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Adam Henson heads to Llangollen in Wales for the International Eisteddfod.

Adam Henson heads to Llangollen for the International Eisteddfod, John Craven follows in Shakespeare's footsteps, and Juliet Morris reports on the bull calves being shot at birth.

Adam Henson heads to Llangollen in Wales for the International Eisteddfod, a celebration of music and dance which attracts competitors from 50 countries. 

John Craven dons his walking boots to follow in the footsteps of the Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare. Juliet Morris explains why an estimated 150,000 bull calves are killed at birth each year. 

Plus, what happens when a farm goes under the hammer and a guided tour of Tory Island by its very own king.

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