sophie RAWORTH has been announced as the interim presenter of BBC One’s flagship Sunday morning programme, currently known to viewers as The Andrew Marr Show. The BBC said Raworth, 53, will present the temporarily-titled Sunday Morning programme from January 9. Theatre star Sir Antony Sher dies Theatre star Sir Antony Sher has died of cancer, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced. A statement from the organisation said he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year. His husband, Gregory Doran, the RSC’s artistic director, announced in September that he was taking a period of compassionate leave to care for Sir Antony. BA to use UK sustainable fuel British Airways will become the first airline to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced on a commercial scale in the UK. The carrier announced it will fly planes using the lower carbon fuel from early next year. Follow us on Twitter: @WalesOnline Teenager who stabbed dad is jailed for 13 years A teenage boy who stabbed to death a father-of-four on the day of his twin daughters’ second birthday party has been sentenced to at least 13 years in custody for his murder. Joshuah Sparks, 16, stabbed plumber James Gibbons four times A man convicted of acting as “head of propaganda” for a banned neo-Nazi terror group set up to wage a race war in Britain has received an extended 10-year prison sentence. Ben Raymond, 32, co-founded the “unapologetically racist” organisation National Action in 2013, which promoted ethnic cleansing, as well as attacks on LGBTQ people and liberals. It was banned under terror legislation in December 2016, becoming the first far-right group to be proscribed since the British after the 34-year-old challenged a group of youths who were harassing a homeless man, Chelmsford Crown Court was told. The boy, who can be named after judge Mr Justice Charles Bourne lifted an anonymity order on the youth defendant, claimed it was selfdefence but was found guilty of murder following an earlier trial. Mr Gibbons was yards from his home in Iris Mews, Laindon, Essex, when he was knifed to death on May 2. Sparks bowed his head to the judge as he was led to the cells, and Murdered boy was ‘failed by the authorities’ RICHARD VERNALLS Press Association newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk A > > Ben Raymond > > Emma Tustin, jailed for life six-year-old boy murdered by his stepmother after being subjected to “sadistic” and “appalling” cruelty, was “failed by the very authorities” tasked with keeping him safe, his grandmother has said. Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was left with an unsurvivable brain injury while in the sole care of “evil” 32-year-old Emma Tustin. She was jailed for life with a minimum term of 29 years at Coventry Crown Court yesterday, after being convicted of murder by assaulting defenceless Arthur in the hallway of her Cranmore Road home in Solihull, on June 16, 2020. Arthur, whose body was also covered in 130 bruises, died in hospital the next day. “Manipulative” and “calculating” Tustin was unanimously convicted after an eight-week trial trial, with the boy’s “pitiless” father Thomas Hughes, 29, found guilty of his manslaughter, after encouraging the killing. Hughes’ “infatuation” for Tustin had “obliterated” any love for his son, the sentencing judge said. He was jailed for 21 years, during the pair’s sentencing hearing. It emerged at trial that Arthur had been seen by social workers just two months before his death, after concerns were raised by his paternal grandmother Joanne Hughes, but they concluded there were “no safeguarding concerns”. In her victim impact statement, which she read in court ahead of the sentencing, Ms Hughes said Arthur, as a “happy, contented, thriving sevenyear-old” would “be alive today” had her son not met Tustin. The secondary school teacher added: “It is also clear that Arthur was failed by the very authorities that we, as a society, are led to believe are there to ensure the safety of everyone.” An independent review is now under way into the authorities’ contact with Arthur before his death. That work will include examining other potential missed opportunities to intervene, including an anonymous call Tustin’s own stepfather John Dutton claimed in court to have made to social services, and contact with the police from Hughes’ brother about Arthur’s bruises. The Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) is set to publish a report into West Midlands Police’s contact with the case, in due course, but has said it “found no indication any individual behaved in a manner >Thomas > Hughes, jailed for 21 years that justified disciplinary proceedings”. As the sentencing began Mr Justice Mark Wall QC said Tustin had been brought to court for her sentencing but had “refused to come up” to the dock. Instead he addressed his remarks to Hughes and Tustin’s empty chair. It also emerged during the hearing how Tustin twice made attempts to take her own life during the trial which jurors were previously told had been periodically delayed for “health” reasons. Mr Justice Wall started by saying the trial had been “without doubt one of the most distressing and disturbing cases I have had to deal with”, adding neither Hughes not Tustin had shown any remorse. The judge said Arthur had been, at the time Tustin was introduced into his life, a “healthy, happy young boy”. But less than three months after moving in with Tustin at the start of the first national lockdown, the little Union of Fascists in 1940. After the move by the Home Office, Raymond, from Wiltshire, helped National Action morph into a new group called NS131 – National Socialist Anti-Capitalist Action. At Bristol Crown Court, Judge members of his family called out “love you Josh” and “love you mate”. Members of Mr Gibbons’s family wept at the end of the hearing. Sparks must serve at least 13 years in custody before he can be considered for parole. > > Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was starved, poisoned and murdered boy was left “broken” from exposure to a campaign of “acute or prolonged abuse,” he said. Tustin was also convicted of two counts of child cruelty, including saltpoisoning and withholding food and drink from Arthur. She had admitted two other cruelty counts, wilfully assaulting Arthur on three occasions and isolating him, including by forcing him to stand in the hallway for up to 14 hours a day as part of a draconian punishment regime. Labourer Hughes was also convicted of the cruelty offences which Tustin had admitted but was cleared of withholding food and drink, or of poisoning his own son with salt. Tustin was jailed for 10 years each, and Hughes nine years each, for the cruelty charges they admitted or were convicted of, all to be served concurrently. Neo-Nazi jailed for membership of group Christopher Parker QC sentenced Raymond to an eight-year prison sentence and a two-year extended period on licence. Raymond will serve a minimum of five years and four months’ imprisonment before he can be considered for parole.

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 11 UK&WORLD NEWS WORLD BULLETINS Bosnia arrests in war crimes probe Mob kills man in ‘blasphemy’ attack Taliban outlaws forced marriages 94,000 Russians at Ukraine border Evidence of Isis war crimes at Iraq prison Bosnian police have arrested seven people suspected of war crimes against civilians during the 1992-95 conflict in the Balkan country, authorities said. The group were apprehended in the areas of the eastern towns of Bijeljina and Sokolac, according to a statement by the Bosnian security agency. More than 100,000 people were killed in the 1992-95 War in Bosnia. A mob have attacked a sports equipment factory in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, killing a Sri Lankan man and burning his body publicly over allegations of blasphemy, police said. Armagan Gondal, a police chief in Sialkot district, said Muslim factory workers had accused the victim of desecrating posters bearing the name of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. The Taliban have decreed they are banning the forced marriage of women in the war-torn country, in what appears to be a move to address criteria that developed nations consider a precondition to recognise their government and restore aid. The move came as poverty surges in Afghanistan, following the religious militia’s takeover in August that pushed out international forces. Russia has amassed more than 94,000 troops near the Ukrainian border and there is a probability of a “large-scale escalation” in late January, according to the defence minister in Kyiv. Ukrainian and Western officials recently voiced alarm about a Russian troop build-up near Ukraine, saying they feared it could herald an invasion. The head of a UN team said that extremists from so-called Islamic State (IS) committed crimes against humanity and war crimes at a prison in Mosul in June 2014, where at least 1,000 predominantly Shia Muslim prisoners were systematically killed. Mass graves have been found containing remains of victims of executions carried out at Badush Central Prison Met ‘regrets’ chaos at Euro football final Gingerbread cookie jar £ 12 each > > Jul 11, 2021: England fans outside Wembley Stadium Britain’s largest police force has said it regrets being unable to do more to prevent “unacceptable scenes of disorder” when fans stormed Wembley Stadium for the Euro 2020 final. Baroness Casey’s independent review into events surrounding the historic match on July 11 concluded there were a series of crowd “near misses” which “could have led to significant injuries or even death”. In what Baroness Casey described as “a source of national shame”, around 2,000 people without tickets managed to get into the London stadium as England took on Italy. The report, commissioned by the Football Association (FA) and published yesterday , said policing at the game “did not sufficiently mitigate the risk of ticketless fans, with officers deployed too late in the day”. Much of what unfolded was “foreseeable” and there was a “collective failure to plan for the worst-case scenario”, the review said. In response to the report, Metropolitan Police Commander Rachel Williams said: “First and foremost I am deeply sorry that so many people who came to enjoy a day of football were met with unacceptable scenes of disorder. “We welcome the praise by Baroness Casey on the bravery of officers in aine fox Press Association newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk directly confronting scenes of disorder. Her comments sets out the unprecedented pressure officers faced, they are a credit to policing. “Throughout the course of the day, this moment of national significance was tarnished by groups of ticketless, anti-social and thuggish football fans who were intent on causing disorder and committing criminal acts. We regret that we were not able to do more to prevent those scenes unfolding.” Baroness Casey said that the responsibility for the risk to life lies with ticketless fans who she said “attacked the stadium”. Many of those who stormed the ground headed for disabled-pass gates, with ticketless fans targeting disabled supporters “in a predatory fashion near the turnstiles”. In her scathing report, Baroness Casey wrote: “The drunkenness, drugtaking, irresponsibility, criminality and abuse of innocent people, including staff, families and disabled ticket-holders, was shocking and intolerable. I hope the police and other authorities continue to prosecute as many of the perpetrators as possible and the courts and football authorities apply the toughest possible punishments.” Selected stores. Subject to availability. Online delivery charges may apply. Gingerbread dinner set £18, gingerbread shaped plate £6, gingerbread house cookie jar £12, gingerbread teapot £8.

12 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL NEWS ‘Jet death crash could have been avoided’ RAF/MoD/Crown Copyright eleanor barlow Press Association newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk A > > Flight Lieutenant David Stark survived the crash plane crash which killed a Red Arrows engineer could have been avoided, a coroner has ruled. Corporal Jonathan Bayliss, 41, died when the Hawk T1 jet crashed into the runway at RAF Valley in Anglesey on March 20, 2018. Pilot Flight Lieutenant David Stark was injured but survived after ejecting moments earlier, a three-day inquest in Caernarfon heard in November. At a hearing yesterday, acting senior coroner for North Wales (West) Katie Sutherland said she was making a report for the prevention of future deaths, which would be sent to the Ministry of Defence recommending action be taken to install stall warnings into the aircraft and to develop better simulator training. She said it would not be in the interests of justice to reach a conclusion of unlawful killing. Recording a narrative conclusion, she said the crash was caused by the aircraft stalling as the pilot attempted to fly out of a practice engine failure manoeuvre. She said: “The stall probably occurred without warning to the pilot and at a height which did now allow the aircraft to be recovered from the stall and fly away.” The coroner said Flt Lt Stark had not been able to anticipate the crash until the final moment because a buffet, a type of aerodynamic vibration which acted as a stall warning, did not always happen to the aircraft when a smoke pod was fitted. She said: “The evidence shows the crash could have been avoided.” Ms Sutherland said the MoD had considered installing a stall warning system on the jets following a crash in 2007, but the matter had been closed. More analysis was being done on fitting the stall warnings following Cpl Bayliss’ death but a final decision had yet to be made, the coroner’s court at Gwynedd Council chamber heard. Ms Sutherland said: “This does give rise to concern that future deaths will occur and action should be taken to reduce the risk of death.” She said Cpl Bayliss’ family, including his father Michael and sister Gayle Todd, who watched proceedings via videolink, had asked for a conclusion of unlawful killing to be considered. But she said the pilot had not breached his duty of care. She said the MoD did breach its duty and fall below the standards required, but not so far below that a conclusion of corporate manslaughter could be reached. Ms Sutherland said: “There was a breach of duty but it cannot be said to be so bad, so gross, to warrant a criminal sanction.” She recorded Cpl Bayliss’ cause of death as smoke inhalation and low-grade head injury. Giving evidence during the hearing, Flt Lt Stark said he did not give the usual command of “eject, eject, eject” but remembered swearing and then saying “eject” in the moments before the crash. The inquest heard the systems in the jet did not allow the pilot in the front seat to control the ejection of the rear-seat passenger. He said: “It is obviously my eternal regret that the command ejection system is not operated the other way round.” > > Corporal Jonathan Bayliss

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 13 NEWS Ex-PC on banned list for stalking ex-lover A former South Wales police officer has been banned from working for any other force after being convicted of stalking her former boyfriend. Pc Emma Bewick, 21, ignored warnings to stop harassing former boyfriend Gavin Burrows after following him in her car and on foot. A misconduct hearing was told Ms Bewick won her place to train as a police officer – but had only just begun her period as a student police constable when she was arrested for stalking. But she then repeatedly bothered Mr Burrows with “unwanted contact” even when on bail and given a restraining order by a court for harassment. Detective Inspector Miles Goodman told a disciplinary hearing: “Emma Bewick was involved in a domestic-related incident with her ex-partner, Gavin Burrows. “She received words of caution that he no longer wished to have contact with her and she was told to cease contact with him and that if she made further contact it would be considered harassment. “A further complaint was made of unwanted contact with him and she was HARRY HAWKINS Wales News Service newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk arrested and bailed with conditions not to contact him in any way. “She failed to adhere to these bail conditions and a further complaint was made that on October 19 she had followed him both on foot and in her car.” DI Goodman said that on October 26 she was charged with harassment at Talbot Green and pleaded guilty at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court. At a sentencing hearing at Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court, Bewick was handed a 10-week suspended sentence and a fiveyear restraining order banning her from contacting Mr Burrows, as well as having to pay prosecution costs. Ms Bewick studied for a policing degree at the University of South Wales before getting her £21,000-a-year job. The misconduct hearing held at South Wales Police headquarters was told she had been suspended and left her post and did not take part in the disciplinary process. South Wales Police Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan said Ms Bewick, of Pontyclun, would have been dismissed had she not resigned. He said the offences occurred “just a few weeks after she joined South Wales Police”. He said: “She was just at the start of the probation period when she was arrested for stalking a person she was in a relationship with before joining the force.” Chief Constable Vaughan said stalking was a “serious offence” and her behaviour was “premeditated, planned and targete d ”. He said: “Police officers are expected to protect people from stalking and harassment. Thankfully she had not been deployed on the streets of south Wales. The moment an officer walks through the door at South Wales Police they are expected to uphold the highest standards of professional behaviour.” He said that while the force’s 5,500 staff members “work tirelessly to protect the public”, Ms Bewick’s actions had “undermined public trust in police”. He added: “There’s no room for this type of behaviour in South Wales Police.” Ms Bewick’s name will now be added to the barred list preventing her from working for forces in England and Wales. > > Emma Bewick PARTY £2 - 300g, 67p / 100g CHILLED FROZEN FROZEN FROZEN £2 - 400g, £5 / kg £2 - 400g, £5 / kg £2 - 324g, £6.17 / kg £2 - 480g, £4.17 / kg FROZEN CHILLED £2 - 6 mini, , 33p / unit FROZEN FROZEN FROZEN FROZEN FROZEN £2 - 312g, £6.41 / kg £2 - 300g, 67p / 100g £2 - 195g, £10.26 / kg £2 - 130g, £15.38 / kg £2 - 230g, 87p / 100g £2 - 268g, 75p / 100g FROZEN Subject to availability. Selected UK stores. Not available in The Range and Swift Stores. 3 for £5 offer across frozen and chilled products available until 01.01.22 online and 02.01.21 in stores. Last date for online delivery 02.01.21. *Minimum order of £25 required to use online order and delivery service. Additional £3 delivery charge payable. Free delivery for orders over £40. Delivery address must be within the delivery catchment area. Delivery slots subject to availability. Customers must register online to use the service. Terms and conditions apply, see www.iceland.co.uk/terms for full details. From 01.12.21 free delivery for orders over £40 only applies where order is placed for delivery on the next day.

14 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL NEWS Rise in LGBTQ+ hate crimes post-lockdown Homophobic and transphobic hate crime recorded by police in the UK rose sharply after lockdown restrictions were eased, hitting their highest monthly level since the pandemic began, new analysis shows. At least 14,670 sexual orientation hate crime offences were recorded from January to August 2021, compared with 11,841 in the same period of 2020 and 10,817 in 2019. While offences averaged 1,456 a month from January to April this year, they jumped to 2,211 on average from May to August. There is a similar trend for transphobic offences, which averaged 208 a month from January to April, but 324 for May to August. The figures were obtained by the PA ian jones and jemma crew Press Association newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk news agency, based on Freedom of Information responses from 37 of 46 police forces. Charity Stonewall described the rise as “worrying” and said the figures are a “stark reminder” that LGBTQ+ people are “still at risk of attack because of who we are”. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) strongly encouraged victims to come forward, and said officers are highly trained and will “treat everyone with respect and dignity and handle cases sensitively”. Lockdown restrictions such as social distancing and the closure of shops and hospitality were in place across the UK for much of the first three months of 2021. Restrictions were then eased in stages, with almost all lifted by the end of June – the month that saw the highest volume of homophobic (2,389) and transphobic (371) offences for any calendar month across all three years. This equates to around 80 and 12 offences a day respectively – roughly double the 38 and six per day in January. Organisations said more research is needed, but there could be many reasons for the rise, including more opportunities to report offences as restrictions loosened, an increased number of people being out and about, and the reopening of the nighttime economy. Other factors could be more interaction with support networks who encourage victims to come forward; attacks that were motivated by the pandemic itself; and the higher profile of the LGBT community in June, which is Pride month. The figures also show: ■■ Twenty-four forces recorded their Subscribe to BBC Good Food today and get a three-piece cocktail kit SAvE 44% ON YOUR SUbSCRIPTION With more brand-new recipe ideas than any other food magazine in Britain, a BBC Good Food magazine subscription is the perfect meal deal for food lovers. That’s why we’ve teamed up with BBC Good Food to give you this amazing subscription offer. 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WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 15 NEWS healthlottery.co.uk play in-store | app | online > > At least 14,670 sexual orientation hate crime offences were recorded from January to August 2021, compared with 11,841 in the same period of 2020 and 10,817 in 2019 FIGURES FOR WELSH FORCES Here is a summary of the number of sexual orientation and transphobic offences recorded by police forces in 2019, 2020 and January-August 2021. A total of 37 out of 46 forces in the UK supplied the PA news agency with a monthly breakdown for this period as a freedom of information response. Separate figures are listed for sexual orientation and transphobic offences, but these totals should not be combined as the same offence can be flagged in both categories. All the figures are the number of offences held by each force at the time of responding to the freedom of information request. Additional notes are included for each force where appropriate. While the recording criteria for offences are set nationally, the systems used for recording figures are not generic and forces will use different procedures for capturing the data locally. Because of this, direct comparisons between forces should be avoided. highest monthly number of homophobic offences since the start of 2019 during the period May-August 2021; ■■ some 2,129 transphobic offences were recorded in January to August this year – well above the equivalent period in 2019 (1,602) and 2020 (1,606); ■■ at least 6,985 homophobic hate crimes classed as violence against the person were recorded from January-August 2021 – almost matching the whole of 2019 (7,078) and close to the 2020 total (7,944); and ■■ violent transphobic crimes are also on course to exceed previous years, with at least 1,207 recorded to August 2021 compared with 1,216 and 1,354 for all of 2019 and 2020 respectively. Leni Morris, chief executive of Galop, the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, said it launched its hate crime helpline in February 2021 “because we saw a real impact on the community from the pandemic itself”. She said same-sex couples were more visible when out in public during periods of restrictions, and others faced “escalating violence” when locked down with homophobic or transphobic neighbours. She said: “What we saw in the pandemic was LGBT+ people experiencing forms of abuse and violence that were either exacerbated by the pandemic itself or caused by it. “We have some people who were victims of abuse and attacks because of being blamed for the pandemic itself, either because perpetrators thought the pandemic was an act of God – because of the existence of LGBT+ people – or because of the community’s association with the last major pandemic in people’s minds, and that’s the HIV/Aids pandemic.” She added these crimes are under-reported, with some victims not seeing the point in reporting frequent attacks, not wanting to antagonise perpetrators and worrying they may experience further prejudice. Eloise Stonborough, Stonewall’s associate director of policy and research, said the figures are unlikely to present the full picture due to under-reporting, and that it is vital hate crimes are properly recorded and prosecuted. She said: “LGBTQ+ people have struggled throughout the pandemic, with many not having access to vital support networks and spaces during lockdowns. It’s always worrying to see an increase in anti- LGBTQ+ hate crime, particularly at a time when our communities were more isolated than ever.” The figures for 2020 show a similar rise after the end of the first lockdown, with homophobic offences averaging 1,236 a month from March to May, then 1,840 from June to August. Offences in the non-pandemic year of 2019 also show seasonal variation, but in 2020 and 2021 the contrast between winter and summer is much sharper. Many forces said increases in hate crime can reflect improvements in how they are recorded and greater public awareness of how to report offences. Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton, the NPCC lead for hate crime, said: “We will always pursue action against perpetrators of hate crime where there is the evidence to do so. “The public will understand that we must prioritise our finite resources towards those who face the most imminent threats of harm. “Unfortunately, sometimes the evidence is scarce and there are no witnesses to the crime. “Particularly in recent years, and with more people moving their abuse online due to pandemic restrictions, it may be the case that a suspect cannot be identified because of anonymity online, and a charge cannot be brought.” ■■ Gwent Gwent Police recorded 171 homophobic hate crimes in 2019, 126 in 2020 and 120 from January to August 2021. Some 10 transphobic hate crimes were recorded in 2019, 20 in 2020 and 28 in January-August 2021. The highest number of homophobic hate crimes in a calendar month across this period was 23 in April 2019; for transphobic hate crimes it was seven in May 2021. A total of 74 violence against the person homophobic hate crimes was recorded in 2019, with 47 in 2020 and 41 from January to August 2021. There were four violent transphobic hate crimes recorded in 2019, nine in 2020 and 19 in January-August 2021. The highest number of violent homophobic hate crimes in a calendar month was 11 in April 2019; for violent transphobic hate crimes it was five in May 2021. ■■ North Wales North Wales Police recorded 196 sexual orientation hate crimes in 2019, 227 in 2020 and 144 from January to August 2021. Some 38 transphobic hate crimes were recorded in 2019, 53 in 2020 and 34 in January-August 2021. The highest number of sexual orientation hate crimes in a calendar month across this period was 41 in July 2020; for transphobic hate crimes it was 10 in August 2020. A total of 98 violence against the person sexual orientation hate crimes was recorded in 2019, with 121 in 2020 and 83 from January to August 2021. There were 23 violent transphobic hate crimes recorded in 2019, 32 in 2020 and 21 in January-August 2021. The highest number of violent sexual orientation hate crimes in a calendar month was 19 in July 2020; for violent transphobic hate crimes it was seven in August 2020. ■ ■ South Wales South Wales Police recorded 919 sexual orientation hate crimes in 2019, 982 in 2020 and 855 from January to August 2021. Some 149 transphobic hate crimes were recorded in 2019, 136 in 2020 and 141 in January-August 2021. The highest number of sexual orientation hate crimes in a calendar month across this period was 166 in July 2021; for transphobic hate crimes it was 31 in June 2021. A total of 870 violence against the person sexual orientation hate crimes was recorded in 2019, with 923 in 2020 and 791 from January to August 2021. There were 136 violent transphobic hate crimes recorded in 2019, 135 in 2020 and 130 in January-August 2021. 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16 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL NEWS ‘Firefighter died weeks after safety fears raised’ Martin Cavaney/Athena Pictures > > Police and coastguard officers at the incident in Milford Haven in 2019 A senior fire officer is alleged to have been warned about concerns over safety issues when he visited a west Wales fire station – weeks before a firefighter died in the water. Assistant chief fire officer Iwan Cray was the senior officer to attend a meeting at Milford Haven station in Pembrokeshire in August 2019, where a number of topics were to be debated. They included concerns that “skill sets have eroded with regards to the large rib” [small rescue boat], according to the agenda of the meeting to discuss safety and competency Nino Williams Reporter nino.williams@walesonline.co.uk issues. It adds officers asked if they were likely to be “upskilled to be able to perform our duties within our risk area – at present we can’t”. Less than six weeks later firefighter Josh Gardener, 35, died during a routine water rescue exercise when two of the service’s boats crashed during a training exercise at Neyland Marina. The father of two died from head injuries. A GoFundMe page set up for his children has since raised more than £34,000. An independent report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch into the incident found that “Rescue 1’s certification of compliance to the [Maritime and Coastguard Agency Merchant Shipping Regulations] code was not renewed at the end of its validity period” and added “the lack of sufficient number of firefighters qualified to this higher [competency] standard had been raised with Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service regional management several times, most recently by local management at Milford Haven in June 2019”. It also found “the chance to recognise that shortfalls in training, experience, qualifications and boat certification by Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were missed during internal audits and inspections and through external peer review”. The report also noted the service had an internal annual verification policy of staff boat operations competency, but found at Milford Haven “the last time this verification had been undertaken was on July 17, 2017”. A Fire Authority member said: “It is very concerning a principal officer was directly told about concerns regarding skills and their ability to perform their duties, weeks before the tragic incident. “Why wasn’t there a directive given to them that they are off the run with immediate effect? Had the directive been given for Rescue 1 to be taken off the run there and then, the incident could not have occurred. I’d like to know the specific actions taken by the assistant chief officer Iwan Cray on receipt of this information”. A spokesman for Mid and West Fire and Rescue Service said: “As investigations by external bodies remain ongoing and a date for a full inquest has yet to be set, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further.”

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 17 ‘Get public involved in city plans’ NEWS WALES’ capital should seek inspiration from cities like San Francisco in developing a vision for the future that gives more power to ordinary residents over planning and other crucial issues, according to a heritage body. Cardiff Civic Society has published a document in which it sets out what priorities the incoming administration should have following next May’s council election. It states: “We believe that a truly modern city, one that is fit for future challenges, must put the needs of its citizens and the planet first, embodying values such as social justice, equality, placing communities at the heart of decision-making, as well as addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. “In our view, Cardiff’s civic leadership has permitted development that is often of poor design; fails to interact Martin Shipton Political editor-at-large newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk with adjoining neighbourhoods; and lacks sufficient and appropriate public open and green space. Developments that are neither liveable or sociable, sustainable or adaptable. In the pursuit of growth, the city has destroyed many of its assets, both natural and historic, and has failed to bring an end to inequality and deprivation. Experience during Covid has shown the extent of different dimensions of inequality in our city, including racial inequality. “Cardiff Civic Society would like Cardiff to be a city where the planning system works for citizens, rather than for developers; climate change and biodiversity loss are taken seriously and acted upon accordingly; affordable homes and decent jobs are available for all; citizens are actively encouraged to participate in decisions about our city; and the pursuit of social and environmental justice is at the heart of decision-making and action. “Projects based on similar principles have been put into practice in San Francisco, Bogota, Copenhagen, London, Calgary and Bristol. “There is no reason why Cardiff, the capital of Wales, cannot follow their example. “Creating a people-centred, sustainable city demands a radical change of heart. But it has to happen if we are to create a future we all can and want to live in.” The document says radical changes to the planning process are needed because the current system has led to many poor planning decisions involving the destruction of wellloved buildings, the erection of tower blocks, an over-provision of purposebuilt student accommodation and poorly connected out-of-town developments. Instead, the Civic Society argues for a change in the planning mindset from consultation to involvement and then to co-production, engaging people in plan design. It says: “Communities need to be involved from the outset in shaping major proposals, rather than being presented with a plan that has all but been agreed, and in which major changes will not be considered.” The document continues: “It is clear – with the occasional notable > > A drone’s-eye view of Cardiff exception – that few recent edifices in Cardiff will stand the test of time – for example, student tower blocks. Developments within the city are piecemeal and lack cohesion. “The city is primarily Victorian and Edwardian, yet little emphasis is placed on maintaining that heritage and its context. “Many new buildings have a much shorter anticipated life – sometimes as little as 50 years – than their predecessors. “The quality of new homes can be poor and needs to improve, for example, improving energy efficiency. “Creating a city that people want to live in is a vital component in a thriving economy and contributes to citizens’ health and wellbeing.” Looking for a way to release some tension or simply have some fun? Urban Axe throwing has come to Wales and we are the first to offer it. LUMBERJACK AXE THROWING CARDIFF UNIT 7 , ST CATHERINE’S PARK, CARDIFF, CF24 2RZ. 02922 741113 www.lumberjackaxethrowing.co.uk

18 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL NEWS Tory councillor’s rail funding call Jacob King Martin Shipton Political editor-at-large newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk A WELSH Conservative councillor has broken ranks with his party and called for Wales to get extra rail funding because of the multi-billions investment on the HS2 project in England. Despite the route not entering Wales, HS2 has been classified as an “England and Wales” scheme, meaning that Wales is not entitled to UK Government funding that could amount to £5bn. Joel Williams, a Cardiff Tory councillor who is a former runner-up on Big Brother and who last month qualified as a barrister, tweeted: “Whatever your views on HS2 the project will see £10’s billions of UK taxpayer money spent on rail improvements in England. It’s vital (and only fair) Wales receives its fair share of funding to improve our outdated railways.” We asked the Senedd Conservative group, which is the official opposition, where it stood on the issue. A Welsh Conservative spokesman > > Joel Williams in the Senedd responded: “Last month, the Chancellor delivered a budget that included the largest block grant for Wales since the start of devolution, which comes after delivering billions and billions of pounds of support for Welsh families and businesses during the pandemic. “Rishi Sunak has announced an extra £2.5bn per year on average for Wales through the Welsh Government via the Barnett formula over the Spending Review period, on top of its annual baseline funding of £15.9bn. “The Welsh Government’s budget is also benefiting from Department for Transport (DfT) spending on HS2 as at Spending Reviews and Spending Rounds the Barnett formula is applied at departmental level rather than programme level. For example, at Spending Review 15, the UK Government applied a Wales comparability factor of 81% to all changes in DfT spending, rather than 100% changes in devolved areas and 0% changes in reserved areas like HS2. “As a result, over £750m of the £900m increase in the Welsh Government’s capital budgets at Spending Review 15 (for 16-17 to 20-21) was generated by increases in DfT capital spending (and over 60% of the £750m was due to HS2). “Rail passengers in north Wales will benefit from HS2 connections at Crewe, providing shorter journey times to London as well as improved cross-country journey times to cities such as Cardiff and Leeds. “South Wales’ passengers are already experiencing real improvement thanks to our new Intercity Express Trains, which provided additional weekday seats between south Wales and London, and SuperFast services that have brought the journey time between Cardiff and Paddington down to 1 hour 42 minutes. “HS2 is a vital infrastructure investment that will deliver growth across the UK and into north Wales and support businesses, promote regeneration, boost skills and generate new jobs for people across the region. “The fiscal framework also agreed between the UK Government and Welsh Government ensures that for > > HS2 CEO Mark Thurston next to HS2’s tunnel-boring machine under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire every £1 spent in areas such as health and education in England, Wales receives £1.20, as the Conservative Government continues to deliver for people and communities across Wales. “It’s now time the Labour-Plaid Cymru coalition [sic] in Cardiff Bay used this substantial funding to improve the Welsh economy, infrastructure and public services after 22 years of managed decline.” A UK Government spokesman said: “HS2 will provide faster and more frequent train services to north Wales.” Stock up on delicious craft beer • Includes: • * £30 WITH CODE: 5XMASBOX nd can be applied to multiple orders. Full price is £35 Please drink responsibly

