0:00:02 > 0:00:06Last time on One Man And His Dog, the sheep were very tricky.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09- Oh, there's a breakaway. - They've come out the pen!
0:00:09 > 0:00:11'The shepherds held their nerve.'
0:00:11 > 0:00:15- This is where you could do with a 12-foot crook.- And a 12-foot gate.
0:00:15 > 0:00:18Well done, that man! And dog.
0:00:18 > 0:00:20'Now, it's neck-and-neck.'
0:00:20 > 0:00:23Ireland need this pen if they want to catch Wales.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- So, let's bring on the dogs. - WHISTLES
0:00:45 > 0:00:47Welcome back to Balmoral Castle,
0:00:47 > 0:00:51where our four teams are battling it out to become the champions
0:00:51 > 0:00:53of One Man And His Dog 2011.
0:00:53 > 0:00:57Our 35th anniversary competition is proving to be fierce.
0:00:57 > 0:01:01We've seen some fantastic trialling.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04As always, our trialling expert Gus Dermody joins us.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07From the Young Handlers and the Brace round we've seen,
0:01:07 > 0:01:12- this course is proving to be tricky. - Yeah. It's rather compact.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16Any minor mistake becomes exaggerated. It is difficult.
0:01:16 > 0:01:19- What do you make of the sheep? - They've been very consistent.
0:01:19 > 0:01:23They're good in the field but they don't like the close work.
0:01:23 > 0:01:29- There's been a few little tinkers! - There certainly has. They don't like being split in the shedding ring.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33Then they don't like the confines of the pen, so they are difficult.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36We did finish the last trial on a tie...
0:01:39 > 0:01:42There's only 33 points between top and bottom.
0:01:42 > 0:01:46There's a lot of points available today.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48Any country could win this.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50They're all in with a chance.
0:01:50 > 0:01:55One lady who was particularly fond of Balmoral was Queen Victoria.
0:01:55 > 0:01:59She spent many holidays wandering around the grounds with HER collies,
0:01:59 > 0:02:01no doubt to this very spot here.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05I'm sure she would have loved a go at our Singles round.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07Here's what's in store for them.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11This time, one dog has to deal with two flocks of sheep,
0:02:11 > 0:02:14and there's a massive 150 points.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18The first group of five sheep are in the right-hand corner of the field.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21The handler sends his dog out to the right on the first outrun,
0:02:21 > 0:02:23for a possible 20 points.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27The dog gets them to move towards the handler with the lift
0:02:27 > 0:02:29for ten points.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32There's 20 points at the fetch.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35The sheep must be driven in a straight line through the gates.
0:02:35 > 0:02:40- The handler must remain at the post. - Now things get exciting.
0:02:40 > 0:02:45The handler sends his dog out to the left on the second outrun
0:02:45 > 0:02:50to collect the second group of five sheep, another possible 20 points.
0:02:50 > 0:02:54The dog gets them to move back towards the handler
0:02:54 > 0:02:56with the second lift, ten points.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59These sheep are taken through the fetch gates.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02Both sets of sheep are regrouped.
0:03:02 > 0:03:07Not as easy as it sounds, depending on where the first group has got to.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10Once together, they're brought to the handler's post. 20 points.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13The next hurdle is the drive, worth 30 points.
0:03:13 > 0:03:18They're taken on a triangular drive through two sets of drive gates.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21The dog must drive the sheep at a steady pace
0:03:21 > 0:03:24or they'll miss the gates and lose points.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26The drive ends in the shedding ring.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30One of the three sheep with red collars must be singled off
0:03:30 > 0:03:34and held until the judges are satisfied, for ten points.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36For a final ten points,
0:03:36 > 0:03:40all ten sheep must be penned and the gate closed.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45The course must be completed in 18 minutes for a shot at the title.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49Let's get our Singles round under way.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52Our judges are on their tower, Barra O'Brien and Arthur Roberts.
0:03:52 > 0:03:56They'll award points to each section of our competitors' rounds.
0:03:56 > 0:04:01As it stands, Scotland are in fourth so they'll be going first.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03There are 150 points up for grabs,
0:04:03 > 0:04:07so they could still win it for their country.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10Let's meet our Scotsman and his dog.
0:04:19 > 0:04:23I'm Scott Renwick. I'm from Loch Broom in Wester Ross.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27I'm running Roci in this year's competition.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31Loch Broom is a very bonnie part of Scotland.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35There's plenty to see. There's some lovely mountains, hills.
0:04:35 > 0:04:41The Corrieshalloch Gorge, which is quite spectacular, a 200-foot drop.
0:04:41 > 0:04:46My grandfather was here in this valley. My father was here.
0:04:46 > 0:04:49I've been here all my life, also.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54We run 2,000 north country cheviots
0:04:54 > 0:04:58and also, we've got 85 head of luing cattle.
0:05:00 > 0:05:04My two boys help about the farm. They help work the dogs.
