2. Neath

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Paddy O’Connell travels the country with his dog, Bob, talking to the people he meets – perfect strangers who act as guides to where they live. Their next stop is South Wales, where Paddy and Bob wander the streets of Neath in search of the story of Harry Parr Davies. In his 1940s heyday, Davies composed many of our most famous wartime tunes, including Gracie Fields’ Wish Me Luck as You Wave Me Goodbye. When he died, Fields paid tribute to him on BBC radio. Today he’s largely forgotten – even in his hometown. With thanks to the Neath Antiquarian Society for their generous assistance. Producer: Hannah Marshall A Loftus production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2016.