When The Dog Dies

In this Radio 4 sitcom, Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, 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.

In this first episode, The Same Hymn Sheet, Sandy wants to protect his grandson Tyson from the harsh training programme and insane sporting ambitions of Tyson's father Blake, and sets out to torpedo Blake's touchline plans. The story takes Sandy all the way to the bank. Unfortunately, it's the bottle bank.

Cast:

Sandy - Ronnie Corbett

Dolores - Liza Tarbuck

Mrs Pompom - Sally Grace

Ellie - Tilly Vosburgh

Blake - Jonathan Aris

Mr Stott - Jon Glover

Tyson - Daniel Bridle

Pronunciations:

Lisa - Leeza

Aris - Airis

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL Production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy wants to protect his grandson Tyson from his father's harsh training programme.

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Ronnie Corbett reunites with the writers of his hit sitcom Sorry, Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent. Sorry ran for seven series on BBC 1 and was number one in the UK ratings.

In this Radio 4 sitcom, Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, 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.

In this first episode, The Same Hymn Sheet, Sandy wants to protect his grandson Tyson from the harsh training programme and insane sporting ambitions of Tyson's father Blake, and sets out to torpedo Blake's touchline plans. The story takes Sandy all the way to the bank. Unfortunately, it's the bottle bank.

Cast:

Sandy - Ronnie Corbett

Dolores - Liza Tarbuck

Mrs Pompom - Sally Grace

Ellie - Tilly Vosburgh

Blake - Jonathan Aris

Mr Stott - Jon Glover

Tyson - Daniel Bridle

Pronunciations:

Lisa - Leeza

Aris - Airis

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL Production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy wants to protect his grandson Tyson from his father's harsh training programme.

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Grandad Sandy has started snooping on his daughter-in-law Victoria.

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

In this third episode, The Rival Grandad, we meet Sandy's grandson Tyson's other Grandad - Rex - who is a popular swashbuckling figure of a man, Tyson's hero and thus the bane of Sandy's life. Sandy's chance to get even comes when he takes Tyson and his sister Zoe to a new Adventure Park featuring dinosaurs, sharks and a great many light-fingered monkeys. Can Sandy's lodger, Dolores, save Sandy from an utter fiasco?

Sandy - Ronnie Corbett

Ellie - Tilly Vosburgh

Dolores - Liza Tarbuck

Tyson - Daniel Bridle

Mrs Pompom - Sally Grace

Blake - Jonathan Aris

Zoe - Amelia Clarkson

The producer is Liz Anstee, and this is a CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Tyson's other grandad Rex is the bane of Sandy's life. Can he get even?

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

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

In this third episode, The Rival Grandad, we meet Sandy's grandson Tyson's other Grandad - Rex - who is a popular swashbuckling figure of a man, Tyson's hero and thus the bane of Sandy's life. Sandy's chance to get even comes when he takes Tyson and his sister Zoe to a new Adventure Park featuring dinosaurs, sharks and a great many light-fingered monkeys. Can Sandy's lodger, Dolores, save Sandy from an utter fiasco?

Sandy - Ronnie Corbett

Ellie - Tilly Vosburgh

Dolores - Liza Tarbuck

Tyson - Daniel Bridle

Mrs Pompom - Sally Grace

Blake - Jonathan Aris

Zoe - Amelia Clarkson

The producer is Liz Anstee, and this is a CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Tyson's other grandad Rex is the bane of Sandy's life. Can he get even?

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

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

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

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

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

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

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

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

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

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

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

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

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

In this Radio 4 sitcom, Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, 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.

The final episode is Desperately Seeking Dolores. Sandy and Dolores are always bickering but this time it's serious and she walks out on him and his dog Henry. Luckily, Sandy remembers that Dolores is going on a charity run dressed as a chicken; but so are all her friends. In an exciting chase sequences, Henry comes up trumps.

Cast:

Sandy - Ronnie Corbett

Dolores - Liza Tarbuck

Lance - Philip Bird

Mrs Pompom - Sally Grace

Drobny - Jon Glover.

Can Sandy's dog spot Dolores among the charity runners dressed as chickens?

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Ronnie Corbett reunites with the writers of his hit sitcom Sorry, Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent. Sorry ran for seven series on BBC 1 and was number one in the UK ratings.

In this Radio 4 sitcom, Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, 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.

