One Man and His Dog
One Man and His Dog
One Man and His Dog is a television series in the United Kingdom featuring sheepdog trials, originally presented by Phil Drabble, with commentary by Eric Halsall and, later, by Ray Ollerenshaw. In 1994, Robin Page replaced Drabble as the main presenter. Gus Dermody took over as commentator. At its peak, in the early 1980s, it attracted audiences in excess of eight million. The last regular series aired in 1999; however, the same year also saw the first of a series of Christmas specials, which continued annually until 2011, which have been contested by teams of shepherds from the four nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, in the three categories of Singles, Brace and Young Handlers. Dermody has remained as a commentator ever since. The main hosts have been Clarissa Dickson Wright, followed by Ben Fogle with co-host Shauna Lowry, and Kate Humble. Matt Baker joined the programme as a co-commentator in 2006, and additionally became the main host in 2011. In 2012, the show was broadcast in two parts in September, and Baker was joined as a main presenter by Michaela Strachan. In July 2013, it was announced that One Man and His Dog is to have a new home on BBC One, as part of rural affairs show Countryfile.
Series Cast
Status / Type
Returning Series (Scripted)
Seasons / Episodes
26 Seasons | 194 Episodes
Network
Genres
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes •
Season 1
8 Episodes • 1976
Season 2
8 Episodes • 1977
Season 3
8 Episodes • 1977
Season 4
7 Episodes • 1980
Season 5
8 Episodes • 1981
Season 6
8 Episodes • 1982
Season 7
8 Episodes • 1983
Season 8
8 Episodes • 1984
Season 9
8 Episodes • 1985
Season 10
8 Episodes • 1986
Season 11
8 Episodes • 1987
Season 12
8 Episodes • 1988
Season 13
8 Episodes • 1989
Season 14
8 Episodes • 1990
Season 15
8 Episodes • 1991
Season 16
8 Episodes • 1992
Season 17
8 Episodes • 1993
Season 18
8 Episodes • 1994
Season 19
8 Episodes • 1995
Season 20
8 Episodes • 1996
Season 21
8 Episodes • 1998
Season 22
11 Episodes • 1999
Season 23
7 Episodes •
Season 24
2 Episodes • 2008
Season 25
4 Episodes • 2009
Season 2011
3 Episodes • 2011
