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One Man and His Dog 1976
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- February 17, 1976
- Last Aired
- December 17, 2011
- Format
- 26 seasons · 194 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~113.2 hours (35 min/ep)
- Network
- BBC One
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What is One Man and His Dog?
One Man and His Dog is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Reality.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 194
- Runtime
- 35 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 17, 1976
- Last aired
- Dec 17, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 2 votes
- Format
- 26 seasons · 194 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~35 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- BBC One
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One Man and His Dog is a television series first released in 1976. Catalogued under Reality. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 26 seasons and 194 tracked episodes.
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Should you watch it?
“Sheepdog champions compete in the UK’s beloved rural contest series.”
Reasons to watch
- Authentic sheepdog trials showcase rural skill
- Iconic presenters and commentary add charm
- High historic viewership reflects broad appeal
Keep in mind
- Focus on sheepdog competition may not interest all viewers
- Production style reflects its original era
Watch it if you enjoy genuine countryside competitions and classic British broadcasting.
The series is family‑friendly, emphasizing animal teamwork and rural tradition.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 1, Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 17, 1976
- E2 Series 1, Episode 2 Core Feb 24, 1976
- E3 Series 1, Episode 3 Core Mar 2, 1976
- E4 Series 1, Episode 4 Core Mar 9, 1976
- E5 Series 1, Episode 5 Core Mar 16, 1976
- E6 Series 1, Episode 6 Core Mar 23, 1976
- E7 Series 1, Episode 7 Mytharc Mar 30, 1976
- E8 Series 1, Final Mytharc Apr 6, 1976
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 2, Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 12, 1977
- E2 Series 2, Episode 2 Core Jan 19, 1977
- E3 Series 2, Episode 3 Core Jan 26, 1977
- E4 Series 2, Episode 4 Core Feb 2, 1977
- E5 Series 2, Episode 5 Core Feb 9, 1977
- E6 Series 2, Episode 6 Core Feb 16, 1977
- E7 Series 2, Final Mytharc Feb 23, 1977
- E8 Champion Of Champions Mytharc Mar 2, 1977
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 3, Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 29, 1977
- E2 Series 3, Episode 2 Core Jan 5, 1978
- E3 Series 3, Episode 3 Core Jan 12, 1978
- E4 Series 3, Episode 4 Core Jan 19, 1978
- E5 Series 3, Episode 5 Core Jan 26, 1978
- E6 Series 3, Episode 6 Core Feb 2, 1978
- E7 Series 3, Final Mytharc Feb 9, 1978
- E8 Supreme Champion, The Ultimate Prize Mytharc Feb 16, 1978
Season 4 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 4, Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 17, 1980
- E2 Series 4, Episode 2 Core Apr 24, 1980
- E3 Series 4, Episode 3 Core May 1, 1980
- E4 Series 4, Episode 4 Core May 8, 1980
- E5 Series 4, Episode 5 Core May 15, 1980
- E6 Series 4, Episode 6 Mytharc May 22, 1980
- E7 Series 4, Final Mytharc May 29, 1980
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 5, Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 3, 1981
- E2 Series 5, Episode 2 Core Mar 10, 1981
- E3 Series 5, Episode 3 Core Mar 17, 1981
- E4 Series 5, Episode 4 Core Mar 24, 1981
- E5 Series 5, Episode 5 Core Mar 31, 1981
- E6 Series 5, Episode 6 Core Apr 7, 1981
- E7 The Junior Championship Mytharc Apr 14, 1981
- E8 Series 5, The Final Mytharc Apr 21, 1981
Season 6 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 6, Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 2, 1982
- E2 Series 6, Episode 2 Core Feb 9, 1982
- E3 Series 6, Episode 3 Core Feb 16, 1982
- E4 Series 6, Episode 4 Core Feb 23, 1982
- E5 Series 6, Episode 5 Core Mar 2, 1982
- E6 Series 6, Episode 6 Core Mar 9, 1982
- E7 The Junior Championships Mytharc Mar 16, 1982
- E8 Series 6, The Final Mytharc Mar 23, 1982
Season 7 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 7, Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 19, 1983
