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Close to Home

  • TV Series
  • 1989–1990
  • 30m
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Close to Home (1989)
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The daily trials and tribulations of vet James Shepherd, his two teenage children, ex wife and his veterinary assistant who dislikes animals.The daily trials and tribulations of vet James Shepherd, his two teenage children, ex wife and his veterinary assistant who dislikes animals.The daily trials and tribulations of vet James Shepherd, his two teenage children, ex wife and his veterinary assistant who dislikes animals.

  • Creators
    • Brian Cooke
    • Perry Rosemond
  • Stars
    • Paul Nicholas
    • Jane Briers
    • Lucy Benjamin
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    • Creators
      • Brian Cooke
      • Perry Rosemond
    • Stars
      • Paul Nicholas
      • Jane Briers
      • Lucy Benjamin
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    Paul Nicholas
    Paul Nicholas
    • James Shepherd…
    • 1989–1990
    Jane Briers
    • Rose
    • 1989–1990
    Lucy Benjamin
    Lucy Benjamin
    • Kate Shepherd…
    • 1989–1990
    Andrew Read
    • Robbie Shepherd…
    • 1989–1990
    Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees
    • Helen De Angelo…
    • 1989–1990
    Pippa Guard
    Pippa Guard
    • Vicky
    • 1990
    Stephen Frost
    Stephen Frost
    • Frank De Angelo…
    • 1989
    John Arthur
    John Arthur
    • Tom
    • 1990
    Angela Curran
    • Jenny
    • 1990
    Ann Way
    Ann Way
    • Mrs. Crosby
    • 1989
    Sheila Ruskin
    • Melissa
    • 1989
    Richenda Carey
    Richenda Carey
    • Mavis
    • 1989
    Mavis Pugh
    • Miss Rothermere
    • 1989
    Doug Fisher
    Doug Fisher
    • Ted Woods
    • 1989
    Jack Chissick
    Jack Chissick
    • Mr. Mellish
    • 1990
    Eve Pearce
    • Mrs. Bloom
    • 1989
    Chrissie Cotterill
    • Mrs. Bunting
    • 1989
    Avis Bunnage
    Avis Bunnage
    • Mrs. Hayes
    • 1989
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      • Brian Cooke
      • Perry Rosemond
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      Featured in It'll Be Alright on the Night 6 (1990)

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 1989 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dieren- en andere praktijken
    • Production company
      • London Weekend Television (LWT)
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      30 minutes
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