Wynne Evans
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Llangollen 2013: day four
Day four at the International Eisteddfod, and it's still a scorcher.
Llangollen 2013: day three
Day three at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod and we're still basking in glorious sunshine here. And yes, my bald spot is still getting burnt, no matter how much sun cream I stick on it!
Llangollen 2013: day two
The morning started bright and early with some filming with the choir Colla Voce. Even with an Italian name the choir are actually from Johannesburg in South Africa.
Wynne Evans at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod: day one
For the third year running I'm spending time at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.
Amen to the Eisteddfod
Well, it was my last day at the Eisteddfod yesterday and the busiest to date. I made it back in one piece from Maes B, the youngsters' field, although they did seem inclined to sing the words of a certain advert at me when ever I asked a question… The day started with a walk around the Maes ...
Caravans, colds and clowns at the Eisteddfod
Well it's official - I have my first Eisteddfod cold, which has been proven is much more devastating for a man than a woman so I require much sympathy and coffee. I saw into Jeremy Clarkson's nightmare last night when I went to a field with 750 caravans in it. There was a great atmosphere up ...
Wrexham Mess at the Eisteddfod
Well it's the morning after the night before. The concert went well and I didn't fluff my Welsh words - phew! To give a quick run down of the concert, I danced with the soprano, then I danced with the conductor. I seemed to make a zillion costume changes (including a change into my moustachioed alter ego) and my new red boots made their debut. You'll have to watch the TV show to see those! On my way to the sound check I bumped into the Eisteddfod chair and couldn't resist getting a quick picture, but apparently I'm not allowed to tell anyone... After a quick sleep I was back on the Maes to continue filming the programme for BBC Two. We started with a cookery demonstration with fellow Carmarthener Nerys Howells, and the director insisted that I wear the full chef's outfit for maximum embarrassment. We cooked local Chirk hot smoked salmon with an avocado salsa - totally delicious. This was followed by Wrexham mess which bore an uncanny resemblance to Eton mess, but I kept schtum. Then onto the learners' tent and to a new idea of learning Welsh whilst hula hooping. Well after that all I can really say is my Welsh has a way to go but the hoola hooping fitness video will be out for Christmas. Tonight I take my first steps into the caravan field. From what I've been told it's a bit wild. This may be the last you hear of me... For live footage and all the latest news, results and features from the National Eisteddfod visit the BBC's website.
Getting the Eisteddfod bug
Well my biggest day at the Eisteddfod has come. Apart from presenting my programme for BBC Two, I also have my own evening concert and today is the day. It's a real challenge for me as a non Welsh speaker since everything, including all the arias I sing in Italian, German and English, has to ...
First day at the Maes
Well, it's my first day at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, and I must first point out that I am an Eisteddfod virgin. My family are installed at the cottage and before I know I've arrived I'm off to the 'Maes'. It's totally buzzing here for the procession of the Druids... or the Gorsedd as ...