0:05:04 > 0:05:08I'm very happy that they're following in my footsteps.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11Roci's just a natural dog, trained in everyday work,
0:05:11 > 0:05:13not playing with sheep in a field.
0:05:13 > 0:05:17This is my first time on One Man And His Dog.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20It's a real honour to represent Scotland.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25No doubt, a real honour for him to be competing
0:05:25 > 0:05:29in front of the beautiful Balmoral Castle.
0:05:29 > 0:05:31Roci's set up to go out to the right.
0:05:32 > 0:05:34Away.
0:05:34 > 0:05:40Away goes the dog, breaking into the rough giving nice room. That's good.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42Stopped a bit short.
0:05:42 > 0:05:47He's got to angle these sheep towards the fetch gates not himself.
0:05:47 > 0:05:53- It's a good start, a good lift. - They had a good little trot on then.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- They slammed the brakes on and turned round.- To weigh up the dog.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59WHISTLES AND COMMANDS
0:05:59 > 0:06:05They could break sharp left, but the dog's covering very well.
0:06:06 > 0:06:11The judges were very happy with the outrun. 19 scored. One point lost.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13Full marks for the lift.
0:06:13 > 0:06:18Now the dog should be asked to look back. He's going back well.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21Three points lost on the first fetch.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24This is a brilliant start for Scotland.
0:06:24 > 0:06:29That's the second outrun completed, and good lift.
0:06:31 > 0:06:36Wow! Top marks for the second outrun and top marks for the second lift.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40They're nicely on line for the fetch gates again.
0:06:40 > 0:06:42Very nicely through.
0:06:42 > 0:06:46The other sheep are bang on line, so things are going extremely well
0:06:46 > 0:06:49for Scott Renwick and Roci. Brilliant.
0:06:54 > 0:06:5719 points for the second fetch.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59He's only dropped five points.
0:06:59 > 0:07:02He's off to a brilliant start.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04Will they sneak out through the back?
0:07:04 > 0:07:09Interesting that it was a collared ewe that tried to break.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12What would be going through my mind,
0:07:12 > 0:07:15"Maybe she'll break for me in the shedding ring."
0:07:15 > 0:07:19That's a fair way off. Let's get on with the drive.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23WHISTLE COMMANDS
0:07:23 > 0:07:28That's beautiful. A dog that really knows what he's doing.
0:07:28 > 0:07:33All the Scots dogs are trained on everyday work.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35This is a good cross drive.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37WHISTLES
0:07:38 > 0:07:43They go behind the first hurdle and then pulled back through the hurdle.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- SHOUTS COMMAND - Oh! And he's rung them.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52COMMANDS WHISTLED
0:07:57 > 0:07:59The judges will be penalising that.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02And...what have we got?
0:08:02 > 0:08:06Four or five have gone the wrong side of the second drive gate.
0:08:06 > 0:08:09There'll be quite a few points lost.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12That's been the worst part of the whole trial.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14It's been tremendous.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17The sheep have got to come into the shedding ring
0:08:17 > 0:08:20before the handler goes in himself.
0:08:20 > 0:08:2516 scored for the drive. That's 16 out of 30.
0:08:27 > 0:08:32Got to get one of these three collared ewes away from the rest.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38Oh, yes! Come onto the dog.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42Are the judges going to accept it? They've accepted it.
0:08:45 > 0:08:47Nine scored for the single.
0:08:47 > 0:08:52Now, can we get ten sheep into that small pen?
0:08:52 > 0:08:56- They're looking.- This would be a delight if they trot in there now.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01Yes, it'd be a great run for Scotland.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03Scott slowly coming round.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08The dog poised, on its feet, ears pricked,
0:09:08 > 0:09:12waiting to come in or go left or right.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15Moving gently towards that pen.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18Is there one going to go down the side?
0:09:18 > 0:09:22Come-bye. Come-bye. Bye. Bye. Bye.
0:09:22 > 0:09:24Come-bye, Roci. Come-bye bye bye.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26Bye, Roci. Bye. Bye. Bye.
0:09:26 > 0:09:30- Roci, here... - It was extremely close.
0:09:30 > 0:09:35It could have been a great finish, but anyway.
0:09:45 > 0:09:50- Oh!- The collared ewe on the outside. What's she going to do?- Spin round.
0:09:52 > 0:09:57Is she going to go down the side? There's room for her now to go in.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- The other one's come out!- Oh, no!
0:10:00 > 0:10:03Oh, dear, oh, dear. What do you do now?
0:10:03 > 0:10:07He mustn't let go of the rope, the only thing he mustn't do.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11If the sheep jump over the rope, that's all right.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14If they go under the rope, it's all right.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16Now he's in with a chance.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19She may well meet that open gate.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22In she goes, and that's it. Round complete.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24APPLAUSE
0:10:24 > 0:10:28Let's see what the pen has scored. Just four.
0:10:33 > 0:10:36We were impressed in the commentary box.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39Let's see what Scott made of it on the field.
