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?
I had a blast on this on this project which was shot in late 2023. I filmed with French contender Cathy Blanc and her merry band of supporters in epsiode 1, as well as Anja Lethio and her treasured sheepdog Koel in episode 2. Throughout our intense filming period the heavens opened and day by day the venue turned into a pool of rising thick mud. These were challenging conditions, and I still don't think I've fully cleaned the dirt out of my hiking boots, but the result was wonderful!