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WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 21 WM2 Agenda Letters Opinion 80 years on... a fresh look at How Green Was My Valley Carolyn Hitt: Pages 22&23 A Swansea coffee shop is providing an opportunity to those with disabilities who have found themselves ‘locked out’ of the employment market. Robert Dalling reports Tucked away in Swansea city centre along St Mary’s Square, is a special cafe which offers a lifeline to those who have found themselves overlooked for employment opportunities through no fault of their own. The Social Bean provides jobs and work experience to people with disabilities who may otherwise struggle to find work. Serving up coffee and an extensive food menu, it it a social enterprise from Leonard cheshire cymru, one of the biggest third-sector organisations providing care for disabled people at homes throughout the uk, as well as championing measures to improve the quality of life for disabled people. The vision behind it is simple – supporting people of all abilities to live life as freely and independently as they choose. As well as the coffee shop and cafe element of the business, there is also a digital IT suite available to use especially for those with disabilities, with accessible assisted technology available such as specially designed keyboards, magnifying screens, and VR headsets to give people an experience they never would have in normal life. There is also a disabled changing room which can be used by the public, and lining the walls there is a gallery of photos to admire, all taken by those with disabilities. After graduating from university, Joe Long developed stress and anxiety after finding he was faced with frequent rejection when it came to applying for jobs. The 29-year-old, from Mumbles, was referred to take part in Leonard cheshire’s changing Futures programme, which provides one-to-one support to develop essential skills and confidence through a series of employment sessions, facilitating practical, real-world scenarios and paid work placements to improve employability. He now looks after Social Bean’s social media accounts, and admitted it had a huge impact in changing his life. “My confidence has skyrocketed, I’m so grateful to the people who helped me gain skills, not just within social media and marketing but through communication,” he said. “I developed feelings of stress and anxiety – rejection triggered those feelings within me. I am feeling far better now than I did before. coming straight out of university, I didn’t have the experience that some job applications were looking for. I’m ‘My disability isn’t seen as a problem or a burden’ grateful for this opportunity, it gives me the experience I need going forward in the future.” One of the Social Bean’s team members, Tilly dennis, who works behind the counter preparing drinks, has what she describes as a “hidden disability”. She described her joy at working within a team where her disability was not seen as an obstacle. “I love working at the Social Bean and being part of a team where my disability isn’t seen as a problem or a burden,” the 26-year-old from Morriston said. “As well as serving food and drinks, our social enterprise is changing lives, providing a vital stepping-stone to employment for disabled people.” Helen Hall, manager of Social Bean, said: “When we started off, some of the staff came in a bit anxious and reserved, but they have been able to improve their social skills, which will stand them in good stead in the future. “It’s an important scheme, because at the moment I don’t think there is anywhere else like this in Swansea. everybody should be entitled to have a go at anything, and should be able to have opportunities to work. “For some, it is their first employment, and others come in from areas where they were not treated as important or regarded as they should have been. “They come here quite shy and with a lack of confidence, but then they come out of their shell and have been able to show their personality. It’s been great since we opened and we’ve been growing our customers, some of whom have become regulars. We try and explain to them the idea behind it all and it is great to see the community supporting that.” director of Wales for Social Bean, Glyn Meredith, added: “Places like this are vital. We know how locked out many people are from the employment market and opportunities like this give them self-confidence. “Sometimes businesses do not give them a fair crack, so if they can come here and get that experience, it provides them with more skills and the opportunity to have more job opportunities in future.” > Tilly Dennis prepares coffee at the Social Bean > Joe Long

22 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL WM Opinion CAROLYN HITT MORNING SERIAL Scrabble in the Afternoon by Biddy Wells COLUMNIST Of ThE YEAR thIS surprised me because we’d been discussing the great mystery of it all in our afternoon chats and I thought we had reached a nice tidy conclusion – all done and dusted. We had agreed that we couldn’t possibly know what would happen, and maybe nothing would happen. We might not see or hear or feel, so to all intents and purposes we will have been switched off. “I think we simply join the great void, dissolving into a huge energy field,” she had said wistfully, only days before. She had held her hands aloft and marvelled. “Perhaps we will gain a more expanded ability to comprehend how the entire universe works.” I had enjoyed our spirited conversations and couldn’t remember them having included anything about a judgemental deity or hell. Death, the most incredible and unknowable certainty of our existence, was something that Mum felt was about to happen to her, and she was facing up to it squarely. Serenity had come and enfolded her. She allowed herself to settle into the embrace of a very good mattress and the care of her loved ones (well, me). Despite her worries about her ultimate destination she had surrendered. It was good to be around her when she was in this state of just being and was no longer struggling to manage, nor addled about the past and the future. It was one long peaceful moment. • One Sunday there was a break in the cloud. I stirred David. We had till midday to do some outdoor jobs before heavy rain was forecast to start yet again. We cleared and swept, shovelled and scraped. A small area was now ready for Mum to sit in her wheelchair when the sun shone – if the sun ever shone again. In the middle of all this wild weather I was experiencing my own internal turbulence. I recognised that it would not be a good idea to wish this time away so I tried to be patient. I was in the middle of the storm that is the menopause. nights were incredible. each was a voyage through a sea of sweats. I was drowning, gasping for air. > Scrabble in the Afternoon by Biddy Wells is published by Parthian at £8.99. > www.parthianbooks.com CONTINUES MONDAY how Green take two as ‘cringefest’ sparks rush of pride If there is one portrayal of Wales that niggles our sensitive souls it is the hollywood film version of how Green Was My Valley. Our collective sense of Cymric cringe is triggered by the sight of capacious colliers’ cottages and a pit wheel built on tOP of a hill, plus the sound of relentlessly singing miners and accents that are more Mrs Brown’s Boys than Mrs Morgan’s. A game of Where’s Wally would be easier than Spot the Welsh Actor. There is one. rhys Williams, who plays Dai Bando. But Clydach-born Williams was only hired initially to coach a Welsh accent into all the english and Irish actors like roddy McDowall and Maureen O’hara. At least the latter tried, even if Maureen ends up m o r e Swedish than Swansea Valley. Walter Pidgeon’s Welsh preacher Mr Gruffydd doesn’t even bother, remaining resolutely Canadian throughout. The rhondda itself, meanwhile, is recreated on the sun-drenched hills above Malibu, giving the warmest possible welcome in the hillsides. Probably about 30 degrees Centigrade. But is the plot faithful to the book? The script was written by 20th Century fox stalwart Philip Dunne, who later recalled reading the original novel “in horror – turgid stuff, long speeches about Welsh coal miners on strike”. But let’s not fret too much about veracity. It’s not as if richard Llewellyn ever did. he claimed to be a miner’s son born in St Davids who worked down the pits at Gilfach Goch, where his novel was set. In truth, he was born in hendon, London, the son of a publican. And his real name was Vivian Lloyd. If the film that shaped global perceptions of Wales for decades is dismissed as an embarrassment here, movie buffs can’t forgive h o w Green Was My Valley for robbing Citizen Kane. Orson Welles’ groundbreaking noir classic routinely tops the polls for Greatest film of All time, so how did it get pipped for Best Picture Oscar in 1941 by a sentimental tale of choral colliers? All these questions and cliches were buzzing in my brain when I pitched a radio documentary to mark the film’s 80th anniversary this year, calling it how Great Was how Green Was My Valley? I had the perfect presenter in mind: my friend and colleague Gary raymond, left – novelist, critic and movie maniac. Gary approaches a film with the kind of forensic passion emilia fox lavishes on dead bodies in Silent Witness. If you don’t believe me, buy his book how ‘Love Actually’ ruined Christmas, which dissects richard Curtis’ dubious schmaltz-fest scene by scene to devastating effect. I guarantee you will never feel the same way about Andrew Lincoln’s flash-card carol singing again. And as we embarked on this project, we thought how Green Was My Valley would also be rendered an eviscerat- ed corpse, poked and prodded into critical oblivion. But we couldn’t have been more wrong. In fact, it turned into a resur- rection. Gary immersed himself in repeat- ed Youtube viewings of the movie and took a deep dive into the life and career of its director, John ford. Animated text exchanges ensued as his enthusiasm, admiration and affection for the film grew and grew. each new screening brought further depths and subtexts… though Gary still admitted that Maureen O’hara sounded “as if she had been coached by the Swedish chef on The Muppets”. The accents are indeed appalling and have remained a stumbling block to Welsh appreciation of how Green Was My Valley for 80 years. But couldn’t we cut some slack for a film made in the Second World War? far more recent dramas with easy access to Welsh talent have eschewed them for english stars who have failed to master our accents even with all the expertise a modern voice coach can offer. Get past how Green Was My Valley’s accent problem and a new enjoyment of a rather special film awaits. I’ve never been particularly hung

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 23 WM newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk > John Ford’s How Green Was My Valley, the film that pipped Citizen Kane to an Oscar. Inset, stars Maureen O’Hara and Walter Pidgeon up about the film’s dodgy dialects anyway – mainly because, like Dublin-born Sara Allgood’s Mrs Morgan, my Great-Great-Granny Murphy would have been striding around the Rhondda in the 1890s with an Irish lilt. And she wouldn’t have been the only one. As historian Paul O’Leary points out, between 1881 and 1891, 3,000 Irish entered the workforce in Glamorgan alone. Not that John Ford was aiming for such nuanced historical accuracy. Far from it. The director saw the Irish and the Welsh as one Celtic tribe. But an appreciation of Ford’s own tribal background is essential to understanding Hollywood’s take on How Green Was My Valley. It may also explain why Americans loved it so much they didn’t just garland it with five Academy Awards, they selected it in 1990 for preservation in the United States National Film Registry of the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”. As Gary explains: “You can view it as disrespectful to the working-class experience of Wales at the time, but it’s only disrespectful if the intention was to create a realist movie. This is a film about nostalgia and memory. It’s not supposed to be a kitchen sink drama, despite the fact so much of it takes place in the kitchen. “It’s more like one of Ford’s origin myths of the America he lives in, like so many of his classic Westerns. And > Scenes from How Green Was My Valley, starring a young Roddy McDowell it’s not about Wales at all. More an idea of the communities that the parents of Ford’s generation came from.” It’s an approach that stems from Ford’s own obsession with his roots. “And it seems this is the rub,” says Gary. “Ford, in his mind, was making a film about his Irish heritage, using the script he was given – a script about a Welsh family in a Welsh community. Maureen O’Hara said that John Ford ‘had one great emotional tragedy in his life. That was that he hadn’t been born in Ireland’.” Gary continues: “So this was an intensely personal film for Ford, not simply autobiographical – perhaps even therapeutic. He’s working some stuff out here, about his relationship with his mother and father and his feelings about his roots, in real time, through his art. He is not, then, in the employment of Welsh socio-political history, as some Welsh critics seem to be retrospectively demanding of him – knocking the film for what it isn’t rather than judging it for what it is. Like all great artists, Ford is in the employment of his own vision, his own creative preoccupations, and his own demons. There is clearly a right way to read this movie and a wrong way. And I think we’ve been reading it wrong.” In the programme, Gary explores several other interpretations that give a new perspective on this 80-year-old movie. He also tackles the ubiquitous comparisons with critics’ favourite Citizen Kane, proving that How Green Was My Valley has its own strong claims to technical innovation – from its equally groundbreaking camerawork to its use of voiceover, a technique considered avant-garde in 1941. Armed with all this new context, I streamed How Green and saw it with fresh eyes. Where once I cringed, now I almost cried as Roddy McDowell’s gorgeous little Huw Morgan called for his Dada in the collapsing pit. Where once I laughed at the singing Malibu miners, I noticed for the first time how much Welsh was sung in the folk songs and hymns that punctuate the story. Where once I was embarrassed by the image of Wales this film portrayed, I took new pride in the Valleys values it showcases – family, community and industrial solidarity. And I finally understood why How Green Was My Valley made my American relatives so emotional. With its powerful exploration of the universal theme of diaspora, this film spoke to them in the voice of their Rhondda ancestors… whatever accent was used. So first listen to Gary’s programme, then get on YouTube and put your preconceptions on hold. You might just be surprised how great was How Green Was My Valley… ■ How Great Was How Green Was My Valley is on BBC Radio Wales next Friday at 6.30pm and will also be available on BBC Sounds.

24 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL WM On this day Care sector needs a radical overhaul There are no two ways about it – the health and care sector in Wales is in a state of crisis. However, the problems we are currently witnessing are not the result of the coronavirus pandemic, but are being exacerbated by it. Our NHS has always been heavily reliant on a stable social care system, but over recent months pressures have become, in some cases, too much to bear. Brexit, Covid illness and mental and physical exhaustion have led to staff shortages in the care sector like nothing our country has ever experienced. One consequence of this is delays in discharging medically-fit patients out of hospitals into their own homes with care packages in place. This then leads to people spending longer than they should on hospital wards, in many cases resulting in their wellbeing and Views of Wales > > Birthdays: From left, Pamela Stephenson, Marisa Tomei and Tyra Banks 1154: Nicholas Breakspear became the only English pope – as Adrian IV. 1791: The Observer, the oldest Sunday newspaper in the United Kingdom, was first published. 1865: Edith Cavell, the nurse shot by the Germans in 1915 for helping refugees, was born in Norfolk. 1921: Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, silent film comedian, was found not guilty by 10-2 of rape and manslaughter. He was retried twice and found not guilty both times – but his career was ruined. 1935: The game of Monopoly was born – the brainchild of unemployed engineer Charles Darrow. 1937: The Dandy comic was first published by DC Thomson, featuring Desperate Dan. 1947: Tennessee Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire was premiered on Broadway with Marlon Brando and Jessica Tandy in the leading roles. independence deteriorating. Current estimates show that there are around 1,000 of these socalled “bed-blockers” in our hospitals – more than the total number of beds in the University Hospital of Wales. Inevitably, this issue has a knock-on effect for the rest of the NHS system, with patients stuck in areas like A&E or in the back of ambulances with frustrated paramedics who are then delayed in reaching life-threatened people in their communities. It also results in a high proportion of beds being occupied by patients. Evidence shows that hospitals work most safely and effectively at bed occupancy levels no higher than 85%. However, figures show that only one of Wales’ health boards – Cardiff and Vale (84%) – is currently under that threshold. If we want staffing levels to ON THIS DAY LAST YEAR: A Chinese spacecraft lifted off from the moon with a load of lunar rocks, for the first stage of its return to Earth. BIRTHDAYS: Gemma Jones, actress, 79; Jeff Bridges, actor, 72; Pamela Stephenson, comedy actress turned therapist, 72; Paul McGrath, former footballer, 62; Marisa Tomei, actress, 57; Jay-Z, rapper, 52; Kevin Sussman, actor, 51; Tyra Banks, model, 48; Kate Rusby, folk musician, 48. increase in social care, it needs to become a more desirable profession with elevated pay to match. There must be better training and development opportunities, with improved career pathways and parity of esteem with NHS staff. Social care is still described as “low-skilled work” by the UK Government, but throughout this pandemic we have seen carers’ true value to vulnerable people and the communities they serve. A £48m funding boost from the Welsh Government to help the social care sector in Wales stay afloat during this period should help to a degree, but the fundamental way our NHS and care services run needs a significant overhaul, plus more resources going into primary care to keep people well and out of hospitals for as long as possible. The Western Mail newspaper is published by Trinity Mirror North West & North Wales Ltd, which is a member of IPSO, the Independent Press Standards Organisation. The entire contents of The Western Mail are the copyright of Media Wales Ltd. It is an offence to copy any of its contents in any way without the company’s permission. If you require a licence to copy parts of it in any way or form, write to the Head of Finance at Six Park Street. The recycled paper content of UK newspapers in 2016 was 62.8% WRU is steering the game on to the rocks Many years ago, while on sea I had several close encounters with Bergesen tankers. These ships were striking for several reasons. They had distinctive light green hulls but were also noted for charging across the ocean under automatic pilot without anyone seeming to be in control. The general opinion was that if anyone was on the bridge, then they were asleep in the pilot chair. The inevitable question was: “Is anyone on the bridge?” This came back to mind when contemplating the shambles, on and off the field, that was the Autumn International campaign. The programme of matches in the current circumstances was absurd. The staging of the All Blacks match out of window against a battle-hardened team ranked No 1 in the world was beyond absurd, it should be a resigning issue. The WRU left the coaches and available players swinging in the wind but cared little for their muchtrumpeted duty of care. They cared only about the gate receipts and openly admitted it. This marked the first time in nearly two years that a full crowd could attend the stadium. Fans would probably have filled it to see Wales play the Long John Silver Impersonators. Why couldn’t they have played someone like Japan, currently one of the most entertaining teams on the planet? Murrayfield seemed to be full for the final Scotland game against the Japanese. Instead of this, the WRU preferred to humiliate the team while undoing much of Pivac’s previous good work. As I understand it, the All Blacks require a large financial guarantee anyway, so how much did this cut into the Union’s profits? Even the Blacks looked tired by the end of the series, so would it not have made more sense to play them at the end? I’ve no idea how these autumn games are arranged but does the WRU have any influence at all or do they just nod everything through as long as the money rolls in? They also disenfranchised a number of loyal fans who can’t afford the ticket prices and do not have access to the egregious Jeff Bezos’ tv channels. On top of all this, we’ve become aware of numerous complaints about the increasing drunken behaviour at the ground which is putting genuine supporters off going to internationals. The Union has done a complete Pontius Pilate over this issue. Perhaps, as suggested by Kevin Brennan MP in his eloquent rant, board members of the WRU should actually get down amongst the ordinary punters and see what the once-famous atmosphere is becoming like. Or maybe they should attend a Wales football international where the atmosphere on match days is now more like the old Arms Park that I remember as a lad and is a credit to the nation. After retiring as a player, I remained involved in local rugby for over 30 years and, like thousands of other volunteers, put in a lot of time I probably didn’t really have to help keep the grassroots game going. However, I have never been as pessimistic about the state of the Welsh game as I am now. The WRU have lost the plot and I ask that question again: “Is anyone on the bridge?” Ian Seaton Mumbles > > Skateboard park at Cardiff Bay. Closure of surgery is a serious moral issue Thousands will suffer from closure of the only surgery in north Penarth, while the two other Penarth GP practices are overloaded. The letter to patients from the Community Health Council and C&V Health Board announces our practice will close from March 18, 2022, saying the landlord has given notice. The letter also admits this may cause distress and anxiety to patients. We patients should be given respect – honesty, openness and transparency. Respect begins with some honesty about the history of the practice. The surgery was opened 25 years ago by three GPs. It was praised as a socially worthy project. The doctors were valued for their social care in opening a surgery in the poorer, disadvantaged north of the town. Respect also needs transparency on the following questions: What are the terms and finance of the first contract/lease 25 years ago? Who is now the landlord? Why not extend the lease? Why propose instead a GP surgery in Cogan? Thirdly, respect needs openness. Vaughan Gething MS, elected Senedd Member for the surgery area, says he was not informed of the closure. He has since held a special meeting – what was said? When an attempt was made to shut down the Welsh-language TV channel, an elected politician declared a fast unto death, as he cared about the quality of life of his

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 25 04/12/21 WM Picture sent in by David Lloyd of Cathays, Cardiff fellow citizens. The need for patients of the Albert Road surgery is of similar intensity. Now is the time for honesty, openness and transparency in relation to the key question: “For whose benefit is this happening?” The threat to the life and wellbeing of patients may be a moral issue which has to be faced at the highest level in the Welsh Government. That government claims Wales is the best country in the world to grow old. Is that claim just monumental hypocrisy? Max Scott-Cook Penarth Council’s funny way of looking after nature An open letter to Councillor Anthony Hunt of Torfaen Borough Council: The council has stated that: “We will respond to the nature emergency and start to prepare for the inevitable impacts of a changing climate by improving the management of our green spaces to support biodiversity and ecological resilience, build climate change resilience and better balance land use pressure.” I wonder, if that is the case will you now stop spraying our borough with a toxic glyphosate-based weedkiller which actually is destructive to both flora and fauna and therefore reduces ecological resilience and biodiversity? Torfaen Borough Council can’t claim to be nature-friendly and at the same time spray our borough with a poisonous weedkiller! I think we have experienced how Word on the web Rugby player stranded in South Africa blasts Welsh Government ‘clowns’ He’s not wrong on that part but why does he think they should be treated differently. Mark Jones These players have all got families. They should never have been put in this position. Poor organisation all round. Craig Parry Enjoy Cape Town. Phil Pardell What’s so special about them. It’s not as if they are essential workers. Paul Williams Why the government? Surely it’s up to WRU. Paul Wilson The way the Regions are playing they should stop in SA and learn something. Ainsleigh Owen They’re rich sportsmen in a safe country. This isn’t the fall of Saigon. Chris Melhuish Since when has it been our government’s job to give special treatment to professional rugby players? Greg Nome Follow us on Twitter @WalesOnline the council does “balance land use pressures”. Our greenfield sites have been mostly built upon, eg in South Sebastopol, New Inn etc, and there is more planned, with, for example, Craig y Felin fields destined to become a private housing estate adorned with industrial units! Biodiversity is ill-served when the council has an obsession with the eradication of wildlife areas by strimming and mowing every green area on our estates, leaving very little for nature. How many young trees have died because of being strimmed? How many have been replaced? Isn’t it time all allotments in Torfaen become organic and banned the slug pellets, pesticides, chemical fertilisers and actually worked with nature to control pests and diseases? I have heard that some allotment associations have been asked to make more space for growing by getting rid of established wildlife areas. If the council is to promote Contact Us sustainability surely it should turn green spaces into naturefriendly allotments? How many new allotment sites has the council provided, Cllr Hunt? Its all well and good coming out with the blah, blah, blah about how wonderful the council is towards our ecology and biodiversity, but all l can observe is hypocrisy. Fine words butter no parsnips – it’s time to take action! Terry Banfield Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran Green scheme could backfire on farmers On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 1,000 farms will participate in a UK pilot scheme that replaces the system of subsidies paid by the EU’s Common Agricultural policy (CAP). The new Environmental Land Management Scheme (Elms) will pay less than CAP subsidies at a time when three-fifths of average farm profits are derived from subsidies. In addition, and more worryingly, there are concerns that this new UK initiative prioritises cutting carbon emissions and protecting the environment, whilst neglecting to boost the level of food production. As a consequence, agricultural prices may rise, with the decline in domestic production leading to higher food imports and their associated carbon footprint – a classic case of the unintended consequences of government policy. Elms will pay more to farmers if they can tick boxes to demonstrate that they can contribute positively to the criteria of clean air and water, thriving wildlife, reduction of environmental hazards, climate change mitigation and enhanced beauty of the natural environment. The excessive bureaucracy and red-tape of this initiative, allied with the decreased agricultural output, could act as a disincentive to farmers and many may leave this industry. Yet again, a trade-off between attaining environmental targets and ensuring that the nation is fed has reared its ugly head. The short-term prospects for farmers look grim and further industrial decline may witness the advent of large-scale production, with its associated economies of scale, of corporate super-farms. 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26 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL HOMES: HOT HOUSE wye life Travelling out of Wales through Monmouth along the a40 and M50, it’s highly unlikely you have ever spotted an anonymous-looking country gate at the Jo Ridout Reporter joanne.ridout@walesonline.co.uk side of the road. and if you had, maybe you would dismiss it as just another gate leading to just another field, but this gate is definitely far more than that. it leads to a hidden oasis of history and an island of tranquillity in the form of a beautiful georgian country mansion and grounds. Called Pencraig Manor, this grade ii-listed beauty is a handsome house, standing in a commanding position on a gentle hillside boasting sweeping views of the stunning Wye valley below, north of Monmouth. now that’s definitely a special spot to build a special country pile, with a manicured lawn stretching out from the house to the very edge of the garden before it falls away down the wooded slope to the riverbank. it’s like an 18th-century lawn-garden version of a modern infinity swimming-pool, but the water in this view is the famous and much-loved river Wye. The river meanders down the central portion of the expansive vista, flanked with fields and treetops that pepper the undulating land to the hills in the distance. Yes, it’s truly mesmerising. and after a stroll around the very well-mannered lawns, it’s down to the woodland on the slopes to get immersed in nature before landing at the riverbank for a day’s fishing or a peaceful picnic and a good book – bliss. The house achieved a grade ii listing in 1987, with the present house said to date back to around 1780, with later additions and extensions dated about 1840. The estate agent states Pencraig Court was formerly a hotel, restaurant, wedding venue, and even used as a school during the war. it is currently a family home offering so much space you might need a length of string, breadcrumbs or at least a bell not to get lost within the sprawling innards of this mansion. There are four floors, numerous reception rooms, a plethora of smaller service rooms to suddenly find, and 11 en-suite bedrooms to choose from, so navigating your way will take some time. The glorious georgian masterpiece demands attention as soon as it emerges from the gardens, as you venture down its private lane. When you first arrive you are met with a grand snapshot of a sweeping vehicle-turning area, stone steps down to the lawn with the view and a house with an impressive four-column porch at the centre of its typically symmetrical georgian facade. The bold red front door says “please approach and come in to explore”, so it would be rude not to. inside is a maze of palatial rooms and practical rooms, with high ceilings and space and a good number of huge georgian windows, their size and frequency depending on the grandeur of the room. The house quietly but frequently offers you understated georgian elegance at its finest. The 35ft hall is a delightful and impressive welcome, with the hopedfor original sweeping staircase present and correct in the centre of the space. Stroll under a charming gold arch that draws you to the base of the stairs, the shape mimicked by the sizeable arched window on the half-landing, and you stand at a crossroads. a glimpse of the morning room straight ahead tempts you forward, a door to a vast side wing that includes the kitchen is calling you to the right, but wander to the left for the best spaces of this home. The first room is a double diningroom with a huge bay window that you instantly want to go towards, as the views of the Wye valley peep over the dining-table. Through an archway to a secondary dining-room – handy when the house was a hotel to accommodate the guests from the 11 en-suite bedrooms. This portion of this grand 26ft room has a pretty period marble fireplace to enjoy, as well as a continuation of the ornate detailed cornicing that can be spotted in many rooms. The classic high georgian ceilings add to the sense of light and space, and in this home are said to be over 11ft high. next to the substantial dining-room is the drawing-room, and this space is totally all about the views. There’s a triple aspect thanks to a trio of floor-to-ceiling multi-paned sash windows ensuring the views of the incredible location are a constant source of wonder.

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 27 One of the sets of windows includes french doors out to the terrace, which surrounds this grand frontage of the house, and offers freedom to roam the private landscaped gardens and woodland, which comprises about 3.59 acres. The morning room next door is still a grand space with high ceilings, period windows with carved wood surrounds, and cornices, but it feels cosier and more relaxed than the grander spaces next door. Back to the stairs, and the side wing of the house has more practical rooms that support the function of the house. The large kitchen still has the hooks in the ceiling on which produce was hung, but the space has moved on from that era in the past with, of course, the range of modern appliances required in the present. There’s an office, pantry, laundry room, bedrooms for the staff, storage rooms, a garage and a potting shed at the end of this wing of ground-floor accommodation. Of course, there’s a cellar, all great country houses should have a cellar, but there are also two floors of 11 en-suite bedrooms, many of them with eye-catching period features and some with the best views of the Wye Valley that can be found on this site. There are two smallholding paddocks, a kitchen garden, a greenhouse and a stable block, but closer to home is income potential. Next to the main house is a pretty cottage annexe providing an 18ft sitting-room, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom; even the cottage at this property is palatial. The agent states that the cottage is currently used for seasonal Airbnb, with high occupancy and an income figure available should a potential buyer want to view it. How a new owner uses the space to suit their needs or decorates the house to reflect their taste is a personal matter. But there’s no doubt they will be living in one of the best spots to enjoy one of Wales’, and arguably the UK’s, most famous natural wonders, the beautiful Wye Valley. ■ Pencraig Court is for sale for a guide price of £1,650,000 with Fine & Country. Call their Ross-on-Wye branch on 01989 764141 to find out more.

