When The Dog Dies. Sandy Hopper (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: CPL Productions
When The Dog Dies

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 2, Episode 1 - Catchment If You Can

Grandad Sandy Hopper's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address.

Further details

Sandy's quiet life is shattered by the need to make himself scarce while his daughter Ellie and his son-in-law Blake pretend, for reasons of social mobility and educational opportunity, that his address is their address. Hiding in the shed doesn't seem right for someone who dreams of being a hero. Not in the world's eye, perhaps - but certainly in his grandson Tyson's.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 25th July 2011
Time
9am
Channel
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 25th July 2011 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 5th September 2011 11:30am Radio 4
Wednesday 8th August 2012 6:30pm Radio 4
Wednesday 15th August 2012 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 15th August 2012 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 5th May 2014 9:00am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 5th May 2014 6:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 6th May 2014 1:00am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Ronnie Corbett Sandy Hopper
Liza Tarbuck Dolores
Sally Grace Mrs Pompom
Tilly Vosburgh Ellie
Jonathan Aris Blake
Daniel Bridle Tyson
Guest cast
Stephen Critchlow Mr Mountjoy
Writing team
Ian Davidson Writer
Peter Vincent Writer
Production team
Liz Anstee Producer

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