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.

When The Dog Dies - Series 1

Ronnie Corbett plays granddad Sandy Hopper in this sitcom which reunites him with the writers of his hit comedy Sorry! - Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent.

Sandy Hopper is growing old happily along with his dog Henry. His grown up children - both married to people Sandy doesn't approve of at all - would like him to move out of the family home so they can get their hands on their money earlier. But Sandy's not having this - he's not moving until the dog dies. And anyway, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too-attractive lodger Dolores (Liza Tarbuck) is after Sandy and his money.

Luckily, Sandy has three grandchildren and sometimes a friendly word - a kindly hand on the shoulder - can really help a Granddad in the twenty-first century. Man and dog together face a complicated world. There's every chance they'll make it more so.

First released: Monday 15th August 2011

BCG may earn commission on sales generated through the links above.

Not in the UK?

Fear not! Many items can still be ordered. Amazon in the UK delivers to many international territories, whilst their Australia, USA and Canada stores also supply many equivalent or imported items.

If you are in the North America, look out for US/Canadian flag icons on popular product listings for direct links.

If you order from a UK store, please note that the UK is in Region 2 and B, respectively, for DVDs and Blu-rays - check your player's compatibility, or look for multi-region products if you are located in another region.

If you are in Australia or New Zealand (DVD Region 4), note that almost all DVDs distributed in the UK by the BBC and 2entertain are encoded for both Region 2 and Region 4. The UK and Australasia are in the same Blu-ray region (B).

Share this page