0:10:39 > 0:10:43Not too bad. There was a few mistakes here and there.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47The best part was Roci's second outrun. She took that well.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49I'm quite happy, ay.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52There's a lot of good handlers to come, excellent handlers.
0:10:52 > 0:10:58No doubt the other competitors will have been watching Scott and Roci's round very closely.
0:10:58 > 0:11:02Second up in this Singles round, it's Matt Watson and his dog Milo.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07Last time Matt was on One Man And His Dog, he only lost four points.
0:11:12 > 0:11:16I'm Matt Watson from Tadcaster near York.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20This is Milo that I'll be running in this year's competition.
0:11:20 > 0:11:24I went to watch my first sheepdog trial, encouraged by somebody else,
0:11:24 > 0:11:29and thought how easy it looked and that I could probably do better.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31How wrong I was!
0:11:32 > 0:11:35I live here with my wife, Kate, and my sons, Harry and Adam.
0:11:35 > 0:11:39They get involved in all aspects of all farm life - lambing,
0:11:39 > 0:11:43looking after the dogs, feeding the chickens.
0:11:43 > 0:11:45Yeah!
0:11:45 > 0:11:49We have all Welsh breeds of sheep.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Balwens, the rare breed black sheep,
0:11:51 > 0:11:54beulahs and Welsh mules.
0:11:54 > 0:11:58We also have a handful of cattle. MOOS
0:11:58 > 0:12:01Milo is seven years old.
0:12:01 > 0:12:04He is very much work-orientated.
0:12:04 > 0:12:08He's a workaholic. I hope I can be reasonably confident with Milo.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12Although when you're working with sheep and dogs
0:12:12 > 0:12:16you never quite know, and that fills you with a bit of apprehension.
0:12:17 > 0:12:21On we go with the English National Champions from 2010,
0:12:21 > 0:12:24Matt and Milo.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26Stand.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28So, the dog's away to the right,
0:12:28 > 0:12:30giving nice room.
0:12:30 > 0:12:34It'll be interesting, how the sheep react to a red and white dog.
0:12:34 > 0:12:40Stopping him short because they've got to lift at an angle.
0:12:40 > 0:12:43Wow! A gentle start but the pace has suddenly picked up.
0:12:43 > 0:12:48- Ooh! Went through one set of gates, but not the right set.- Yeah.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52No bonus for that. He's getting them towards the official fetch gates.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55WHISTLES COMMANDS
0:12:57 > 0:12:59- Lie down! - Now he's going to ask him back.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03That was good. First request and he goes back.
0:13:03 > 0:13:0511 scored for the fetch.
0:13:05 > 0:13:12These are on course now for the fetch gates again.
0:13:12 > 0:13:17He's got them nicely in line, right in the centre.
0:13:20 > 0:13:2220 points for the second outrun.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26Seven out of ten for the second lift.
0:13:26 > 0:13:31The sheep don't seem to be bothered with unusual markings on the dog.
0:13:31 > 0:13:37Looking for a tighter turn here than Scott had with Roci.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39Looks like it could be the case.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42Come now. Come.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45Lie down.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- That's a good turn. - Off on the drive then.
0:13:48 > 0:13:53Try and get a drive through those gates on the left of the course.
0:13:53 > 0:13:59Three points lost on that second fetch. 17 out of 20 scored.
0:13:59 > 0:14:03He's having problems getting them to go down this first leg of the drive.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06They're not wanting to go straight.
0:14:06 > 0:14:11That's how some of these blackface sheep can be.
0:14:11 > 0:14:16If they go down that dip, the sheep have tended to break to the right.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19They're leaning towards the gate, but nicely through.
0:14:19 > 0:14:24And turning them now on to the crossdrive.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- He's holding the dog well back. - A good distance there.
0:14:27 > 0:14:31Milo has to get the pace on. Just edging up now.
0:14:31 > 0:14:36He's in a good position now to turn them up towards the gate.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- Coming round.- That's good.
0:14:40 > 0:14:45Is he slightly over-flanked? Will he get all ten through the gates?
0:14:45 > 0:14:48Holding toward the left-hand gate.
0:14:48 > 0:14:51Nicely through, so that's good.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53All the sheep through all the gates.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56SHOUTS COMMAND AND WHISTLES
0:14:56 > 0:15:01Bit of anxiety on his face there as he was whistling.
0:15:01 > 0:15:06Into the shedding ring, looking for a collared ewe to single off.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08WHISTLES
0:15:08 > 0:15:1123 out of 30 for the drive.
0:15:11 > 0:15:14The points are totting up nicely.
0:15:14 > 0:15:16Out!
0:15:16 > 0:15:19- Lie down. - Trying to keep him out all the time.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24So he doesn't pressure these sheep. Now lying absolutely flat.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26- There's one here at the back.- Hm.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- But facing the wrong way.- Yeah.
0:15:29 > 0:15:31Lie down.
