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 2, Episode 3 - Temptation
Generous Sandy sponsors his son-in-law in a charity marathon, but discovers he's splashed out too much.
Further details
Generous Sandy splashes out just a little - with his sponsorship of son-in-law Blake's noble efforts in a charity marathon. Too late, he discovers he's splashed out a whole lot. But the promise is signed, his generosity even announced on the net. Is there a way round this? Listeners should have a pencil and paper handy.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 8th August 2011
- Time
- 9am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 8th August 2011 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 14th August 2011 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 19th September 2011 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Wednesday 29th August 2012 | 6:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Wednesday 5th September 2012 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 5th September 2012 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 19th May 2014 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 20th May 2014 | 1:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Ronnie Corbett | Sandy Hopper |
| Liza Tarbuck | Dolores |
| Sally Grace | Mrs Pompom |
| Tilly Vosburgh | Ellie |
| Jonathan Aris | Blake |
| Stephen Critchlow | Damon |
| Ian Davidson | Writer |
| Peter Vincent | Writer |
| Liz Anstee | Producer |