Why do you like wearing suits?

I love wearing suits. I’m old fashioned and believe that wearing a tie with a suit looks much better than an open collar. I’m not a confident person, but I feel much more authoritative in a suit, which gives the illusion of confidence.

Where did this smart jacket come from?

Some of the suits in my wardrobe are older than a few of the S4C presenters! This jacket dates back to the early 1970s when I used to teach at Brynford primary school near Holywell. I could never throw this jacket away because of the memories; there may well be some chalk still in its pockets!

What’s the story behind these?

I like autumnal colours. I was filming in a wool factory in Trefriw, Conwy about seven or eight years ago. After we finished, I was looking at some fabric and some wool and they told me that I should buy a suit. It’s a waistcoat and jacket. They took my measurements and about three months later I got a call to tell me my suit was ready! This is the only jacket I own that my father liked. He always told me that he liked it, so this jacket means a lot to me.

Apart from fashion, what else interest you?

I have a great interest in trains and railways and I also love Hollywood, the 1930s, 40s and 50s – the golden era. Cary Grant always used to look dapper. I think Cary Grant is a bit of a fashion and style icon for me.

Has your style changed over the years?

I have been accused many times of being stuck in the 1970s with my fashion sense, that I still wear the same plastic glasses and have the same hairstyle. I think the 1970s must be my biggest influence!

How would you describe your style?

When I started broadcasting I remember my mum telling me: “dark suit, white shirt and a smart tie” – and I’ll do just fine. She also told me how important shiny shoes were – you can tell a lot from a person’s shoes. I don’t think that the fashion basics have changed that much since then.

This is a unique jumper, where did you get it from?

My mum used to knit me jumpers with these amazing patterns on them that were hard work to create. I used to wear them on the television. Some of them were so colourful that it took a lot of guts to wear them, so I must be more confident than I realise!

You have an amazing collection of ties. Where are they all from?

I like to wear a tie and I buy them too often! When I was on television viewers used to send me ties and I used to wear them on screen! But I think that ties are such a personal choice. I remember a few years ago there was a feature in the Wales on Sunday about the fifty most well dressed people in Wales, and I came in at number twenty seven!