Phil Drabble and Eric Halsall have moved to Watergate Farm on the edge of Loweswater Lake to introduce the first of the National Singles Champions to compete for a place in the Final. From BBC Archives.

Scotland:
DAVID MCTEIR with Garry

Wales
MERVYN WILLIAMS with Gail

At this stage in the competition a special feature, The Brace Championship, where, with the skill and practice born of years of experience, one man works two sheepdogs together on the trial course.

Scotland:
PETER HETHERINGTON with Mell and Hemp

Wales:
WYN EDWARDS with Moss and Jaff GLYN JONES continues his training of the young dog Glen on his farm in North Wales.