0:15:32 > 0:15:34Get out, Milo. Come out!
0:15:38 > 0:15:39Get, get.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- Come. Lie down. - Here's a chance coming.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49Coming off the front.
0:15:49 > 0:15:51Gone to the back.
0:15:53 > 0:15:55Get out! Lie down!
0:15:55 > 0:15:57Come out of it! Come-bye.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59Here, here. That'll do.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03It really is the luck of the draw with these sheep.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06Scott had a very nice time with one that was quite keen
0:16:06 > 0:16:09on separating from the bunch.
0:16:09 > 0:16:12But these girls don't want to leave each other.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15And the clock is ticking by.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23This is about the first time that they've started to string out.
0:16:23 > 0:16:26- See what he can do. - Way out! Out!
0:16:26 > 0:16:29The sheep on the other side, they could...
0:16:29 > 0:16:33- Are they going out? - They're right on the edge. Oh, dear.
0:16:33 > 0:16:38Sometimes, half a point would go per sheep that gets out of the ring.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43Lie down. You!
0:16:43 > 0:16:45Come out! Lie down.
0:16:45 > 0:16:50There's an opportunity here on the left...
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- Yes! - Lie down! Lie down!
0:16:54 > 0:16:57Have the judges accepted it?
0:16:57 > 0:17:00Oh, come on! They've GOT to accept it!
0:17:00 > 0:17:04The dog came through but didn't hold the sheep.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06They haven't accepted it.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08Lie down.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12Time must be getting very close.
0:17:12 > 0:17:17It doesn't look as if it's going to happen, does it?
0:17:17 > 0:17:19Oh, dear.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23Lie down. Get! Lie down!
0:17:24 > 0:17:28There'll be a call from the judges. It's time up.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31Matt and Milo retire in the shedding ring.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40Let's see what they make of it all.
0:17:40 > 0:17:45Milo worked OK. He was a little bit sharp on them.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49Maybe caused them to run on a little more than I'd have liked.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53Wasn't the first time I've not managed to single one off.
0:17:53 > 0:17:58I just couldn't really get a good opportunity. Just how it goes.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02We're getting close to finding out who this year's champions will be,
0:18:02 > 0:18:05with two of the 12 handlers left to run.
0:18:05 > 0:18:07We're going to make you wait a bit,
0:18:07 > 0:18:11as we find out some more about these beautiful surroundings
0:18:11 > 0:18:15and one of the collie's original fans.
0:18:16 > 0:18:20Nestled in the dramatic landscape of the Cairngorm National Park
0:18:20 > 0:18:23in the shadows of Lochnagar, lies Balmoral.
0:18:23 > 0:18:28This great estate covers just over 50,000 acres of mountains,
0:18:28 > 0:18:32heather-clad moorlands, ancient Caledonian forests,
0:18:32 > 0:18:35lochs, streams and the River Dee.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39Balmoral has been the Highland home of the British royal family
0:18:39 > 0:18:41for over 160 years.
0:18:44 > 0:18:48For generations, they've enjoyed this Scottish haven,
0:18:48 > 0:18:52retreating yearly to its rugged beauty.
0:18:57 > 0:19:00It all began in the autumn of 1842,
0:19:00 > 0:19:05when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert made their first visit to Scotland.
0:19:05 > 0:19:09Enchanted, their passion led them to lease the Deeside estate.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12Queen Victoria noted in her diary,
0:19:12 > 0:19:16"So clear and so solitary, it did one good as one gazed around,
0:19:16 > 0:19:19"and the pure mountain air was most refreshing.
0:19:19 > 0:19:22"All seem to breathe freedom and peace."
0:19:29 > 0:19:33Prince Albert bought the land for his wife in 1852,
0:19:33 > 0:19:37and began to rebuild the castle to house their growing family.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39Queen Victoria herself
0:19:39 > 0:19:45laid this very foundation stone on 28th September 1853.
0:19:45 > 0:19:49But they would only share a few precious years here together.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53After Albert's death, it became a retreat of a very different sort,
0:19:53 > 0:19:56as Queen Victoria would escape here in her grief.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04Often by Victoria's side in those years were two collies -
0:20:04 > 0:20:06Sharp and Noble.
0:20:06 > 0:20:11Of the many dogs that Victoria owned these were among her favourites.
0:20:11 > 0:20:15They were her constant companions and frequent visitors here.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19One of Noble's special roles was to guard the Queen's gloves.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23Victoria described him as "the most biddable dog I ever saw,
0:20:23 > 0:20:25"and so affectionate and kind.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29"If he thinks you're not pleased with him, his puts out his paws
0:20:29 > 0:20:32"and begs in such an affectionate way."
0:20:32 > 0:20:35Border collies have always had a special place in MY heart.
0:20:35 > 0:20:40They're such loyal companions, both at home and working on the farm.
0:20:40 > 0:20:45Queen Victoria's affection was captured with this loving tribute.
