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1989 - 1990

Father and Family

1st October 1989
Episode 1
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.

The Contract

8th October 1989
Episode 2
The Shepherds are in for a shock when teenage Kate's 35-year-old boyfriend comes for dinner.

Double Date

15th October 1989
Episode 3
Robbie enrols his father in a computer dating scheme.

The Horse Race

22nd October 1989
Episode 4
Various interested parties try to involve James in fixing a horse race.

Helen's Parents

29th October 1989
Episode 5
James' veterinarian duties involve a farting dog, then when he gets home, Helen's ancient father introduces his considerably younger singer/songwriter girlfriend.

She's Leaving Home

5th November 1989
Episode 6
James tears Kate off a strip for staying out late at a party; the rather predictable result is Kate attempts to leave home.

A Matter of Decree

12th November 1989
Episode 7
James and Helen's inefficient lawyer believes their divorce may not have been finalised.

Katie's Broken Heart

19th November 1989
Episode 8
Kate's boyfriend has an unusual excuse for standing her up.

Helen the Receptionist

26th November 1989
Episode 9
Frank calls from Sicily to tell Helen that's he's found someone else.
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Comedy

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.

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Paul Nicholas

James Shepherd

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Lucy Benjamin

Kate Shepherd

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Andrew Read

Robbie Shepherd

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Jane Briers

Rose

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Pippa Guard

Vicky

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Ian Hamilton

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Robin Carr

Executive Producer

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Corrine Rodriguez

Casting Director

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Brian Bennett

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Warren Bennett

Original Music Composer

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