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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 4: Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man

Series 1

Episode 4

Episode 4: Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man

Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man

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Sandy's daughter is an artist. Her work never sells, until Sandy buys a canvas anonymously

Sandy's artist daughter Elle never sells anything - until he buys a canvas anonymously. Stars Ronnie Corbett, Liza Tarbuck. From May 2010.

Sandy's daughter Ellie is an artist but he's never liked her work. The trouble is that she never sells anything - until Sandy buys a canvas anonymously. He instantly regrets doing such a thing - what if she finds out?  He must go to any length to ensure that she doesn't, even admitting to a strange predilection involving nuns...

Ronnie Corbett reunites with the writers of his hit sitcom Sorry - Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent - for a new comedy for Radio 4 about Sandy Hopper, a granddad happily growing old along with his dog Henry and his lodger, Dolores (Liza Tarbuck).

Sandy ..... Ronnie Corbett
Ellie .....  Tilly Vosburgh
Mrs Pompom ..... Sally Grace
Lance ..... Philip Bird
Dolores ..... Liza Tarbuck
Estate Agent ..... Jon Glover

Producer: Liz Anstee
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