Lloyd Davies, a Carmarthenshire County Council Trainee Rehabilitation Officer, originally from Manorbier, appears on ITV’s The Chase tomorrow, Thursday, February 24, at 5 pm.

Lloyd, a keen quizzer, travelled to Elstree Studios in London to take part in the popular prime time quiz show. He was accompanied by his guide dog, Harvey, a three-year-old labradoodle.

“Everyone made a fuss of Harvey, including the host, Bradley Walsh,” Lloyd told Guide Dogs Cymru. “He introduced us both by name.

“I let the producers know beforehand that I would have my guide dog with me and they were really accommodating. They explained where the obstacles were on set and Harvey was able to lie at my feet while I faced the Chaser. It wasn’t too hot, and Harvey had plenty of water.”

Lloyd, 28, is a sports enthusiast and no stranger to the spotlight. He competes in Disabled Strongman events and recently sledge-pulled 250kg in weight – more than eight Harveys!

Lloyd enjoys his job as a Trainee Rehabilitation Officer for visually impaired people with Carmarthenshire County Council. He said: “When I lost my eyesight I just couldn’t understand why this had happened to me, and never imagined being able to live a full and normal life again. But I was so wrong, and I’ve thought back to that horrible time in my life so many times since then and wished so much that I could help and reassure other people in that situation. As cheesy as it sounds, I feel like I’ve found my purpose.”

Tune in to The Chase (ITV at 5 pm and on the ITV Hub) to find out how Lloyd and Harvey got on.