- E2 Series 7, Episode 2 Core Jan 26, 1983
- E3 Series 7, Episode 3 Core Feb 2, 1983
- E4 Series 7, Episode 4 Core Feb 9, 1983
- E5 Series 7, Episode 5 Core Feb 16, 1983
- E6 Series 7, Episode 6 Core Feb 23, 1983
- E7 The Junior Championships Mytharc Mar 2, 1983
- E8 Series 7, The Final Mytharc Mar 9, 1983
Season 8 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 8, Episode 1 Mytharc May 8, 1984
- E2 Series 8, Episode 2 Core May 15, 1984
- E3 Series 8, Episode 3 Core May 29, 1984
- E4 Series 8, Episode 4 Core Jun 5, 1984
- E5 Series 8, Episode 5 Core Jun 12, 1984
- E6 Series 8, Episode 6 Core Jun 19, 1984
- E8 The Junior Championships 1984 Mytharc Jun 26, 1984
- E9 Series 8, The Finals Mytharc Jul 3, 1984
Season 9 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 9, Episode 1 Mytharc May 10, 1985
- E2 Series 9, Episode 2 Core May 17, 1985
- E3 Series 9, Episode 3 Core May 24, 1985
- E4 Series 9, Episode 4 Core May 31, 1985
- E5 Series 9, Episode 5 Core Jun 14, 1985
- E6 Series 9, Episode 6 Core Jun 21, 1985
- E7 The Junior Championships 1985 Mytharc Jun 28, 1985
- E8 Series 9, The Final Mytharc Jul 5, 1985
Season 10 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 10, Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 21, 1986
- E2 Series 10, Episode 2 Core Feb 28, 1986
- E3 Series 10, Episode 3 Core Mar 7, 1986
- E4 Series 10, Episode 4 Core Mar 14, 1986
- E5 Series 10, Episode 5 Core Mar 21, 1986
- E7 Series 10, Episode 6 Core Apr 4, 1986
- E8 The Young Handlers' Championships 1986 Mytharc Apr 11, 1986
- E9 Series 10, The Final Mytharc Apr 18, 1986
Season 11 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 11, Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 10, 1987
- E2 Series 11, Episode 2 Core Feb 17, 1987
- E3 Series 11, Episode 3 Core Feb 24, 1987
- E4 Series 11, Episode 4 Core Mar 3, 1987
- E5 Series 11, Episode 5 Core Mar 10, 1987
- E6 Series 11, Episode 6 Core Mar 17, 1987
- E7 The Young Handlers' Championships 1987 Mytharc Mar 24, 1987
- E8 Series 11, The Final Mytharc Mar 31, 1987
Season 12 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 12, Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 1, 1988
- E2 Series 12, Episode 2 Core Mar 8, 1988
- E3 Series 12, Episode 3 Core Mar 15, 1988
- E4 Series 12, Episode 4 Core Mar 22, 1988
- E5 Series 12, Episode 5 Core Mar 29, 1988
- E6 Series 12, Episode 6 Core Apr 5, 1988
- E7 The Young Handlers' Championships 1988 Mytharc Apr 12, 1988
- E8 Series 12, The Final Mytharc Apr 19, 1988
Season 13 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 13, Episode 1 Mytharc Jun 25, 1989
- E2 Series 13, Episode 2 Core Jul 2, 1989
- E3 Series 13, Episode 3 Core Jul 9, 1989
- E4 Series 13, Episode 4 Core Jul 16, 1989
- E5 Series 13, Episode 5 Core Jul 30, 1989
- E6 Series 13, Episode 6 Core Aug 6, 1989
- E7 The Young Handlers' Championship 1989 Mytharc Aug 13, 1989
- E8 Series 13, The Final Mytharc Aug 20, 1989
Season 14 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 14, Episode 1 Mytharc Jul 15, 1990
- E2 Series 14, Episode 2 Core Jul 22, 1990
- E3 Series 14, Episode 3 Core Jul 29, 1990
- E4 Series 14, Episode 4 Core Aug 5, 1990
- E5 Series 14, Episode 5 Core Aug 12, 1990
- E6 Series 14, Episode 6 Core Aug 19, 1990
- E7 The Young Handlers' Championships 1990 Mytharc Aug 26, 1990
- E8 Series 14, The Final Mytharc Sep 2, 1990
Season 15 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 15, Episode 1 Mytharc Jul 14, 1991
- E2 Series 15, Episode 2 Core Jul 21, 1991
- E3 Series 15, Episode 3 Core Jul 28, 1991
- E4 Series 15, Episode 4 Core Aug 4, 1991
- E5 Series 15, Episode 5 Core Aug 11, 1991
- E6 Series 15, Episode 6 Core Aug 18, 1991
- E7 The Young Handlers' Championship 1991 Mytharc Aug 25, 1991
- E8 Series 15, The Final Mytharc Sep 1, 1991
Season 16 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 16, Episode 1 Mytharc Aug 16, 1992
- E2 Series 16, Episode 2 Core Aug 23, 1992
- E3 Series 16, Episode 3 Core Aug 30, 1992
- E4 Series 16, Episode 4 Core Sep 6, 1992
- E5 Series 16, Episode 5 Core Sep 13, 1992
- E6 Series 16, Episode 6 Core Sep 20, 1992
- E7 The Young Handlers' Championships 1992 Mytharc Sep 27, 1992
- E8 Series 16, The Final Mytharc Oct 4, 1992
Season 17 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 17, Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 24, 1993