0:20:45 > 0:20:49It reads, "Noble by name. By nature, noble too.
0:20:49 > 0:20:53"Faithful companion, sympathetic and true."
0:21:06 > 0:21:11Our next handler is from Ireland. He has 42 years of sheepdog trialling experience.
0:21:11 > 0:21:15Judging by the fun that Matt and Milo had in this shedding ring,
0:21:15 > 0:21:18he's going to need every minute of that.
0:21:18 > 0:21:22I'm Frankie McCullough from Ballynahinch in County Down.
0:21:22 > 0:21:26I'll be competing with Craig in this year's One Man And His Dog.
0:21:26 > 0:21:30We're farming 700 blackfaces here.
0:21:30 > 0:21:35It's typical blackface country so dogs are a must.
0:21:35 > 0:21:38Craig, he loves his work.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42He loves being on that quad with me from morning till night.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45It's just a perfect partnership.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49I won the Irish National last year with Craig.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51It was the best feeling I've had in my life.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55This is my first time on One Man And His Dog.
0:21:55 > 0:21:57WHISTLES
0:21:57 > 0:22:02It's a team event, so I hope I don't let the rest of the team down.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06I'll just give it my best shot and hope everything goes well.
0:22:06 > 0:22:11I'm always a wee bit nervous before I go out to the post.
0:22:11 > 0:22:15Once it gets started and the thing gets flowing, the nerves leave.
0:22:15 > 0:22:18Unless everything goes totally wrong.
0:22:18 > 0:22:23That stake can be the loneliest place in the world when things go wrong.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28Just a reminder, Ireland are tied with Wales.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31Neck-and-neck, 181 points.
0:22:31 > 0:22:35So they'll need all the points they can get here.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37Frankie and Craig.
0:22:37 > 0:22:41- Off Craig goes. - He's off to a wide outrun.
0:22:41 > 0:22:47Stopping him short because he doesn't do a straight lift.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49Craig is now seven years old.
0:22:49 > 0:22:53Frankie said that he was very strong when he was younger
0:22:53 > 0:22:56and is starting to mellow out a bit.
0:22:57 > 0:22:59Maximum points for the outrun.
0:22:59 > 0:23:01Maximum points for the lift.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05Look at this. Nice and steady. Right in the middle.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08They come towards the fetch gates.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12WHISTLES
0:23:12 > 0:23:15Look back! Stand!
0:23:15 > 0:23:20He's asked him to look back for the second lot of sheep.
0:23:21 > 0:23:2418 points for the first fetch.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- Just two points dropped so far. - We've got a two and a three!
0:23:28 > 0:23:30They've rushed through.
0:23:30 > 0:23:33At least they're going to run to the other sheep.
0:23:33 > 0:23:36He's got the obstacle.
0:23:37 > 0:23:3918 scored for second outrun.
0:23:39 > 0:23:42Seven out of ten for the second lift.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45Stand. Come. Stand.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48He's got them nicely under control.
0:23:48 > 0:23:51Come. Stand! Come.
0:23:51 > 0:23:53That's a nice fetch.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58Now then, the sheep are facing Craig.
0:23:58 > 0:24:01He doesn't seem the slightest bit worried of these sheep.
0:24:01 > 0:24:05- No.- He's not backing off at all. And away they go.
0:24:05 > 0:24:08On the drive.
0:24:09 > 0:24:13Dropped four points on the fetch. 16 scored.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16For Wales, this will be the score to beat.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19- Come on, Craig! - Little bit of milling.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23The judges will be taking points off here.
0:24:23 > 0:24:25Come-bye. Stand!
0:24:25 > 0:24:28WHISTLES AND SHOUTS COMMANDS
0:24:28 > 0:24:30Nicely through.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34I think he'll probably keep a bit more pressure onto them.
0:24:34 > 0:24:36Stand, Craig! Stand!
0:24:36 > 0:24:40They're on a good line on this crossdrive.
0:24:40 > 0:24:42Maybe just a little bit too high.
0:24:42 > 0:24:47Craig's turning them down that little bit.
0:24:47 > 0:24:49They're not far out at all.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52WHISTLES
0:24:52 > 0:24:57Craig comes round. He's got to get all ten sheep through those gates.
0:24:57 > 0:24:59Stand!
0:24:59 > 0:25:04He's stopped them on the right-hand side. He's got them bunched.
0:25:04 > 0:25:08And through they come. All ten through the gate.
0:25:08 > 0:25:11- It's going well for Ireland.- It is.
0:25:11 > 0:25:14The delights of the shedding ring await them.
0:25:17 > 0:25:20Everything under control as they come into the shedding ring.
0:25:20 > 0:25:25It may be that these sheep will spread out under no pressure at all.
0:25:25 > 0:25:2922 out of 30 for the drive.
0:25:30 > 0:25:33He's got a collared ewe on the one end.
0:25:35 > 0:25:38Is he going to be able to prise her off?
