Shaun, Namensgeber der Serie, ist ein neugieriges, verschmitztes Schaf. Die Schafherde lebt zusammen mit dem Hütehund Bitzer, dem Bauern, drei fiesen Schweinen und diversen anderen Tieren auf einem idyllisch gelegenen Bauernhof. Die Tiere in der Serie zeigen menschliches Verhalten, die Schafe sind aber darauf bedacht, dass der Bauer nicht bemerkt, was sie treiben, und verhalten sich daher wie „normale“ Tiere, wenn er sie beobachtet.
One Man and His Dog is a television series in the United Kingdom featuring sheepdog trials, originally presented by Phil Drabble, with commentary by Eric Halsall and, later, by Ray Ollerenshaw. In 1994, Robin Page replaced Drabble as the main presenter. Gus Dermody took over as commentator. At its peak, in the early 1980s, it attracted audiences in excess of eight million.
The last regular series aired in 1999; however, the same year also saw the first of a series of Christmas specials, which continued annually until 2011, which have been contested by teams of shepherds from the four nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, in the three categories of Singles, Brace and Young Handlers. Dermody has remained as a commentator ever since. The main hosts have been Clarissa Dickson Wright, followed by Ben Fogle with co-host Shauna Lowry, and Kate Humble. Matt Baker joined the programme as a co-commentator in 2006, and additionally became the main host in 2011. In 2012, the show was broadcast in two parts in September, and Baker was joined as a main presenter by Michaela Strachan.
In July 2013, it was announced that One Man and His Dog is to have a new home on BBC One, as part of rural affairs show Countryfile.
Das schlaue Schaf Shaun, der treue Hund Bitzer und der Rest der Mossy Bottom Gang sorgen für jede Menge Spaß und Unfug auf der Farm.
The world sheepdog trials - 240 border collies and their handlers come to County Down to compete to be crowned champion. Only 42 can make it to the semi-finals. Who’ll make the cut?