28 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL HOMES: THE EXPERTS december is here accent chairs are a-listers YVONNE JONES Style file Now that december is here, our thoughts can legitimately turn to Christmas. I always resist decorating too soon, as it takes the magic away if you are already stale with things by the time the festive break arrives. There is nothing nicer than enjoying a glass of something bubbly in front of an open fire or a wood burning stove on Christmas day – and opening gifts by the crackling flames. Topstak, a family-run business with showrooms in the Vale of Glamorgan and Monmouth (www.topstak.co.uk) has a wide-ranging selection of modern and traditional stoves, to suit every home environment. Topstak stocks eco design Ready stoves, to comply with forthcoming clean air legislation. ThIS lovely snuggler chair from Furniture Village (www. furniturevillage.co.uk) just begs for someone to collapse into it. From the luxurious velvet fabric, to the ample space for hunkering down, to the classic design, attention to detail and robust construction, this chair has everything going for it. Accent chairs are very versatile, and catch the eye, especially when decked out with some attractive scatter cushions. There is also a large sofa in a similarly classic design, with lush velvet fabric soft furnishings; plus a handy foot stool. My advice would be not to have a matching set, but give the accent chair space to speak for itself. Yvonne Jones is a Royal College of Art trained designer, and owner of Chameleon Interiors CONTACT US: WELSH keep cosy in cooler weather STRIPPed floors look lovely, but in cold weather they can be chilly underfoot. Make sure you invest in some nice, big rugs to keep the toes toasty. A snug sheepskin would do the job for your bedside, keeping your feet warm while you find your slippers. This lovely “Tangier” rug from Barker and Stonehouse (www. barkerandstonehouse. co.uk) works very well with the stripped floorboards in the image. It’s beautifully textured, adding warmth and interest to the design. Colour-wise, the gentle ochre tones will go with pretty much anything, so is very easy to live with. Better still, it’s currently on offer, while stocks last. Call 029 2037 1277 or visit www.chameleoninteriors.com @walesonline Facebook.com/ walesonline presence of kind AT A talk I gave last week, the topic quickly turned to Christmas presents and suggestions for presents for the gardener who has everything. I have already recommended the fabulous planter system from www.ergrownomics. co.uk and at the talk, I was reminded that a few years ago I recommended a “Grow Your own Mealworm Kit” – I don’t remember that (thanks menopause) but it does sound very probable. Apparently, it is not something most people would want to unwrap on Christmas morning – unless you are a robin – but I still disagree, so here are all the details again. It’s quite simple to breed your own mealworms, all you need is the kit and some old margarine tubs to act as your mealworm breeding box and some vegetable waste (mealworms are particularly keen on carrots, potatoes, apples or bananas). The whole mealworm farm kit won’t take up much space and time-wise you will only need about 10 minutes a week. It’s a practical and very inexpensive way to have a continual supply of mealworms for feeding your feathered friends. Available from www.wigglywigglers.co.uk who also have lots of other useful and quirky ideas for Christmas presents. A lovely present for the “person who has everything”, is a sack of bird food and some bird feeders or feeding stations. The birds obviously win with this one too. It will provide hours of entertainment and undoubtedly save lives. It’s a particularly good present for someone spending a lot of time at home (I’m not going to mention the other ‘C’ word) or someone in a care home. red list IN MY guise as a columnist, I had an email from the RSPB this week stating that the New UK Red List for birds shows that more than one in four species are in “serious trouble”. The red list they are referring to doesn’t restrict travel under new Covid rules; the Red List for Birds keeps track of how different species are doing, and any birds that are rated red are in need of urgent action. Shockingly, more than one in four of our feathered friends are now on that list – 70 species in total, and even worse, as well as many migrant birds, some of our garden uk.pinterest.com/ walesonline Instagram #walesonline HOMES JOANNE RIDOUT Property Editor Tel: 029 2024 3778 Twitter: @WelshHomesHub Email: joanne.ridout@mediawales.co.uk SHERyL HUgHES Property Manager Tel: 07971 054257 Twitter: @sherylhughes68 Email: Sheryl.hughes@mediawales.co.uk

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 29 green scene with Lynne ALLbutt species are red-listed too – birds such as starlings and house sparrows. Even more worrying is that the newly revised Red List now includes the swift, house martin and greenfinch – birds which have been added for the first time – which means that the list now accounts for more than one-quarter (29%) of the UK species, more than ever before, and almost double the figure (36 species) noted in the first review in 1996. Swifts and house martins have both moved from the Amber to the Red List owing to an alarming decrease in their population size (58% since 1995). As a long-distance migrant to Africa we know very little of the house martins’ life outside of the UK, but possible causes of decline include a lack of food, as a result of insect declines, and fewer nest sites from refurbishment of housing and the move to plastic soffits. Putting up artificial House Martin Nest Cups to provide safer nesting sites may not be the whole answer, but it’s a simple positive step many of us can take. So – how about that as a cool present? – a house martin house. You can purchase the high-fired terracotta nest cups, made to the precise dimensions of nests built by house martins, including entry hole, for under £20 from the “shop” section of the RSPB website: www.shopping.rspb. org.uk the newly-revised Red List now includes the greenfinch don’t worry, bee happy AND that reminded me of the beautiful Bee Houses you can buy from Bees for Development. Not to be confused with the little bamboostyle bee houses for solitary bees, their Bee Houses are bespoke habitat boxes for the hardworking honey bees, providing the right sized cavity for a honey bee colony to build its nest and live naturally. the Bee House replicates a hollow tree and simply provides a nesting space for honey bees. It is not a beehive and you will not harvest honey. the intention of the Bee House is to provide stocking fillers PRESENtS that are “easy to send”, include subscriptions to gardening or nature-related magazines and memberships to organisations like the National trust and the Royal Horticultural Society. Other organisations are available. And a friend is buying her friends online courses for Christmas this year. (Hope I get a good one.) there is a huge range to choose from and starting from as little as £9.99. Have a look at www. udemy.com as an example. For an enthusiastic gardener, gardening gloves will always be appreciated – I go through so many pairs and there is always something very lovely about putting a new, dry pair on – you can never have too many, especially in cold, wet weather. A good thermal coffee mug is always useful, as is a food flask for soup, if you are a very keen gardener. And I am putting a Jetboil on my own list for Santa this year. the lightweight gas-fuelled portable stoves are used primarily for backpacking but are great for gardening and dry stone walling in remote places too. Lovely little gifts, which I like to pop in with a Christmas card, are packets of seeds. Choose unusual varieties or something which has some relevance or you can add a message to, like “Lettuce meet up in the New Year” or “Sorry I’ve not bean in touch”. then there’s “Hap-Pea Christmas” or “Happy Cress-mas”. My favourite is a packet of wildflower seeds with the message “May all your weeds be wildflowers”. wild honey bees with a nesting place – so you can help bees without being a beekeeper. the Bee House is endorsed by worldrenowned scientist Professor tom Seeley, who says: “the Bee House designed by Bees for Development matches the housing preferences of European honey bees, so by mounting one on a tree or building, you will help sustain the population of wild honey bee colonies in your region.” Now that has to be a perfect present. More details at www.shop. beesfordevelopment.org where you will also find more gift ideas. Find out more about Lynne at www.lynneallbutt.co.uk Remember your loved ones at Christmas by placing a free Christmas tribute on our online 2021 Christmas Memorial Wall Place your free tribute today at: funeral-notices.co.uk/christmas21 Sponsored by Your 2021 limited edition Christmas baubles funeral-n tices.co.uk Announce, share and remember them at Christmas

30 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL WM Homes - GARDeNiNG Hawthorn blossom PLANT OF THE WEEK SorbuS vilmorinii Vilmorin’s Rowan or Mountain Ash Crataegus monogyna A tree of pain and pleasure With thorns, flowers and berries, the hawthorn is a tough all-rounder that has many uses WAlkInG in the countryside this week, the lanes were scattered with red haws, the fruit of our native hawthorn, Crataegus. Sometimes collected and made into jellies, wine or syrup, the berries are an important food source for birds so no doubt they have all since been devoured. In turn, the tree benefits from the birds who will disperse the seeds elsewhere through their droppings. The birds also favour the dense branches of the hawthorn for making secure nests. One hawthorn can support up to 300 species of animal by providing shelter and food for birds, moth caterpillars, dormice and various invertebrates. Farmers have long used hawthorn as barrier hedging – the thick spiny branches prevent livestock from getting through and it’s also a good choice for garden hedging. It will grow quickly but can be clipped back as necessary. The fresh green leaves in spring are followed in May with the clouds of white blossoms that ■ Take a walk through your garden and see what seeds or berries are available to collect and keep for spring sowings. ■ Not everything needs to be tidied up – a pile of leaves can make a cosy bed for a hedgehog this winter. ■ Have you got all your garden furniture indoors or covered up for the winter? In the garage, these can be cleaned or DIARMUID GAVIN Gardening Expert cover these hedgerows, giving rise to its other common name, the May tree. Sight of its blossom is a sure sign that summer is on its way. Honeybees and other pollinating insects will feast on its pollen and nectar. The deciduous leaves take on golden tints in autumn and then the red berries extend the seasonal interest. Another useful aspect of the hawthorn is its ability to grow on most soils, including poor soil – it really isn’t fussy and is one of the hardiest trees. It can cope with industrial pollution, coastal winds and salt, and once established can deal with drought and wetness, though it doesn’t like to be waterlogged. It will also grow in full sun or partial shade. There are more decorative cultivars for the garden such as JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK rubbed with oil as necessary or painted. ■ Acers and birches which need pruning should be done now to avoid risk of bleeding – their sap rises early so don’t leave it until spring. In general they don’t require any pruning but if there is a branch in an awkward position or is diseased, now is the time to give it the chop. ‘Paul’s Scarlet’. This is a lovely compact tree suitable for smaller gardens and has rich pink double flowers. ‘Rosea Flore Pleno’ also has pretty pink flowers, sometimes likened to tiny pink roses, and yellow and bronze leaves in autumn – this would be charming in a cottagestyle garden. ‘Crimson Cloud’ has single pink-red flowers with white centres and all these trees have been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, considered excellent choices for domestic gardens. C. pedicellata, the Scarlet Haw, is a small tree with large bunches of scarlet fruits and often rich autumn foliage colours of pinks and reds. Finally there is the hawthorn that blooms twice, once in May and also in December – Crataegus biflora. It is also known as the Glastonbury thorn and legend has it that Joseph of Arimathea plunged his staff into the ground in Glastonbury and it sprouted. Each year at Christmas a sprig is ■ Vines can be pruned hard, back to two buds of last year’s growth, to encourage fruiting spurs. ■ There are still a fair amount of weeds in the ground – dig them out or spray them off so you don’t have to face them in the spring. ■ Retailers are discounting bulbs now so grab a few and get them in the ground. ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ presented to the Queen to decorate her table. The dormant season for deciduous trees is from november to March so if you are considering planting either a hawthorn hedge or a single specimen ornamental tree, now’s the right time to plant bare root stock and this will also be the cheapest way. Whether you’re planting bare root or container stock, prepare the ground well, removing weeds and adding lots of compost. Hedgehogs love leaves for a cosy bed This is an elegant deciduous tree suitable for smaller plots. like other rowans, it has multi-seasonal interest. in early summer it produces lots of white flowers which turn to unusual pink berries in autumn. These tend to persist on the trees into winter gently fading to white until birds turn to them when other trees are bare. The lovely ferny foliage goes purple in autumn before falling. Grow in full sun or partial shade in most well-drained soil. ASK DIARMUID QI have had a Camellia plant in a pot for 22 years. It has been in the position it is in now for 16 years and up to the last three years has produced an abundance of flowers. I water it well, put feed on it and add extra ericaceous compost. It has also been re-potted into a slightly larger pot. In the last few years it has been blighted with black fly. I have sprayed it with the recommended spray but it is now looking the worst it has ever looked. The leaves are all curled near the end of the branches and it’s not growing new leaves. It has buds there ready to flower but last year I only got one flowering then no more. Can I do anything else? Joyce lowes ACamellias can grow for many decades in gardens and in the wild but it does sound as if your shrub isn’t flourishing any more. You’ve cared for it very well and over the years it has responded by giving you lots of flowers. However, aphids such as black fly can really suck the life out of plants, weakening its vigour and can also transmit viruses. The fact that the leaves are curling and new ones aren’t growing is not a good sign and there may well be root problems. I think it may be time to treat yourself to a new Camellia rather than struggling to bring this one back to its glory days.

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32 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL SATURDAYBUSINESS Teen’s public-speaking podcast a thriving firm Sion Barry Business editor sion.barry@walesonline.co.uk A second-year student at Swansea University has turned her podcast venture into a new business helping young to develop public-speaking and confidence skills. Saadia Abubaker, 19, a psychology and sociology student, set up Saadia Speaks from a podcast of the same name to provide confidence-building workshops. Through a range of career events, panel discussions and oneon-one consultations hosted in conjunction with organisations and charities including Women After Greatness, Mind and Digilearning, she aims to inspire Wales’ younger generation to forge their own paths. In recent months Ms Abubaker hosted five workshops on behalf of charities and organisations, produced the podcast Youth Voice with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation as part of their United Against Racism campaign, and run open discussion events in schools across the UK, inspiring the generations of tomorrow. Born in Sudan before moving to Swansea in 2004, she launched Saadia Speaks with a sole mission of helping other young people to have more belief in themselves. She said: “I commonly find myself chatting to 14 to 24-year-old individuals who are looking for that initial spark and first steps of inspiration to catapult them into their dreamed futures. By sharing my own experiences, the stories of other inspiring people, and offering fundamental advice on leadership, creativity and confidence, I can help others have the opportunities I have had. It’s important that young people make their own future and don’t just wait for an opportunity to knock.” The young entrepreneur has also hosted open discussions regarding racial inequality and mental health on behalf of charities that want to facilitate wider awareness and discussions on key, integral topics within the communities they operate in. On launching a business during lockdown, Ms Abubaker said: “Saadia Speaks has really thrived during lockdown. Being solely online and hosting virtual events has helped to spread the word about my business among different clients and communities and has supported me in reaching out for opportunities. It’s also so much easier to run a business virtually – I can be on campus and host a workshop in between lectures.” With the support of the Welsh Government-backed Big Ideas Wales initiative, she has turned Saadia Speaks from a voluntary organisation into a revenue-generating business. Ms Abubaker said: “The simplified business advice from Big Ideas Wales and their encouragement has been pivotal in helping Saadia Speaks grow into the business it is today. I’ve been given advice on how to run a business, insurance, website construction, tone of voice and so much more – all of which I know are vital to a successful business and online presence.” She plans to expand the business to hosting a large-scale conference to connect all the people she’s engaged with so far in one place. Natalie Duckett, business adviser at Big Ideas Wales, said: “Saadia is the perfect example of how you can utilise what’s at your fingertips, having taken her own experiences and awareness and moulding this into a public-speaking business. Saadia came to us with a passion for inspiring and guiding others but didn’t shy away from receiving the support and guidance she needed herself to build Saadia Speaks. Saadia has a unique ability to understand the concerns and needs of others and is the perfect person to utilise this gift and support Phillip Rees/Athena Pictures > > Saadia Abubaker, founder of public speaking business Saadia Speaks others in achieving their dreams.” Swansea University enterprise officer Kelly Jordan said: “It is great to see students like Saadia who are not only paving the way for their own future, but making it their sole mission to educate and inspire those around them while igniting confidence in herself and others. “I am sure Saadia will go on to achieve great things in the future, with Saadia Speaks being a true representation of her hard work and determination.” Economy Minister Vaughan Gething said: “I am delighted to hear of Saadia’s success. She has identified a clear opportunity to apply her knowledge, her passion and experiences to inspire other young people. “This is the sort of entrepreneurial flair we want to encourage through our ambitious new Young Person’s Guarantee.” Housing group to build 200 homes with bond cash BUSINESS IN BRIEF Nationwide has first female boss One of the UK’s biggest mortgage lenders will be led by a woman for the first time in its nearly 140-year history after Nationwide stole TSB’s boss for its top job. Debbie Crosbie will join the bank next year as she takes over from Nationwide’s six-year boss, Kevin Parry. Scotland-born Ms Crosbie is just two and a half years into her role at TSB. She departs with the bank having credited her with leading a “successful turnaround”. She was brought in as the bank tried to put behind it an IT meltdown which cost it £250m and severely damaged its reputation. Sales strong but cooling at Wickes DIY and home improvement business Wickes has said customers are continuing to flock to stores, although not at the same levels as at the height of the pandemic a year ago. Bosses said that as a result of strong trading, profits will now be ahead of expectations and no less than £83m on an underlying pre-tax basis. The company said it has managed to avoid getting caught up in the supply chain issues facing the industry. Black Friday fails to boost footfall Black Friday failed to boost high-street footfall despite a resurgence in consumer confidence and bricks-andmortar shopping, figures show. Total UK footfall fell by 15.7% in November on the same month in 2019 as the harsh weather deterred some customers from shopping in stores, according to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data. However it was still comparatively strong at the second-highest figure for this year, only second to October. Shoppers told to back small traders A South Wales housing association is to build nearly 200 new homes after raising bond finance. Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association (MTHA), which manages nearly 1,200 homes in the borough of Merthyr, said the £9m will restructure existing bank debt and help finance the new homes that will be delivered by 2025. The bond finance, the result of a review of the social landlord’s treasury activities, was secured on its behalf by The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC), which issues longterm bonds for UK housing associations. The bonds have an interest rate of 2.10% with a 22-year term. Chief executive of MTHA Karen Courts said: “The board and executive are delighted to have successfully delivered on the treasury strategy with such excellent outcomes, enabling us to deliver more affordable homes within the borough of Merthyr Tydfil. “We are pleased to welcome THFC as a new funding partner, and appreciative also of the continued support from our existing bank lenders.” Barclays Bank is maintaining its support as MTHA’s largest bank lender. Relationship director with Barclays Richard Whittaker said: “We are pleased to be able to continue supporting MTHA through the next phase of its refinancing strategy, with the continuation of term loan and revolving credit facilities. “This deal further underlines our ongoing commitment to the UK housing sector, and we look forward to working closely with the management team to help this ambitious housing association achieve its objectives over the coming years.” Shoppers are being urged to support small businesses as they face fresh uncertainty heading into the crucial festive trading period. Organisers of this weekend’s Small Business Saturday have called for a significant show of support and to use the annual event as a chance to recognise the contribution of independent businesses to communities during lockdown.

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 33 Edited by Sion Barry 029 2024 3749 sion.barry@walesonline.co.uk Scale-ups are shining stars and need more support Hinterhaus Productions > Scale-ups employed 3.2 million people and generated a total turnover of £1.1 trillion for the UK economy in 2019 DYLAN JONES EVANS For more than 20 years I have been championing the cause of the small number of firms that grow quickly and make a disproportionate impact on prosperity and job creation in the economy. After launching the first-ever Wales Fast Growth 50 back in 1999, there has slowly been an increased interest in high-growth (or scale-up) firms as various research studies continue to confirm their significant contribution to the UK economy. one of those which continues to highlight the importance of such firms is the annual review by the ScaleU, championing the cause of the small number of firms that grow quickly and make a disproportionate impact on prosperity and job creation in the economy. According to their latest report, published last month, there were 33,445 scale-ups in the UK in 2019, which is an increase of 24% on 2013 as against a growth in GDP of 12% over the same period. More importantly, they employed 3.2 million people and generated a total turnover of £1.1 trillion for the UK economy. In other words, while scale-up firms make up less than 0.6% of the SME population, they represent 50% of the total SME turnover output. The study also shows that scaleups are more productive than other firms, with an average turnover of £338,000 per employee, are more innovative, with three out of four introducing or improving a product or service in the last three years, and are export-oriented, with 60% involved in international trade. And for those who still think that growth and technology are exclusive to each other and continue to focus on a cluster approach, it is worth noting that the majority of high-growth firms, as we have seen for the Wales Fast Growth 50 every year, are in sectors that are not tech-related. Scale-ups are also diverse (with four in 10 having at least one female director), are good corporate citizens with a focus on being either a social or green business, and provide higher levels of apprenticeships to support young people into employment. Finally, and most importantly for the economy, a recent survey undertaken as part of the report shows that 90% of scale-ups plan to grow again in 2022 despite the challenges of Covid, trading relationships with Europe and climate change. However, there are various obstacles faced by scale-ups despite their rapid expansion in recent years, with access to market remaining a vital or most important factor in the future growth of firms. In fact, they want to do more business with corporates, universities and government with 4 in 10 aspiring to sell to corporates and 3 in 10 to government, while only 4 in 10 have collaborated with universities and research institutions. In addition, while 57% of scale-ups currently export, more are looking to trade internationally in 2022 especially in North America, Australasia, the Middle East, China, India and other parts of Asia. Another key issue is that of future skills, with a third of scale-ups rating access to talent as their main priority for the business. However, it is worth noting that scale-ups are also focused on helping new entrants to the workforce and ensuring they have the right mix of skills and attributes needed by the business. This presents a real opportunity for universities to link up with growth businesses in their region, especially as over 40% of scale-up leaders are seeking to undertake more employer encounters with students. There is also room for business schools to do more to help growth firms given the clear demand for strategic and business development skills to support future growth and a commitment to training the leadership team. And what of Wales? While the number of scale-up firms is above the UK average and there seems to be a strong pipeline for the future, this seems to be despite public or private support rather than because of it. In fact, the report shows that, compared to the rest of the UK, there are few programmes in Wales that specifically focus on supporting growing companies. For example, while 48 initiatives were identified by the report as being in place to help scale-ups in the Midlands, there were only four such interventions in Wales – the lowest level in the UK – and one of these was the Development Bank of Wales, which only offers limited funding to such businesses. Given this lack of focus and the development of other scale-up ecosystems across the UK, surely the time has come to bring together the key stakeholders in this field and establish “ScaleUp Wales” as a vehicle for boosting the performance of high-growth firms across the economy. Indeed, if you can have a Scale- Up North, ScaleUp Lancashire, ScaleUp Berkshire and a Scotland Can Do Scale, then there is no reason why it couldn’t be done here, either at a national level, or through the four city deals which have done very little with the scaleup sector since they were initiated. For once, rather than trying to do the same as every other economy in backing the same clusters, it would be refreshing to see Welsh policy-makers actually supporting those firms that create wealth and employment in their local communities, regardless of the sectors in which they are based.

34 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL Wales’ vision to grow value of food and drink sector > > The turnover value of Wales’ food and drink sector currently stnds at £7.5bn OWEN HUGHES newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk Growing the Welsh food and drink industry’s value to £8.5bn and increasing the number of employees in the sector who receive the Welsh Living Wage to 80% are part of a new Welsh Government vision for the sector. Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths made the announcement as she visited the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. A Vision for the Food & Drink Industry from 2021 will build on the sector’s success in Wales, which saw 30% growth between 2014 and 2020. The Vision’s objectives include: ■■ Every year the turnover value of Wales’ food and drink sector will proportionately grow more than the rest of the UK, and to at least £8.5bn by 2025. It is currently £7.5bn; ■■ the three-year average of Gross Value Added (GVA) per hour worked in the industry will increase proportionately more than the rest of the UK; ■■ every year, the proportion of food and drink sector employees receiving at least the Welsh Living Wage (currently £9.30) will increase, to achieve 80% by 2025. It is currently 73%; ■■ every year, there will be an increase in the proportion of manufacturing businesses in the industry holding accreditation (eg environmental management, staff development, production and other relevant standards); ■■ every year, there will be an increase in the proportion of businesses in the food and drink manufacturing sector achieving awards appropriate to their business. By 2025 at least six more Welsh products will join the UK GI Scheme; and ■■ 98% of businesses will have a food hygiene rating of 5 by 2025. Currently, it stands at 70%. The Vision is aimed at every business in the industry from retail and exporters to tourism, from brewers and bakers to manufacturers and processors. During the period of the last Welsh Government strategy, 2014–20, a 30% growth was achieved, with record sales of £7.5bn being reached by 2019, exceeding the target of £7bn by 2020. There was also £550m in exports, an increase from £408m. In addition, a Decarbonisation Action Plan is being developed for the food and drink manufacturing industry which will be crucial in helping the food and drink industry to decarbonise and maximise opportunities the transition to Net Zero Wales provides. Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said: “We have a vibrant and successful food and drink sector here in Wales which I am immensely proud of. At the heart of everything we have achieved has been a true partnership between business, academia and government. In 2019 we asked the industry to help us shape a new vision. A huge thank-you to the many businesses who gave their time, insight and opinions which have helped to shape this new vision. “The food and drink industry has a vital role to play in the evolution of the Welsh economy and there is a strong desire to maintain this momentum. We are clear the objectives set out here are just the beginning. This is vital to build on our shared success. We cannot ignore the effects of Covid-19 and the UK leaving the European Union. 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36 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL WM COFFEEBREAK Cryptic crossword Quick crossword Gogen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 13 12 14 15 16 11 18 19 21 22 Stuck on today’s puzzle? Call 0905 789 4220 to hear individual clues or the full solution. Calls cost 80p per minute plus network extras. Service Provider: Spoke Ltd, helpline 0333 202 3390 YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS 04/12/2021 Across: 1 Racehorses; 7 Fives; 8 Labours; 10 Elevates; 11 Pier; 13 Cymbal; 15 Relent; 17 Lyre; 18 Courting; 21 Spanker; 22 Roots; 23 Wardresses. Down: 1 Revue; 2 Castaway; 3 Halves; 4 Ruby; 5 Erudite; 6 Of Hercules; 9 Strategist; 12 Bear arms; 14 Marsala; 16 Course; 19 Irons; 20 Skid. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS Across: 3 Three; 8 Litre; 10 Droop; 11 Cos; 12 Cabin; 13 Mineral; 15 Bidet; 18 Nap; 19 Sleuth; 21 Fatigue; 22 Real; 23 Vein; 24 Dangles; 26 Dental; 29 Eat; 31 Enter; 32 Hopeful; 34 Argon; 35 Ran; 36 Nurse; 37 Mates; 38 Enjoy. Insert letters to form the listed words, moving between adjacent cells horizontally, vertically or diagonally in any direction. Insert all the remaining letters of the alphabet (except Z) in the grid so all the listed words are spelt out in this way. 1 8 20 M Y I W J Q U R N A X K F C D 17 B O P E G ACROSS 6. Very quick, straight from the printing machine (7) 7. Bend the remedy about five (5) 9. He enables 100 to avoid death (5) 10. Cause to go round rubbish dump for salary (7) 12. Sly tribe break steed in (11) 14. Opposite number in role of shop assistant? (11) 18. Naive and having no skill in painting? (7) 19. Reach the heights in music? (5) 21. Enjoy good relations and make progress (3,2) 22. Unfeeling summons to ring you and me (7) ACROSS 1. Rigid (5) 6. Having life (5) 9. Italian food (7) 10. Wanderer (5) 11. Sofa (5) 12. Fruit (5) 13. Scolds harshly (7) 15. Gratuity (3) 17. Unfortunately (4) 18. Loudness (6) 19. Herb type (5) 20. Foolish talk (6) 22. Girl’s name (4) 24. Feeling unhappy (3) 25. Health-check (7) 26. Warning device (5) 27. Portly (5) 28. Burning (5) 29. Surpass (7) 30. Dog lead (5) 31. Go about stealthily (5) DOWN 1. Praise being late out – about ten (5) 2. Take the learner in a car? What rubbish! (6) 3. What is left after burning a tree (3) 4. Pampered little dog on a string? (6) 5. Smoothing things over at the end of the day (7) 8. Half beat and entice to try (7) 11. Concentrated with regard to time? (7) 13. Wooed while played tennis? (7) 15. Naval hero lacking half to get hold (6) 16. Remember to pay another visit (6) 17. Blow causes 150 to be on strike (5) 20. Exclude from drinking spot (3) DOWN 2. Hand tool (6) 3. Noisy quarrel (6) 4. Craze, informally (3) 5. Goes up (5) 6. Booze (7) 7. Big cat (4) 8. Casualty (6) 12. Bravery award (5) 13. Groups (5) 14. Quick (5) 15. Military surcoat (5) 16. Flower part (5) 18. Female fox (5) 19. Cast a spell over (7) 21. Baby’s toy (6) 22. Hat, slang (6) 23. Lacking width (6) 25. Deserve (5) 26. Prosecutes (4) 28. Venomous snake (3) Down: 1 Licit; 2 Arsenal; 4 Heal; 5 Edible; 6 Ernie; 7 Comet; 9 Ton; 12 Capital; 14 Rat; 16 Dupes; 17 Think; 19 Surgeon; 20 Crude; 21 Faint; 23 Veteran; 24 Darren; 25 Lap; 27 Ensue; 28 Tease; 30 Tunes; 32 Hobo; 33 Fat. H S V T L AWRY BOX CRUX FURY GET HOKUM HOPE HOVEL JADE OPT QUINCE SPED A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y 2 D S B F J H E L I W C V P R T Codeword This puzzle has no clues. Instead, every number printed in the grid represents a letter, with the same number always representing the same letter. For example, if 8 turns out to be a V, you can write in V wherever a square contains 8. Using your knowledge of words, complete the puzzle. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 S Need a little help getting started? Then call 0901 293 6261 to hear four random extra letter clues. Or text CODE and send to 64343 to receive 4 clues. Calls and texts cost £1 plus any network extras. Service Provider: Spoke Ltd, helpline 0333 202 3390 YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A M N C V Q R J K L S B H 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 U F T W Y G E I P D Z X O Split Decision Cross out one of the two letters in each divided square to reveal a completed crossword grid. B R A D T S I H T N O N U A K A O A H O I G M Q Y X T S H P L I I N G T E I N S E W EPITAXY JIBED MOVED PARK PUNCH QUARTILE RUM SELF WIT WRUNG S C G H G A P Z R S A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y A YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS B L A N D R V O O V A R Y W I E N Y L O N YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS J G K T V D I H A B X R E L F Y O C U M P W S N Q G R B S T P U E L H Q W X A M I N O C D F J V Y K

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 37 In association with teamdogs.co.uk WM Sudoku YESTERDAY’S SUDOKU: Easy Circlegram Niner 1 4 5 8 5 3 7 1 5 7 3 4 2 5 6 3 4 8 7 2 2 8 5 9 1 8 4 5 7 3 5 8 7 6 9 2 4 3 7 9 1 5 3 2 5 3 9 8 7 4 6 1 6 4 9 1 5 2 3 8 7 1 8 7 3 4 6 9 2 5 3 1 6 7 2 9 5 4 8 8 9 4 6 1 5 2 7 3 7 2 5 8 3 4 1 9 6 5 6 2 4 7 1 8 3 9 4 7 8 5 9 3 6 1 2 9 3 1 2 6 8 7 5 4 Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 to 9, and so must each 3 x 3 box. EASY YESTERDAY’S SUDOKU: Hard 8 6 1 2 3 3 2 6 9 8 9 HARD 4 1 6 9 8 4 3 7 7 8 3 1 2 5 6 9 4 6 4 5 3 8 9 7 2 1 2 1 9 6 4 7 8 5 3 3 9 6 5 7 2 4 1 8 1 5 8 4 6 3 9 7 2 4 2 7 9 1 8 5 3 6 5 3 1 8 9 4 2 6 7 8 6 2 7 5 1 3 4 9 9 7 4 2 3 6 1 8 5 Replace the question mark with a letter so that the letters within the circle can be rearranged to form words with a common theme. What are the three words, and the letter represented by the question mark? S O K T E E A R M C ? N E E V L O I H YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS The letter represented by the question mark is Y. Barnsley, Dewsbury, Keighley, all towns in Yorkshire. Alphamuddle Wordsquare Rearrange the letters in the top grid to make five words that read both across and down. Five letters have been placed in the bottom grid to start you off. N A S T A R R E T A C R N A R S S C R A A E T E L O C A O L I V C I L I A V I A L E A N L E A N S Y R Y E T Y Find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must use the central letter and at least 3 others, and letters may be used only once. You cannot use plurals, foreign words or proper nouns, but verb forms ending in ‘s’ are permitted. There is one 9-letter word to be found. A R E N V T R I A HOW YOU RATE 15 Good; 20 Very Good; 25 Excellent. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS OVERDRAFT advert, aver, avert, dove, drove, drover, ovate, over, overt, rave, raved, rove, roved, rover, veto, vote, voted, voter. Each number from 1 to 9 represents a different letter. Solve the clues and insert the letters in the appropriate squares to discover a word which uses all nine letters. 32682 gives a French author; 945841 gives a French composer; 64178 gives a French sculptor. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: REPLACING YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS Find the familiar phrase, saying or name in this arrangement of letters. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: Deep-rooted 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 www.dingbats.net 04/12/2021 RUSSELL GRANT For more call 0905 789 4271 For more call 0905 789 4272 For more call 0905 789 4273 For more call 0905 789 4274 For more call 0905 789 4275 VIRGO For more call 0905 789 4276 arIEs March 21–April 20 Your social circle widens as you are introduced to new people, join in festive events and arrange more social gatherings. Just be sure not to go by appearances, whether it relates to new people you meet or new things you do. Not everything will be as it first appears. Don’t get carried away. (80p/min + network access charge) For more call 0905 789 4277 TaUrUs April 21-May 21 Social plans will be cancelled at the last moment or visitors who had been expected will fail to arrive. Think of the advantages of reducing social spending. A situation will demand practical decision making even if you aren’t in the mood to deal with this kind of responsibility. GEMINI May 22-June 21 A surprise get together will fall flat. When a friend says they don’t like surprises, you are starting to realise now they really mean it. A misunderstanding will be cleared and all is not lost. You will find a way to celebrate someone’s achievements in a way that suits you all. caNcEr June 22-July 23 If there is tension in the air, use your vivid imagination to visualise yourself in a more peaceful setting. Reading a novel or listening to music are other ways to switch off from your environment. Make good use of your brain to provide an escape from upsetting situations. lEo July 24-Aug 23 The faster you react the more you are likely to gain from an unexpected moneymaking opportunity. Social life accelerates with festive events arranged and you don’t intend to miss out. Health will improve from this more easy-going phase, relaxed pace and more positive frame of mind. Spend some time thinking about what you would most dearly like to achieve now. Discuss these ideas with friends who can offer an objective point of view. If festive plans are taking up your thoughts, don’t push these aside for another day. Get these agreed and sorted out as soon as possible. SCORPIO (80p/min + network access charge) For more call 0905 789 4278 (80p/min + network access charge) For more call 0905 789 4279 CAPRICORN (80p/min + network access charge) For more call 0905 789 4280 (80p/min + network access charge) For more call 0905 789 4281 VIrGo Aug 24-Sept 23 (80p/min + network access charge) For more call 0905 789 4282 lIBra Sept 24–Oct 23 Share time with a close friend and you will hear an amusing secret. Outside obligations are directing your energy away from matters you’d prefer to give more time to. You will be doing serious thinking to sort out your priorities. Changes made now bring future benefits. (80p/min + network access charge) scorPIo Oct 24-Nov22 A family matter will seem to dominate your whole life at the moment when it will take some persuading to get an older relative to see your point of view. But at least a workplace disagreement will be short lived when neither of you will want to spend too much time arguing. (80p/min + network access charge) saGITTarIUs Nov 23-Dec 21 Work carried out in the background will make a good impression on a senior colleague. You might be working behind the scenes but your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Although there’s an increasingly festive atmosphere around, it will be quieter pastimes that you feel drawn to. (80p/min + network access charge) caPrIcorN Dec 22-Jan 20 A relationship that has been up and down will come to an abrupt end. You expected to be more upset by this. Instead you will just feel relieved to put it all behind you. There will be occasional moments of fun and relaxation and it won’t all be hard going but you’ve had better days. (80p/min + network access charge) aQUarIUs Jan 21-Feb 19 You will be called on to use tact and diplomacy to explain a situation to an older relative. Someone in the family will have news that will delight you all but the muddled communications could make you wonder whether you have picked some information up correctly. (80p/min + network access charge) PIscEs Feb 20-Mar 20 A festive project will keep you motivated and stimulated. You feel bright, alert and ready for action. Someone who had a very late night last night will be feeling the worse for wear and patience will be needed when working with others who aren’t quite as energetic as yourself. (80p/min + network access charge) Calls cost 80p per minute plus your telephone company’s network access charge – maximum of 5 minutes duration. You must be over 18 and have the bill payer’s permission. Service provider Spoke. Helpline 0333 202 3390

