When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions
When The Dog Dies
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 4 Extra
- 2010 - 2014
- 24 episodes (4 series)
Radio sitcom starring Ronnie Corbett as a grandad happily growing old with his dog Henry. Stars Ronnie Corbett, Liza Tarbuck, Sally Grace, Tilly Vosburgh, Jonathan Aris and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Same Hymn Sheet
Sandy wants to protect his grandson, Tyson, from the harsh training programme and insane sporting ambitions of his father, Blake.
Further details
Sandy wants to protect his grandson Tyson from the harsh training programme and insane sporting ambitions of Tyson's father Blake, and sets out to torpedo Blake's touchline plans. The story takes Sandy all the way to the bank. Unfortunately, it's the bottle bank.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 30th April 2010
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 13th June 2011 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Tuesday 21st June 2011 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 21st June 2011 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 22nd August 2012 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 22nd August 2012 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 27th January 2014 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 28th January 2014 | 2:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Corbett | Sandy Hopper |
| Liza Tarbuck | Dolores |
| Sally Grace | Mrs Pompom |
| Tilly Vosburgh | Ellie |
| Jonathan Aris | Blake |
| Daniel Bridle | Tyson |
| Jon Glover | Mr Stott |
| Ian Davidson | Writer |
| Peter Vincent | Writer |
| Liz Anstee | Producer |