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 5 - Squeaky Shoes
At a funeral Sandy finds himself singled out by the widow, Eileen. His children are horrified and so is his lodger Dolores.
Further details
These days Sandy finds himself doing more hospital visiting and attending an increasing number of funerals. At the latest, he finds himself singled out by the Merry Widow, Eileen.
His children are horrified and so is his lodger Dolores. Son-in-law and security expert Blake keeps Sandy under close surveillance. Even so, Sandy finishes up in hospital himself.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 28th May 2010
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 11th July 2011 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Tuesday 19th July 2011 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 19th July 2011 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 24th February 2014 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 25th February 2014 | 2:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Corbett | Sandy Hopper |
| Liza Tarbuck | Dolores |
| Tilly Vosburgh | Ellie |
| Jonathan Aris | Blake |
| Anne Reid | Eileen |
| Jon Glover | Clovis |
| Ian Davidson | Writer |
| Peter Vincent | Writer |
| Liz Anstee | Producer |