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The Wonder of Dogs

This mini-series celebrates man's best friend in all its spectacularly different and unlikely forms, taking a snapshot of the dog population of a typical English village - Brightwell in Oxfordshire. Presenters Kate Humble and Steve Leonard, together with leading experts such as historian Ruth Goodman, test the village dogs, explore the variety within a single species and unearth the fascinating stories behind some of the most iconic breeds in the world.

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Kate Humble
Self - Presenter
Ruth Goodman
Self - Presenter
Steve Leonard
Self - Presenter

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Episode 1

A Dog's Best Friend

44 mins

This documentary celebrates man's best friend by filming dogs in a typical English village of Brightwell in Oxfordshire. This first part examines the special bond that exists between dogs and humans.

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