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.

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Series 2, Episode 6 - It Was A Dark And Stormy Night

Dolores rashly plunges into an oral history project and reveals the yawning chasms dividing the Hoppers.

Further details

Dolores rashly plunges into an oral history project which reveals the yawning chasms which divide the Hopper family. Even in the small matter of the history of a picnic they can't agree. Sandy says one thing, Lance another and Blake another - Is it possible that Henry the dog can settle the argument?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 29th August 2011
Time
9am
Channel
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 29th August 2011 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 4th September 2011 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 10th October 2011 11:30am Radio 4
Wednesday 12th September 2012 6:30pm Radio 4
Wednesday 19th September 2012 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 19th September 2012 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 9th June 2014 9:00am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 9th June 2014 6:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 10th June 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
Philip Bird Lance
Writing team
Ian Davidson Writer
Peter Vincent Writer
Production team
Liz Anstee Producer

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