The BBC Television International Sheepdog Championship
Introduced by Phil Drabble with Eric Halsall First Semi-final:
A Welshman who enjoys sheepdog trialling as a hobby and a shepherd from Northumberland with 25 years of experience meet on the slopes above Lake Bala, North Wales, for a place in the Singles Final.
For Wales: eifion OWEN from Penygroes, with Jess For England: RON BAILEY from Ponteland, with Spot
The Brace Championship begins today when each competitor runs two dogs at the same time over the testing trials course. WILLIAM MURPHY with Albert and Roy (Ireland) V GEOFF BILLINGHAM with Trim and Jed (Scotland)
Technical co-ordinator JOHN EYNON Director MICHAEL kehr Producer IAN smith