Dr John Davies is one of our nation’s most notable historians and the author of the definitive work on our history ‘History of Wales”. This year he celebrates his 75th birthday and in the programme we follow him for six days in Grangetown, Cardiff, Treorchy in the Rhondda and at his cottage in rural Ceredigion.

Through his own words, we learn more about this astute thinker’s take on Wales and the world, and get an insight into the truths of his heart. Despite his fondness for travel, there is no place for him like Wales and nothing more important than his family. He loves his family, his country and his books. He is a unique character, with many differing sides that make his story so interesting.