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Saturday 2008/07/19

09:58 Y Tywydd

Weather forecast.

10:00 America Gaeth a'r Cymry 888

Colin Powell... Serena Williams... Jesse Owens... Why have so many Black Americans got Welsh Surnames? This brand new series, presented by Dr. Jerry Hunter, traces the connections between Wales and slavery in the USA between 1619 - 1865.

10:55 Y Ty Cymreig - Tai Cymdeithasol 888 / 889

Series charting the architectural history of Welsh houses with presenter, Aled Samuel, and expert, Dr Greg Stevenson. This programme looks at communal homes and houses, beginning with a derelict building that was once home to the poor of Llanfyllin in the early 19th century. Also featured is an Alms House in the Vale of Clwyd and the Y Groes area of Rhiwbina, Cardiff, an early example of the Garden Village movement. Finally, the programme examines a modern example of social housing, a former council house in Llanegryn.

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11:25 Popeth yn Wyrdd 888 / 889

IIfor ap Glyn takes to the road in an attempt to turn everything green. In the final programme, the series itself comes under scrutiny as Ifor looks at the environmental damage caused by the filming while attempting to shed some light on 'carbon jargon'.

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11:55 Rownd a Rownd 888 / 889 Audio Description Logo

What has happened to Barry, and why are the village's residents worried about their future? Who is making life difficult for Kelvin?

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12:20 Rownd a Rownd 888 / 889 Audio Description Logo

The Morgan family are preparing to move out, while Callum is preparing to make his fortune! Glenda is staring to get anxious as the day of the auction is getting closer and closer.

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12:45 Rownd a Rownd 888 / 889 Audio Description Logo

Who will be the shop and salon's new owner? Who will take Sara to Warrington to see Barry? And how will Kelvin and Mari be able to afford to buy things for the baby?

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13:10 Rownd a Rownd 888 / 889 Audio Description Logo

The new shop owner has to ask for help on his first day, and the salon girls are shocked to discover the identify of their new manager. How will Mari and Kelvin get along at the ante natal class?

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13:35 Rownd a Rownd 888 / 889 Audio Description Logo

Her father's negative attitude is starting to bother Mari, and Elin is worried about her brother. Who will Philip and Alwena find to open the new café?

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14:00 Cyw

Programmes for young children.

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14:00 Bob y Bildar - Gwaith Da Bawb 888

More adventures with Bob and his friends.

14:15 Bws Parti - Parti Deinosoriaid 888 / 889

An enormous egg and gigantic footprints are the clues that Lowri and Meilyr have for today's party - yes it's a dinosaur party! As the bus arrives at the Dinosaur Park in Tenby, the children appear, dressed as dinosaurs and roaring loudly.

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14:30 Y Brodyr Coala - Trysor Ned 888

It's another new day for the Koala Brothers and their friends. I wonder who'll need their help today?

14:45 Tecwyn y Tractor - Mabolgampau 888

More adventures with the little red tractor.

15:00 Planed Plant

Programmes for children.

15:00 Y Fet a Fi 888

Join Kate and Lois as they keep a close eye on Nel the sheepdog who has a suspected snake bite on her leg.

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15:20 Atom 888

In the last of the present series, Dr Robyn will be creating an explosion with a bowl of cornflakes and a plateful of bacon, fried egg, sausage and beans! But why? We will also join hundreds of school children in a Chemical Show in one of Wales' theatres. Alun will challenge a former Commonwealth Games table tennis champion and three strong men will attempt to take telephone directories apart - sounds easy? Keep watching - you'll be surprised!

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15:40 Stamina 888

Joining Holly and Cynan for the last programme in the current series of Stamina will be the Cardiff Blues Fitness Coach.

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16:00 Y Clwb Rygbi 13 - Crusaders v Whitehaven 888

Live rugby league presented by Sarra Elgan as the Crusaders take on Whitehaven at the Brewery Field, kick off at 16:15.

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18:00 Wakestock '08 888

Performances from Duffy, Radio Luxembourg, Genod Droog and Happy Mondays are some of the highlights of Abersoch's Wakestock festival. Sarra Elgan guides us through the event.

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18:45 Newyddion a Chwaraeon 888

News and sports.

18:58 Y Tywydd

The Weather.

19:00 Sioe Gelf - Salem 888 / 889

This year celebrates a century since Sydney Kurnow Vosper painted the congregation in Salem Chapel, Cefncymerau. But why has this painting become the most famous painting in Wales? And why, at one time, did it hang in more homes in Wales than any other painting?

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19:30 Cefn Gwlad - Sir Clwyd 888 / 889 Audio Description Logo

In the run-up to this year's Royal Welsh Agricultural Show Dai Jones visits the host County for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society this year, Clwyd. Dai visits a dozen local farmers as well as show president, Trebor Edwards at his farm in Betws Gwerfyl Goch, and mother and daughter, Eurgain and Eiddwen Jones in Llansannan.

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20:30 Gala Operatig Llangollen 888

The magical world of the opera awaits viewers as Rhodri Owen presents the Operatic Gala from the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. The star line-up includes three young singers, soprano Elin Manahan Thomas, tenor Alfie Boe and baritone David Kempster, who have already made their mark on the classical music scene.

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21:30 Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau 888

Live performances from Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau presented by Owen Powell and Lisa Gwilym. Featuring Celt, Steve Eaves, Endaf Emlyn, Derwyddon Dr Gonzo and a host of international artists.

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23:30 Y Tywydd

Weather forecast.

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