Seets i' Paris Sammywell Grimes's trip with his old chum Billy Baccus, his opinion o' th' French, and th' French opinion o' th' exhibition he made ov hissen

A Yorkshire lad named Sammywell Grimes sets off for Paris with his long‑time companion, Billy Baccus, eager to record the sights, sounds and oddities of the French capital. Their journey is narrated in a lively, colloquial voice that captures the bewilderment and amusement of two outsiders confronting the grand exhibitions and bustling streets. Early on, Grimes hints at the cultural clashes and comic misunderstandings that will color their adventure, offering a snapshot of Victorian‑era travel with a dash of regional humor.

Billy, a hard‑working brewer from the moors, is portrayed as both a loyal friend and a figure of gentle eccentricity, his health frailties and solitary life adding depth to the duo’s dynamic. Listeners will enjoy their banter, the vivid descriptions of Parisian life, and the earnest yet humorous reflections on society that unfold as the pair wander past cafés, markets and monuments. The opening promises a charming, character‑driven portrait of a trip that is as much about friendship as it is about the city itself.