Grampian Sheepdog Trials

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== Host ==
== Host ==
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Robbie Shepherd
Robbie Shepherd
== Co-hosts ==
== Co-hosts ==
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Commentator: Bill Merchant
Commentator: Bill Merchant
== Broadcast ==
== Broadcast ==
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Bennachie Productions for Thames / ITV, 14 to 18 July 1986 (aired as one week's editions of the ''About Britain'' strand)
Bennachie Productions for Thames / ITV, 14 to 18 July 1986 (aired as one week's editions of the ''About Britain'' strand)
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== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
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At the most simple of explanations, a local version of [[One Man and His Dog|One Man and His Dog]].
At the most simple of explanations, a local version of [[One Man and His Dog|One Man and His Dog]].
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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Featured category sections in the series included ladies shepherds, under 25s, novices (for dogs under two years old) and non-professionals. A ''Guess the Sheep's Weight'' competition was also featured in some series.
Featured category sections in the series included ladies shepherds, under 25s, novices (for dogs under two years old) and non-professionals. A ''Guess the Sheep's Weight'' competition was also featured in some series.
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== Video ==
== Video ==
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The second seniors' heat from 1988:<br />
The second seniors' heat from 1988:<br />
[http://video.stv.tv/bc/scotland-outdoors-20080530-a-look-at-the-skill-of-sheepdog-trialling-at-castle-forbes-aberdeenshire/ Part 1]<br />
[http://video.stv.tv/bc/scotland-outdoors-20080530-a-look-at-the-skill-of-sheepdog-trialling-at-castle-forbes-aberdeenshire/ Part 1]<br />

Revision as of 00:28, 7 January 2024

Contents

Host

Robbie Shepherd

Co-hosts

Commentator: Bill Merchant

Broadcast

Bennachie Productions for Thames / ITV, 14 to 18 July 1986 (aired as one week's editions of the About Britain strand)

Bennachie Productions for Channel 4, 13 October to 8 December 1986

Bennachie Productions for Grampian (regional), 17 January to 27 March 1988

Bennachie Productions for Grampian (regional), 3 June 1993 to 1998

Synopsis

At the most simple of explanations, a local version of One Man and His Dog.

It proved quite a popular tournament, though - the competition for the GTV Trophy even got to the point of recieving national exposure on Channel 4.

It was only stopped in its tracks once SMG plc (now STV Group plc) took over the company.

Trivia

Featured category sections in the series included ladies shepherds, under 25s, novices (for dogs under two years old) and non-professionals. A Guess the Sheep's Weight competition was also featured in some series.

Recorded at various castles in Aberdeenshire over the years - including Craigievar, Castle Fraser and Drum.

Video

The second seniors' heat from 1988:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

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