Aled Jones 1982, Jones won the Cerdd Dant solo competitions for competitors under 12 at the Urdd Eisteddfod. Jones became famous for the cover version of "Walking in the Air", the song from Channel 4's animated film "The Snowman", based on the book by Raymond Briggs. The record reached No. 5 in the UK charts in 1985. The version used in the 1982 film was performed by Peter Auty, a St. Paul's Cathedral choirboy. In June 1985, Jones was the subject of an Emmy award-winning BBC Omnibus documentary entitled "The Treble". Jones, with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, was behind the "Santa Claus
Aled Jones Aled Jones Aled Jones, (born 29 December 1970) is a Welsh singer and radio and television presenter. As a teenage chorister, he reached widespread fame during the mid-1980s. Since then he has become well known for his television work with the BBC and ITV, as well as his radio work (for BBC Radio Wales and Classic FM). In September 2012, Jones joined ITV Breakfast where he presented "Daybreak" (2012–2014), alongside Lorraine Kelly and Kate Garraway. For the BBC, he has presented "Cash in the Attic" (2010–2012), "Escape to the Country" (2009–present) and "Going Back Giving Back" (2016–present). Jones was born