The final episode is Desperately Seeking Dolores. Sandy and Dolores are always bickering but this time it's serious and she walks out on him and his dog Henry. Luckily, Sandy remembers that Dolores is going on a charity run dressed as a chicken; but so are all her friends. In an exciting chase sequences, Henry comes up trumps.

Cast:

Sandy - Ronnie Corbett

Dolores - Liza Tarbuck

Lance - Philip Bird

Mrs Pompom - Sally Grace

Drobny - Jon Glover.

Can Sandy's dog spot Dolores among the charity runners dressed as chickens?

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

In the second series of their Radio 4 sitcom, Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, 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.

Sandy's quiet life is shattered by the need to make himself scarce while his daughter Ellie and his son-in-law Blake pretend, for reasons of social mobility and educational opportunity, that his address is their address. Hiding in the shed doesn't seem right for someone who dreams of being a hero. Not in the world's eye, perhaps - but certainly in his grandson Tyson's.

Cast:

Ronnie Corbett - Sandy

Liza Tarbuck - Dolores

Sally Grace - Mrs Pompom

Tilly Vosburgh - Ellie

Jonathan Aris - Blake

Daniel Bridle .....Tyson

Stephen Critchlow - Mr Mountjoy

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL Production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy's quiet life is shattered when his daughter and son-in-law make use of his address.

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

In the second series of their Radio 4 sitcom, Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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.

Dolores, Sandy's lodger, has a moment of revelation - she really does feel guilty for always being behind with the rent and is going to leave and be a housekeeper to Mr McAhmed in Edinburgh. Sandy bows to the inevitable - and thus gets everything completely wrong. Will he have enough wit to pull the communication cord? Do they still have them?

Cast:

Ronnie Corbett - Sandy

Liza Tarbuck - Dolores

Sally Grace - Mrs Pompom

Tilly Vosburgh - Ellie

Jonathan Aris - Blake

Philip Bird - Lance

Stephen Critchlow - Mr De Vere Smith

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL Production for BBC Radio 4.

Delores has a moment of revelation as she feels really guilty for being late with the rent

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, 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.

Episode Three - Temptation

Generous Sandy splashes out just a little - with his sponsorship of son-in-law Blake's noble efforts in a charity marathon. Too late, he discovers he's splashed out a whole lot. But the promise is signed, his generosity even announced on the net. Is there a way round this? Listeners should have a pencil and paper handy.

Cast:

Sandy - Ronnie Corbett

Dolores - Liza Tarbuck

Mrs Pompom - Sally Grace

Ellie - Tilly Vosburgh

Blake - Jonathan Aris

Damon - Stephen Critchlow

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy sponsors his son-in-law in a charity marathon, but he proves to be too generous.

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

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?

Cast:

Ronnie Corbett - Sandy

Liza Tarbuck - Dolores

Sally Grace - Mrs Pompom

Tilly Vosburgh - Ellie

Philip Bird ....... Lance

Amelia Clarkson - Zoe

Stephen Critchlow - Queasley

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL Production for BBC Radio 4.

Dolores is seeing a married man, but Sandy's grandfatherly duties must come first.

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

In the second series of their Radio 4 sitcom, Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, 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.

Episode Four- Tangled Web

Whenever people tell porkies, they seem to come to Sandy for help. Being a spare man and his own master - he can provide the alibi or hide the goods. However, multi-tasking was never his strongpoint even when he was Manager (Acting) of the Five Feathers, Frinton. Deceiving needs practice and not on the job, either.

Cast:

Sandy - Ronnie Corbett

Dolores - Liza Tarbuck

Ellie - Tilly Vosburgh

Blake - Jonathan Aris

Calais - Amelia Clarkson

PC - Stephen Critchlow

Megan - Polly Frame

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL Production for BBC Radio 4.

Whenever people plan to tell porkies, they seem to come to Sandy for help.

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

In the second series of their Radio 4 sitcom, Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, 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.

Episode Five - It Was A Dark And Stormy Night

Dolores rashly plunges into an oral history project which reveals the yawning chasms which divide the Hopper family. Even in the small matter of the history of a picnic they can't agree. Sandy says one thing, Lance another and Blake another - Is it possible that Henry the dog can settle the argument?

Cast:

Sandy - Ronnie Corbett

Dolores - Liza Tarbuck

Mrs Pompom - Sally Grace

Ellie - Tilly Vosburgh

Blake - Jonathan Aris

Lance - Philip Bird

Tyson - Daniel Bridle

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL Production for BBC Radio 4.

Dolores' oral history project reveals the yawning chasms which divide the Hopper family.