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Angladd ar Ddydd Mawrth, Rhagfyr 7fed. Gwasanaeth yng Nghapel Triniti, Pontarddulais am 2.00 y prynhawn. Cleddir ym mynwent y capel. Blodau'r teulu'n unig. Derbynnir rhoddion, os dymunir, tuag at Marie Curie drwy law Hywel Griffiths a'i Feibion, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN. Tel: 01792 885626 BOWEN Margaret Peacefully on Friday, November 26th, Margaret of Heol y Parc, Hendy. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, loving mother of Avril and Emyr, respected mother in law of Eifion and Rhian, dear grandmother of Aled, Della, Siwan, Llinos, Marc and the late Gerallt, cherished great grandmother of Daniel, Jonathan, Bethan, Caitlin and William. Funeral on Tuesday, December 7th. Service at Trinity Chapel, Pontarddulais at 2.00pm, followed by interment at the chapel burial ground. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Marie Curie, kindly received by Hywel Griffiths and Sons, Funeral Directors, Capel y Bont, Oakfield Street, Pontarddulais SA4 8LN. Tel: 01792 885626 COLE Margaret Annette Yn dawel yn ei chartref Ddydd Gwener 26ain o Dachwedd 2021 Annette, Glan Yr Afon, Pentrecwrt, Llandysul. Priod fyddlon Kenneth, mam, mam yng nghyfraith, mamgu a hen famgu hoffus. Gwasanaeth breifat ym Mharcgwyn Arberth, Ddydd Mercher 8fed o Ragfyr am 1.00 o'r gloch. Ymholiadau i Wyn Williams, Trefnwr Angladdau, Rhydfoyr Uchaf, Felindre, Landysul Ffôn 01559 370412. COLLINS Pamela (Nee Brundrett) Peacefully on Sunday 21st November 2021 at her home 55 Sycamore Way, Carmarthen, Pamela devoted mother of Nicholas and the late Michael and Alyson, much loved grandmother and great grandmother, respected mother in law and a dear sister. Funeral service on Thursday 9th December at Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen at 1.15pm, followed by Cremation at Parc Gwyn Crematorium Narberth at 2.30pm. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in lieu to British Lung Foundation c/o Peris Rice Carmarthen Funeral Director, Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown Carmarthen. SA31 3JF. DAVIES Dilys Mair Suddenly but Peacefully on Tuesday 23rd November at her home in Carmarthen, Dilys devoted mother of Mark and the late Catherine, cherished grandmother of Jack and Carys, loving daughter of May and the late Trevor, respected mother in law of Tracey and Dennis. Funeral service on Wednesday 8th December at Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen at 11-00am, followed by interment at Carmarthen Town Cemetery. Flowers and all inquiries to Peris Rice Carmarthen Funeral Director Tel 01267 243787. EMANUEL Jean Peacefully on Tuesday 30th November 2021; Jean of Thomas Avenue, Ponthenri. Beloved wife of the late Ronald, loving mother of John and Eirian, proud grandmother of Clare, Gareth, Luke and the late Sian, special great grandmother to Steffan, Carys and Ruby and a dear mother-in-law of Barry and Nicola. Public funeral service at Bethel Chapel Pontyberem on Thursday 9th December 2021 at 2pm followed by interment at Bethesda Cemetery at 2.45pm. For further information please contact O.G. Harries Ltd, Funeral Directors, Potyberem. (01269) 870350 EVANS John Brian On Saturday, November 13th at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, Brian of Grenig Road, Glanamman, Ammanford. Beloved husband of Wynne, loving father of Nicola and Beverly, dear father in law of Mark and a cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral on Thursday December 9th, service for family and friends at Llanelli Crematorium at 1:00pm. Family flowers only. Further enquiries to Keith Morgan & Hywel Griffiths, Funeral Directors, 40A Cwmamman Road, Glanamman, Ammanford, SA18 1DJ. EVANS John Deriodyn Hunodd yn sydyn ddydd Llun Tachwedd 22ain yn 67 mlwydd oed. John Deriodyn, Llwynpiod, Llangeitho, mab y diweddar Odwyn a Beti, brawd Sian, Dilys Wyn a Tom Odwyn, wncwl i Gareth, Glyn a Carys. Gwasanaeth i'r teulu a chymdogion yn Eglwys Llanbadarn Odwyn, ddydd Llun Rhagfyr 6fed am 1.00 o'r gloch. Blodau'r teulu'n unig. Ymholiadau pellach i Tom Eurfyl Jones Trefnwr Angladdau, Lleifior, Pentre, Tregaron, ffôn 01974 298500. GEORGE John Eric Peacefully on Thursday November 25th at Withybush Hospital, Eric George (retired coal merchant) of Llandissilio. A well respected member of the community and a friend to many. Public funeral service at Rhydwilym Chapel Cemetery on Thursday December 9th at 11.30 am. Enquiries to Dennis Jones Funeral Director, Efailwen. Tel 01994 419561

Saturday, December 4, 2021 Classified Advertising www.walesonline.co.uk Western Mail 39 GRAINGER Ben Passed away suddenly at his home in Devizes on 16th November 2021 aged 44 years. Devoted husband, loving father of four children, an adored son and brother. A public funeral service will be held at The West Wiltshire Crematorium Semington on 14th December 2021 at 3.15pm. Donations towards Dauntsey Academy Primary School Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund may be given to A.P. McDonald Funeral Services Devizes, 28 Mayport Street, Devizes SN10 1AG HARRETT William Suddenly on Sunday, 7th November 2021, William of Carters Farm, St. Maughans, Monmouth, and formerly of Brynbwch Farm, Pontneddfechan. Beloved son of the late Rose and James. William will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral on Thursday, 9th December. Service at St. Maughans Church, Monmouth at 1.00pm followed by interment on Monday 13th December at Ebenezer Chapel, Pontneddfechan at 12.00 noon. Donations in memory of William may be made, if so desired, to Cancer Research UK c/o Alun H. Lewis Independent Funeral Directors, Pentwyn, Pontneddfechan, Glynneath, SA11 5UE Tel. (01639) 720245. HARRIES Patricia (Pat) Peacefully on Friday 19th November at her home 44 Pentrefelin Street, Carmarthen, Pat beloved wife of David (Arthur), devoted mother of Suzanne, much loved grandmother of Kelly, Jonathan and Stephanie. Pat will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral service on Tuesday 14th December at Llanelli Crematorium at 11-00am. Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in lieu to British Lung Foundation c/o Peris Rice Carmarthen Funeral Director, Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3JF. tel 01267 243787. JOHN Florence (Florrie) Yn dawel ddydd Mercher 24ain o Dachwedd 2021 yn Ysbyty Llanelli; bu farw Florence, Parc Morlais, Llangennech. Priod ffyddlon a chefnogol i'r diweddar Barchedig Alan Hefin John, mam annwyl Malcolm ac Eirion, mamgu a hen famgu gariadus, mam yng nghyfriath barchus a chwaer ffyddlon Ireen a'r diweddar Ronald. Gwasanaeth hollol breifat yn Amlosgfa Llanelli dydd Sadwrn 11eg o Ragfyr am 11.00 o'r gloch. Rhoddion os dymunir tuag at 'British Heart Foundation Wales a Stroke Association drwy law O.G. Harries Cyf. Trefnwyr Angladdau, Pontyberem. (01269) 870350. JONES Isaac Bowen (I.B.) Peacefully on Saturday, November 27th 2021 at Plas y Dderwen Care Home, Johnstown, aged 95 years, Isaac affectionately known as I.B, of Bronwylfa, 33 Heol Morfa Brenin, Johnstown, Carmarthen. Devoted husband of the late Elsie, loving father and father-in-law of Huw and Sue, David and Sheila, Gwen, and Siân, wonderful Taid of Gareth, Helen, Owen, Sarah, Sophie, David, Paul, Rhys and Steffan, much loved great-grandfather, uncle and great-uncle, fond brother-in-law and dear friend to all. Funeral service at Heol Awst Chapel, Lammas Street, Carmarthen on Tuesday, December 14th at 3.00p.m. Family flowers only. Donations in memory, if desired, to Alzheimer's Society Cymru or British Heart Foundation Cymru received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG Tel: 01267 237100 / 01267 241626 JONES Isaac Bowen (I.B.) Yn dawel ar ddydd Sadwrn, Tachwedd 27ain 2021 yng Nghartref Gofal Plas y Dderwen,Tre Ioan, yn 95 mlwydd oed hunodd Isaac a adwaenir yn annwyl fel I.B., Bronwylfa, 33 Heol Morfa Brenin, Tre Ioan, Caerfyrddin. Priod ffyddlon y diweddar Elsie, tad a thad-yng-nghfraith cariadus Huw a Sue, David a Sheila, Gwen, a Siân, Taid arbennig i Gareth, Helen, Owen, Sarah, Sophie, David, Paul, Rhys a Steffan, hen daid, ewythr a hen ewythr annwyl, brawdyng-nghyfraith hoffus a ffrind annwyl i bawb. Angladd yng Nghapel Heol Awst, Caerfyrddin dydd Mawrth, Rhagfyr 14eg am 3.00y.p. Blodau'r teulu yn unig. Rhoddion er cof, os dymunir, i 'Alzheimer's Society Cymru' neu 'British Heart Foundation Cymru' trwy law Glanmor Evans a'i Fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Capel Gorffwys Login, Heol Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin SA31 2PG Ffôn: 01267 237100 / 01267 241626 LEWIS Daniel Raymond (Ray Tumble) Peacefully on Sunday November 28 at Prince Philip Hospital, Ray of Penparc, Tumble. Beloved husband of Joan, much loved brother-in-law and a loving uncle to all his nephews and nieces. Resting at the private chapel of Wyn Bishop until the funeral on Wednesday December 15, public service at Llanelli Crematorium at 4.00p.m. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Wales Air Ambulance c/o Nia Wyn Bishop, Waunddewi, 43 Cross Hands Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RR. MORGAN Joan Peacefully on Friday 26th November, Margaret 'Joan' Morgan aged 90 years formerly of Twyn Eglur, Station Approach and Cawdor Court, Narberth. Beloved Wife of the late Glyn. Loving Mother of Lynette. Dear Sister of the late Mair. Much loved Aunty of Ann & David. Funeral service on Wednesday 15th December at Bethesda Baptist Chapel, Narberth at 12.00pm followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn Crematorium, Narberth at 1.00pm. Family flowers only with donations in lieu for Versus Arthritis UK (Narberth Branch) and Alzheimer's Research UK c/o E.C. Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Zoar Chapel Funeral Home, Llanteg, Narberth SA67 8QH (01834) 831876. NICHOLS Dewi James Peacefully on Tuesday 23rd November at Glangwili Hospital, Dewi of Francis Terrace Carmarthen, beloved husband of Glenys, devoted father of Caroline and the late little baby, a dear brother of Huw and the late Ann. Dewi will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Funeral service on Tuesday 7th December at Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road Johnstown Carmarthen at 10-30am, followed by a private interment, family flowers only please, but if desired donations in lieu to Kidney Wales c/o Peris Rice Carmarthen Funeral Director, Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3JF, tel 01267 243787. REES Arthur Kenvyn, Yn dawel ar ddydd Gwener, Tachwedd 19, 2021, yn Ysbyty Llwynhelyg, bu farw Arthur Kenvyn Rees o Wdig. Gwr cariadus y diweddar Nan, tad Helen a Huw, tad- yngngyfraith Ceri ac Ann, tadcu Mathew, Daniel, Dewi ac Elis. Brawd Edna. Angladd breifat yng ngofal Paul Jenkins a'i feibion, Abergwaun. REES Arthur Kenvyn, Peacefully on Friday November 19th at Withybush Hospital, Arthur Kenvyn Rees of Goodwick. Beloved husband of the late Nan, father of Helen and Huw, father-in-law of Ceri and Ann, grandfather of Mathew, Daniel, Dewi and Elis. Brother of Edna. Private funeral c/o Paul Jenkins & Sons Funeral Directors, Fishguard. REES Elizabeth Morris (Betty) Peacefully on Tuesday 23rd November at Glangwili Hospital, Betty of Hafan Tywi Carmarthen, beloved wife of the late Ken, devoted mother of Judith and Roger, cherished nannie and great nannie, also a respected mother in law. Betty will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. Funeral service on Thursday 9th December at St Peter's Parish Church Carmarthen at 11-00am, followed by a private interment, family flowers only please but if desired donations in lieu to Dementia UK c/o Peris Rice Carmarthen Funeral Director, Royal Oak Chapel of Rest, Old St Clears Road Johnstown Carmarthen SA31 3JF. Tel 01267 243787. REYNOLDS Aurelia Peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 1st, Aurelia of Cwrt Mawr, Llanybri. Beloved wife of Colin, much loved mother of Leonie and Laurissa and cherished Nana of Elliot. She will be dearly missed by family and many friends. Funeral on Saturday, December 18th 2021. Public service at Llansteffan Parish Church at 12.00 noon followed by interment at Llanybri Churchyard. No black clothing. Aurelia loved colour. Further enquiries: Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors. Tel: 01267 237100 / 01267 241626 RICHARDS Wynn (Removals) Yn sydyn ac yn dawel yn ei gartref ar Dachwedd 27ain yn 51 mlwydd oed, Wynn o Rhodfa Crispin, Caerfyrddin. Mab ffyddlon a chariadus Desma a'r diweddar Gwyneufryn, cymar hoff Gillian, brawd ffyddlon Ceri, Nigel a Geraint, brawd-yng-nghyfraith hoffus, llystad arbennig Rhidian a Rhian, tad-cu balch a chariadus Cian, Erin, Mali, Daniel, Ffion ac Elin a ffrind i bawb. Angladd dydd Gwener, Rhagfyr 10fed 2021. Gwasanaeth cyhoeddus yng Nghapel Gorffwys Login, Heol Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin am 1.00y.p. gyda chladdedigaeth i ddilyn ym Mynwent y Dref am 2.00y.p. Dim blodau. Rhoddion er cof tuag at 'Calon Heart' trwy law Glanmor Evans a'i Fab, Trefnwyr Angladdau, Capel Gorffwys Login, Heol Llangynnwr, Caerfyrddin SA31 2PG Ffôn: 01267 237100 RICHARDS Wynn (Removals) Suddenly and peacefully at home on 27th November aged 51 years, Wynn of Crispin Avenue, Carmarthen. Loving and faithful son of Desma and the late Gwyneufryn, devoted partner of the late Gillian, loyal brother of Ceri, Nigel and Geraint, much loved brother-in-law, adored step-dad of Rhidian and Rhian, a proud loving Dad-cu of Cian, Erin, Mali, Daniel, Ffion and Elin and friend to all. Funeral on Friday, 10th December 2021. Public service at Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen at 1.00p.m. with burial to follow at Carmarthen Town Cemetery at 2.00p.m. No flowers. Donations in memory, if desired, to Calon Heart received by Glanmor Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG Tel: 01267 237100 VOWLES May Peacefully on November 30th 2021 at Plas y Dderwen Care Home aged 96 years, May, formerly of Glany-Golau, Llangain. Beloved wife of the late Tom, loving mother of Pam, Wendy, Mitchell and the late Mark, dear sister of Margaret, Leah and Gordon, a cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in-law. Funeral on Saturday, December 11th. Public service at Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen at 12 noon with burial at Llangain Church. Family flowers only. Donations in memory if desired to British Red Cross received by Glanmor D Evans and Son, Funeral Directors, Login Chapel of Rest, Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen SA31 2PG Tel: 01267 237100 /01267 241626 BETHLEHEM, GWAELOD-Y- GARTH “MAE’N ail Sul yn Adfent, a chamwn i gyfeiriad “gwyl y seren glasurol”, a hynny yng nghwmni Delwyn Sion! 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WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 43 SPORT > > Wrexham’s in-form goal ace Paul Mullin Back to the bread and butter for Met Mullin move rumour is just talk – Parkinson WREXHAM make the long journey down to the Kent coast to face struggling Dover Athletic this weekend, knowing that nothing less than a win will suffice after Tuesday night’s defeat at home to Yeovil Town. The Dragons will come up against a side that has failed to win any of their league games this campaign and currently lie in 23rd place in the National League after a dreadful start to the season. Tuesday night’s setback against Yeovil Town at the Racecourse was Wrexham’s first thomas lewis Sports writer sport@walesonline.co.uk defeat in six matches and Phil Parkinson insists his side are desperate for an immediate return to winning ways. There have been rumours circulating about Wrexham’s star striker Paul Mullin in recent days, with some suggesting that he may be on the move to a Championship club in January, but Parkinson was quick to dismiss those claims. Parkinson said: “We’re looking to improve the squad, not weaken it. Someone told me about the rumour but that’s exactly what it is - a rumour. It’s nothing more than that.” The Dragons boss did say that Mullin is doubtful for this weekend’s game however, but Jake Hyde is fit and ready to deputise for the Reds’ top scorer. Parkinson said: “Bryce Hosannah has got a problem with his ankle and Paul Mullin has got a slight issue with his hamstring but we’ll assess them tomorrow morning.” “We’re taking a full squad down and if players are out it gives others an opportunity and we’re looking to start our December fixtures off in style.” In terms of getting back to winning ways, Parkinson is confident his side can claim victory at the Crabble Ground. He said: “We’ve got a good record on the road, I’ve been pleased with how we’ve approached recent away games. “We’ve been positive in our approach in each and every game.” “Our approach will be no different tomorrow, everybody knows the problems Dover have faced but they do carry some threats going forward.” A week after reaching their third Nathaniel MG Cup final in the past four years, Cardiff Met get back to basics with a bottom-of-the table clash with Cefn Druids in the JD Cymru Premier league today. The students head to The Rock knowing the home side are still desperately seeking their first league win of the season. There may be a 13 point gap between the bottom two, but Christian Edwards doesn’t want to see his side lose any more ground on the sides above him. A win could see them climb two places and with eight games to go until the league splits into two halves, there is still enough time and games to bridge the current five point gap to the top half of the table. Without a league win since 12 October, when they were 1-0 winners at Jenner Park against Barry Town United, they need to break a run of four successive defeats and a draw. There could never be a better opportunity for them to re-boot their league campaign. That said, the Druids forced the students to come from behind to beat them 4-2 in Cyncoed earlier in the season in a crazy game that featured five goals in the first-half. Ben Wynne scored twice for the north Walians in that game. With only two draws in 14 league outings it has been another difficult season for the Druids, although they did manage to secure their best result to date in their last home outing when they held second place Flint Town Untied to a 1-1 draw. Flint will be hoping that last night’s games involving league leaders The New Saints, who head to Bala Town, and reigning champions Connah’s Quay Nomads, who are at Aberystwyth Town, go in their favour. Currently three points clear of third, they are nine points behind TNS. It is a crucial month for Neil Gibson’s side with three home games out of four. After welcoming Haverfordwest County today they then entertain Caernarfon next week. A trip to top three rivals Newtown then follows before they go into back-to-back games against the Nomads over the festive period. Sam Hart, who missed the last outing against Bala Town through work commitments, is back in contention for the game against Haverfordwest. In the other games today, Caernarfon Town welcome Penybont for a crucial clash that could see the seventh placed north Wales side rise as high as third. Meanwhile Newtown host Barry.

