Close to Home
TV series
Close to Home
1989–1990, English, on ITV1. Created by Brian Cooke.
A situation comedy about divorcee James Shepherd, a charismatic vet, who struggles to run both a successful surgery and a home for his two teenage children.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 19
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1990
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Latest episode
S2 E10: While the Vet's Away
Aired 18 November 1990
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Brian CookeCreator
- Paul NicholasJames Shepherd · 19 ep
- Lucy BenjaminKate Shepherd · 19 ep
- Andrew ReadRobbie Shepherd · 19 ep
- Jane BriersRose · 19 ep
- Angharad ReesHelen De Angelo · 18 ep
- Pippa GuardVicky · 10 ep
- Stephen FrostFrank De Angelo · 5 ep
- John ArthurTom · 5 ep
- Angela CurranJenny · 4 ep
- Ann WayMrs Crosby · 2 ep
- Mavis PughMiss Rothermere · 1 ep
- Diane BullMiss Fiona Fox · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 October 1989
- Last aired
- 18 November 1990
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Close to Home: quick answers
Is Close to Home worth watching?
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How many seasons of Close to Home are there?
Close to Home has 2 seasons and 19 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Close to Home finished?
Yes. Close to Home ended in 1990, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Close to Home on?
Close to Home isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
Close to Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Close to Home?
If you liked Close to Home, try Man with a Plan, My Three Sons, Who's the Boss?.
Who created Close to Home?
Close to Home was created by Brian Cooke and stars Paul Nicholas, Lucy Benjamin, Andrew Read.