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When the Dog Dies

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Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent about Sandy Hopper, who is happily growing old with his dog Henry and his lodger Dolores

When the Dog Dies: Series 1

When the Dog Dies: Series 1: Episode 5: Squeaky Shoes

Series 1

Episode 5

Episode 5: Squeaky Shoes

Squeaky Shoes

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Sandy Hopper finds himself making more hospital visits and attending ever more funerals.

Sandy Hopper finds himself making more hospital visits and attending ever more funerals. Stars Ronnie Corbett and Liza Tarbuck. From May 2010.

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.

Ronnie Corbett reunites with the writers of his hit comedy Sorry - Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent - for a new sitcom.

Sandy ..... Ronnie Corbett
Eileen ..... Anne Reid
Clovis ..... Jon Glover
Ellie ..... Tilly Vosburgh
Dolores ..... Liza Tarbuck
Blake ..... Jonathan Aris

Producer: Liz Anstee
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