44 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL AINTREE TODAY Going: Soft-good to soft in places Richmond Lake 11.15 Bombs Away Grangeclare Glory 11.45 Grangeclare Glory Elimay 12.20 eLimay Galahad Quest 12.55 Galahad Quest Malakahna 1.30 Malakahna Imperial Aura (nb) 2.05 Imperial Aura Top Ville Ben 2.40 Mighty Thunder Martinhal 3.15 Tamar Bridge 11.15 UNIBET CASINO DEPOSIT 10 GET 40 NOVICES’ HURDLE (3) 2m 1f Winner £6,372 (8 run) RTV 1 21 Bombs Away (27) O Murphy 5 11-4........................... A Coleman 99 2 541 Richmond Lake (24) D McCain 5 11-4 (D)................. T Gillard (5) 80 3 -57 Ballybreeze (43) S Drinkwater 5 10-12..................... R T Dunne 88 4 225 Cirque Royal (43) Gerald Quinn 5 10-12................T Scudamore 98 5 6 Mr Tristar (66) N Twiston-Davies 4 10-12..................J Nailor (3) — 6 North Lodge A King 4 10-12.....................................A P Heskin — 7 -64 Petty Cash (39) H Daly 4 10-12............................... N Scholfield 78 8 3-0 River Legend (29) D Skelton 5 10-12.............. Bridget Andrews 70 BETTING: 2 Bombs Away, 5-2 Richmond Lake, 9-2 Cirque Royal, 10 North Lodge, River Legend, 12 Ballybreeze, 16 Petty Cash, Mr Tristar. 2020: STRAW FAN JACK 5 11 4, Richard Johnson 15-2 (Sheila Lewis), 6 ran. 11.45 UNIBET ‘YOU’RE ON’ NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 3m 1f Winner £5,609 (11 run) RTV 1 -12 Grangeclare Glory (35) D Pipe 6 11-12.............T Scudamore 87 2 174 My Bobby Dazzler (22) M Rowley 6 11-12 (C2)....A Edwards (3) 85 3 2-0 Enemenemynemo (22) D J Jeffreys 6 11-12.......... A Bellamy (7) 84 4 732 Return Fire (28) L Russell 5 11-11..................................D R Fox 99 5 32- Known (249) Jonjo O’Neill 7 11-10........................ Jonjo O’Neill Jr 85 6 -22 Lalochezia (200) Justin Landy 6 11-9 (BF)................O Brown (5) 70 7 143 Landofsmiles (41) P Bowen 8 11-8.............................J Bowen — 8 -31 Fairfield Ferrata (23) J O’Keeffe 5 11-2................. C O’Farrell 84 9 F12 To Be Sure (17) E Williams 6 11-2 (D).............. Isabel Williams (5) 85 10 -33 High Moon (29) R Menzies 6 11-1.................................H Brooke 99 11 262 Dynali (14) I Williams 5 10-5........................................ C Todd (3) 83 BETTING: 4 Grangeclare Glory, 11-2 Dynali, 6 To Be Sure, 7 Landofsmiles, 8 Lalochezia, Fairfield Ferrata, Known, 12 My Bobby Dazzler, Return Fire, 14 Others. 2020: No corresponding race. 12.20 UNIBET HOUGHTON MARES’ CHASE (LISTED) (1) 2m 4f Winner £16,346 (4 run) RTV 1 11- Annie Mc (304) Jonjo O’Neill 7 11-4 (D3)............... Jonjo O’Neill Jr — 2 21- Elimay (245) W P Mullins (IRE) 7 11-4 (D2).................. A Coleman 99 3 2-4 Zambella (35) N Twiston-Davies 6 11-4 (D)..................... D Jacob 86 4 F-3 Eleanor Bob (37) V Williams 6 11-0 (D)......................C Deutsch 70 BETTING: 2-5 Elimay, 11-4 Annie Mc, 10 Zambella, 66 Eleanor Bob. 2020: MY OLD GOLD 10 11 0, Brian Hughes 4-1 (N Richards), 6 ran. 12.55 UNIBET HANDICAP CHASE (GBB RACE) (2) 2m 4f Winner £15,432 (13 run) RTV 1 3P- Riders Onthe Storm (287) R Hobson 8 12-1 (CD).. N Scholfield — 2 6-U The Big Bite (36) Henry Oliver 8 12-1 (C)........................J J Burke 83 3 -03 Umbrigado (24) D Pipe 7 12-0 (D)..........................T Scudamore 87 4 211 Annual Invictus (19) C Gordon 6 11-12 (D2)................ D Jacob 70 5 52F Reserve Tank (37) C Tizzard 7 11-7 (BF, CD)................ R T Dunne — 6 1-1 Pink Legend (15) V Williams 7 11-4 (D)........................C Deutsch 76 7 9-1 Palmers Hill (21) Jonjo O’Neill 8 11-2................ Jonjo O’Neill Jr 71 8 15- No Getaway (266) D Skelton 8 11-2 (D2).......... Bridget Andrews 85 9 -35 Galahad Quest (21) Nick Williams 5 11-2 (D)............. D Noonan 81 10 3-3 Clan Legend (18) N Alexander 11 11-1 (CD).........D McMenamin 83 11 3-2 Midnightreferendum (23) A King 8 10-13........... G Sheehan 85 12 7-7 Five Star Getaway (56) Christian Williams 7 10-12 (D3)............ ................................................................................... C Gethings 99 13 -0R Nietzsche (21) B Ellison 8 10-12 (D)..............................H Brooke 83 BETTING: 9-2 Galahad Quest, 5 Annual Invictus, 11-2 Palmers Hill, Pink Legend, 7 Umbrigado, 8 Midnightreferendum, 14 Clan Legend, 16 The Big Bite, No Getaway, Reserve Tank, Five Star Getaway, 20 Others. 2020: No corresponding race. 1.30 UNIBET FILLIES’ JUVENILE HURDLE (LISTED) (1) (3-Y-O) 2m 1f Winner £14,068 (11 run) ITV4/RTV 1 1UF Addosh (21) S Edmunds 11-1 (D)................................ C Gethings 91 2 125 Aliomaana (21) M Harris 10-12.......................................H Reed 94 3 32 Angels Landing (19) I Williams 10-12 (BF)............... R T Dunne 82 4 133 Calvados (53) J McConnell (IRE) 10-12..........................J Bowen 95 5 6 Kalma (38) A King 10-12................................................. D Jacob 70 6 1 Lady Pacifico (19) D Weston 10-12...........................G Sheehan 80 7 1 Malakahna (38) I Williams 10-12....................................C Todd 95 8 22 Sea Sessions (35) R O’Sullivan (IRE) 10-12 (BF).............J J Burke 94 9 1 Six Feet Apart (32) J P O’Brien (IRE) 10-12....................J J Slevin 94 10 7 Tiki Fire (38) N King 10-12.......................................... K Lenihan — 11 51 White Pepper (42) G Cromwell (IRE) 10-12........ C P McNamara 99 BETTING: 2 White Pepper, 6 Lady Pacifico, 13-2 Addosh, 15-2 Sea Sessions, 8 Six Feet Apart, Malakahna, 12 Angels Landing, Aliomaana, Calvados, 25 Others. 2020: TALKING ABOUT YOU 10 12, Harry Bannister 14-1 (S Curran), 11 ran. FORM GUIDE: WHITE PEPPER 6-1 Tracked leader in close 2nd, disputed at 2nd, led narrowly at 3rd, increased advantage before 5th, reduced lead before 2 out where not fluent, asserted before last, kept on well, easily, won at Galway 2m 3yo mdn hdl sft in Oct beating Iberique Du Seuil by 13l, 11 ran. LADY PACIFICO 6-1 Raced wide close up, headway to press leaders 4 out, led 2 out, ridden and ran on, won at Leicester 1m 7f hdle (3) gs in Nov beating Angels Landing by 4 1/2l, 7 ran. ADDOSH 7-1 Wore hood to post, held up in rear, disputing well held 7th when fell last, in a race won by Knight Salute at Cheltenham 2m 3yo hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Nov, 9 ran. SEA SESSIONS 5-4fav Chased leaders and a bit keen early, 3rd from halfway, improved into close 2nd before 3 out and ridden before next, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 2nd of 6, 16l behind Fil Dor at Down Royal 2m 1f 3yo hdl sft in Oct. MALAKAHNA 12-1 Mid-division, headway chasing leaders when flattened 3 out, went 2nd soon after, led turning in, clear before last, stayed on strongly, won at Fakenham 2m hdle (4) gd in Oct beating Aliomaana by 8l, 9 ran. SIX FEET APART 10-3 Disputed lead, ridden 2 out, led at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 3yo mdn hdl in Nov beating Doctor Brown Bear by 2l, 14 ran. ALIOMAANA 12-1 Raced keenly tracking leader, led and hit 2 out, ridden and headed last, chased leaders and well there until weakened towards finish, 5th of 9, 4l behind Knight Salute at Cheltenham 2m 3yo hdl Grd 2 (1) gd in Nov. ANGELS LANDING 13-8fav Tracked leaders, joined leaders 4 out, led soon after next, ridden and headed 2 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Lady Pacifico at Leicester 1m 7f hdle (3) gs in Nov. CALVADOS 9-2 Tracked leaders, soon 2nd, slight mistake 5th, led when not fluent 2 out, pushed along and joined last, ridden and headed run-in, kept on one pace, dropped to 3rd final 50 yards, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Bell Ex One at Punchestown 2m 3yo hdl gd in Oct. KALMA 13-2 Chased leaders, pushed along and weakened after 3 out, 6th of 9, well behind Malakahna at Fakenham 2m hdle (4) gd in Oct. TIKI FIRE 18-1 In rear, tailed off when blundered 5th, never a factor, 7th of 9, well behind Malakahna at Fakenham 2m hdle (4) gd in Oct. 2.05 UNIBET MANY CLOUDS CHASE (GRADE 2) (GBB RACE) (1) 3m 1f Winner £42,202 (8 run) ITV4/RTV 1 P-F Imperial Aura (14) K Bailey 8 11-6.................................D Bass — 2 43- Native River (240) C Tizzard 11 11-6 (CD2).......... Jonjo O’Neill Jr 70 3 1-2 Protektorat (21) D Skelton 6 11-3 (BF, C)...... Bridget Andrews 79 4 37- Sam Brown (217) A Honeyball 9 11-0....................... A Coleman 71 5 6-6 Simply The Betts (21) P Nicholls 8 11-0................... G Sheehan 75 6 38- The Two Amigos (259) Nicky Martin 9 11-0................... D Jacob 71 7 14- Tiger Roll (240) G Elliott (IRE) 11 11-0 (C2)...................J Bowen 99 8 -11 Wishing And Hoping (41) M Rowley 11 11-0 (CD)....A Edwards 75 BETTING: 13-8 Protektorat, 9-4 Native River, 9-2 Imperial Aura, 13-2 Simply The Betts, 16 Tiger Roll, Sam Brown, 33 The Two Amigos, 50 Wishing And Hoping. 2020: LAKE VIEW LAD 10 11 0, Brian Hughes 16-1 (N Alexander), 5 ran. FORM GUIDE: PROTEKTORAT 11-2fav Mid-division on inside, bad mistake 5th, headway chased leaders 2 out, hung left under pressure and went 2nd run-in, closed on idling winner, just held, 2nd of 19, 3/4l behind Midnight Shadow at Cheltenham 2m 4f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gd in Nov. NATIVE RIVER 4-1 Tried to be prominent but ridden along and unable to hold place, closed after 3rd, reminder after 4th, not fluent 9th, left 2nd 12th until 4 out, weakened but went 3rd 2 out, 3rd of 9, 44l behind Clan Des Obeaux at Aintree 3m 1f Grade 1 chs (1) gs in Apr. IMPERIAL AURA 12-1 Tracked leaders going ok, bad mistake and fell 13th, in a race won by A Plus Tard at Haydock 3m 2f chs G1 (1) gs in Nov, 7 ran. SIMPLY THE BETTS 20-1 Led until 2nd, chased leader until before 8th, chased leaders, left in 2nd 2 out, well held when bad mistake last, weakened run-in, 6th of 19, 6l behind Midnight Shadow at Cheltenham 2m 4f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gd in Nov. SAM BROWN 7-1 Soon close up and disputed lead, lost position and slight mistake 3 out, soon one pace, 7th of 20, 11l behind Brahma Bull at Punchestown 3m hcap ch in May. TIGER ROLL 8-1 Prominent, mistake 3rd, losing place from next, not fluent 8th, behind from 12th, left 4th 2 out, 4th of 9, well behind Clan Des Obeaux at Aintree 3m 1f Grade 1 chs (1) gs in Apr. THE TWO AMIGOS 9-1 Made a lot of the running until 4 out, weakened flat, 8th of 20, 8l behind Time To Get Up at Uttoxeter 4m 2f lstd hcp chs (1) gs in Mar. WISHING AND HOPING 11-4 Led before 2nd, drew clear before jumped left and not fluent last, stayed on well, won at Aintree 3m 1f hcap ch (2) gd in Oct beating Rolling Dylan by 9l, 7 ran. 2.40 BECHER H’CAP CHASE (GRADE 3) (NATIONAL COURSE) (1) 3m 2f Winner £84,195 (22 run) ITV4/RTV 1 PU- Chris’s Dream (238) H De Bromhead (IRE) 9 11-12.................... ............................................................................. Jonjo O’Neill Jr — 2 P-F Lord Du Mesnil (195) R Hobson 8 11-3 (D)............. N Scholfield 98 3 2P- Kimberlite Candy (238) T Lacey 9 11-0.......................J J Burke — 4 P-5 Tout Est Permis (13) N Meade (IRE) 8 11-0............. E Walsh (5) 95 5 1-4 Mighty Thunder (35) L Russell 8 11-0..........................D R Fox 99 6 3-5 Ravenhill (35) G Elliott (IRE) 11 11-0............................J J Slevin 75 7 /P5 Top Ville Ben (35) P Kirby 9 11-0................................T Dowson 83 8 1-P Domaine De L’Isle (42) S Curran 8 10-11 (D)....................D Bass 99 9 F-7 Vieux Lion Rouge (57) D Pipe 12 10-9 (CD2)..........T Scudamore 94 10 297 Snow Falcon (73) N Meade (IRE) 11 10-8....................H Brooke 97 11 -41 Mac Tottie (28) P Bowen 8 10-6 (C)................................J Bowen 98 12 26- Achille (259) V Williams 11 10-5..................................C Deutsch 99 13 6-1 Snow Leopardess (24) C Longsdon 9 10-4 (D)......... A Coleman 95 14 2-6 Didero Vallis (35) V Williams 8 10-1.....................H Nugent (5) 99 15 -46 Hogan’s Height (28) J Snowden 10 10-0 (C)............. G Sheehan 89 16 5P- Cobolobo (261) Jonjo O’Neill 9 10-0 (D)...................... R T Dunne 95 17 P-2 Checkitout (35) N Twiston-Davies 7 10-0...................J Nailor (3) 97 18 P-6 Le Breuil (20) B Pauling 9 10-0............................D McMenamin 83 19 -36 Hill Sixteen (34) A M Thomson 8 10-0.................... Craig Nichol 99 20 314 Via Dolorosa (28) D Pipe 9 10-0............................... D Noonan 94 21 312 Abaya Du Mathan (34) D Pipe 9 10-0 (BF).................. C Todd (3) 70 22 111 El Paso Wood (69) D Pipe 7 10-0............................... C O’Farrell — BETTING: 6 Snow Leopardess, 13-2 Mac Tottie, 7 Mighty Thunder, 8 Kimberlite Candy, 10 Chris’s Dream, 12 Checkitout, Vieux Lion Rouge, 14 Achille, Tout Est Permis, Le Breuil, 16 Others. 2020: VIEUX LION ROUGE 11 10 7, Conor O’Farrell 12-1 (D Pipe), 14 ran. FORM GUIDE: SNOW LEOPARDESS 5-1fav Prominent, led 9th, headed 11th, led again 13th, ridden clear approaching last, ran on, won at Bangor-on-Dee 3m hcp chs 0-150 (2) gs in Nov beating Windsor Avenue by 2 3/4l, 14 ran. MAC TOTTIE 20-1 Chased leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, led approaching last, edged right after elbow, stayed on, ridden out, won at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs (2) gs in Nov beating Senior Citizen by 1l, 13 ran. MIGHTY THUNDER 66-1 Towards rear, dropped to last after 10th, left in remote fifth 3 out, plugged on one pace, 4th of 7, 29l behind Fusil Raffles at Wetherby 3m chs Grd 2 (1) gs in Oct. KIMBERLITE CANDY 20-1 Held up in mid-division, hampered 4th and 20th, struggling 21st, behind 26th, pulled up before 29th (2 out), in a race won by Minella Times at Aintree 4m 2f hcap ch Grd 3 (1) gs in Apr, 40 ran. CHRIS’S DREAM 40-1 Mid-division on inside, headway 21st, disputing 2nd when mistake 25th (valentines 2nd time), disputing 5th when blundered and unseated rider 27th (4 out), in a race won by Minella Times at Aintree 4m 2f hcap ch Grd 3 (1) gs in Apr, 40 ran. CHECKITOUT 11-1 Prominent in chasing group, ridden in 2nd between last two, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 7l behind Larry at Ascot 3m Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) sft in Oct. VIEUX LION ROUGE 12-1 Chased leaders, lost place 4th, not fluent 8th, mistake 4 out, soon well held, kept on flat, 7th of 10, 19l behind Some Chaos at Chepstow 3m hcap ch (2) gd in Oct. ACHILLE 25-1 Held up in rear, stayed on from 3 out, nearest finish, 6th of 20, 7l behind Time To Get Up at Uttoxeter 4m 2f lstd hcp chs (1) gs in Mar. LE BREUIL 15-2 Raced handy, ridden 6 out, losing place and dropped to last 4 out, plugged on, 6th of 8, 36l behind Salty Boy at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (3) gd in Nov. TOUT EST PERMIS 20-1 Mid-division, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no impression on leaders, 5th of 16, 16l behind Run Wild Fred at Navan 3m hcap ch gd in Nov. HOGAN’S HEIGHT 10-1 Held up in rear, never going pace to get on terms from 12th (canal turn), 9th at the last, went modest 6th before the elbow, 6th of 13, 34l behind Mac Tottie at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs (2) gs in Nov. LORD DU MESNIL 60-1 Chased leaders, made mistakes, unseated rider 10th, in a race won by Docteur De Ballon at Auteuil(FR) 3m 6f Grade 1 chs hvy in May, 10 ran. RAVENHILL 125-1 Soon detached in rear, never a factor, completely tailed off, last of 5, well behind Frodon at Down Royal 3m chs G1 (1) sft in Oct. TOP VILLE BEN 33-1 Led, headed and tracked leader 3rd, gradually faded from 10th, struggling from 5 out, tailed, 5th of 7, 46l behind Fusil Raffles at Wetherby 3m chs Grd 2 (1) gs in Oct. SNOW FALCON 18-1 Pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, disputed 8th after 10th, 7th into straight, kept on without matching principals from 2 out, 7th of 18, 8l behind Assemble at Listowel 3m hcap ch gd in Sep. VIA DOLOROSA 40-1 Prominent, mistake 3 out, soon headed, lost 2nd last, kept on, faded into 4th towards finish, 4th of 13, 14l behind Mac Tottie at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs (2) gs in Nov. DIDERO VALLIS 25-1 Off the pace and always towards rear, 6th of 14, 40l behind Larry at Ascot 3m Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) sft in Oct. HILL SIXTEEN 9-2 Mid-division, tracked leaders before 4 out, ridden before 2 out, stayed on one pace, 6th of 9, 8l behind Hold That Taught at Carlisle 3m 2f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Oct. COBOLOBO 33-1 Mid-division, pushed along after 12th, struggling 15th, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Mount Ida at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs in Mar, 21 ran. DOMAINE DE L’ISLE 16-1 Always behind, well beaten from 15th, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Definite Plan at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcap ch (2) gd in Oct, 11 ran. ABAYA DU MATHAN 2-1fav Chased leaders, headway from 4 out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Sententza at Moulins(FR) 2m 3f amat chs sft in Oct. EL PASO WOOD won at Castera Verduzan(FR) 2m 3f chs hvy in Sep, 7 ran. 3.15 UNIBET HANDICAP HURDLE (GBB RACE) (2) 2m 4f Winner £15,609 (15 run) ITV4/RTV 1 -00 Ballyandy (20) N Twiston-Davies 10 11-12 (D2).......................... ...................................................................Mr Finn Lambert (10) 80 2 F-5 Elvis Mail (26) N Alexander 7 11-10........................... C O’Farrell — 3 F-F Midnight River (26) D Skelton 6 11-10 (BF, D2)........................ ......................................................................... Bridget Andrews 92 4 4-F Carys’ Commodity (37) Jonjo O’Neill 6 11-8 (D2)....................... ............................................................................. Jonjo O’Neill Jr — 5 F-6 Albert’s Back (34) M & D Easterby 7 11-6................. G Sheehan 70 6 5-8 Kateson (28) A Ralph 8 11-6 (CD).............................. N Scholfield 95 7 -20 Straw Fan Jack (20) Sheila Lewis 6 11-5 (C, D).......... A Coleman 93 8 10- Martinhal (260) D Pipe 6 11-4..............................T Scudamore 91 9 11- Storm Nelson (245) A M Thomson 8 11-0 (D)..............H Brooke 92 10 1-1 Tamar Bridge (35) O Murphy 6 11-0 (D2)..................A P Heskin 90 11 -44 Winningseverything (41) H Fry 7 11-0 (D)...............J J Burke 94 12 755 Highway One O Two (15) C Gordon 6 10-13.................. D Jacob 99 13 -12 Pounding Poet (41) T Lacey 5 10-11 (BF, D)............... R T Dunne 94 14 211 Canford Light (59) E Williams 4 10-7.......... Isabel Williams (5) 93 15 342 Aurora Thunder (35) L Russell 7 10-5 (D2)...................D R Fox 95 BETTING: 4 Tamar Bridge, 11-2 Pounding Poet, 13-2 Midnight River, 8 Carys’ Commodity, 10 Kateson, 12 Winningseverything, Storm Nelson, Martinhal, 14 Others. 2020: KATESON 7 11 1, Tom Scudamore 5-1 (T Lacey), 11 ran. FORM GUIDE: TAMAR BRIDGE 11-10fav Led, slow jump 1st, ridden and went clear before 3 out, stayed on strongly, unchallenged in straight, won at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Oct beating Storm Of Light by 13l, 8 ran. POUNDING POET 3-1fav Mid-division, headway after 3 out, every chance when mistake last, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Mackelduff at Aintree 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) gd in Oct. MIDNIGHT RIVER 10-11fav Tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, outpaced and lost ground before 4 out, fell 3 out, in a race won by Emir Sacree at Carlisle 2m 4f nov hcap ch (3) gs in Nov, 5 ran. CARYS’ COMMODITY 18-1 Towards rear, effort and headway 3 out, went third and going well home turn, pushed along and strongly pressed leaders before last, every chance when fell final fence, in a race won by Kap Auteuil at Stratford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-140 (3) gd in Oct, 7 ran. KATESON 8-1 Mid-division, not jump well, struggling 12th, well beaten 4 out, 8th of 9, 35l behind Linelee King at Aintree 2m 4f nov Limited hcap ch (3) gs in Nov. MARTINHAL 18-1 Mid-division, lost place and towards rear after 7th, tailed off and eased before the last, 17th of 22, well behind Galopin Des Champs at Cheltenham 2m 4f cond hcap hdle (2) gs in Mar. STORM NELSON 8-15fav In touch, headway to track leaders 6th, hit and led 2 out, clear next, won at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Apr beating Bali Body by 11l, 9 ran. WINNINGSEVERYTHING 7-2 Chased leaders, not fluent 7th, led before last, headed flat, weakened towards finish, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Mackelduff at Aintree 2m 4f hcp hdl (2) gd in Oct. ALBERT’S BACK 18-1 In rear, pushed along and weakened 3 out, 6th of 9, 42l behind Bass Rock at Carlisle 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-150 (2) sft in Oct. ELVIS MAIL 20-1 Held up, ridden and outpaced before 3 out, kept on at 2 out, made no impression, 5th of 6, 10l behind War Lord at Carlisle 2m grad ch (2) gs in Nov. MAJOR BET INSIDE TRACK SANDOWN TODAY WOLVERHAMPTON TODAY Going: Chase: good-good to soft in places; hurdle: good to soft-good in places Going: Standard Draw: Little effect. Might I 12.05 might I Fable 12.40 Fable Flat White 1.15 Colden’s Dream Third Time Lucki 1.50 Third Time Lucki Nube Negra (nap) 2.25 Nube Negra Salty Boy 3.00 Salty Boy Navajo Pass 3.35 Benson Critical Thinking 4.00 Critical Thinking Homeric 4.30 homeric Dynamic Force 5.00 Dynamic Force Politics 5.30 The Lamplighter King Of The South 6.00 King Of The South Lost Gold 6.30 Lost Gold Just In Time 7.00 Onesmoothoperator 12.05 ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE (GBB RACE) (3) 2m Winner £7,804 (9 run) RTV 1 1 Hardkore (31) D Skelton 4 11-4 (D).............................H Skelton 87 2 5-1 Might I (44) H Fry 5 11-4 (D)...................................L Murtagh (3) 87 3 2- Constitution Hill (224) N Henderson 4 10-12... N De Boinville — 4 Eyed P Webber 4 10-12............................................. R McLernon — 5 3-7 Lavorante (27) G L Moore 5 10-12.........................Jamie Moore 92 6 F-4 Minella Hub (20) A West 6 10-12.............................. L Edwards 70 7 4-2 Name In Lights (27) C Tizzard 5 10-12........................B J Powell 93 8 -14 Outlaw Peter (32) P Nicholls 5 10-12 (D)...................H Cobden 99 9 -32 Thelasthighking (28) N Twiston-Davies 5 10-12.S Twiston-Davies — BETTING: 2 Might I, 4 Hardkore, 9-2 Constitution Hill, 6 Name In Lights, 13-2 Outlaw Peter, 10 Thelasthighking, 16 Lavorante, 25 Eyed, 50 Minella Hub. 2020: GOLDEN BOY GREY 4 10 12, Jamie Moore 11-2 (G L Moore), 4 ran. FORM GUIDE: MIGHT I 10-11fav Chased leaders, led going well approaching 2 out, went clear before last, comfortably, won at Newton Abbot 2m 2f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Oct beating Thunder Rock by 11l, 7 ran. HARDKORE 10-1 Raced keenly chasing leaders, switched left before 2 out, ridden to lead and hung left before last, clear run-in, eased towards finish, won at Chepstow 2m (4) sft in Nov beating Good Risk At All by 4 1/2l, 11 ran. CONSTITUTION HILL Ld/disp, 2l adv 1/2way, sl adv 2out, 1l adv bef last where b mstk, rallied aftr bt nt reach wnr, 2nd of 11, hd behind Anyharminasking at Tipperary 3m ire ptp in Apr. NAME IN LIGHTS 40-1 Held up in mid-division, mistake 6th, headway from final bend, led after 2 out, headed before last, no impression on winner flat, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Bombs Away at Sandown 2m mdn hdl (4) sft in Nov. OUTLAW PETER 15-8 Handy, shaken up 2 out, beaten flat, no extra towards finish, 4th of 11, 4l behind Ask Me Early at Exeter 2m 6f nh nov hdl (3) gs in Nov. THELASTHIGHKING 3-1 Tracked leading pair, travelled strongly to lead narrowly home straight, ridden over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Norton Hill at Wincanton 1m 7f NH flat (5) gd in Nov. 12.40 RACING IS EVERYONE’S SPORT MARES’ H’CAP HURDLE (3) 2m 4f Winner £8,169 (12 run) RTV 1 P0- Whitehotchillifili (263) H Fry 7 12-2 (CD)........L Murtagh (3) 70 2 11- Fable (255) N Henderson 6 11-12........................... N De Boinville 82 3 3-1 Volkovka (26) F O’Brien 4 11-11...................... P J Kavanagh (7) 94 4 3-6 Kissesforkatie (18) J Scott 7 11-9.............................H Skelton 71 5 11P Could Be Trouble (24) D McCain 6 11-9 (D3).............B Hughes 89 6 27- Emmpressive Lady (245) Mrs S Gardner 6 11-6 (CD).................. ................................................................................Jamie Moore 86 7 1-0 Bourbon Beauty (35) A Hales 6 11-4.................... H Bannister 95 8 12- Mrs Barnes (255) R Phillips 8 11-2 (D)....................D Hiskett (3) 86 9 -12 Barely Famous (159) N Henderson 5 10-11 (BF, D)..... T Cannon 89 10 0-4 Ruby Yeats (29) G L Moore 10 10-10..................N F Houlihan (5) 99 11 3-1 Shirocco’s Dream (24) C Tizzard 6 10-9....................B J Powell 86 12 5-7 Shantung (33) L Wadham 8 10-5 (D)...................... Bryony Frost 86 BETTING: 3 Fable, 5 Shirocco’s Dream, 6 Volkovka, 10 Kissesforkatie, Emmpressive Lady, Whitehotchillifili, Mrs Barnes, 12 Could Be Trouble, Barely Famous, 14 Others. 2020: EMMPRESSIVE LADY 5 10 11, Lucy Gardner 9-2 (Mrs S Gardner), 8 ran. FORM GUIDE: FABLE 4-5fav Made all, came clear before 2 out, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, won at Haydock 3m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Mar beating Mrs Barnes by 9l, 5 ran. SHIROCCO’S DREAM 9-4fav Led, headed after 2 out, led again last, stayed on well, holding 2nd close home, won at Exeter 2m 2f mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Nov beating Mind Sunday by 3/4l, 14 ran. VOLKOVKA 7-1 Held up, made headway before 3 out, joined leaders at 2 out, ridden to lead before the last, won going away, won at Carlisle 2m 1f (4) gs in Nov beating Marta Des Mottes by 7l, 10 ran. EMMPRESSIVE LADY 7-2 Raced wide in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 2nd, ridden and no impression when hung left from 2 out, 7th of 13, 8l behind Sexy Lot at Haydock 2m 3f mrs hcp hdl (2) gs in Apr. KISSESFORKATIE 7-2 Held up towards rear, awkward 3rd, some headway 3 out, ridden before 2 out, weakened before last, 6th of 9, 9l behind Seddon at Lingfield 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Nov. MRS BARNES 5-1 Tracked leaders on inside, pushed along after 4 out, went 2nd soon after 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 9l behind Fable at Haydock 3m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Mar. WHITEHOTCHILLIFILI 200-1 Held up in rear, not fluent 1st, outpaced after 7th, jumped left and behind 3 out, last of 10, 35l behind Black Tears at Cheltenham 2m 4f mares hdl Grd 1 (1) sft in Mar. BARELY FAMOUS 10-11fav Chased sole rival and not as fluent, pushed along and edged left after 3 out, driven and well beaten next, last of 2, well behind Merry Berry at Southwell 2m 4f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Jun. COULD BE TROUBLE 5-1 Raced wide close up, lost place 7th, weakened 3 out, pulled up next, in a race won by The Glancing Queen at Bangor-on-Dee 2m 1f mrs nov chs (Listed) (1) gs in Nov, 8 ran. BOURBON BEAUTY 8-1 Led, headed 6th, ridden home turn, weakened tamely before 3 out, 11th of 14, well behind Haafapiece at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Oct. 4.00 MANSIONBET BEATEN BY A HEAD HANDICAP (5) 1m 1f Winner £3,240 (11 run) SSR 1 (10) 135 Los Camachos (14) J Gallagher 6 9-12 (CD).......................... ..................................................................Grace McEntee (5) 86 2 (2) 294 Eligible (54) M & D Easterby 5 9-10.......... Joanna Mason (3) — 3 (1) 247 Critical Thinking (243) D Loughnane 7 9-10 (CD2)........... ............................................................................ Rossa Ryan 86 4 (7) U16 Never Said Nothing (10) M Loughnane 4 9-9 (CD)............. ................................................................................. P Prince 79 5 (9) 3-5 Umm Hurair (26) R Charlton 3 9-7....................... T Whelan 76 6 (4) 454 Closing Bell (23) E Walker 3 9-4......................T Marquand 81 7 (6) 386 Zumaaty (22) I Jardine 3 9-4.............................P Mulrennan 79 8 (11) 080 It’s A Love Thing (30) J Butler 3 9-4......................... A Kirby 70 9 (8) 255 Accrington Stanley (14) Paul George 3 9-2.........L Morris 94 10 (3) 942 Emjaytwentythree (14) Alice Haynes 3 9-2........K O’Neill 99 11 (5) 168 Dew You Believe (87) M Appleby 3 8-5 (CD).........T Ladd (3) 81 BETTING: 7-2 Umm Hurair, 4 Emjaytwentythree, 5 Eligible, 13-2 Accrington Stanley, 8 Closing Bell, Los Camachos, 10 Critical Thinking, 14 Dew You Believe, Never Said Nothing, 25 Others. 2020: HECTOR’S HERE 4 9 6, Jason Hart 11-4 Fav (I Furtado), drawn (7), 8 ran. 4.30 CORAL EBF NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (5) (2-Y-O) 1m 1f 104yds Winner £3,780 (13 run) SSR 1 (13) Benzine S & E Crisford 9-5...................................... J Mitchell — 2 (9) Gee Eight A Murphy 9-5....................................S Cherchi (3) — 3 (3) Homeric J & T Gosden 9-5.......................................M Harley — 4 (4) 4 Last Ammo (22) C Appleby 9-5..........................James Doyle 99 5 (10) Mariinsky J & T Gosden 9-5....................................K O’Neill — 6 (2) Maytree Respite W Muir & C Grassick 9-5..........L Edmunds — 7 (8) 0 Spirit Of Uae (38) E Walker 9-5........................T Marquand — 8 (1) 0 Team Endeavour (11) I Williams 9-5......... B Sanderson (3) 70 9 (12) 8 Ve Day (11) A Balding 9-5......................................... J Watson 89 10 (5) Wild Crusade C Appleby 9-5................................... A Kirby — 11 (6) Great Empress M Johnston 9-0.................................J Hart — 12 (7) Rendition A Balding 9-0......................................D Probert — 13 (11) 63 Yummylicious (31) J & T Gosden 9-0...................... R Havlin — BETTING: 7-2 Yummylicious, 4 Last Ammo, 6 Homeric, 8 Wild Crusade, Mariinsky, Benzine, 10 Rendition, 12 Ve Day, Great Empress, 20 Others. 2020: No corresponding race. 5.00 CONDITIONS STKS (ALL WEATHER CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFIER) (2) (2-Y-O) 6f Winner £8,060 (4 run) SSR 1 (3) 713 Dakota Power (21) R Teal 9-2 (CD)..........................C Fallon 70 2 (2) 273 Dynamic Force (37) R Cowell 9-2 (BF, D)............ Rossa Ryan 80 3 (1) 21 El Caballo (201) K Burke 9-2....................................... C Lee — 4 (4) 291 Navello (11) G Boughey 9-2 (C2)............................... A Kirby 99 BETTING: 13-8 Navello, 2 Dynamic Force, 7-2 El Caballo, 11-2 Dakota Power. 2020: VICTORY HEIGHTS 9 2, P J McDonald 11-2 (J Tate), drawn (2), 7 ran. 1.15 BETFAIR MY ODDS BOOST NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 2m Winner £5,773 (10 run) RTV 1 -34 Triple Trade (24) C Tizzard 5 11-12............................B J Powell 99 2 4-2 Kamaxos (14) R Teal 4 11-9.........................................J M Davies 99 3 -14 City Derby (22) F O’Brien 5 11-6 (D2)......................... P Brennan 83 4 -33 Happy And Fine (27) A Hales 4 11-4....................... H Bannister 91 5 44F Colden’s Dream (19) D Skelton 4 11-3 (BF)................H Skelton 83 6 110 Vocal Duke (22) T Lawes 5 11-2 (D2).................N F Houlihan (5) 91 7 23- Flat White (374) L Wadham 4 10-13...................... Bryony Frost — 8 6-8 Across The Channel (26) P Hobbs 6 10-10..............T J O’Brien 70 9 761 Naturally High (34) G L Moore 6 10-8 (D).............Jamie Moore 88 10 439 Global Agreement (196) M Harris 4 10-4................K Jones (3) 99 BETTING: 3 Naturally High, 10-3 Colden’s Dream, 11-2 City Derby, 7 Happy And Fine, 15-2 Kamaxos, 10 Flat White, 12 Triple Trade, 14 Across The Channel, Vocal Duke, 25 Global Agreement. 2020: FIFTY BALL 5 11 12, Niall Houlihan(7) 5-2 (G L Moore), 5 ran. FORM GUIDE: NATURALLY HIGH 6-4fav Mid-division on inside, smooth headway and switched right before 2 out where slightly hampered and switched right, went 2nd between last two, led before last, came easily clear, won at Lingfield 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (5) sft in Oct beating Noble Savage by 8l, 11 ran. COLDEN’S DREAM 5-2fav Held up in rear, still going well when landed awkwardly and fell 3 out, in a race won by Robinshill at Leicester 1m 7f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Nov, 8 ran. CITY DERBY 10-1 Mid-division, headway approaching 2 out, ridden last, ran on flat, 4th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Mc Alpine at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl (3) gd in Nov. HAPPY AND FINE 10-1 Chased leaders, went 2nd 5th, jumped left next, 3rd and held last, one pace, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Bombs Away at Sandown 2m mdn hdl (4) sft in Nov. 1.50 CLOSE BROTHERS HENRY VIII NOVICES’ CHASE (GRD 1) (1) 1m 7f 119yds Winner £42,712 (7 run) ITV4/RTV 1 2-1 Do Your Job (29) M Scudamore 7 11-2 (D3)............. R McLernon 83 2 -B1 Edwardstone (17) A King 7 11-2 (D).......................... T Cannon — 3 -12 Minella Drama (26) D McCain 6 11-2 (BF, D)..............B Hughes 99 4 -12 Stolen Silver (22) S Thomas 6 11-2 (BF, D2)....S Twiston-Davies 95 5 -11 Third Time Lucki (21) D Skelton 6 11-2 (D6)...............H Skelton 95 6 -11 War Lord (26) C Tizzard 6 11-2 (D3).............................B J Powell 88 7 -31 Il Ridoto (7) P Nicholls 4 10-10 (D)...............................H Cobden 70 BETTING: 11-8 Third Time Lucki, 4 Edwardstone, 6 War Lord, 13-2 Minella Drama, 15-2 Il Ridoto, 12 Stolen Silver, 14 Do Your Job. 2020: ALLMANKIND 4 10 10, Harry Skelton 2-1 Fav (D Skelton), 5 ran. FORM GUIDE: THIRD TIME LUCKI 2-5fav Tracked leader and jumped well, led 8th, great jump and went clear 4 out, steadied into 2 out, 10 lengths ahead when left further clear last, kept up to work run-in, impressive, won at Cheltenham 2m nov chs Grade 2 (1) gd in Nov beating Sebastopol by 5l, 4 ran. EDWARDSTONE 4-6fav Tracked clear leader, closed 7th, led 2 out, ran on, comfortable, won at Warwick 2m nov chs (3) gs in Nov beating Stepney Causeway by 7l, 5 ran. WAR LORD 11-2 Held up, travelled strongly and made headway at 3 out, joined leaders at 2 out, led after final fence, idled close home and held on, won at Carlisle 2m grad ch (2) gs in Nov beating Minella Drama by shd, 6 ran. MINELLA DRAMA 1-1fav Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced at 2 out, rallied and ran on well after final fence, just denied, 2nd of 6, shd behind War Lord at Carlisle 2m grad ch (2) gs in Nov. IL RIDOTO 4-1fav In rear of mid-division, closer after 5th, progress over 4 out, smooth headway over 2 out, led going well before last, powered clear flat and eased final strides, won at Newbury 2m hcp chs 0-150 (2) gs in Nov beating Numitor by 7l, 12 ran. STOLEN SILVER 5-2fav Chased leaders, went second approaching 3 out, ridden after last, stayed on well to challenge final 100yds, held by winner, 2nd of 9, nk behind Editeur Du Gite at Cheltenham 2m hcp chs 0-150 (2) gd in Nov. DO YOUR JOB 3-1 Held up in rear, went 4th after 5th, closer in 3rd at 7th, left in 4 length lead and hampered 4 out, driven out, won at Warwick 2m nov chs (3) gs in Nov beating Nickolson by 1 1/2l, 5 ran. 2.25 BETFAIR TINGLE CREEK CHASE (GRADE 1) (1) 1m 7f 119yds Winner £85,425 (5 run) ITV4/RTV 1 U-1 Captain Guinness (28) H De Bromhead (IRE) 6 11-7 (D3)......... ......................................................................Rachael Blackmore 71 2 31- Chacun Pour Soi (221) W P Mullins (IRE) 9 11-7 (D3)................ .............................................................................Mr P W Mullins 99 3 1-4 Greaneteen (32) P Nicholls 7 11-7 (CD).................. Bryony Frost 81 4 3-2 Hitman (32) P Nicholls 5 11-7 (BF, D2)...........................H Cobden 70 5 3-1 Nube Negra (20) D Skelton 7 11-7 (D4)........................H Skelton 83 BETTING: 11-10 Chacun Pour Soi, 9-4 Nube Negra, 9-2 Greaneteen, 12 Hitman, Captain Guinness. 2020: POLITOLOGUE 9 11 7, Harry Skelton 11-8 Fav (P Nicholls), 5 ran. FORM GUIDE: CHACUN POUR SOI 6-5fav Led or disputed lead, headed briefly before 3rd, led from 4th, asserted and 4 lengths clear entering straight, extended lead after 2 out, kept on well, won at Punchestown 2m chs G1 (1) in Apr beating Allaho by 6l, 6 ran. NUBE NEGRA 9-4 Held up in close 4th on inner, closer 7th (water), went 2nd 3 out, challenged out wide going well 2 out, soon led, 2 lengths ahead last, driven clear run-in, won at Cheltenham 2m Grade 2 chs (4yo+) (1) gd in Nov beating Politologue by 6l, 4 ran. GREANETEEN 18-5 Held up in rear, closed on outside from 3rd, close up final bend, beaten from 4 out, mistake and weakened 3 out, 4th of 6, 21l behind Eldorado Allen at Exeter 2m 1f ltd hcp chs Grd 2 (1) gs in Nov. CAPTAIN GUINNESS 6-5fav Chased leader, headway to 2nd at 4th, travelled well to lead narrowly before 2 out where jumped left, increased advantage at last, kept on well, won at Naas 2m chs Grd 3 (1) in Nov beating Andy Dufresne by 5l, 6 ran. HITMAN 11-10fav Chased leaders, closed from 7th, led before 4 out, not fluent 2 out, edged left and 1 length ahead last, edged left flat, headed towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Eldorado Allen at Exeter 2m 1f ltd hcp chs Grd 2 (1) gs in Nov. FORM GUIDE: NAVELLO 5-1 Prominent and tracked leader, ridden and responded at 2f, ran on well to lead inside final furlong, won readily, won at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) in Nov beating Josies Kid by 1l, 10 ran. DYNAMIC FORCE 4-7fav Led, shaken up and pressed under 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Anificas Beauty at Chelmsford City 6f 2yo nov stks (5) pol in Oct. EL CABALLO 1-1fav Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and went clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, won at Carlisle 5f 2yo nov stk (4) sft in May beating Bond Power by 2 1/2l, 10 ran. DAKOTA POWER 11-4 Raced wide close up, pushed along to chase leading pair 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Botanist at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo nov stks (4) in Nov. 5.30 BETYOURWAY AT BETWAY HANDICAP (4) 6f Winner £4,590 (13 run) SSR 1 (10) 611 Muscika (8) D O’Meara 7 9-12 (D8).......................... J Watson 86 2 (3) 754 Politics (33) Phillip Makin 3 9-7................................ R Scott 70 3 (12) 540 The Cruising Lord (65) S Hodgson 5 9-7 (D2)..T Marquand — 4 (4) 832 The Lamplighter (33) G Baker 6 9-7 (BF, D4)....... T Whelan 86 5 (7) 672 Phoenix Star (22) Jessica Macey 5 9-5 (D4)........L Edmunds 86 6 (9) 107 Ramiro (72) B Ellison 5 9-5................................. B Robinson — 7 (13) 293 Temple Bruer (33) R Cowell 3 9-4 (D2).............. Rossa Ryan 88 8 (5) 534 Enduring (14) E J-Houghton 3 9-4 (D2).................D Probert 89 9 (2) 020 I Am A Dreamer (23) C Wallis 5 9-4 (D3)...................L Morris 86 10 (1) 694 One Hart (7) G Tuer 4 9-2 (C3, D)...............................S James 95 11 (11) 448 El Hombre (33) M Loughnane 7 9-2 (CD2)....... Joanna Mason (3) 99 12 (8) 224 Inevitable Outcome (294) D Loughnane 4 9-1 (CD)........... ...................................................................Laura Pearson (3) 84 13 (6) 231 Red Walls (33) L Williamson 3 8-4 (C2)................... A Mullen 84 BETTING: 7-2 The Lamplighter, 5 Phoenix Star, 6 Muscika, 7 Temple Bruer, 10 Enduring, Red Walls, Politics, 14 Inevitable Outcome, The Cruising Lord, Ramiro, 16 Others. 2020: ZAPPER CASS 7 9 7, Tom Marquand 28-1 (M Appleby), drawn (10), 9 ran. FORM GUIDE: THE LAMPLIGHTER 5-2fav Tracked leaders, switched right over 1f out, edged left and challenged inside final furlong, ran on, just held, 2nd of 9, shd behind Wonder Elzaam at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) in Nov. PHOENIX STAR 9-1 Off the pace towards rear, headway chasing leaders halfway, ran on inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Night On Earth at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-90 (3) in Nov. MUSCIKA 12-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov beating Marks Bear by 3/4l, 9 ran. 6.00 BETWAY HANDICAP (2) 1m 4f Winner £9,793 (6 run) SSR 1 (3) 003 Nao Da Mais (22) M Botti 5 9-9 (D)....................... D Muscutt 74 2 (6) 559 Alfred Boucher (33) H Candy 5 9-8 (D)...............D Probert 78 3 (4) 371 King Of The South (22) W Knight 4 9-7 (D2)..... C Shepherd 94 4 (5) 220 Cardano (28) I Williams 5 9-6 (D2)......................R Kingscote 99 5 (1) 924 Pivoine (22) A Balding 7 9-5........................C Hutchinson (5) 70 6 (2) 917 Kasperenko (36) E Alston 7 9-2 (D3)...........................J Hart 99 BETTING: 11-8 King Of The South, 5-2 Nao Da Mais, 5 Pivoine, 10 Alfred Boucher, Cardano, 12 Kasperenko. 2020: KOEMAN 6 9 12, Tom Marquand 11-1 (M Channon), drawn (4), 7 ran. 3.00 BETFAIR EXCHANGE LONDON NATIONAL H’CAP CHASE (2) 3m 5f Winner £23,414 (10 run) ITV4/RTV 1 25- Highland Hunter (259) P Nicholls 8 11-12...............H Cobden 95 2 P-2 Deise Aba (28) P Hobbs 8 11-7 (C2)..............................T J O’Brien — 3 -U1 Larry (35) G L Moore 8 11-5 (C2)..............................Jamie Moore 95 4 -92 The Mighty Don (20) N Gifford 9 11-4 (BF)................J M Davies 93 5 -12 Christmas In April (34) C Tizzard 9 11-2..................B J Powell 99 6 4-6 Red Infantry (17) I Williams 11 10-11 (C)...................B Hughes 97 7 111 Strictlyadancer (14) Christian Williams 7 10-10..... J Tudor (3) 90 8 -31 Salty Boy (20) D Bridgwater 8 10-7.......................M Bastyan (3) 94 9 5-P Seaston Spirit (27) O Sherwood 8 10-6..........S Twiston-Davies 70 10 2P- Eclair De Guye (266) L Wadham 7 10-6................. Bryony Frost 96 BETTING: 4 Strictlyadancer, 9-2 Deise Aba, 6 Highland Hunter, Larry, 8 Christmas In April, The Mighty Don, Red Infantry, 10 Salty Boy, 14 Others. 2020: DOING FINE 12 10 11, Millie Wonnacott(7) 15-2 (N Mulholland), 7 ran. FORM GUIDE: STRICTLYADANCER 7-4fav In rear, in touch, not fluent 7th and 10th, effort and headway into 4th 4 out, pressed leader 3 out, pushed along and led before last, stayed on well, reduced lead run-in but always doing enough, won at Haydock 3m 2f hcp chs 0-145 (2) gs in Nov beating Empire Steel by 1 1/2l, 7 ran. DEISE ABA 25-1 Tracked leaders, went 2nd 9th, not fluent 4 out, strong challenge from 2 out, every chance flat, held close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Koshari at Aintree 3m 1f hcp hdl (2) gs in Nov. HIGHLAND HUNTER 14-1 Prominent early, chased leaders, 2nd before 3 out until 2 out, stayed on same pace last, lost 4th towards finish, 5th of 20, 6l behind Time To Get Up at Uttoxeter 4m 2f lstd hcp chs (1) gs in Mar. LARRY 9-1 Raced keenly, held up well off the pace in rear, headway out wide chasing leaders 14th, closer in 4th before 2 out, challenged 2 out, soon ridden to lead and went clear, stayed on strongly, won at Ascot 3m Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) sft in Oct beating Checkitout by 7l, 14 ran. CHRISTMAS IN APRIL 16-1 Led, headed narrowly and remained close up 13th, ridden before 2 out, kept on well but not pace of winner from final fence, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Hold That Taught at Carlisle 3m 2f hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Oct. RED INFANTRY 18-1 Tracked leaders, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 11l behind Final Nudge at Warwick 3m hcap ch (2) gs in Nov. THE MIGHTY DON 5-2fav Tracked leaders until lost place 3rd, blundered and almost unseated rider 7th, soon recovered, closer 13th, pushed along after 17th, outpaced before 3 out, rallied on inside and awkward last, ran on and went 2nd final 100 yards, not reach winner, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Yala Enki at Cheltenham 3m 3f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gd in Nov. SALTY BOY 4-1 Held up, ridden 4 out, headway to track leader 2 out, took lead after last, stayed on strongly, won going away, won at Fontwell 3m 4f hcp chs 0-140 (3) gd in Nov beating Almazhar Garde by 6l, 8 ran. ECLAIR DE GUYE 5-1 Soon behind, went left 8th, tailed off 4 out, pulled up after next, in a race won by Fortescue at Sandown 3m hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Mar, 8 ran. SEASTON SPIRIT 16-1 Led, mistake 4th, headed under 4 out and soon weakened, pulled up, in a race won by To Be Sure at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Nov, 8 ran. 3.35 BETFAIR DECEMBER HANDICAP HURDLE (LISTED) (1) 2m Winner £28,475 (12 run) ITV4/RTV 1 13- Navajo Pass (287) D McCain 5 11-12 (D)......................B Hughes 73 2 P0/ Elegant Escape (631) C Tizzard 9 11-9 (C)..................B J Powell — 3 17- Metier (263) H Fry 5 11-7 (CD)...........................S Twiston-Davies 70 4 4-5 Benson (21) Dr R Newland 6 10-12 (CD)....................... L Edwards 79 5 3-1 Hudson De Grugy (27) G L Moore 4 10-11 (CD3)....Jamie Moore 91 6 P-6 Miss Heritage (35) L Wadham 7 10-9 (D5)............. Bryony Frost 97 7 1-7 Samarrive (42) P Nicholls 4 10-7 (BF, D)......................H Cobden 94 8 2-F Zambezi Fix (27) B J Llewellyn 6 10-3 (D).....................T J O’Brien — 9 3-7 Elham Valley (35) F O’Brien 4 10-1 (CD).................... P Brennan 91 10 232 Thibault (14) A West 8 10-0 (D).................................. J Tudor (3) 94 11 2-P Natural History (20) G L Moore 6 10-0 (BF, D).......N F Houlihan (5) 99 12 12- Heure De Gloire (256) D Pipe 4 10-0.................... P Armson (7) 88 BETTING: 4 Hudson De Grugy, 9-2 Metier, 11-2 Samarrive, Benson, 10 Elham Valley, Zambezi Fix, 12 Miss Heritage, Natural History, 14 Others. 2020: BENSON 5 10 6, Gavin Sheehan 9-2 (Dr R Newland), 10 ran. FORM GUIDE: HUDSON DE GRUGY 11-4 Held up in 5th, headway after 3 out, pushed along to close 3 out, challenging when not fluent last, led flat, stayed on well, won at Sandown 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Nov beating Will Sting by 2 1/2l, 6 ran. METIER 11-2 Chased leaders, outpaced after 3 out, well beaten from next, eased before last, 7th of 8, 36l behind Appreciate It at Cheltenham 2m nov hdl G1 (1) sft in Mar. BENSON 14-1 Chased leading pair, pushed along between last two, weakened and lost two places run-in, 5th of 11, 9l behind Gowel Road at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcap hdle (3) gd in Nov. SAMARRIVE 5-2fav Held up in touch behind leaders, shaken up after 2 out, held last, stayed on same pace, 7th of 12, 6l behind Samba Dancer at Cheltenham 2m cond hcap hdle (3) gd in Oct. ELHAM VALLEY 16-1 Held up in rear, driven along before 2 out, no headway, 7th of 14, 21l behind Soaring Glory at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) sft in Oct. ZAMBEZI FIX 20-1 Held up, closer over 4 out, headway going well under 4 out, fell 3 out, in a race won by Eden Du Houx at Ffos Las 2m nov hcap ch (3) sft in Nov, 7 ran. MISS HERITAGE 25-1 Led until 3 out, soon lost 2nd and weakened before next, 6th of 14, 15l behind Soaring Glory at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) sft in Oct. NATURAL HISTORY 6-4fav Keen early, held up, ridden 4 out, no impression, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Quinta Do Mar at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Nov, 6 ran. HEURE DE GLOIRE 10-3 Disputed lead early, went into clear lead before 4th, mistake 4 out, pushed along and headed before 2 out, kept on well run-in but always held, 2nd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Bellatrixsa at Huntingdon 2m hdle (4) gs in Mar. THIBAULT 9-1 In rear, effort and some headway into 4th before 2 out, ridden and went 2nd run-in, no match for winner, 2nd of 8, 10l behind Tommy’s Oscar at Haydock 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) gd in Nov. NAVAJO PASS 6-1 Soon led, not fluent 4th, headed after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 3rd of 6, 41l behind Goshen at Wincanton 1m 7f hdl G2 (1) hvy in Feb. ELEGANT ESCAPE 66-1 Led 1st, not fluent 3rd, headed 4th, led after 12th, headed next, ridden from 15th, weakened after 4 out, 11th of 12, 19l behind Al Boum Photo at Cheltenham 3m 2f Grade 1 chs (1) gs in Mar ‘20. FORM GUIDE: KING OF THE SOUTH 3-1fav Held up in 4th, pushed along and headway out wide over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) in Nov beating March Law by 2l, 8 ran. NAO DA MAIS 11-1 Led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, dropped to 3rd and no extra entering final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind King Of The South at Newcastle 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) in Nov. PIVOINE 8-1 Raced keenly tracking leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and unable to quicken, 4th and no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind King Of The South at Newcastle 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) in Nov. ALFRED BOUCHER 50-1 Always in rear, 9th of 10, 5l behind Shandoz at Kempton 1m 4f Listed stks (1) pol in Nov. 6.30 BETWAY NOVICE STAKES (5) 1m 1f 104yds Winner £3,510 (9 run) SSR 1 (6) Al Muhaajir P Evans 4 9-5.......................................... C Lee — 2 (2) Early Morning Dew P Niven 5 9-5.................. JP Sullivan — 3 (7) 233 Handel (121) C Banham 3 9-3 (BF)...........................J Haynes — 4 (1) King Creole D Menuisier 3 9-3.............................D Probert — 5 (9) Lost Gold S bin Suroor 3 9-3..................................... A Kirby — 6 (5) 3 Screaming Petrus (26) D Loughnane 3 9-3..... Rossa Ryan 89 7 (8) 76 Eternal Light (33) J Fanshawe 3 8-12....................C Fallon 70 8 (4) 2 Serena’s Symphony (63) R Fahey 3 8-12..........T Hamilton — 9 (3) 2 Warm Smile (33) S bin Suroor 3 8-12..............C Howarth (7) 99 BETTING: 6-4 Warm Smile, 5-2 Handel, 6 Lost Gold, 8 Screaming Petrus, 12 Others. 2020: No corresponding race. 7.00 PLAY 4 TO WIN AT BETWAY HANDICAP (4) 1m 4f Winner £4,590 (7 run) SSR 1 (2) 968 Just In Time (38) A King 7 9-12 (D3).......................D Probert 96 2 (3) 543 Further Measure (22) S Kirk 4 9-11.....................H Doyle 93 3 (1) 533 Neptune Seas (22) C Appleby 3 9-7...................James Doyle 90 4 (7) 922 Onesmoothoperator (49) B Ellison 3 9-4...... B Robinson 92 5 (6) 747 Culture (10) T Ward 5 9-4 (D2)...........................T Marquand 92 6 (4) 254 Richard R H B (11) D Loughnane 4 9-3 (C4)........ Rossa Ryan 70 7 (5) 723 Crimson King (2) M Appleby 5 8-10 (BF, D2)...... F Larson (7) 99 BETTING: 9-4 Neptune Seas, 3 Onesmoothoperator, 4 Further Measure, 9-2 Crimson King, 12 Richard R H B, 14 Just In Time, Culture. 2020: No corresponding race. MAJOR BET INSIDE TRACK MAJOR BET INSIDE TRACK SPORT

