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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. Also features Liza Tarbuck, Sally Grace, Tilly Vosburgh, Jonathan Aris, Daniel Bridle and more.

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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

Cast & crew

Cast
Ronnie Corbett Sandy Hopper
Liza Tarbuck Dolores
Tilly Vosburgh Ellie
Jonathan Aris Blake
Guest cast
Anne Reid Eileen
Jon Glover Clovis
Writing team
Ian Davidson Writer
Peter Vincent Writer
Production team
Liz Anstee Producer

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