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1989- 1990

2 Seasons

19 Episodes

7.0(3 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Paul Nicholas

James Shepherd

Paul Nicholas

Acting

Lucy Benjamin

Kate Shepherd

Lucy Benjamin

Acting

Andrew Read

Robbie Shepherd

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Jane Briers

Rose

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Pippa Guard

Vicky

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