0:25:38 > 0:25:40Gently does it.
0:25:40 > 0:25:42Ah! She's turned in.
0:25:42 > 0:25:44Lie down.
0:25:44 > 0:25:48GENTLY: Good dog. Lie down. Lie down, Craig.
0:25:48 > 0:25:50Sit down. Sit down.
0:25:56 > 0:26:00Oh, no! The dog shouldn't make contact with the sheep.
0:26:00 > 0:26:06No doubt he'll have to lose a lot of points for that.
0:26:06 > 0:26:12Graham, who's running for Wales will be watching this incredibly closely.
0:26:12 > 0:26:14He certainly will.
0:26:14 > 0:26:17Lie down. Come-bye.
0:26:17 > 0:26:19Lie down. Come-bye.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21Lie down. Lie down.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23Here's a chance.
0:26:25 > 0:26:28He's come through and they've accepted it.
0:26:30 > 0:26:31Stand!
0:26:31 > 0:26:33Stand.
0:26:35 > 0:26:37Just one point for the shed.
0:26:37 > 0:26:40At least he's in with a chance now
0:26:40 > 0:26:44of getting ten points if he puts all ten sheep into this pen.
0:26:44 > 0:26:47Come-bye. Stand. Away to me.
0:26:47 > 0:26:49That'll do, Craig.
0:26:49 > 0:26:51He's got plenty of time,
0:26:51 > 0:26:55as long as he takes it steady and doesn't take any risks.
0:26:56 > 0:27:00Oh, they're stubborn! That row at the front. Look at them.
0:27:02 > 0:27:05Ah! Bit of temper being shown!
0:27:05 > 0:27:08Away to me, Craig. Stand. Stand.
0:27:08 > 0:27:10Come-bye. Come-bye.
0:27:13 > 0:27:17You only need one to lead them in. He's got some movement there now.
0:27:17 > 0:27:22Craig watching his side. Frankie closing the gate slowly.
0:27:22 > 0:27:26He mustn't touch the sheep with that gate or with the rope.
0:27:26 > 0:27:29It looks like they're going to go in.
0:27:29 > 0:27:33- That'll do, Craig. - That WILL do.- That'll do, Craig.
0:27:33 > 0:27:37One point for the pen. Let's see what that does to the total.
0:27:42 > 0:27:46Will that be enough for Ireland to take the title?
0:27:47 > 0:27:51I usually have wee butterflies before I go out.
0:27:51 > 0:27:54Once we get away good, things settle down
0:27:54 > 0:27:58and I forget about everything and concentrate on Craig.
0:27:58 > 0:28:00He done most things I asked of him.
0:28:00 > 0:28:04He's been in the vehicle and hasn't seen sheep for a few days,
0:28:04 > 0:28:07so he was bursting with energy.
0:28:07 > 0:28:09I was happy enough.
0:28:09 > 0:28:11The last country to grace the podium
0:28:11 > 0:28:15in this year's One Man And His Dog is Wales.
0:28:15 > 0:28:19They need to score over 113 to be crowned champions.
0:28:19 > 0:28:23Let's meet Graham Powell and his dog, Gwen, the team faced with that task.
0:28:26 > 0:28:29I'm Graham Powell, I live in Gladestry in Powys
0:28:29 > 0:28:33and I shall be running Gwen in this year's One Man And His Dog.
0:28:33 > 0:28:36I live on the border between Wales and England.
0:28:36 > 0:28:39It's an upland area with mostly agriculture
0:28:39 > 0:28:41and rolling countryside.
0:28:41 > 0:28:44At this time of year, there's plenty to do on the farm.
0:28:44 > 0:28:49There's the shepherding of the sheep and maintaining the grassland.
0:28:50 > 0:28:55Gwen is seven years old. She's been here since she was nine months.
0:28:55 > 0:28:59She's a vital part of the farm. I trained Gwen myself.
0:28:59 > 0:29:04I spend a lot of time in the evenings training and keeping her in tune.
0:29:04 > 0:29:07The more you put in, the more you get out.
0:29:07 > 0:29:11This'll be the second time I've been on One Man And His Dog.
0:29:11 > 0:29:16'I appeared in 1989 on the Junior Young Handlers.'
0:29:16 > 0:29:17Stand!
0:29:17 > 0:29:20'I was running Gill. It was very nerve-racking.
0:29:20 > 0:29:24'A lot of scary moments, but we managed to scrape a win.'
0:29:24 > 0:29:27They were a bit stroppy, weren't they?
0:29:27 > 0:29:31Yes. You just had to keep them on line as much as you can.
0:29:31 > 0:29:34I'm really looking forward to being on One Man And His Dog,
0:29:34 > 0:29:39to compete against the best handlers and hope that we rise to the challenge.
0:29:40 > 0:29:43The pressure's on, but doing their best to remain calm
0:29:43 > 0:29:46are Graham and Gwen.
0:29:51 > 0:29:54- WHISTLES - She was coming in a little bit.
