1989
30m

Summary The daily trials and tribulations of vet James Shepherd, his two teenage children, ex wife and his veterinary assistant who dislikes animals. View more details

1989
30m

Close to Home

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Paul Nicholas Angharad Rees Jane Briers Lucy Benjamin

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6.8

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Genres : Comedy

Release date : Sep 30, 1989

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)

Summary The daily trials and tribulations of vet James Shepherd, his two teenage children, ex wife and his veterinary assistant who dislikes animals. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Sep 30, 1989

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)

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Paul Nicholas and Jane Briers in Close to Home (1989)

Lucy Benjamin and Andrew Read in Close to Home (1989)

John Arthur, Angela Curran, and Pippa Guard in Close to Home (1989)

Angela Curran, Pippa Guard, and Paul Nicholas in Close to Home (1989)

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Episode 1 • Sep 30, 1989

Father and Family

The day goes from bad to worse when James' ex wife Helen arrives saying that she has left her current husband and intends to move back in with the family. Then Helen's husband Frank, a member of the mafia, arrives looking for her.

Episode 2 • Oct 07, 1989

The Contract

Kate's 35 year old boyfriend comes to dinner.

Episode 3 • Oct 14, 1989

Double Date

Robbie enrols his Dad in a computer dating scheme.

Episode 4 • Oct 21, 1989

The Horse Race

Various interested parties try to involve James in fixing a horse race.

Episode 5 • Oct 28, 1989

Helen's Parents

This episode makes a promising start when vet James has a farting dog to deal with. Then Helen's ancient father introduces his considerably younger singer songwriter girlfriend.

Episode 6 • Nov 04, 1989

She's Leaving Home

James tears Kate off a strip for staying out late at a party; the rather predictable result is Kate attempts to leave home.

Episode 7 • Nov 11, 1989

A Matter of Decree

James & Helen's inefficient lawyer believes their divorce may not have been finalised.

Episode 8 • Nov 18, 1989

Katie's Broken Heart

Katie's boyfriend has an unusual excuse for standing her up.

Episode 9 • Nov 25, 1989

Helen the Receptionist

Helen's new husband announces from Sicily that's he's found someone else.

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