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★ 7.0/10•1989•30m•12•Comedy
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A situation comedy about divorcee James Shepherd, a charismatic vet, who struggles to run both a successful surgery and a home for his two teenage children.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 1, 1989

Episodes

E130m

Father and Family

James' ex-wife Helen arrives, saying that she has left her current husband and intends to move back in with the family. However, Helen's husband Frank, a member of the mafia, comes looking for her.

Oct 1, 1989

E230m

The Contract

The Shepherds are in for a shock when teenage Kate's 35-year-old boyfriend comes for dinner.

Oct 8, 1989

E330m

Double Date

Robbie enrols his father in a computer dating scheme.

Oct 15, 1989

E430m

The Horse Race

Various interested parties try to involve James in fixing a horse race.

Oct 22, 1989

E530m

Helen's Parents

James' veterinarian duties involve a farting dog, then when he gets home, Helen's ancient father introduces his considerably younger singer/songwriter girlfriend.

Oct 29, 1989

E630m

She's Leaving Home

James tears Kate off a strip for staying out late at a party; the rather predictable result is Kate attempts to leave home.

Nov 5, 1989

E730m

A Matter of Decree

James and Helen's inefficient lawyer believes their divorce may not have been finalised.

Nov 12, 1989

E830m

Katie's Broken Heart

Kate's boyfriend has an unusual excuse for standing her up.

Nov 19, 1989

E930m

Helen the Receptionist

Frank calls from Sicily to tell Helen that's he's found someone else.

Nov 26, 1989

Actors

Paul Nicholas

Paul Nicholas

James Shepherd

Lucy Benjamin

Lucy Benjamin

Kate Shepherd

Andrew Read

Robbie Shepherd

Jane Briers

Rose

Pippa Guard

Pippa Guard

Vicky

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