0:29:54 > 0:29:57Graham gave a whistle and she immediately took it.
0:29:57 > 0:30:01So the judges may just knock one point off.
0:30:01 > 0:30:05But she's coming in nicely now and that's good.
0:30:05 > 0:30:10- Coming fast up this field. - Ooh, dear.- They're off line.
0:30:10 > 0:30:12- WHISTLES - Just saved it, I think.
0:30:12 > 0:30:16- She may well have done. - Out!
0:30:16 > 0:30:20She's there. He's got it. He's kept her out.
0:30:20 > 0:30:22Remarkable!
0:30:22 > 0:30:27Now, he's got to send her back to the left-hand corner.
0:30:27 > 0:30:30- Look! - He's asking her to look back.
0:30:30 > 0:30:35She's gone. Going nice and steady, but he did ask three times.
0:30:35 > 0:30:38It'll be interesting to see what the judges do.
0:30:38 > 0:30:4019 for the first outrun.
0:30:40 > 0:30:42Seven for lift number one.
0:30:42 > 0:30:4412 for the fetch.
0:30:44 > 0:30:49The five sheep are from the second lift, towards the fetch gates.
0:30:49 > 0:30:53Again, coming at speed, but they've come through.
0:30:53 > 0:30:54Look!
0:30:54 > 0:31:00Now he's asking the dog to gather the first group of sheep again.
0:31:01 > 0:31:03Look at them jumping away!
0:31:03 > 0:31:07This is the liveliest packet that we've seen up till now.
0:31:09 > 0:31:1217 for the second outrun.
0:31:12 > 0:31:14Eight for lift number two.
0:31:14 > 0:31:18He's certainly got an unruly bunch of sheep here.
0:31:18 > 0:31:22He's having a job to keep them on line.
0:31:22 > 0:31:29They've sneaked through between the judges and our commentary box.
0:31:29 > 0:31:32Gwen's working away, bringing them back onto the course.
0:31:32 > 0:31:37Obviously, points are going to be tumbling here.
0:31:37 > 0:31:39What sort of a drive are we going to have?
0:31:39 > 0:31:43Nicely bunched, going in a straight line.
0:31:43 > 0:31:48She looks like she takes no prisoners, Gwen.
0:31:48 > 0:31:5215 scored for the fetch. Five points lost.
0:31:52 > 0:31:55All through the middle.
0:31:56 > 0:32:01Starting the crossdrive from left to right. Frankie McCullough watching.
0:32:01 > 0:32:05- Thinking whether or not he's in front.- At this stage, he is.
0:32:05 > 0:32:07The sheep racing across again.
0:32:07 > 0:32:11Are they going to miss the obstacle? They've gone past but she's covered.
0:32:11 > 0:32:14There'll be points lost for line,
0:32:14 > 0:32:18but at least he's going to get them through the obstacle.
0:32:22 > 0:32:23Out!
0:32:25 > 0:32:26Stand!
0:32:27 > 0:32:30Into the shedding ring, then.
0:32:30 > 0:32:33Looking for one of the collared ewes to single off.
0:32:33 > 0:32:3626 scored for the drive.
0:32:36 > 0:32:40That's good. The pressure must be on now, points-wise.
0:32:40 > 0:32:43Ten points needed out of a possible 20,
0:32:43 > 0:32:46for Wales to take the title.
0:32:46 > 0:32:48Keep. Stand.
0:32:48 > 0:32:52Collared ewe on the left-hand side that he's trying for...
0:32:52 > 0:32:56What a shame! It was so close!
0:32:56 > 0:32:58The others are out of the ring now.
0:32:58 > 0:32:59Out!
0:33:01 > 0:33:03All of them out of the ring.
0:33:03 > 0:33:07That could be half the available points gone.
0:33:07 > 0:33:11Wow! It's going to be close all the way to the finish here.
0:33:11 > 0:33:14And the clock is ticking by.
0:33:14 > 0:33:15Gwen.
0:33:15 > 0:33:17Stand there.
0:33:17 > 0:33:20Here's an opportunity, the ewe on the left-hand side.
0:33:21 > 0:33:24Stand. Keep back.
0:33:24 > 0:33:27Here's a chance.
0:33:27 > 0:33:29Hold her.
0:33:29 > 0:33:32Yes, they've accepted it. Yes!
0:33:32 > 0:33:36- Six points.- Six points! - For the single.
0:33:36 > 0:33:38One better than I thought.
0:33:38 > 0:33:44He needs four at the pen for Wales to take the title this year.
0:33:44 > 0:33:47It's right down to the final pen.
0:33:47 > 0:33:51If Wales could win, it would break a long run of near misses
0:33:51 > 0:33:53and disappointments.
0:33:53 > 0:33:55Out. Out.
0:33:55 > 0:33:57Keep. Out.
0:33:57 > 0:33:58Out. Come on.
0:33:58 > 0:34:00Come on.