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 the money earlier. But Sandy's not having it. He's not moving until the dog dies. And not just that, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too attractive lodger Dolores is also after Sandy and his money.

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

Episode One - Where there's A Will

Sandy has made a new will and son-in-law Blake can't wait to see what it says. Dolores suggests a phoney will to give Blake the shock of his life. When the penny drops, Blake exacts his revenge.

Sandy................Ronnie Corbett

Dolores..............Liza Tarbuck

Blake................Jonathan Aris

Mrs Pompom.....Sally Grace

Ellie..................Tilly Vosburgh

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy has made a new will, and son-in-law Blake can't wait to see what it says.

Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 the money earlier. But Sandy's not having it. He's not moving until the dog dies. And not just that, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too attractive lodger Dolores is also after Sandy and his money.

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

Episode Two - Auntie's Ashes

Sandy has a solemn duty to perform, but the spot which Auntie chose for her last resting place is not what is was. Neither, for that matter, is her widowed husband Uncle Arthur!

Sandy...........................Ronnie Corbett

Dolores..........................Liza Tarbuck

Blake.............................Jonathan Aris

Mrs Pompom................. Sally Grace

Ellie...............................Tilly Vosburgh

Arthur.............................Paul Chapman

Tyson............................Daniel Bridle

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

The spot which Auntie chose for her last resting place is not what it was.

Ronnie Corbett returns for a third series of his popular sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent.

Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 the money earlier. But Sandy's not having it. He's not moving until the dog dies. And not just that, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too attractive lodger Dolores is also after Sandy and his money.

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

Episode Two - Auntie's Ashes

Sandy has a solemn duty to perform, but the spot which Auntie chose for her last resting place is not what is was. Neither, for that matter, is her widowed husband Uncle Arthur!

Sandy...........................Ronnie Corbett

Dolores..........................Liza Tarbuck

Blake.............................Jonathan Aris

Mrs Pompom................. Sally Grace

Ellie...............................Tilly Vosburgh

Arthur.............................Paul Chapman

Tyson............................Daniel Bridle

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

The spot which Auntie chose for her last resting place is not what it was.

Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too-attractive lodger Dolores 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 Grandad in the twenty-first century. Man and dog together face a complicated world. There's every chance they'll make it more so.

Episode Three: The Secret Of Youth

Sandy's neighbour Ken, although ancient, is still winning things - hearts, minds and the cup at the Squash Club. In fact, he seems to have discovered the secret of eternal youth. Only a raid on his garden will reveal the truth!

Sandy.......................Ronnie Corbett

Dolores......................Liza Tarbuck

Mrs Pompom..............Sally Grace

Lance.........................Philip Bird

Calais.........................Amelia Clarkson

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy determines to discover the truth behind his neighbour Ken's winning ways.

Ronnie Corbett returns to Radio 4 for a third series of his popular sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent.

Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too-attractive lodger Dolores 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 Grandad in the twenty-first century. Man and dog together face a complicated world. There's every chance they'll make it more so.

Episode Three: The Secret Of Youth

Sandy's neighbour Ken, although ancient, is still winning things - hearts, minds and the cup at the Squash Club. In fact, he seems to have discovered the secret of eternal youth. Only a raid on his garden will reveal the truth!

Sandy.......................Ronnie Corbett

Dolores......................Liza Tarbuck

Mrs Pompom..............Sally Grace

Lance.........................Philip Bird

Calais.........................Amelia Clarkson

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy determines to discover the truth behind his neighbour Ken's winning ways.

Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too attractive lodger Dolores 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 Grandad in the twenty-first century. Man and dog together face a complicated world. There's every chance they'll make it more so.

Episode Four: Full Fathom Five

Son-in-law Blake has secretly fitted Sandy's new wrist watch with a tiny transponder so that he knows exactly where Sandy is spending the family money. But when the watch is stolen, he jumps to the wrong conclusion.

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Son-in-law Blake secretly fits Sandy's new wristwatch with a tiny transponder.

Ronnie Corbett returns to Radio 4 for a third series of his popular sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent.

Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too attractive lodger Dolores 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 Grandad in the twenty-first century. Man and dog together face a complicated world. There's every chance they'll make it more so.

Episode Four: Full Fathom Five

Son-in-law Blake has secretly fitted Sandy's new wrist watch with a tiny transponder so that he knows exactly where Sandy is spending the family money. But when the watch is stolen, he jumps to the wrong conclusion.