- E2 Series 17, Episode 2 Core Oct 31, 1993
- E3 Series 17, Episode 3 Core Nov 7, 1993
- E4 Series 17, Episode 4 Core Nov 14, 1993
- E5 Series 17, Episode 5 Core Nov 21, 1993
- E6 Series 17, Episode 6 Core Nov 28, 1993
- E7 The Young Handlers' Championships 1993 Mytharc Dec 5, 1993
- E8 Series 17, The Final Mytharc Dec 12, 1993
Season 18 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 18, Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 25, 1994
- E2 Series 18, Episode 2 Core Oct 2, 1994
- E3 Series 18, Episode 3 Core Oct 9, 1994
- E4 Series 18, Episode 4 Core Oct 16, 1994
- E5 Series 18, Episode 5 Core Oct 23, 1994
- E6 Series 18, Episode 6 Core Oct 30, 1994
- E7 The Young Handlers' Championships 1994 Mytharc Nov 6, 1994
- E8 Series 18, Final Mytharc Nov 13, 1994
Season 19 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 19, Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 11, 1995
- E2 Series 19, Episode 2 Core Nov 18, 1995
- E3 Series 19, Episode 3 Core Nov 25, 1995
- E4 Series 19, Episode 4 Core Dec 2, 1995
- E5 Series 19, Episode 5 Core Dec 9, 1995
- E6 Series 19, Episode 6 Core Dec 16, 1995
- E7 The Young Handlers' Championships Mytharc Jan 6, 1996
- E8 Series 19, The Final Mytharc Jan 13, 1996
Season 20 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 20 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 20, Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 27, 1996
- E2 Series 20, Episode 2 Core Oct 4, 1996
- E3 Series 20, Episode 3 Core Oct 11, 1996
- E4 Series 20, Episode 4 Core Oct 18, 1996
- E5 Series 20, Episode 5 Core Oct 25, 1996
- E6 Series 20, Episode 6 Core Nov 1, 1996
- E7 The Young Handlers' Championships 1996 Mytharc Nov 8, 1996
- E8 Series 20, The Final Mytharc Nov 15, 1996
Season 21 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 21 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 21, Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 3, 1998
- E2 Series 21, Episode 2 Core Jan 10, 1998
- E3 Series 21, Episode 3 Core Jan 17, 1998
- E4 Series 21, Episode 4 Core Jan 24, 1998
- E5 Series 21, Episode 5 Core Jan 31, 1998
- E6 Series 21, Episode 6 Core Feb 7, 1998
- E7 The Young Handlers' Championships Mytharc Feb 14, 1998
- E8 Series 21, The Final Mytharc Feb 21, 1998
Season 22 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →- E1 Series 22, Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 2, 1999
- E2 Series 22, Episode 2 Core Jan 9, 1999
- E3 Series 22, Episode 3 Core Jan 16, 1999
- E4 Series 22, Episode 4 Core Jan 23, 1999
- E5 Series 22, Episode 5 Core Jan 30, 1999
- E6 Series 22, Episode 6 Core Feb 6, 1999
- E7 Series 22, Episode 7 Core Feb 13, 1999
- E8 Series 22, Episode 8 Core Feb 20, 1999
- E9 Series 22, Episode 9 Core Feb 27, 1999
- E10 Series 22, The Brace Final Mytharc Mar 6, 1999
- E11 Series 22, The Singles Final Mytharc Mar 13, 1999
Season 23 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 23 guide & lore primer →- E6 The Heats 2004 Core Dec 18, 2004
- E7 The 2004 Final Core Dec 19, 2004
- E8 The Heats 2005 Core Dec 17, 2005
- E9 The 2005 Final Core Dec 17, 2005
- E10 The Heats 2006 Core Dec 16, 2006
- E11 The 2006 Final Mytharc Dec 17, 2006
- E12 The 2007 Championships Mytharc Dec 22, 2007
Season 24 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Heats 2008 Mytharc Dec 7, 2008
- E2 2008 Championships Mytharc Dec 14, 2008
Season 25 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →- E1 2009 Championships - 1 Mytharc Dec 15, 2009
- E2 2009 Championships - 2 Core Dec 15, 2009
- E3 2009 Championships - 3 Core Dec 16, 2009
- E4 2009 Championships - 4 Mytharc Dec 18, 2009
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Frequently asked questions
When did One Man and His Dog first air?
The series debuted in 1976.
Who were the original presenter and commentator?
Phil Drabble was the original presenter, with commentary by Eric Halsall.
When did Robin Page become the main presenter?
Robin Page replaced Phil Drabble as the main presenter in 1994.
When did the regular series end?
The last regular series aired in 1999.
Were there any specials after the regular series ended?
Yes, Christmas specials began in 1999 and continued annually until 2011, featuring shepherd teams from the four nations.
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