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 4 - Portrait Of The Artist As An Old Man
Sandy's daughter Ellie is an artist but he's never liked her work. The trouble is that she never sells anything - until Sandy buys a canvas anonymously.
Further details
Sandy instantly regrets his actions, and must go to any length to ensure that Ellie doesn't find out, even if it means admitting to a strange predilection involving nuns.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 21st May 2010
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 4th July 2011 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Tuesday 12th July 2011 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 12th July 2011 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 17th February 2014 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 18th February 2014 | 2:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Corbett | Sandy Hopper |
| Liza Tarbuck | Dolores |
| Sally Grace | Mrs Pompom |
| Tilly Vosburgh | Ellie |
| Philip Bird | Lance |
| Jon Glover | Estate Agent |
| Ian Davidson | Writer |
| Peter Vincent | Writer |
| Liz Anstee | Producer |