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Son-in-law Blake secretly fits Sandy's new wristwatch with a tiny transponder.

Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too attractive lodger Dolores 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.

Episode Five: It's That Song Again

Sandy is haunted by the song 'Green Grow the Rushes Oh' and recent events seem to match its verses. Is it all a countdown? What will happen when the song gets to 'One'?

Sandy.................................Ronnie Corbett

Dolores...............................Liza Tarbuck

Mrs Pompom.......................Sally Grace

Ellie.....................................Tilly Vosburgh

Lance...................................Philip Bird

Walker.................................Matt Addis

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy is haunted by the song Green Grow the Rushes, Oh.

Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too-attractive lodger Dolores 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.

Episode Six - Mammon And Other Demons

A moral tale in which Sandy and his family catch the gambling bug. Meanwhile Pompom is missing. Sandy and his son are about to put his Winter Fuel Allowance on a horse when Pompom's whereabouts are revealed.

Cast:

Sandy...........................................Ronnie Corbett

Dolores..........................................Liza Tarbuck

Mrs Pompom.................................Sally Grace

Ellie...............................................Tilly Vosburgh

Lance.............................................Philip Bird

Smollett..........................................Matt Addis

Tyson.............................................Daniel Bridle

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Ronnie Corbett returns to Radio 4 for a third series of his popular sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent.

Ronnie plays Sandy Hopper, who 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 not just that, how can he move if he's got a lodger? His daughter is convinced that his too-attractive lodger Dolores 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.

Episode Six - Mammon And Other Demons

A moral tale in which Sandy and his family catch the gambling bug. Meanwhile Pompom is missing. Sandy and his son are about to put his Winter Fuel Allowance on a horse when Pompom's whereabouts are revealed.

Cast:

Sandy...........................................Ronnie Corbett

Dolores..........................................Liza Tarbuck

Mrs Pompom.................................Sally Grace

Ellie...............................................Tilly Vosburgh

Lance.............................................Philip Bird

Smollett..........................................Matt Addis

Tyson.............................................Daniel Bridle

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left - leaving the attractive Dolores behind. AndSandy's children are quite sure she's a gold-digger. Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself.

Keeping the dog alive and the lodger happy is one thing, but what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family - advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout. If he kept himself to himself, of course, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too.

Episode One - Gone In A Flash

Sandy's feeling bereft. His lodger has gone to live with her new man. And then his granddaughter Calais, with her parents away, gives a party which it seems hundreds of wild teenagers are going to crash. Can a lone granddad quell a major riot?

Written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy is feeling bereft, as his lodger has gone to live with her new man.

Another chance to hear the much missed Ronnie Corbett in the final series of his popular sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent. Ronnie is granddad Sandy and his old dog is Henry. If the dog dies or his lodger moves on, Sandy's children want him to downsize. He doesn't.

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left - leaving the attractive Dolores behind. AndSandy's children are quite sure she's a gold-digger. Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself.

Keeping the dog alive and the lodger happy is one thing, but what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family - advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout. If he kept himself to himself, of course, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too.

Episode One - Gone In A Flash

Sandy's feeling bereft. His lodger has gone to live with her new man. And then his granddaughter Calais, with her parents away, gives a party which it seems hundreds of wild teenagers are going to crash. Can a lone granddad quell a major riot?

Written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy is feeling bereft, as his lodger has gone to live with her new man.

Ronnie is granddad Sandy and his old dog is Henry. If the dog dies or his lodger moves on, Sandy's children want him to downsize. He doesn't.

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left - leaving the attractive Dolores behind. And she, Sandy's children are quite sure, is a gold-digger. Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself. Keeping the dog alive and keeping the lodger happy are one thing; what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family, advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout... If he kept himself to himself, of course, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too...

Episode Two - The Call Of The Wild

Henry the dog takes up running away and then granddaughter Calais runs away too. Sandy realises that for Calais' sake, her mother Victoria, his fearsome wildcat daughter-in-law, must be confronted. What Henry's up to nobody knows...

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL Production for BBC Radio 4.

Henry the dog takes up running away, and then granddaughter Calais runs away too.

Ronnie Corbett returns for the final series of his popular sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent.

Ronnie is granddad Sandy and his old dog is Henry. If the dog dies or his lodger moves on, Sandy's children want him to downsize. He doesn't.

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left - leaving the attractive Dolores behind. And she, Sandy's children are quite sure, is a gold-digger. Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself. Keeping the dog alive and keeping the lodger happy are one thing; what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family, advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout... If he kept himself to himself, of course, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too...

