The BBC Television International Sheepdog Championship
A series of eight programmes introduced by Phil Drabble with Eric Halsall
The trials course in Wales, with its steep outrun, mountain stream, avenue of trees and rising ground presents a tough challenge to the combined talents of the shepherds and their working collies. Heat 2: England
Before the runs we visit the farms of England's three competitors and meet their families and the dogs which are so much part of their lives. The competitors:
ALLAN HEATON with Brandsby THOMAS LONGTON with Lassie RAYMOND MACPHERSON with Tweed
Technical co-ordinator JOHN EYNON Director MICHAEL KERR Producer IAN SMITH