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 45 RESULTS CHEPSTOW TODAY WETHERBY TODAY Going: Good to softgood in places Going: Good to soft Ask Me Early 11.38 Ask Me Early Shaman Du Berlais 12.12 Shaman Du Berlais Take Your Time 12.47 Flashjack St Barts 1.22 sT Barts Mario De Pail 1.57 Mario De Pail Iberio 2.32 Complete Unknown Hurricane Deal 3.09 Libberty Hunter Deere Mark 3.45 Deere Mark Hillcrest 11.52 Hillcrest Little Orange 12.27 Little Orange Mister Sweets 1.02 Mister Sweets Castle Robin 1.37 Castle Robin No Risk Des Flos 2.12 No Risk Des Flos Sidi Ismael 2.47 Sidi Ismael Chic Avenue 3.22 Bounce Back 11.38 CORAL ‘RACING SUPER SERIES’ NOVICES’ HURDLE (3) 3m Winner £5,991 (6 run) SSR 1 1-1 Ask Me Early (32) H Fry 7 11-4 (CD2)............................ S Bowen 96 2 /12 Grange Road (32) P Nicholls 6 11-4...................... L Williams (3) 99 3 F-2 His Oscar (45) R Curtis 6 10-12..................................... A Wedge 76 4 673 Jukebox Junior (17) Mrs N Evans 5 10-12.................. C Ring (3) 70 5 6 Stoke Pero (189) P Hobbs 5 10-12..................Sean Houlihan (3) — 6 11- The Galloping Bear (258) Ben Clarke 8 10-12 (D3)....B R Jones — BETTING: 5-4 Grange Road, 6-4 Ask Me Early, 13-2 The Galloping Bear, 10 His Oscar, 20 Stoke Pero, 66 Jukebox Junior. 2020: OSCAR ELITE 5 11 5, Sean Bowen 8-11 Fav (C Tizzard), 3 ran. 12.12 THE INJURED JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP CHASE (3) 2m 3f Winner £5,882 (13 run) SSR 1 41- Duc De Beauchene (258) D Pipe 8 11-12 (CD).......... F Gillard (3) 99 2 2/1 Shaman Du Berlais (202) Kerry Lee 8 11-12............................ .................................................................... Mr D McConville (10) 99 3 66- Not A Role Model (243) S Thomas 9 11-9..................T Bellamy 70 4 -45 Le Cameleon (17) Nick Williams 6 11-8 (CD)................................ .....................................................................Chester Williams (3) 85 5 10- Joueur Bresilien (247) R Curtis 9 11-8...................... S Bowen 98 6 1U/ Keep Wondering (651) P Hobbs 7 11-7 (BF, D)............B R Jones — 7 5-5 The Russian Doyen (24) J Scott 8 11-7 (D)...................R Dingle 76 8 -83 When You’re Ready (45) Jonjo O’Neill 7 11-6 (BF)..K Brogan (3) 95 9 1-8 Brewers Project (31) P Nicholls 7 11-6 (C)......... L Williams (3) 71 10 1-6 Brave Seasca (31) V Williams 6 11-4............ Miss L M Turner (7) 71 11 9PF Great Khan (80) P Henderson 10 11-2...............J R Wildman (7) 98 12 5-5 Foxboro (9) R Walford 6 11-2................................... S Sheppard 91 13 3-3 Mouseinthehouse (27) E Williams 7 10-4................. A Wedge 96 BETTING: 7-2 Shaman Du Berlais, 6 When You’re Ready, 7 Brewers Project, 15-2 Keep Wondering, 8 Duc De Beauchene, 10 Not A Role Model, Mouseinthehouse, 12 Le Cameleon, Joueur Bresilien, Foxboro, 14 Others. 2020: No corresponding race. 12.47 INJURED JOCKEYS FUND CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ H’CAP HURDLE (3) 3m Winner £5,174 (11 run) SSR 1 46P Tobefair (42) D Hamer 11 11-12 (CD2).............................. C Ring 70 2 53- Flashjack (265) H Daly 11 11-10 (D2).......................... T Buckley 99 3 3-P Jepeck (17) A Honeyball 12 11-10 (CD)......................B Godfrey (3) 97 4 2-1 Take Your Time (37) P Nicholls 6 11-8 (D2)............ L Williams (3) 94 5 -4P Point Of Principle (14) T Vaughan 8 11-7.......Charlie Price (3) 73 6 775 Dell’ Arca (30) D Pipe 12 11-7 (D4)........................... F Gillard (3) 96 7 1P- Beau Bay (261) Dr R Newland 10 11-6 (D)................C Leonard (3) — 8 1-5 What About Time (30) C Longsdon 7 11-5 (D)........Luca Morgan 86 9 1-6 Wildfire Warrior (27) P Hobbs 6 11-3............Sean Houlihan 91 10 P-5 Good And Hardy (27) F O’Brien 8 11-0 (CD)....... Lilly Pinchin (3) 82 11 -72 Vaziani (12) R Walford 7 10-9........................................K Brogan 93 BETTING: 9-4 Take Your Time, 11-2 Vaziani, 15-2 Dell’ Arca, 8 What About Time, Beau Bay, 10 Flashjack, Wildfire Warrior, 14 Tobefair, Point Of Principle, Jepeck, 20 Good And Hardy. 2020: No corresponding race. 1.22 CORAL WELSH GRAND NATIONAL TRIAL HANDICAP CHASE (2) 3m Winner £13,008 (11 run) SSR 1 77- Truckers Lodge (259) P Nicholls 9 11-12 (CD2).... L Williams (3) 89 2 1-P One For Rosie (35) K Bailey 8 11-9.........................K Brogan (3) 89 3 2B- Ami Desbois (238) F O’Brien 11 11-4 (D).............. Lilly Pinchin (5) 99 4 3-6 Laskalin (36) V Williams 6 11-0..................... Miss L M Turner (7) 70 5 56- Springtown Lake (281) O Sherwood 9 10-11............ S Bowen 76 6 1-3 Run To Milan (32) V Dartnall 9 10-10 (D)....................... A Johns 85 7 15- St Barts (259) P Hobbs 7 10-10 (BF, D2)........................B R Jones 86 8 8-F Eclair Surf (24) E Lavelle 7 10-10 (D2)........................T Bellamy 91 9 142 Colorado Doc (8) D Brace 10 10-10 (D4).........................C Brace 82 10 73- Iwilldoit (226) S Thomas 8 10-6.............................. S Sheppard — 11 P-0 Supreme Escape (28) E Williams 7 10-0 (C2, D2).......... A Wedge 83 BETTING: 9-2 St Barts, 5 Colorado Doc, 6 Run To Milan, 7 Iwilldoit, 15-2 Eclair Surf, 8 Laskalin, 10 Ami Desbois, One For Rosie, 12 Others. 2020: SECRET REPRIEVE 6 10 13, James Bowen 5-1 (E Williams), 11 ran. FORM GUIDE: ST BARTS 3-1fav Chased leaders, not fluent 1st, lost place after next, blundered 3rd, closed 5th, mistake 8th, pecked 13th, no impression from 2 out, 5th of 9, 11l behind Ask Me Early at Uttoxeter 3m nov chs (2) sft in Mar. COLORADO DOC 16-1 Mid-division, headway on inside 11th, went 2nd from 2 out, no impression on winner, stayed on, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Fanion D’estruval at Newbury 2m 4f hcap ch (2) gs in Nov. RUN TO MILAN 9-1 Made most, travelled well to 2 out where joined, ridden before last where bad mistake and headed, lost 2nd on the line, 3rd of 13, 3l behind St Erney at Exeter 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Nov. IWILLDOIT 9-2 Led, headed 3rd, led again before 4th, ridden and headed approaching bypassed 2 out, plugged on from last, 3rd of 13, 26l behind Seven Eye Bridge at Perth 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Apr. ECLAIR SURF 13-2 Led, headed 9th, led again 11th, headed 13th, tracking winner when fell 3 out, in a race won by Snow Leopardess at Bangor-on-Dee 3m hcp chs 0-150 (2) gs in Nov, 14 ran. LASKALIN 8-1 Towards rear, ridden before 4 out, not fluent 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 10, 21l behind Good Boy Bobby at Wetherby 2m 3f Listed hcap ch (1) gs in Oct. AMI DESBOIS 100-1 Towards rear, mistake 9th (valentines), stopped to a standstill by the fallen Canelo, nowhere to go and brought down 15th (chair), in a race won by Minella Times at Aintree 4m 2f hcap ch Grd 3 (1) gs in Apr, 40 ran. ONE FOR ROSIE 9-2 Chased leaders, went right and bumped 2nd,challenging for 2nd when awkward 8th, lost 2nd and weakened next, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Amoola Gold at Ascot 2m 1f listed hcp chs (1) sft in Oct, 10 ran. 11.52 RACINGTV.COM NOVICES’ HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m 5f Winner £4,248 (9 run) RTV 1 -31 Barony Legends (34) O Murphy 5 11-5.................F Gregory (3) 99 2 1-1 Hillcrest (28) H Daly 6 11-5 (C).................................... R Patrick 97 3 633 Adjournment (2) O Greenall 5 10-12..........................Doubtful 96 4 9 Duke Of Luckley (31) M Keighley 4 10-12...................A Cawley — 5 1-6 Grand Du Nord (21) M Hammond 5 10-12................B Garritty 75 6 1P Harry Du Berlais (2) N Kent 4 10-12.........................Doubtful — 7 5- Pearly Island (256) L Wadham 5 10-12...............Sean Quinlan — 8 73 Sameem (23) T Easterby 5 10-12.................................J Hamilton 87 9 759 Wotsmyname (18) I Jardine 4 10-12.....................N Moscrop (3) 70 BETTING: 6-5 Hillcrest, 11-8 Barony Legends, 12 Pearly Island, 14 Grand Du Nord, 16 Sameem, 20 Duke Of Luckley, 50 Wotsmyname. 2020: FERN HILL 5 11 4, Jack Quinlan 13-8 (B Case), 11 ran. FORM GUIDE: HILLCREST 11-4fav Tracked leader from 2nd, mistake next, not fluent and headed last, led again flat, stayed on well, won at Aintree 2m 4f NH nov hdl 4-6yo (4) gs in Nov beating Our Jet by 3/4l, 7 ran. BARONY LEGENDS 1-1fav Raced keenly tracking leader, led after 3rd, made rest, went clear from 2 out (normal 3 out), very easily, won at Lingfield 2m 3f mdn hdl (4) sft in Oct beating Ozzie Man by 27l, 9 ran. PEARLY ISLAND 11-1 Prominent, pushed along 4f out, kept on, 5th of 10, 21l behind Doddiethegreat at Huntingdon 2m NH flat (5) gs in Mar. 12.27 RACING IS EVERYONE’S SPORT NOVICES’ H’CAP CHASE (5) 2m 3f Winner £4,193 (12 run) RTV 1 0-6 Sublime Heights (37) T Lawes 5 12-0.........................J Quinlan 70 2 255 Da Vinci Hand (30) J E Foster 6 12-0 (D)......................S Coltherd 96 3 5-3 Shore Shanty (22) H Whittington 6 11-12................... R Mania 82 4 43- Ladronne (256) T Collier 7 11-12 (BF)....................Sean Quinlan 92 5 0-6 Ranieri (27) R Curtis 6 11-7........................................... R Patrick 84 6 /3P Olly Golly (31) L Horsfall 8 11-2............................ J Andrews (5) — 7 -22 Little Orange (23) S Waugh 7 11-0......................T Willmott (5) 99 8 /0- Amber Run (515) M Hammond 6 10-11.Emma Smith-Chaston (7) — 9 -23 Mill Race King (15) T Easterby 8 10-10.....................J Hamilton 97 10 22P Begoodtoyourself (2) C Kellett 6 10-1.............. C Hammond 95 11 854 The Very Thing (16) M Hammond 7 10-0....................A Cawley 72 12 6/7 Black Opium (17) Miss T Jackson 7 10-0.................. S Mulqueen — BETTING: 4 Ladronne, 5 Little Orange, Shore Shanty, 11-2 Mill Race King, 6 Sublime Heights, 8 Ranieri, 10 Da Vinci Hand, 12 Begoodtoyourself, 20 Others. 2020: LIGHT FLICKER 8 10 8, David England 9-2 (R Potter), 11 ran. FORM GUIDE: LADRONNE 11-4fav Held up, ridden to chase leaders 3 out, went distance third 2 out, kept on, 3rd of 10, 17l behind Wye Aye at Huntingdon 3m 5yo nov hcp (5) gs in Mar. LITTLE ORANGE 11-2 Chased leaders, not fluent 10th, ridden before 2 out, no impression on winner but kept on run-in, went second towards finish, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Cilluirid at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp chs 0-110 (4) gd in Nov. SHORE SHANTY 8-1 In rear, bad mistake 1st, headway home turn off pace, kept on for distant 3rd, 3rd of 10, 23l behind Fugitif at Worcester 2m nov hcp chs 0-120 (4) gs in Nov. 1.02 FOLLOW RACINGTV ON TWITTER HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 3m Winner £3,268 (10 run) RTV 1 -62 Go Chique (16) N Henderson 5 11-12 (D)........ B Ffrench Davis (7) 90 2 423 Bean In Trouble (24) Jonjo O’Neill 7 11-11 (BF)....W T Kennedy 90 3 593 Skipthescales (28) N Alexander 9 11-10 (CD2).......................... ....................................................................... Mr K Alexander (5) 93 4 431 Mister Sweets (23) N Mulholland 6 11-9.............Sean Quinlan 89 5 224 Getthepot (36) F O’Brien 6 11-6.............................F Gregory (3) 92 6 233 Flexi Furlough (18) G Boanas 5 11-4...................T Midgley (7) 90 7 4P7 Rumble B (19) Justin Landy 7 11-1...............................B Garritty 94 8 -P6 Jessiemac (18) I Duncan 7 10-13 (D).......................T Willmott (5) 99 9 23- Uisce Ur (264) L Morgan 9 10-10 (CD)................... Mr L Dobb (10) 95 10 450 Trac (29) M Hammond 4 10-7........................................A Cawley 70 BETTING: 10-3 Mister Sweets, 7-2 Bean In Trouble, 4 Go Chique, 13-2 Getthepot, 15-2 Flexi Furlough, 10 Uisce Ur, Skipthescales, 20 Jessiemac, Rumble B, 33 Trac. 2020: ALL HAIL CAESAR 6 11 6, Nathan Moscrop(3) 3-1 Fav (R Menzies), 8 ran. 1.37 CONSTANT SECURITY SERVICES HANDICAP CHASE (3) 3m Winner £6,100 (9 run) RTV 1 4P- Minella Till Dawn (220) Jonjo O’Neill 9 12-3 (D)..W T Kennedy 70 2 3-1 Castle Robin (24) C Longsdon 6 11-12 (D2).............Paul O’Brien 71 3 P25 Rocky’s Treasure (20) K Bailey 10 11-12 (CD)...... H Beswick (5) 87 4 P0- Admiral Barratry (230) L Wadham 8 11-8............... R Patrick 99 5 0-P Chef D’Oeuvre (14) S England 10 11-5 (D)...................J England 75 6 43P Cobra De Mai (28) Mrs C Bailey 9 11-5 (C).....................J Quinlan 78 7 6-3 Sirwilliamwallace (28) A M Thomson 8 11-4 (BF).... R Mania 76 8 2-1 Saint Palais (45) R Bandey 4 10-10......................Sean Quinlan 73 9 -36 Grange Ranger (35) M Hammond 9 10-9 (C)..............A Cawley 87 BETTING: 5-2 Saint Palais, 3 Castle Robin, 6 Sirwilliamwallace, 7 Rocky’s Treasure, 8 Cobra De Mai, 10 Minella Till Dawn, 12 Admiral Barratry, 14 Grange Ranger, 20 Chef D’Oeuvre. 2020: NEARLY PERFECT 6 10 13, Sean Quinlan 9-4 Fav (N King), 6 ran. FORM GUIDE: SAINT PALAIS 5-2fav Mid-division on outside, closed from 10th, went 2nd after 3 out, edged right after next, led before last, clear flat, stayed on well, won at Worcester 2m 7f nov hcp chs 0-120 (4) sft in Oct beating Velasco by 4l, 11 ran. CASTLE ROBIN 4-1 Made virtually all, mistake 2 out, drifted left last, ridden out, won at Exeter 3m nov Limited hcap ch (3) gs in Nov beating Lord Accord by 1 1/4l, 9 ran. SIRWILLIAMWALLACE 2-1fav Handy, led 4 out, headed 2 out, ridden before last, no extra after last, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Calipso Collonges at Kelso 2m 6f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Nov. ROCKY’S TREASURE 14-1 Tracked winner, hit 5th, dropped to 4th when bad mistake 3 out, not recover, eased, last of 5, 40l behind Yala Enki at Cheltenham 3m 3f Grade 3 hcp chs (4yo+) (1) gd in Nov. COBRA DE MAI 9-1 Prominent, lost place 9th, pushed along and dropped towards rear 12th, jumped left 16th, well beaten 17th, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Rocco at Wincanton 3m 1f Listed hcap ch (1) gd in Nov, 13 ran. MINELLA TILL DAWN 16-1 Jumped left 1st, mid-division, towards rear from 4th, ridden and no extra after 5 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Foxy Jacks at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs in Apr, 24 ran. ADMIRAL BARRATRY 20-1 Prominent until 15th, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 32l behind One More Fleurie at Ayr 3m nov chs (2) gd in Apr. GRANGE RANGER 15-2 Mistake 1st in rear, headway to track front rank 5 out, mistake 3 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly, 6th of 9, 29l behind Soyouthinksoagain at Wetherby 3m hcp chs 0-120 (4) gs in Oct. CHEF D’OEUVRE 22-1 Held up in rear, mistake 6th and 14th, pulled up before 16th, in a race won by Jersey Bean at Haydock 3m 4f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Nov, 11 ran. 1.57 INJURED JOCKEYS FUND NOVICES’ LIMITED HAND- ICAP CHASE (3) 3m Winner £5,882 (13 run) SSR 1 5-2 Mario De Pail (49) S Thomas 6 12-3...........................T Bellamy 99 2 P-5 Sizable Sam (35) J Scott 6 11-8.....................................R Dingle 93 3 24- Global Fame (267) F O’Brien 7 11-7................................C Brace — 4 0-3 Downtown Getaway (48) P Bowen 8 11-7................ S Bowen 78 5 3-P Broken Halo (27) P Nicholls 6 11-6 (D)................. L Williams (3) — 6 6-4 Pats Fancy (39) R Curtis 6 11-6.....................................B R Jones 94 7 22- Faustinovick (257) C Tizzard 7 11-5 (BF)............... H Kimber (7) 98 8 14- Byzantium Lad (225) C Longsdon 7 11-4 (D2)................ A Johns — 9 1-3 Gericault Roque (35) D Pipe 5 11-4 (BF)................ F Gillard (3) 97 10 42/ Fleminport (636) Jonjo O’Neill 8 11-0 (BF).............K Brogan (3) — 11 2-P Manvers House (30) R Walford 8 10-13........................... J Best — 12 -5P Champagne Rhythm (24) E Williams 6 10-11 (C)........ A Wedge 70 13 3-4 Potters Venture (29) P Hobbs 7 10-11 (C).......................... ...................................................................Sean Houlihan (3) 92 BETTING: 9-2 Gericault Roque, 5 Mario De Pail, 13-2 Faustinovick, 15-2 Fleminport, 8 Sizable Sam, 10 Potters Venture, Broken Halo, 12 Global Fame, Byzantium Lad, Pats Fancy, 16 Others. 2020: ASK ME EARLY 6 10 10, Sean Bowen 9-4 Fav (H Fry), 7 ran. FORM GUIDE: GERICAULT ROQUE 7-2fav Mid-division, shaken up and went fourth home turn, outpaced before 4 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on from 2 out, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 13l behind Geryville at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Oct. MARIO DE PAIL 7-2 Held up, travelled strongly and made headway before 4 out, riden after 3 out, mistake 2 out, kept on not reach winner, 2nd of 4, 2 3/4l behind Pic D’Orhy at Ffos Las 2m 5f nov hcap ch (3) gd in Oct. FAUSTINOVICK 5-4fav Chased leader who went clear after 4th, closer when led after 13th, went clear after 3 out, reduced lead between last 2, driven and joined last, headed and unable to quicken inside final 100 yards, 2nd of 3, 3/4l behind Forgot To Ask at Plumpton 3m 2f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Mar. FLEMINPORT 7-2fav Chased leaders, mistake 4th, not fluent 14th or 15th, went 2nd after 3 out, stayed on, not able to challenge winner, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Western Climate at Warwick 3m 5f hcp chs 0-125 (3) sft in Mar ‘20. SIZABLE SAM 11-2 Chased leaders out wide, weakened 12th, behind when awkward next, 5th of 7, 22l behind Nassalam at Ascot 2m 3f nov hcap ch (3) sft in Oct. 2.32 UHY HACKER YOUNG NOVICES’ HURDLE (4) 2m 3f 100yds Winner £4,084 (16 run) SSR 1 7F1 Kenyan Cowboy (15) N King 5 11-5 (CD).................. M Kendrick 84 2 5-2 Ballycorr (33) Henry Oliver 6 10-12......................B Godfrey (5) 70 3 Broadoak Mrs F M Shaw 6 10-12............................. S Sheppard — 4 444 Colonial Empire (27) T Vaughan 4 10-12..................... A Johns 87 5 1-3 Complete Unknown (29) P Nicholls 5 10-12 (BF)..................... ............................................................................... L Williams (3) 94 6 1/4 Concrete King (21) N Mulholland 7 10-12........................ J Best 83 7 14 Iberio (22) P Hobbs 4 10-12.............................Sean Houlihan (3) 78 8 12- Last Royal (451) K Burke 6 10-12................................T Bellamy — 9 -22 Pilgrims King (189) P Bowen 5 10-12 (BF)..................Doubtful — 10 -12 Ree Okka (41) H Fry 5 10-12.......................................... S Bowen 87 11 Seventeen O Four D Pipe 4 10-12.......................... F Gillard (3) — 12 T’araison Jonjo O’Neill 4 10-12...............................K Brogan (3) — 13 -33 The Plimsoll Line (33) J Scott 5 10-12........................R Dingle 95 14 -P3 Tout Paris (202) Mrs L Young 6 10-12........................... A Wedge — 15 -24 Dancing Dani (201) Mrs N Evans 6 10-5...................... C Ring (3) 99 16 944 Scealoghan (118) C J Gray 5 10-5............................ L Stones (7) — BETTING: 15-8 Ree Okka, 7-2 Complete Unknown, 6 Last Royal, 8 T’araison, 12 The Plimsoll Line, 14 Iberio, 16 Seventeen O Four, Dancing Dani, 20 Others. 2020: SLIP ROAD 5 10 12, James Bowen 9-2 (S Thomas), 11 ran. 3.09 CORAL ‘FAIL TO FINISH’ FREE BET OPEN NH FLAT RACE (DIV 1) (5) 2m Winner £1,906 (15 run) SSR 1 31- Libberty Hunter (374) B Eckley 5 11-7 (D)............K Brogan (3) — 2 Bobalot Ben Clarke 4 11-0...........................................B R Jones — 3 7 Gabriel’s Getaway (37) A Honeyball 4 11-0 (BF)................. ...........................................................................B Godfrey (5) 88 4 Hurricane Deal S Thomas 4 11-0.............................. S Bowen — 5 0 Johnny Boy (58) Claire Harris 4 11-0.....................D Prichard (5) 70 6 5-1 Mahon Point (202) F O’Brien 6 11-0...............................C Brace 99 7 Marty Byrde J Flint 4 11-0............................................... J Best — 8 -44 Maskia (189) Mrs R Gasson 4 11-0................................... B Poste — 9 Pachacuti D Pipe 4 11-0.......................................... F Gillard (3) — 10 Rebel Intentions E Lavelle 4 11-0............................T Bellamy — 11 Rocambolas E Williams 4 11-0................................... A Wedge — 12 9 Russies Dream (28) C Down 5 11-0.................. J A Anderson (7) 89 13 2- Serious Charges (238) A Honeyball 4 11-0.................R Dingle — 14 9- The Generous Joker (296) Mrs S Gardner 5 11-0.Lucy Gardner 96 15 Bilingual V Dartnall 4 10-7........................................... A Johns — BETTING: 3 Serious Charges, 9-2 Libberty Hunter, 11-2 Mahon Point, 7 Pachacuti, 15-2 Hurricane Deal, 10 Rebel Intentions, Rocambolas, 12 Gabriel’s Getaway, 14 Others. 2020: LITTLE ELSE 4 10 7, Rex Dingle(3) 5-1 (J Scott), 5 ran. 3.45 CORAL ‘FAIL TO FINISH’ FREE BET OPEN NH FLAT RACE (DIV 2) (5) 2m Winner £1,906 (14 run) SSR 1 Bertie Blue E Lavelle 4 11-0.......................................T Bellamy — 2 5 Captain Claude (36) A Honeyball 4 11-0...............B Godfrey (5) 96 3 Cruz Control T Lacey 4 11-0.................................. S Sheppard — 4 2 Deere Mark (39) S Thomas 4 11-0................................ S Bowen 99 5 2 Hatos (202) A Honeyball 4 11-0......................................R Dingle — 6 35 Heron Creek (16) Dr R Newland 4 11-0..................C Leonard (5) 70 7 Marco Island A Honeyball 4 11-0.................Sean Houlihan (3) — 8 Meetmelater Mrs R Gasson 4 11-0................................ B Poste — 9 7 Merry Monty (28) C Down 4 11-0.................... J A Anderson (7) 88 10 Often Overlooked C Tizzard 5 11-0.................... H Kimber (7) — 11 1- Pilot Show (224) W Greatrex 4 11-0.......................K Brogan (3) — 12 1-6 Poet’s Corner (11) N King 5 11-0............................ L Stones (7) 86 13 Sonnemoser E Williams 4 11-0................................... A Wedge — 14 We Gotta Getaway F O’Brien 4 11-0....................... M Kendrick — BETTING: 3 Deere Mark, 11-2 Pilot Show, 13-2 Often Overlooked, 8 Cruz Control, Hatos, 10 Bertie Blue, 12 We Gotta Getaway, Sonnemoser, Captain Claude, 14 Others. 2020: No corresponding race. 2.12 ‘CHEERS JACKO’ HANDICAP HURDLE (3) 2m Winner £4,956 (9 run) RTV 1 U13 Ornua (135) Georgie Howell 10 11-12 (D6)....Tabitha Worsley (5) 70 2 9-1 Haafapiece (35) Mrs P Sly 8 11-9 (C, D3)................. J Andrews (5) 96 3 098 Lignou (14) J Candlish 6 11-4.................................Sean Quinlan 91 4 5-7 No Risk Des Flos (45) O Murphy 6 11-2 (D2)..........F Gregory (3) 92 5 P3- Drumconnor Lad (326) A Keatley 11 11-2 (D3)....T Midgley (7) — 6 0-6 Benny’s Bridge (21) S Drinkwater 8 11-1 (D)............... R Patrick 77 7 376 Perfect Man (21) M Hammond 10 11-0.....Miss Becky Smith (3) 94 8 480 Laskadine (26) B Haslam 6 10-6 (D2)............................A Cawley 99 9 881 Romeo Brown (17) Sue Smith 7 10-5 (D2)............T Willmott (5) 82 BETTING: 9-4 Haafapiece, 3 Romeo Brown, 9-2 Ornua, 11-2 Drumconnor Lad, 8 No Risk Des Flos, 20 Laskadine, Perfect Man, Benny’s Bridge, Lignou. 2020: FRANSHAM 6 11 10, Miss Gina Andrews(3) 5-2 (Mrs P Sly), 6 ran. FORM GUIDE: HAAFAPIECE 15-2 Raced in last, headway in to mid-division home turn, ridden to chase front pair 2 out, left in second 2 out, pressed leader run-in, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gs in Oct beating Our Surprise by 1 1/4l, 14 ran. ROMEO BROWN 11-2 Prominent, headway travelling well 2 out, led and ridden before last, went clear, impressive, won at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Nov beating Serious Ego by 14l, 14 ran. ORNUA 11-5 Led, not fluent 4 out, joined approaching straight, soon headed, no extra in 3rd approaching 2 out, 3rd of 4, 21l behind The Getaway Star at Limerick 2m 4f hdl gd in Jul. DRUMCONNOR LAD 20-1 Prominent until 2nd, chased leaders, outpaced from 5th, well beaten before 4 out, left 4th 3 out, left 2nd 2 out, plugged on, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Sao at Wetherby 1m 7f hcp chs 0-140 (3) hvy in Jan. NO RISK DES FLOS 7-1 Mid-division, pushed along in 4th after 3 out, mistake next, weakened soon after, 7th of 10, 42l behind Haddex Des Obeaux at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Oct. BENNY’S BRIDGE 14-1 In rear, mistake 6th, headway on outside home turn, ridden and outpaced before 2 out, never in contention, last of 6, 16l behind First Impression at Wetherby 2m hcap hdle (3) gs in Nov. LASKADINE 22-1 Prominent, mistake 5 out and weakened, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Volkovka at Carlisle 2m 1f (4) gs in Nov. LIGNOU 50-1 Towards rear, pushed along and outpaced after 3 out, never on terms, last of 8, 25l behind Tommy’s Oscar at Haydock 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) gd in Nov. PERFECT MAN 33-1 Mid division, pushed along and weakened home turn, tailed off, 6th of 8, 31l behind Earlofthecotswolds at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Nov. 2.47 WILLIAM HILL NOVICES’ HANDICAP CHASE (GBB RACE) (4) 3m Winner £4,193 (10 run) RTV 1 -31 Tallow For Coal (22) J Snowden 5 12-1................. Page Fuller 96 2 122 Big Nasty (34) M Keighley 8 12-1 (D)......................Sean Quinlan 99 3 761 Geryville (35) M Hammond 5 11-12 (C)........................A Cawley 97 4 -41 Sidi Ismael (18) D Pipe 7 11-11.............................. C Hammond — 5 3-7 Onchan (28) N Twiston-Davies 6 11-10..........................C Bewley 80 6 1-5 Pennyforapound (39) R Curtis 7 11-10 (D2).............. R Patrick 70 7 334 Present Chief (23) Jonjo O’Neill 7 11-9.................W T Kennedy 99 8 12- Alkopop (266) T Lawes 7 11-5 (BF)................................J Quinlan — 9 -U4 Golden Robin (23) Sue Smith 7 11-3............................ R Mania — 10 24- Morozov Cocktail (227) T Easterby 5 10-9 (BF).......J Hamilton — BETTING: 7-2 Sidi Ismael, 9-2 Tallow For Coal, 11-2 Geryville, 15-2 Big Nasty, Alkopop, 10 Onchan, Present Chief, Morozov Cocktail, 12 Others. 2020: ROCK ON BARNEY 9 10 1, Jack Gilligan(7) 15-2 (P Gilligan(Ire)), 12 ran. FORM GUIDE: SIDI ISMAEL 4-1 Midfield, headway to chase leaders 6th, awkward 8th, ridden and close up 2 out, led before last, stayed on strongly flat, won at Lingfield 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Nov beating Whydah Gally by 3 1/2l, 8 ran. TALLOW FOR COAL 10-3 Prominent, headway to press leader 5 out, ridden to lead 3 out, pressed last, stayed on well run in, won at Worcester 2m 7f hcp chs 0-115 (4) gs in Nov beating Jobsonfire by 5l, 11 ran. GERYVILLE 40-1 Not fluent in rear early, ridden and good headway home turn, pressed leaders 4 out, led 3 out, stayed on strongly to draw clear run-in, won at Wetherby 2m 3f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gs in Oct beating Corran Cross by 12l, 11 ran. ALKOPOP 1-1fav Pressed leader, driven before 3 out, outpaced by leading pair 2 out, rallied approaching last, led narrowly under pressure flat, kept on but headed close home, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Ratfacemcdougall at Hereford 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft in Mar. BIG NASTY 6-1 Tracked leader, led 6th, clear before next, reduced lead and hit 14th, headed left modest 2nd and badly hampered last, 2nd of 9, 11l behind Zhiguli at Lingfield 2m 7f nov hcap ch (3) sft in Oct. MOROZOV COCKTAIL 10-3fav Held up behind leaders, pushed approaching 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 23l behind World Trip at Perth 3m am hcp hdl 0-105 (5) gs in Apr. ONCHAN 8-1 In rear after mistake 2nd, some headway 4 out, no impression, well beaten from 3 out, 7th of 9, 32l behind Linelee King at Aintree 2m 4f nov Limited hcap ch (3) gs in Nov. 3.22 RACING TV FILLIES’ ‘JUNIOR’ NH FLAT RACE (5) (3-Y-O) 1m 4f Winner £2,451 (11 run) RTV 1 Bounce Back A Watson 10-12.......................Ms B Hampson (3) — 2 Chic Avenue Mrs P Sly 10-12...................................Paul O’Brien — 3 Dooby S Allwood 10-12...........................................F Gregory (3) — 4 Fortuitous Favour A Honeyball 10-12.................... R Patrick — 5 Kindgirl M Rowley 10-12................................Mr B Bromley (7) — 6 Lacila Blue N Alexander 10-12.............................Sean Quinlan — 7 9 Mayway (49) P Kirby 10-12................................ J Williamson (5) 70 8 Mygirlmel M Hammond 10-12.................Miss Becky Smith (3) — 9 Nefyn Sands M Quinn 10-12.......................................J Quinlan — 10 Redesdale Angel S Corbett 10-12............................S Coltherd — 11 5 Turbulent Power (25) B Rothwell 10-12......... A Anderson (5) 99 BETTING: 9-4 Bounce Back, 11-4 Chic Avenue, 6 Fortuitous Favour, 10 Turbulent Power, Kindgirl, 12 Nefyn Sands, 14 Dooby, 16 Mygirlmel, 20 Others. 2020: EILEENDOVER 11 5, Miss Gina Andrews(3) 1-3 Fav (Mrs P Sly), 12 ran. MAJOR BET INSIDE TRACK MAJOR BET INSIDE TRACK statistics Hot Trainers (Most wins last 14 days) D Skelton 14; P Nicholls 12; G Elliott 12; D McCain 11; O Murphy 9; W P Mullins 7; H De Bromhead 7; D O’Meara 7; N Henderson 7; C Tizzard 6; N Twiston-Davies 5; L Russell 5; N Meade 5; M Appleby 5; F O’Brien 5; A King 4; E Williams 4; V Williams 4; J P O’Brien 4; R Teal 4; G L Moore 4; P Hobbs 4; N Mulholland 4; M Keighley 4; P Kirby 3; M Loughnane 3; S & E Crisford 3; J & T Gosden 3; A Balding 3. SPORT weekend fixtures TODAY FOOTBALL Premier League (1500 unless stated): Newcastle v Burnley. Southampton v Brighton. Watford v Man City (1730). West Ham v Chelsea (1230). Wolves v Liverpool. Sky Bet Championship: Barnsley v Huddersfield. Blackburn v Preston. Blackpool v Luton. Bristol City v Derby. Cardiff v Sheff Utd. Coventry v West Brom (1230). Middlesbrough v Swansea. Millwall v Birmingham. Nottm Forest v Peterborough. Reading v Hull. JD Cymru Premier: Caernarfon Town v Penybont, Cefn Druids v Cardiff Met University, Flint Town United v Haverfordwest County, Newtown v Barry Town United JD Cymru North: Bangor City v Buckley Town, Holyhead Hotspur v Airbus UK Broughton, Llandudno v Guilsfield, Llanidloes Town v Holywell Town, Llanrhaeadr v Prestatyn Town, Ruthin Town v Penrhyncoch JD Cymru South: Llantwit Major v Briton Ferry Llansawel, Port Talbot Town v Swansea University, Trefelin BGC v Carmarthen Town, Undy Athletic v Cwmbran Celtic. RUGBY UNION United Rugby Championship: Glasgow v Dragons (1935). Ospreys v Ulster. Admiral National Championship: Bargoed v Cardiff Met. Bedwas v Cross Keys, Glamorgan Wanderers v Beddau, Narberth v Ystalyfera, Pontypool v Tata Steel, Trebanos v Neath, Ystrad Rhondda v Maesteg Quins Admiral National Leagues, Division 1 East: Brecon v Monmouth, Dowlais v Brynmawr, Nelson v Blaenavon, Penallta v Risca. Pontypool United v Bedlinog, Senghenydd v Newbridge Division 1 East Central: Dinas Powys v Rhiwbina, Porth Harlequins v Mountain Ash, Rhydyfelin v Cambrian Welfare, St Josephs v Treorchy, St Peters v Barry, Ynysybwl v Rumney Division 1 North: Bro Ffestiniog v Dinbych, COBRA v Caernarfon, Dolgellau v Bethesda, Llangefni v Pwllheli, Nant Conwy v Bala, Ruthin v Llandudno Division 1 West Central: Bonymaen v Dunvant, Bridgend Athletic v Brynamman, Glynneath v Birchgrove, Nantyffyllon v Tondu, Skewen v Ammanford, Waunarlwydd v Kenfig Hill Division 1 West: Felinfoel v Llanelli Wanderers, Gowerton v Gorseinon, Llangennech v Crymych, Pembroke v Whitland, Penclawdd v Aberystwyth, Yr Hendy v Newcastle Emlyn Division 2 East: Caerleon v Cwmbran, Croesyceiliog v Caldicot, Oakdale v Talywain, Pill Harriers v Abergavenny, Ynysddu v Newport HSOB Division 2 East Central: Aberdare v Cilfynydd, Cowbridge v Caerphilly, Gilfach Goch v Abercynon, Llantrisant v Taffs Well, Llantwit Fardre v Abercwmboi, Treharris v Llanishen Division 2 North: Abergele v Wrexham, Colwyn Bay v Welshpool, Nant Conwy II v Bangor, Rhyl & District v Mold, Shotton Steel v Newtown Division 2 West Central: Builth Wells v Morriston, Maesteg Celtic v Heol y Cyw, Pencoed v Bridgend Sports, Pyle v Seven Sisters, Resolven v Aberavon Quins, Ystradgynlais v Porthcawl Division 2 West: Fishguard v Milford Haven, Loughor v Kidwelly, Mumbles v Carmarthen Athletic, Pontarddulais v Tenby United, Pontyberem v Burry Port, Tycroes v Nantgaredig Division 3 East A: Abertysswg v Garndiffaith, Deri v Blaina, Llanhilleth v Abertillery B G, Rhymney v Tredegar Ironsides, RTB Ebbw Vale v Abercarn, Usk v Machen Division 3 East Central A: CR Cymry Caerdydd v Old Illtydians, Llanharan v Fairwater, Penarth v Cardiff Quins, Penygraig v St Albans, Pontyclun v Canton, Tylorstown v Pentyrch Division 3 North: Holyhead v Machynlleth, Llanidloes v Llangefni II, Menai Bridge v Flint, Pwllheli II v Ruthin II, Rhosllanerchrugog v Dinbych II, Wrexham II v Mold II Division 3 West Central A: Baglan v Cwmgors, Cwmafan v Bryncoch, Cwmllynfell v Abercrave, Swansea Uplands v Tonmawr, Taibach v Aberavon Green Stars, Vardre v Nantymoel Division 3 West A: Laugharne v Lampeter Town, Llanybydder v Cardigan, Pembroke Dock Quins v St Davids, St Clears v Aberaeron, Tregaron v Neyland Division 3 East B: Chepstow v Nantyglo, Hafodyrynys v Fleur De Lys, New Panteg v Blackwood Stars, New Tredegar v Trinant, St Julians HSOB v Aberbargoed, Whitehead v Newport Saracens Division 3 East Central B: Gwernyfed v Llandaff North, Llandaff v Hirwaun, Llantwit Major v Cefn Coed, Tonyrefail v Wattstown, Treherbert v Caerau Ely, Ynysowen v Old Penarthians Division 3 West Central B: Briton Ferry v Crynant, Cefn Cribwr v Bryncethin, Glais v Banwen, Maesteg v Penlan, Neath Athletic v Alltwen, Pontrhydyfen v Glyncorrwg Division 3 West B: Bynea v Llandeilo, Furnace United v Cefneithin, Llandybie v Betws, New Dock Stars v Trimsaran, Penygroes v Amman United, Tumble v Llangadog Division 3 East C: Brynithel v Hollybush, Crumlin v Crickhowell, Magor v West Mon, Rogerstone v Beaufort Division 3 East Central C: Tref y Clawdd v Llandrindod Wells Division 3 West Central C: Fall Bay v Penybanc, Pantyffynnon v Ogmore Vale, Pontardawe v Cwmtwrch, Pontycymmer v South Gower, Rhigos v Cwmgwrach, Tonna v Pontyates Division 3 East D: Cwmcarn United v Tredegar, Forgeside v Abersychan, Girling v Trefil. RACING Aintree, Chepstow, Sandown, Wetherby, Wol’hampton. TOMORROW FOOTBALL Premier League (1400 unless stated): Aston Villa v Leicester (1630). Leeds v Brentford. Man Utd v Crystal Palace. Tottenham v Norwich. Sky Bet Championship: QPR v Stoke (1430). RACING Kelso, Huntingdon. EXETER Going: Good to soft 12.25 (2m 2f 111yds, £2,614): 1, VOYBURG (Chester Williams) 5-1; 2, Miss Harriett 16-1; 3, That Ole Chestnut 4-1. Also: 85-40 Fav Gaot. 12 ran. 6½l, 1½l. (K Bailey). Tote: Win £6.10; Pl £1.90, £4.00, £1.80. Exacta: £85.40. Tricast: £354.27. Trifecta: £461.50. CSF: £75.54. 12.55 (2m 1f, £4,629): 1, HERMES BOY (Chester Williams) 85-40; 2, American Gerry 9-1; 3, Dubrovnik Harry 15-2; 4, Lettie Lutz 11-1. Also: 13-8 Fav Mot A Mot. 18 ran. 2¾l, ns, 9½l. (Mrs J Williams). Tote: Win £3.13; Pl £1.20, £2.40, £2.60. Exacta: £21.00. Trifecta: £98.60. CSF: £21.98. 1.30 (2m 6f, £3,540): 1, TIP TOP CAT (P Brennan) 7-4 Fav; 2, Bangers And Cash 9-1; 3, Helios Allen 3-1. 12 ran. 4l, nk. (F O’Brien). Tote: Win £2.75; Pl £2.40, £1.60, £1.30. Exacta: £21.30. Tricast: £47.78. Trifecta: £52.70. CSF: £17.99. 2.05 (2m 3f, £12,526): 1, GLADIATEUR ALLEN (Chester Williams) 13-2; 2, Elixir De Nutz 12-1; 3, Champagnesuperover 15-2. Also: 5-6 Fav Boothill. 6 ran. ns, 2¼l. (Mrs J Williams). Tote: Win £9.10; Pl £2.40, £4.10. Exacta: £58.60. Trifecta: £222.90. CSF: £63.94. 2.40 (2m 3f, £8,605): 1, L’HOMME PRESSE (C Deutsch) 5-2; 2, Gunsight Ridge 15-8 Fav; 3, Longshanks 6-1. 8 ran. 6l, 10l. (V Williams). Tote: Win £3.50; Pl £1.40, £1.10, £1.70. Exacta: £9.00. Tricast: £23.68. Trifecta: £33.30. CSF: £7.86. 3.15 (3m 7f, £11,981): 1, GWENCILY BERBAS (T Scudamore) 25-1; 2, The Late Legend 12-1; 3, Storm Force Ben 7-1; 4, Dancing Shadow 11-1. Also: 11-2 Fav Normandy Soldier. 17 ran. 9½l, 4l, 1½l. (D Pipe). Tote: Win £28.50; Pl £5.70, £3.20, £2.30, £3.20. Exacta: £500.00. Tricast: £2351.07. Trifecta: £2550.80. CSF: £292.90. 3.50 (2m 1f, £1,906): 1, CLIFTON BRIDGE (A P Heskin) 14-1; 2, Firestream 3-1 Fav; 3, Hunter Legend 11-2; 4, Mount Pleasant 15-2. 16 ran. 3¼l, 3¼l, 1¾l. (A King). Tote: Win £18.00; Pl £4.70, £1.70, £2.70. Exacta: £87.10. Trifecta: £588.50. CSF: £54.67. JACKPOT: Not won, pool of £16,694.59 carried over. PLACEPOT: Dividend: £143.40. SANDOWN Going: Good to soft-good in places 12.45 (3m, £7,700): 1, BALI BODY (Mr J King) 15-8 Fav; 2, Rolling Dylan 11-2; 3, Valadom 12-1. 8 ran. 3¼l, 13l. (Dr R Newland). Tote: Win £2.88; Pl £1.30, £1.60, £3.20. Exacta: £11.70. Tricast: £95.75. Trifecta: £80.90. CSF: £13.22. NR: Burrows Park. 1.15 (2m, £10,406): 1, FOREVER BLESSED (S Bowen) 4-9 Fav; 2, Romeo’s Bond 12-1; 3, Hayedo 10-1. 9 ran. 18l, shd. (H Fry). Tote: Win £1.45; Pl £1.10, £2.20, £2.00. Exacta: £6.50. Trifecta: £31.10. CSF: £7.71. 1.50 (2m 4f, £8,169): 1, BOTHWELL BRIDGE (N De Boinville) 11-4 Fav; 2, Mahler’s Promise 7-2; 3, Zyon 14-1. 6 ran. 3¼l, 1½l. (N Henderson). Tote: Win £3.75; Pl £2.00, £2.10. Exacta: £11.80. Trifecta: £70.00. CSF: £12.54. NR: Zhiguli. 2.25 (2m 4f, £28,475): 1, LOSSIEMOUTH (S Sheppard) 7-1; 2, Viva Lavilla 15-2; 3, Brave Kingdom 6-5 Fav. 5 ran. 14l, 6l. (T Lacey). Tote: Win £8.00; Pl £2.50, £2.30. Exacta: £41.30. Trifecta: £61.00. CSF: £48.13. 3.00 (1m 7f 119yds, £8,169): 1, ONE TRUE KING (J Nailor) 11-4 Fav; 2, Darebin 12-1; 3, Early Du Lemo 10-3. 9 ran. 1¾l, 4¾l. (N Twiston- Davies). Tote: Win £3.75; Pl £1.40, £2.90, £1.60. Exacta: £38.10. Tricast: £114.72. Trifecta: £166.40. CSF: £34.85. 3.35 (2m 7f, £10,406): 1, PILEON (B R Jones) 5-2 Fav; 2, The Cob 12-1; 3, South Terrace 6-1. 12 ran. 5l, nk. (P Hobbs). Tote: Win £3.50; Pl £1.50, £3.00, £2.20. Exacta: £39.00. Tricast: £165.22. Trifecta: £285.80. CSF: £30.92. PLACEPOT: Dividend: £88.40. SEDGEFIELD Going: Soft 12.00 (2m 1f, £4,084): 1, JUNGLE JACK (B Hughes) 11-8 Fav; 2, First Angel 10-3; 3, Kihavah 11-2. 10 ran. 1l, 3¾l. (D McCain). Tote: Win £2.38; Pl £1.10, £1.40, £2.20. Exacta: £7.10. Trifecta: £32.90. CSF: £6.34. 12.35 (2m 4f, £3,159): 1, CAILIN DEARG (Craig Nichol) 10-1; 2, Rubytwo 22-1; 3, Latino Fling 2-1 Fav. 11 ran. 2l, 4¼l. (R Dobbin). Tote: Win £11.00; Pl £3.10, £5.70, £1.10. Exacta: £166.90. Tricast: £618.44. Trifecta: £1453.20. CSF: £192.41. NR: Calliope, Lincoln Lyn. 1.05 (2m 1f, £2,342): 1, EL JEFE (W Shanahan) 11-1; 2, Mi Laddo 3-1 Fav; 3, Enlighten 6-1. 14 ran. 3¾l, ½l. (A B Hamilton). Tote: Win £12.00; Pl £3.20, £1.60, £2.50. Exacta: £67.20. Tricast: £229.68. Trifecta: £467.00. CSF: £45.26. 1.40 (3m 3f, £2,505): 1, NO CRUISE YET (J England) 5-2 Fav; 2, Lord Getaway 13-2; 3, Diamond Brig 16-5. 8 ran. 1½l, 8½l. (S England). Tote: Win £3.50; Pl £1.30, £1.90, £1.40. Exacta: £20.20. Tricast: £52.87. Trifecta: £46.90. CSF: £19.57. NR: Quick Pick. 2.15 (2m 4f, £4,084): 1, NO WORD OF A LIE (J Andrews) 5-2; 2, Mister Whitaker 11-10 Fav; 3, Bridge North 9-2. 8 ran. 8l, 5½l. (O Signy). Tote: Win £3.50; Pl £1.30, £1.02, £1.80. Exacta: £7.10. Trifecta: £20.70. CSF: £5.96. 2.50 (2m 5f, £3,594): 1, SOUNDS RUSSIAN (C Bewley) 3-1 Fav; 2, Bavington Bob 4-1; 3, Road Warrior 14-1. 9 ran. 10l, nk. (Ruth Jefferson). Tote: Win £4.00; Pl £1.50, £2.10, £3.90. Exacta: £19.20. Tricast: £143.15. Trifecta: £201.40. CSF: £15.98. NR: The Mighty Arc. 3.25 (2m 1f, £1,906): 1, GROVE ROAD (A Wedge) 2-1 Fav; 2, Stroll On By 10-3; 3, Adelphi Sprite 13-2. 11 ran. 1¼l, nk. (A Watson). Tote: Win £3.00; Pl £1.30, £1.50, £2.20. Exacta: £10.70. Trifecta: £68.90. CSF: £8.88. PLACEPOT: Dividend: £15.40.