0:34:00 > 0:34:04Come on! Pen them and we're off to Wales!
0:34:04 > 0:34:06Come on. Come-bye.
0:34:08 > 0:34:11Ooh! Close! Well done, Graham!
0:34:11 > 0:34:14That was as close as we'll get.
0:34:16 > 0:34:18Well, we've got some in the pen.
0:34:18 > 0:34:23- Here we go. Come on. - There's a chance now, Gwen. Come in.
0:34:23 > 0:34:26- Stand. Come on. - Look at that for calm!
0:34:26 > 0:34:29Well done, Graham. Well done, Gwen.
0:34:29 > 0:34:33He's in with a darned good chance now.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36Let's get the gate shut!
0:34:36 > 0:34:41Well done. Great stuff! What a finish!
0:34:41 > 0:34:43Have they done enough?
0:34:43 > 0:34:45Just! It's five at the pen!
0:34:48 > 0:34:50What a result for Wales!
0:34:50 > 0:34:56Absolutely sensational finish to this year's competition.
0:34:56 > 0:34:58The sheep are quite difficult.
0:34:58 > 0:35:04They've got the horns and the wool around the face. They don't see the dogs until they're nose-to-nose.
0:35:04 > 0:35:08Gwen found them difficult, not what she's used to.
0:35:08 > 0:35:11I had difficulty on both outruns and fetches.
0:35:11 > 0:35:15I felt happier once we started to drive. The best part was finishing!
0:35:15 > 0:35:19Let's have a reminder of the action in that round.
0:35:19 > 0:35:23That double gather and double lift didn't cause too many problems.
0:35:23 > 0:35:26The outfield work was good from all of them.
0:35:26 > 0:35:30Those sheep in that shedding ring! That's the story of the Singles.
0:35:30 > 0:35:33Yeah. Poor Matt Watson for England.
0:35:33 > 0:35:37Time up in the shedding ring. It just did not happen for him.
0:35:37 > 0:35:42Then when it came to Ireland, that was a near disaster.
0:35:42 > 0:35:46- It cost him dearly. - And they were vital points.
0:35:46 > 0:35:50Even Graham Powell, his sheep got out of the shedding ring,
0:35:50 > 0:35:53but he just got that better score.
0:35:53 > 0:35:57- And a word on Scott and Roci? - They made it look so easy!
0:35:57 > 0:36:01He really did try for Scotland.
0:36:01 > 0:36:03He had a very good round.
0:36:03 > 0:36:05Let's just check the scores then...
0:36:18 > 0:36:21I'm now with the winner of that Singles round.
0:36:21 > 0:36:25- Scott, 124 points is good. - Yeah. I'm absolutely delighted.
0:36:25 > 0:36:29- How did you feel it went? Was it a tricky course?- It was.
0:36:29 > 0:36:32I lost a few points on the crossdrive.
0:36:32 > 0:36:36- A tough act to follow.- The other three dogs were outstanding.
0:36:36 > 0:36:40Frankie's dog's an outstanding dog, as are the other two dogs.
0:36:40 > 0:36:44We'll find out shortly how that plays out on the leader board.
0:36:44 > 0:36:49Before we announce this year's champions, we have a special award every year.
0:36:49 > 0:36:52It's the Outstanding Handler Award.
0:36:52 > 0:36:56Gus, we felt the winner had a real connection with their dog.
0:36:56 > 0:37:00- Got their country off to a wonderful start.- Yes.
0:37:00 > 0:37:04Only eight months' experience but handled the dog like a veteran.
0:37:04 > 0:37:07- Of course, it was Llion Harries. - Well done!
0:37:07 > 0:37:09APPLAUSE
0:37:09 > 0:37:11We've even given you a dog bowl.
0:37:11 > 0:37:16No doubt you'll be travelling all over the place. It's a travel one.
0:37:16 > 0:37:18It folds out and everything.
0:37:18 > 0:37:21So, then. It is the moment of truth,
0:37:21 > 0:37:24the moment that all of the handlers have been waiting for.
0:37:24 > 0:37:28Who are the champions this year? It was a close-run thing.
0:37:28 > 0:37:30Let me reveal the scores.
0:37:30 > 0:37:35In fourth was Scotland with 272.
0:37:35 > 0:37:39In third was England with 273.
0:37:39 > 0:37:44There was just two points between first and second.
0:37:44 > 0:37:47Second, with 294,
0:37:47 > 0:37:54is Ireland, which makes our winners this year, Wales with 296!
0:37:54 > 0:37:59- CHEERS AND APPLAUSE - Unbelievable!
0:38:02 > 0:38:06Well, congratulations once again to Wales. What a fantastic competition.
0:38:06 > 0:38:11We really have been spoilt here, in the back garden of Balmoral Castle.
0:38:11 > 0:38:15Until next year, when we will see you in Wales, from myself, from Gus
0:38:15 > 0:38:17and everybody here, it's goodbye.
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