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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 2, Episode 4 - The Never Ending Story

Dolores seems to be seeing a married man, but Sandy's grandfatherly duties come before his fatherly ones.

Further details

Dolores seems to have taken up with a married man but Sandy's grandfatherly duties come before his fatherly ones. And thus Sandy discovers the power of the story. Tyson's sister Zoe is desperate to find out what happened next.

If it were just a matter of googling Emily Bronte, it would be simple enough but things are never that easy for Sandy. Just who is Byron Queasley, for a start?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th August 2011
Time
9am
Channel
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ronnie Corbett Sandy Hopper
Liza Tarbuck Dolores
Sally Grace Mrs Pompom
Tilly Vosburgh Ellie
Philip Bird Lance
Guest cast
Amelia Clarkson Zoe
Stephen Critchlow Queasley
Writing team
Ian Davidson Writer
Peter Vincent Writer
Production team
Liz Anstee Producer

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