One Man and His Dog

A BBC gem that first appeared on TV screens in 1976 and achieved audiences of up to 8 million viewers in its heyday, `One Man and his Dog' was so successful that it ran for a further 23 years as a series. Capturing the skills of the sheepdog and the amazing levels of communication between the dog and handler, the programme illustrated beautifully the time-honoured traditions of sheepdog trialling, from the very first episode presented by Phil Drabble to current Christmas specials fronted by, among others, Kate Humble, Matt Baker and Gus Durmody. …