A FAMILY who fall on ruff times have to sell their loyal dog Lassie to the Duke of Rudling (Peter O Toole). After being taken to the Duke s castle in Scotland Lassie is determined to escape his evil trainer and make her way back to the family. Based on Er

A FAMILY who fall on ruff times have to sell their loyal dog Lassie to the Duke of Rudling (Peter O'Toole). After being taken to the Duke's castle in Scotland Lassie is determined to escape his evil trainer and make her way back to the family.

Based on Eric Knight's 1938 novel about the most loyal of dogs, this adaptation has all the qualities needed to keep young ones entertained. Unsurprisingly the star of the show is the dog. 3/5