Kiwi TV programme A Dog's Show to become movie: Hobbit actor Graham McTavish stars in sheepdog flick
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Kiwi TV programme A Dog's Show to become movie: Hobbit actor Graham McTavish stars in sheepdog flick
A beloved Kiwi television show is being made into a movie - the 1970s and '80s classic A Dog's Show will begin production later this year. And the film's main character will be played by