46 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL SPORT Inside boss Morison’s ‘nasty’ academy revamp as tough decisions begin to pay off... “ It was a... what’s the phrase I want to use. It was... It was like... I don’t want to be disrespectful to people who were here.” When it comes to assessing the state of Cardiff City’s academy upon his arrival, Steve Morison is cautious to point fingers. There is little question that under his guidance, Cardiff’s conveyor belt of talent has begun to whirr once more, after previously creaking to an alarming halt in the years prior to his appointment. The fact bitter rivals Swansea City seemed to provide so many players for club and country may well have added to those concerns, but the tide seems to have turned in the capital after some barren years which largely saw the Bluebirds deprived of genuine homegrown talent. TOM COLEMAN Football Writer tom.coleman@walesonline.co.uk Morison’s talking up of mercurial young talent Rubin Colwill is in itself a testament to how far the academy has come in recent years, and will, in the eyes of many, further emphasise Neil Warnock’s perceived shortcomings in youth development. With so many young stars making their way into the first team, and with the Under-23s recently notching up a 10th win out 10, one can’t help by wonder what the Yorkshireman may make of it all. He has come out fighting in the past, doubling down on his insistence that the youngsters on the books during his tenure, barring a couple of exceptions, simply weren’t good enough. In fairness, when Morison arrived during the era of Warnock’s successor Neil Harris, his former Millwall team-mate, he wasn’t exactly blown away with what he saw either. But while reluctant to disrespect the work of his predecessors, he could clearly see room for improvement from day one. “It was not right,” he said when casting his mind back to his first impressions. “There was loads of stuff around that, but it’s not a hoarding ground. It’s not a place to just have a load of players because you just can have all the players. When I walked in there was 35 players. Now we have 18. So there was a lot of work to do. “I did my homework and spoke to people about what it was like. There was really, really stupid things like needing more grass to train on. We only had a certain area. “My view when I came in was that we needed to talk about things off the pitch as well as on the pitch. There was lots to put together. It was a test, and I might have gone in there and massively failed. I had the opportunity, I had the drive, I had the stubbornness, I had the honesty of pushing what we needed to get better. “It was all about pushing and pushing it until we get it, or we don’t get it and I don’t have to worry about it anymore. Luckily, with the help of everyone around, the board, the managers at the time, everyone was pulling in the same direction. “That’s why it worked.” Morison’s success in turning around the fortunes of the young Bluebirds was unquestionably a big reason behind his appointment as Mick McCarthy’s successor, and he already has his own ideas on the task awaiting the next permanent U23s boss. “Whoever takes on the role now, and I’m fine to say it, has just got to carry it on,” he added. “All of the horrible work and the nasty work that needed to be done, the stuff behind the scenes, has been done. It’s a completely different environment and place than it was before. “I’m really proud of where that’s been left now and where it is. Hopefully whoever comes in to take that will take it on and as long as I’m in charge of this football club then that cohesion and that alignment is perfect.” Cardiff have previously struggled to MIKE PHILLIPS: HALF TRUTHS IS A NO-HOLDS BARRED ACCOUNT OF A RUGBY LIFE LIVED TO THE FULL. SAVE 40% YOURS FOR ONLY £12 Save 40% from www.reachsportshop.com Also available from all good bookshops.

