The Dog House (TV series)
| The Dog House | |
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| Genre | Factual television[1] |
| Narrated by | Perry Fitzpatrick (Season 1),[2] Andrew Buchan (Season 2–)[3] |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 (+3 Festive Specials) |
| No. of episodes | 36 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Nick Mirsky[4] |
| Production locations | Woodgreen Pets Charity, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire[5] |
| Running time | 46–47 minutes |
| Production company | Five Mile Films[4] |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 5 September 2019 – present |
The Dog House is a Channel 4 observational television show, following staff at a pet charity trying to find homes for dogs. Channel 4 describes it as "The dog dating show where people and dogs are matched and - hopefully - fall in love."[1]
List of episodes
[edit]| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| Series 1 | 8 | 5 September 2019 | 24 October 2019 | |
| Series 2 | 9 | 11 March 2021 | 6 May 2021 | |
| The Dog House at Christmas | 16 December 2021 | |||
| Series 3 | 8 | 6 January 2022 | 24 February 2022 | |
| The Dog House at Christmas | 21 December 2022 | |||
| Series 4 | 8 | 5 January 2023 | 16 February 2023 | |
| The Dog House at Christmas | 12 December 2023 | |||
| Series 5 | 7 | 15 February 2024 | 4 April 2024 | |
| Series 6 | 5 | 15 September 2024 | 13 October 2024 | |
Series 1: 2019
[edit]| No. | Title | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | 5 September 2019 | |
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Can terrified Terrier Tiny find a new home with thirtysomething couple Heather and Elliot after his owner is taken into care? And could Mozart be the four-legged friend Paul is looking for? | |||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 12 September 2019 | |
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A two-year-old Pomeranian arrives at Wood Green after a life spent in a puppy farm cage. | |||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 19 September 2019 | |
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Ten German Shepherd puppies descend on Wood Green, ready to be socialised. | |||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 26 September 2019 | |
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Can stray Labrador Leah win over eight-year-old Georgia? And Buddy, an excitable French Bulldog, needs a calming influence. | |||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | 3 October 2019 | |
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The Wood Green team search for a companion for 82-year-old Alan. And Terrier puppies Bobo and Lenny, who are completely different in looks and personality, need a forever home. | |||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | 10 October 2019 | |
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Will nervous young Labrador Loki find a new home with seasoned dog owner Sharron? | |||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | 17 October 2019 | |
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Wally, a Poodle cross, has spent a year with Wood Green due to his challenging behaviour. Widow Janet needs company - will she bond with Bichon Frise Bruce? | |||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | 24 October 2019 | |
Series 2: 2021
[edit]| No. | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | 11 March 2021 | |
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Will loved-up Ryan and Katie fall for Kevin the French Bulldog? And can an eight-stone Newfoundland find a home ready for his size and slobber? | |||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 18 March 2021 | |
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Rocco the excitable Jack Russell is looking for love, and will Jess be a match for Staffordshire Bull Terrier Gloria? | |||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 25 March 2021 | |
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Rohan meets Patterdale Terrier puppy Friday. But is Friday a bit too enthusiastic for the nine-year-old? And is Grant the stray Westie's luck set to change? | |||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 1 April 2021 | |
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Eleven-year-old Pharaoh is thrilled to meet his dream dog, Gizmo the Pug. And could it be third time lucky for Rocco, the bounciest Jack Russell? | |||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | 8 April 2021 | |
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A family get more than they bargained for with not one dog, but two. Louise and Angela find Trinity the Lurcher puppy adorable - but then she starts chewing everything. | |||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | 15 April 2021 | |
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Dave the three-legged Labrador is looking for a new best friend. | |||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | 22 April 2021 | |
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A rare cross of Lurcher and Old English Sheepdog helps a priest find his inner silliness. | |||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | 29 April 2021 | |
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Gold-winning Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton visits Wood Green to find a dog she can co-parent with her mum. | |||
| 9 | "Episode 9" | 6 May 2021 | |
The Dog House at Christmas: 2021
[edit]| No. | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Dog House at Christmas" | 16 December 2021 | |
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It's Christmas and Michael the Lurcher and one-eyed Clarence are looking for a new family. | |||
Series 3: 2022
[edit]| No. | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | 6 January 2022 | |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 13 January 2022 | |
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Can Border Collie Patch, cleverest dog on the block, convince Megan he's a smart choice? | |||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 20 January 2022 | |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 27 January 2022 | |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | 3 February 2022 | |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | 10 February 2022 | |
| 7 | "Episode 7" | 17 February 2022 | |
| 8 | "Episode 8" | 24 February 2022 | |
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Sammy the Retriever needs a new best friend, Margot the Collie needs an owner who will ensure that her active mind stays busy, and Brooke the German Shepherd is still struggling to find a home. | |||
The Dog House at Christmas: 2022
[edit]| No. | Title | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "The Dog House at Christmas" | 21 December 2022 | |
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At Woodgreen; will Ziggy the fox terrier and Winston the Staffie cross find a new home in time for Christmas? | |||
The Dog House at Christmas: 2023
[edit]| No. | Title | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "The Dog House at Christmas" | 12 December 2023 | |
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At Woodgreen this Christmas; Can Jeff, a spaniel-cross puppy, and Crackers, the Patterdale-cross, find a loving home? | |||
Series 5: 2024
[edit]| No. | Title | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | 15 February 2024 | |
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The unstoppable Tilburn girls and their dad James meet Papaya. Yvonne and Graham think their sausage dog Baxter needs a buddy and have their eyes on fellow sausage Tinkerbell. And Tom and Adele want a dog to get them out walking after a health scare. | |||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 15 February 2024 | |
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Blind cockapoo Marnie needs a guide dog and Harry wants a new friend to play fetch with. | |||
Filming
[edit]The Dog House is filmed at Woodgreen Pets Charity in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire.[5]
Reception
[edit]The Daily Telegraph said The Dog House was "the most charming – and emotional – show on TV" and The Guardian called it "feelgood TV at its fluffiest."[4]
Release
[edit]International broadcast
[edit]It was reported in May 2020 that HBO Max had acquired the U.S. streaming rights for the series,[6] then released the first season in June 2020 and the second season in June 2021.[7]
International versions
[edit]The Dog House Australia first broadcast on Network 10 in October 2021 and is narrated by Mark Coles Smith (previously Chris Brown). The show currently has two series with a celebrity special. It is filmed in Kemps Creek at the Animal Welfare League NSW.[8][9][10]
The Dog House New Zealand first broadcast on TVNZ in February 2023.[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "The Dog House".
- ^ "The Dog House". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ "The Dog House". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ a b c d "Channel 4 Recommissions The Dog House".
- ^ a b "Meet the stars of The Dog House".
- ^ "HBO Max Bites at Channel 4 Hit 'The Dog House'". Variety. 12 May 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Shows A-Z - Dog House: UK, The on hbo max". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "The Dog House Australia".
- ^ "Cast".
- ^ "Animal Welfare League NSW is the home of The Dog House Australia".
- ^ "The Dog House NZ".
External links
[edit]- The Dog House at IMDb
- Woodgreen Pets Charity, the host organisation