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 47 SPORT ■■ CARDIFF are unlikely to be splashing the cash when the window re-opens, but could yet look to get a few deals done as Morison looks to supplement his squad, but he admits he’s not yet received clarity on what sort of business will be possible. ■ ■ “Those conversations have not happened yet,” he said. “I don’t know when they’ll happen. It’s not a conversation we’re overly worried about right now because we think we’ve got enough good people in the building when everyone’s at it.” ■■ There are also increasing concerns over the number of players out of contract at the end of the season, with Joe Ralls, Sean Morrison and Alex Smithies among those facing uncertain futures. ■ ■ “That’ll be the same conversation,” he added. “What we’re going to do going forward. I can only really worry about the short-term.” ■■ There has also been a suggestion that Cardiff may look to bring back some of their players out on loan, with Ryan Wintle enjoying a particularly successful spell at Championship rivals Blackpool. ■■ Morison has refused to rule anything out this stage, but says no decision has yet been made. ■ ■ “In terms of clarity, if we want to call them back, we’ll call them back. It’s only the start of December There’s a lot to happen between now and then. There’s decisions to be made, of course there is. We’re fully focused on the group I’ve got.” > > Bluebirds boss Steve Morison was key in carrying out a vital revamp of the club’s academy hold on to their brightest young stars, but there’s a growing optimism that the club is building an attractive environment for young players. “You don’t want anyone in Wales to leave Wales before coming to Cardiff first, ultimately. We’re the capital of the country. 350,000 people here. There’s talent here. That also has be supplemented by people coming in from the outside. To make the group better, the Welsh lads better, they need some lads from London or Manchester to come and give them something they’re not used to.” It remains to be seen whether Cardiff will be able to add to their first-team squad in the upcoming window, with the club unlikely to have much in the way of a transfer war chest. That’s a separate issue, of course, and while he admits the club’s pool of talent can benefit from an injection of experience - the likes of Kieffer Moore have clearly taken on a talismanic CARDIFF CITY v SHEFFIELD UTD: BIG GAME GUIDE Cardiff return to the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday to take on a Sheffield United side which has won their last two on the bounce under new boss Paul Heckingbottom. The Bluebirds are in decent form themselves, having won three of their last four outings. Here’s everything you need to know about the clash. What time is Cardiff City v Sheffield United kick-off? Cardiff City v Sheffield United kicks off today, at 3pm. Is Cardiff City v Sheffield United on TV? No. The game will not be shown on live television. What about live streaming? The fixture will be streamed on Cardiff City TV. Passes for the match can be purchased for £10. It can also be watched on the Sky Sports App. You can also follow live updates from Cardiff City Stadium via our match blog which will be available on our Cardiff page. What’s the latest team news? Steve Morison has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the visit of the Blades. Isaac Vassell and Sam Bowen remain long-term absentees, with the latter now likely to be out until the new year. For the visitors, Rhian Brewster (hamstring) and Oliver Norwood (calf) both came off during the second half against Bristol City and will be assessed ahead of the trip to south Wales. Robin Olsen and Oli McBurnie are out, as too is John Fleck, whose heart condition continues to be assessed. What have the managers said? Cardiff City boss Steve Morison: “Excellent team. Shouldn’t be where they are in the league. Fantastic players. Fantastic talents. New manager. They got a good result last week. It’s going to be a tough, tough test, but we’re looking forward to it.” Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom: “We know they’re tough opponents, they started the season fantastically and then had a big dip. They’re still the same group of players who have shown they’re capable of winning at this level. So we know it’s going to be tough, every game away from home in role within this team - Morison insists the pathway is now already there to ensure that every ambitious and talented youngster can pull through the ranks and become a success. “There isn’t a person within that academy that can’t see their pathway to the first team because if there isn’t that pathway then they’re not there. That’s the way we want it to be. “Then my conversations will always be ‘if I get that pathway open for you, then the only person you can blame at the end if it doesn’t work out is yourself’. “We’re not a category one Premier League team that can hoard players until they’re 25 years old. We can’t do that from a financial point of view. “Why would you want to do that? We’ve got to make our academy the best we can possibly do and that’s by having a first team that’s representative of the academy as best it can, while maintaining the level that Cardiff should b the Championship is tough. I think they’ll be up and at us and they’re going to try make things as difficult as possible for us.” What are the latest betting odds? Cardiff City - 21/10; Draw - 12/5; Sheffield United - 5/4 (Odds courtesy of SkyBet and correct at time of publication) Match facts ■■ This is the first league meeting between Cardiff City and Sheffield United since April 2018, when the sides drew 1-1 in the Championship. ■■ Sheffield United are winless in six league games against Cardiff (D3 L3) since a 3-0 victory in March 2009 under Kevin Blackwell. ■■ Cardiff City scored their first first-half goal in the Championship this season last time out against Luton Town through Rubin Colwill with what was their 101st first-half shot. ■■ Cardiff City have lost seven of their last eight home Championship games (W1), scoring just three goals during that run ■■ Sheffield United have won their last two league games, both under different managers.

48 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL SPORT Big match guide: Boro v Swans... > > Middlesbrough’s loss was Swansea’s gain, says boss Russell Martin (inset), who was quick to snap up Jamie Paterson (main image) Swansea City are back on the road on Saturday afternoon as they take on Middlesbrough in the Championship. Here’s the full lowdown on the game at the Riverside Stadium. What time is Middlesbrough v Swansea City kick-off? Middlesbrough v Swansea City kicks off this afternoon at 3pm. Is Middlesbrough v Swansea City on TV? No, the match will not be shown live on television. Due to EFL broadcasting rules, SwansTV will not be streaming the game in the UK and Ireland, although fans in international areas can watch for £10. You can follow live updates from the match via our blog which will be available on our web Swansea City page. What’s the latest team news? Dael Fry and Martin Payero have both returned to training and are pushing to feature for Middlesbrough. Swansea have no injury concerns ahead of the trip to the north east of England. What has the manager said? Swansea City boss Russell Martin: “They’re a team in transition with good players. I think they are players who are really enjoying life under a new manager and what he’s asking them to do. A manager [Chris Wilder] who has a huge amount of respect from us as a coaching staff. I loved the way his team played at Sheffield United and you can see a lot of similarities already in terms of how he wants his Middlesbrough team to function and set up. “We’re expecting to face a lot of energy but also a team who are in transition. It’ll be a tough test but these guys have always bounced back brilliantly from a little bit of disappointment. “We look forward to it and hopefully we’ll come back with a positive performance and result.” What are the latest betting odds? Middlesbrough win - 1/1 Draw - 23/10 Swansea City win - 29/10 (Odds courtesy of Sky Bet, correct at time of publication) Who is the referee? Andy Davies will take charge of proceedings in Middlesbrough. The Hampshire official will be assisted by Richard Wild and Andrew Dallison. Anthony Backhouse will be the fourth official. Match facts ■■ Middlesbrough won their last home league match against Swansea in December 2020 but haven’t won consecutive home games against the Swans since a run of three between 1964 and 1966. ■■ Swansea have won four of their last five league games against Middlesbrough (L1), as many as in their previous 19 against them. ■■ Middlesbrough’s victory over Huddersfield Town last time out (2-1) ended a run of five consecutive Championship games without a win (D2 L3).No side has averaged more possession away from home in the Championship this season than Swansea City (66.4%). ■■ Chris Wilder has failed to win his first two home Football League games with three of the four sides he’s managed (Oxford United, Sheffield United and Middlesbrough), he’s never failed to win any of his first three. OFFICIALHORSERACING COMMENTARY AND RESULTS Cal09016094248 Calscost65pperminplusyourtelephonecompany’snetworkaccesscharge.18+only. SP:Spoke.Helpline:03332023390 Jamie was my first call as Swans boss –Martin RUSSELL Martin has revealed Jamie Paterson was the first player he phoned after being appointed as Swansea City boss. Paterson was a free agent having been released by Bristol City in May and had a trial with Swansea’s opponents today Middlesbrough during the summer. However, after failing to land a contract at the Riverside Stadium, Martin made the 29-yearold the first of his six signings after making the move from MK Dons to south Wales. It came after Paterson sustained an ankle injury on the first day of his trial with Boro, who were then managed by Neil Warnock. Martin believes the Swans are now fully benefiting from the regular availability of Paterson, who has eight goals and four Ian Mitchelmore Football writer ian.mitchelmore@walesonline.co.uk assists to his name so far this term. “So much of football is about timing and opportunity,” the head coach told a press conference on Friday. “I think he’s fitting in really nicely for us. He was the first guy we called when we took over because we realised his situation. Fortunately the owners supported us and I think he’s probably exceeded a lot of peoples’ expectations. “We wanted him so badly because we understood the role we wanted him to play and thought he fitted perfectly. So we’re really fortunate he came here and bought into the project. The style of play really appealed to him. I think now even more than ever, he sees the benefit of what we’re doing and how we’re working as a group, how much his team-mates value him and how important he is to them and they are to him. “He’s a brilliant character around the place and on the pitch when it’s time to work, he works really hard. That’s why he’s become so important. He’s got no ego at all. “The discipline he’s shown, and he was getting fit early on as well, has been incredible. “Hopefully he can keep growing with us. I think the fans really love Pato and I think he feels so accepted here. Whenever you’re trying to perform, if you don’t feel that, it becomes difficult. When you feel that, you feel confident. “And he’s kept fit which is really important. He’s had a really tough last couple of years with injuries. Hopefully he can maintain that and I think he’s looking forward to every minute he gets on the pitch at the moment.” Swansea look to bounce back from Saturday’s 3-2 loss to Reading when they take on Middlesbrough today. “We have everyone fully fit and everyone is raring to go,” the head coach added. “We have had a really good week of training working on some bits and analysing last weekend.” MORE WELSH FOOTBALL NEWS & VIEWS: Pages 43, 46&47

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 49 SPORT ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Ospreys chief makes changes 90 minutes! A chance to win £25,000 every three minutes with The Health Lottery’s QuickWin * game THE Ospreys name Wales flyhalf Gareth Anscombe on the bench amid wholesale changes for their United Rugby Championship encounter with inform Ulster in Swansea on Saturdayhis afternoon (3pm kick-of). After his team’s misadventure in Galway against Connacht, head coach Toby Booth makes seven changes to the starting line-up, with Test men Alex Cuthbert, Tomas Francis, Sam Parry and Gareth Thomas among those returning. New Wales hooker Bradley Roberts, who was a shock call-up during the autumn, starts against Toby Booth’s team. Anscombe figuring among the replacements is presumably linked to the Ospreys wanting to move him up the gears gradually. Booth had made clear before Wales’ autumn Tests that he felt the 30-year-old needed more time before a recall to the international arena after his return from more than two years out with a knee injury. The evidence of Wales’ games in the autumn suggests the coach was right. )Anscombe started the first game and came off the bench in the second without appearing to be firing on all cylinders. But the 29-cap player is a class Mark Orders Rugby correspondent mark.orders@walesonline.co.uk act who the Ospreys will want to add pep if required against Ulster. The coaches will hope for a much-improved effort after their side were thrashed 46-18 by Connacht. The Ospreys were missing a virtual full team of players from their starting line-up in Galway in Mat Protheroe, George North, Michael Collins, Keiran Williams, Alex Cuthbert, Gareth Anscombe, Rhodri Jones, Dewi Lake, Tomas Francis, Alun Wyn Jones, Adam Beard, Dan Lydiate and Justin Tipuric, but, to his credit, Booth did not hide behind the high number of absentees, saying: “We’ve never used injuries as an excuse and I don’t intend to start now.” Cuthbert comes back on the left wing after Test duty and Wales Six Nations hopeful Collins goes straight into the side after his return from a calf injury. Up front, the Ospreys welcome back a new front row of Thomas, Parry and Francis, with Will Grif- fiths and Morgan Morris figuring in the back row after impressing off the bench in Connacht. The certainty is the Welsh side will need to play well to upset an Ulster team who defeated Leinster last time out. “Ulster will be very confident after beating Leinster in Dublin,” said Booth. “This is an opportunity to do better and show more than we did last week against Connacht, and we certainly need to do that. “It’s still a bench-marking opportunity to see how far we are on our journey. “We have some players back and that will give us a real injection of energy and should help us to bounce back.” Ulster hand a start to new Wales international Bradley Roberts, with the hooker packing down alongside Eric O’Sullivan and Tom O’Toole in the front row. John Cooney is named at scrumhalf, partnering Billy Burns, with Alan O’Connor leading the team from the second row. 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50 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 WESTERN MAIL SPORT Will next World Cup prove a bridge too far for Wales’ host of big-name players? IT’S no secret that Wales boast something of an ageing squad. There are a host of players for whom this will probably be the last World Cup cycle. Of all the players to have been picked in a Wales squad since Wayne Pivac has taken over, there are currently 23 who have already celebrated their 30th birthday. Come the World Cup in France in two years time, another 16 players will be have either already crossed that milestone or will indeed be celebrating it in 2023. Wales’ ageing old guard presents something of a conundrum to Pivac. While he has taken whatever possible opportunity in the last two years to blood new talent, a lot of those senior figures remain important members of his squad. Naturally, that’s not a bad thing - but the question always remains on who will make the next World Cup and who will see time catch up with them? We’ve looked through the 39 players who will have passed the big 3-0 come 2023 and assessed where exactly they’ll be in two years time. Starting with the crop of players still in their late 20s, there are few players nailed on. George North is one such player, particularly given how he’s presented Pivac with an answer in a 13 jersey that has otherwise been a nuisance in the past year or so. Ellis Jenkins should be there too, even with the fierce competition for back-row places, while Tomas Francis and Wyn Jones are two props who are well-placed to make the plane. Such are the age-range of Wales’ props, there’s more than a few in this category who are up in the air. WillGriff John finally made his international debut this autumn. He’ll likely be in the mix come 2023 but he’s absolutely no certainty. The same can be said for a number of others, with Rob Evans , Rhodri Jones , Samson Lee and the latest new cap, Gareth Thomas . One or more of them might travel, but the jury is out on which - if any. Elsewhere in the front-row, hookers Sam Parry and Kirby Myhill have been surprise call-ups under Pivac. It’s a position that has thrown up more questions than answers at times but it’s hard to see either in France as things stand. BEN JAMES Rugby writer ben.james@walesonline.co.uk The same goes for second-row Matthew Screech. Even with Wales’ loss of experience in the lock department in the last year, there are still too many bodies ahead of the reliable Cardiff second-row. Thomas Young is an interesting one. Coming to Cardiff will help his cause next year, but he still seems like one of those players destined to shine at club level rather than on the Test stage. Wales have more explosive back-rows cut out for the international game and you sense he’ll get lost among those. Fly-halves Rhys Patchell and Sam Davies have plenty of work to do to get back into contention. Dragons’ playmaker Davies just doesn’t seem in the picture, while Scarlets’ man Patchell has had woeful luck with injures. The fact he shone under Pivac previously in Llanelli should give him hope, but the fly-half position is already congested enough as it is. Elsewhere in the backs, Jonah Holmes would have seemed perfect as a utility player to take the World Cup, given his versatility and rugby brain. However, he’s fallen out of favour amid reports he could head back to England. Odds are he won’t be in France. Moving into those already in their 30s, some are already on the plane. In fact, probably more a couple of years this side of 30 are nailed on than those a couple of years the other. Josh Navidi is one. Quite simply, if he’s fit, he’s part of Pivac’s squad in France in two years. In fact, he should be wrapped in cotton wool for the next two years, such is his importance to Wales’ gameplan. The same goes for Liam Williams . Minutes on the pitch have been hard for Williams to come by since his return to Llanelli a couple of years ago. However, when he does get on the pitch, particularly at Test level, he’s world class. Baring something extraordinary, he’s the starter in that 15 jersey in France. You can likely read the same for Taulupe Faletau , Justin Tipuric and Ken Owens . Even if the latter will be 36 come France, it feels like only > > Can Alun Wyn Jones really defy the ageing process yet again and make the next World Cup? injury, rather than falling off a cliff form-wise, would keep them out of the action such is their current importance to Pivac. There will always be questions from certain quarters about Dan Biggar, such is the story of a Welsh flyhalf. But he’s another who, all things going well, will be in France. Who will be the fly-halves alongside him is less unclear, with Gareth Anscombe and Rhys Priestland in contention. Anscombe is probably the likely bet, with his ceiling perhaps higher after a comeback from a lengthy injury. If he gets back to his best, he’s got the quality - and the style of play - to be an asset for Pivac. Priestland’s a little further back, given he’ll be 36 at the time of the tournament. On that basis, and the other competition facing him, it’s hard to see it happening for him. Then there are guys who, even if they’re not a nailed-on starter right now, seem well placed to be part of the squad. In the pack, Will Rowlands is certainly just that - with the Dragons lock seemingly likely to be there or thereabouts in the second-row options for the next two years. Willis Halaholo is another, given what he can bring to a Welsh midfield lacking playmakers, while Johnny McNicholl can do the same in the back-three. Wales’ back-three might have raw pace and other terrifying skills - but McNicholl has a playmaking ability which Pivac will be fond of. Leigh Halfpenny’s goal-kicking could be another USP that gets him into the squad, but, for the first time in a long time, it feels like he might not be either first-choice or even second-choice for the full-back jersey. Coming back from a major injury might be a bridge too far. There’s also a triumvirate of scrum-halves in their 30s who could all experience different fates. Gareth Davies, Lloyd Williams and Rhys Webb have all featured at some point under Pivac - but moving forward, it seems likely none of them will be first-choice now. Having been Warren Gatland’s go-to man for a number of years, Davies fallen a little out of favour under Pivac. He’s still likely to go to France - such is the lack of young pretenders coming through to challenge. But it only takes one young buck to emerge in the next 24 months for his seat on the plane to be under threat. Or even an experienced one. The recall of Williams last year, four years after his last cap, was something of a surprise. However, it made perfect sense in practise - with Williams’ zippy delivery suiting Wales’ gameplan down to the ground. While he hasn’t featured in the Six Nations or autumn squads this year, his presence in the summer squad should keep him in the picture as a fringe choice for a while longer. It’ll take something special though to force his way into the 2023 squad. Further back still is Webb. Having come back into Wales’ squad last year, he’s now out of the picture again and doesn’t look likely to break back in. There are, of course, senior players

WESTERN MAIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 51 SPORT Jamie’s pain gain after big injury risk who have featured under Pivac at some point who likely aren’t in the picture baring something dramatic. Bradley Davies and Aaron Shingler will both be 36 in 2023, while Josh Turnbull will be 35. Davies isn’t really in contention at this point, Shingler, while being a Pivac favourite at the Scarlets, has had horrendous luck with injury and illness, and Turnbull, despite earning a deserved call-up in the summer after a stunning spell of rugby, probably will struggle to make it against a host of talented rivals. The same might be true for Dan Lydiate , but, once over his latest injury sustained in the Six Nations opener, he might have the benefit of being the sort of blindside flanker Pivac needs more of. That alone gives him more hope, but the 2012 Six Nations player of the tournament is still, at this stage, something of a longshot. Two more heroes of 2012, Scott Williams and Alex Cuthbert could be a similar story. Williams has endured an awful few years with injuries, but an impressive run of games on his return to Llanelli has put him back in the picture. The fact he didn’t get onto the pitch at all in the autumn suggests he’s a little far back at the moment, > > Alex Cuthbert, pictured in try-scoring action against Fiji this autumn but he’s got the class to work his way into the frame. As for Cuthbert, he made a surprising return to the Welsh jersey this autumn after four years away. Naturally, he marked it with a try. The question now is where he sits in the pecking order. Such is Wales’ back-three depth, it’s probably still on the fringes as things stand. And then there is, of course, Wales’ current captain, Alun Wyn Jones , and vice-captain, Jonathan Davies . Starting with the latter, he looked to have emerged as a solid option at 12 during the Six Nations triumph > > Jonathan Davies talks to players during a huddle during the autumn clash with the Springboks. But will he be doing similar for Wales at the next World Cup? last year - with Pivac recently talking up his performance in the Grand Slam clash with France as phenomenal. However, he didn’t feature there in the autumn - instead moving to his more familiar position of 13 for the first two matches before not featuring at all against Fiji and Australia. The implication is that he’s a 12 first and foremost - but Davies has got his work cut out staying in contention for a squad place such is the unbalanced riches in Wales’ midfield at the minutes. There are a lot of 12s to pick from, but 13 is not so clear. On that basis alone, you wouldn’t be putting the mortgage on him making the World Cup - having already had Lions heartache this year. As for the skipper, from campaign to campaign, the question is raised of whether he can make 2023? He shows no sign of slowing down and it seems to be his decision above anyone else when his time is up. But, whisper it quietly, there will be a time when he won’t be the force he once was. There’s just a good a chance that comes before 2023 than after it. Getting to another World Cup and being effective at 38 is no mean feat. He has the desire and the drive, but that’s only half the battle. Jamie Roberts has revealed how he had to hide the extent of an agonising injury leading into the decisive third Test of the tour of Australia in 2013. The Dragons centre has elaborated on the gamble which could have backfired hideously for the team. Roberts, who had suffered a hamstring injury against the Waratahs in the lead-up to the Test series, was forced to drop out of the first and second Tests against the Wallabies. However, when picked alongside Jonathan Davies for the decisive third Test ahead of Brian O’Driscoll - a move which Warren Gatland received a lot of criticism for ahead of the Test - he had to prove his fitness while in agony hours before kick-off. “It was a kind of moral dilemma I was faced with for that last Test,” Roberts told LionsRugby. com. “A very challenging few weeks, tearing my hamstring in that Waratahs game before the first Test. “It’s a very difficult place to be in as a player because you’ve got a coach backing you, he has picked you to play. I remember Warren came up to me in training on the Thursday. “He’s a man of few words but he just came up to me and said, ‘right, you going to be fit?’ I was like, ‘yeah’, and then he walked off, when I was in actual pain, my hamstring was hurting. “Well, I remember waking up morning of the game thinking, ‘jeez, how am I going to play a Test match later today knowing I’m in quite a lot of pain in my hamstring?’ “I had been picked to play, so on one hand, it’s the biggest game in your career. Your coach is backing you to play. He’s picked you, it’s a Lions Testdeciding match in Sydney. “And on the other hand, I’m in quite a lot of pain in my hamstring, do I pull out, do I play on? If I come off after five minutes, it’s the most selfish decision ever and I really, really struggled. “I stirred over it for 24 hours, 48 hours. As I said, the morning of the game I was in quite a lot of pain, I remember going to see [physio] Prav [Mathema] and I was just like, ‘mate, what is the strongest anti-inflammatory painkillers you can give me?’ “So after giving me that and adrenaline, fortunately, the hamstring held up and I was part of the decisive Lions-winning side in Sydney. “To this day, that decision could have easily gone the other way, I could have pulled out of that match and not been a part of it.’

powered by Sport Saturday, december 4, 2021 rugby wales star wainwright returns for the dragons Page 49 anscombe set for a run off the bench as ospreys ring the changes for big ulster clash: page 49 Morison tells Colwill to get physical... and become a hero CARDIFF boss Steve Morison has told exciting youngster Rubin Colwill that he needs to improve the physical side of his game if he’s going to match up to his potential as a future Bluebirds hero. The 19-year-old is once again the subject of conversation after netting in 2-1 win over Luton Town last Saturday, with Morison admitting this week that he is expecting transfer interest in the teenager when the window re-opens next month. But while he’s clearly a keen admirer of the of the young playmaker, Morison says he needs to work more on certain aspects of his game, including his aerial prowess. “He’s a talent. A joy to watch when he’s in full flow. “But I think if you look at him, I still don’t think he’s where he needs Tom Coleman Football writer tom.coleman@walesonline.co.uk to be in terms of his body. He’s 6ft 4 and doesn’t know how to use his body. He’s 6ft 4in and can’t head the ball. “Imagine if he could do the things he can do with the football and could head the ball and use his body. That’s what we’ve worked on. “There’s so much more to him and the world’s his oyster and he will be what he wants to be because he’ll put in the work and the effort. “It’s exciting to be a part of it and hopefully we can help him along and manage him to where he needs to get to.” Meanwhile, Russell Martin has revealed players who do not feature in his plans have already been informed that they can leave Swansea City. Players including Jay Fulton, Yan Dhanda and Morgan Whittaker have struggled to get regular game time this season and could well leave in January. Fulton has attracted interest from Championship rivals Nottingham Forest while Lincoln City are understood to be eager to sign Whittaker on loan. And ahead of the winter market, Martin has opened up on the work he, his coaching staff and sporting director Mark Allen have undergone already. “We’ve spent a lot of hours with Mark Allen. The hard work has been going on and it’s becoming clearer and clearer what the options are going to be, what we need becomes clearer and what we have in terms of resources available to us,” he explained. “There will be some people leaving the club as well so we’re trying to work out their best options and what they want to do. “There’s loads that goes into it. It’s a really tough time of the year, December, for everyone because you can make the best plans in the world, and sometimes it takes a lot longer than it should because other teams maybe don’t plan so well or they make changes late on. “But for players in particular who are not playing so much who probably accept their future lies elsewhere, it becomes a long tough month. “They want it sorted, they can get anxious and feel a bit uncertain about what’s going on. “We just need to get through this month as best as we can, we’ll have loads of conversations with everyone. “We’re really clear with the players who are potentially leaving, they understand their situations and they have done for a while so that makes it easier. “There’s no pretence or being false with anyone. “Whilst they’re here, they get treated with 100 per cent respect and professionalism. “Mark Allen is working really hard to ascertain which targets are viable and what are the options out there for some of our players.” ■ Bluebirds v Sheffield United and Boro v Swans previews: See Pages 46-48 This newspaper is published by Media Wales, a subsidiary company of Reach PLC, at 6 Park Street, Cardiff, CF10 1XR, and printed by Newsquest Printing Oxford, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0EJ. Registered as a newspaper at the Post Office