Episode Two - The Call Of The Wild

Henry the dog takes up running away and then granddaughter Calais runs away too. Sandy realises that for Calais' sake, her mother Victoria, his fearsome wildcat daughter-in-law, must be confronted. What Henry's up to nobody knows...

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL Production for BBC Radio 4.

Henry the dog takes up running away, and then granddaughter Calais runs away too.

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left - leaving the attractive Dolores behind. AndSandy's children are quite sure she's a gold-digger. Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself.

Keeping the dog alive and the lodger happy is one thing, but what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family - advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout. If he kept himself to himself, of course, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too.

Episode Three - Ships That Pass

Sandy is worried about memory loss. His son has a morbid fear of sofas. Sandy could help, but he's booked a holiday in an igloo with a man he doesn't really like. When he takes a fashionable memory cure, he remembers some things that were better left forgotten.

Written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy takes a fashionable cure for memory loss.

Another chance to hear the much missed Ronnie Corbett in the final series of his popular sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent. Ronnie is granddad Sandy and his old dog is Henry. If the dog dies or his lodger moves on, Sandy's children want him to downsize. He doesn't.

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left - leaving the attractive Dolores behind. AndSandy's children are quite sure she's a gold-digger. Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself.

Keeping the dog alive and the lodger happy is one thing, but what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family - advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout. If he kept himself to himself, of course, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too.

Episode Three - Ships That Pass

Sandy is worried about memory loss. His son has a morbid fear of sofas. Sandy could help, but he's booked a holiday in an igloo with a man he doesn't really like. When he takes a fashionable memory cure, he remembers some things that were better left forgotten.

Written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy takes a fashionable cure for memory loss.

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left - leaving the attractive Dolores behind. AndSandy's children are quite sure she's a gold-digger. Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself.

Keeping the dog alive and the lodger happy is one thing, but what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family - advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout. If he kept himself to himself, of course, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too.

Episode Four - The Hills Are Alive

Sandy's holding auditions for The Sound of Music. Everyone wants to be in it. Complete strangers burst into song. Son-in-law Blake takes advantage of Sandy's distraction to lure him into a skyscraper for old people.

Written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy is holding auditions for The Sound of Music. Everyone wants to be in it.

Another chance to hear the much missed Ronnie Corbett in the final series of his popular sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent. Ronnie is granddad Sandy and his old dog is Henry. If the dog dies or his lodger moves on, Sandy's children want him to downsize. He doesn't.

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left - leaving the attractive Dolores behind. AndSandy's children are quite sure she's a gold-digger. Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself.

Keeping the dog alive and the lodger happy is one thing, but what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family - advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout. If he kept himself to himself, of course, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too.

Episode Four - The Hills Are Alive

Sandy's holding auditions for The Sound of Music. Everyone wants to be in it. Complete strangers burst into song. Son-in-law Blake takes advantage of Sandy's distraction to lure him into a skyscraper for old people.

Written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sandy is holding auditions for The Sound of Music. Everyone wants to be in it.

Ronnie is granddad Sandy and his old dog is Henry. If the dog dies or his lodger moves on, Sandy's children want him to downsize. He doesn't.

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left, leaving the attractive Dolores behind. Sandy's children are quite sure Dolores is a gold-digger. Meanwhile, Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself. But keeping the dog alive and the lodger happy are one thing, what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family - advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout. If he kept himself to himself, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too.

Episode Five: One Dog And His Man

Why is Henry chewing a leg of Sandy's piano? Is he losing his canine marbles? He needs to go to the Dog Whisperer. To get Henry back, Sandy has to take to the skies.

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

The final series of Ronnie Corbett's popular sitcom, written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent.

Ronnie is granddad Sandy and his old dog is Henry. If the dog dies or his lodger moves on, Sandy's children want him to downsize. He doesn't.

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left, leaving the attractive Dolores behind. Sandy's children are quite sure Dolores is a gold-digger. Meanwhile, Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself. But keeping the dog alive and the lodger happy are one thing, what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family - advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout. If he kept himself to himself, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too.

Episode Five: One Dog And His Man

Why is Henry chewing a leg of Sandy's piano? Is he losing his canine marbles? He needs to go to the Dog Whisperer. To get Henry back, Sandy has to take to the skies.

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left - leaving the attractive Dolores behind. AndSandy's children are quite sure she's a gold-digger. Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself.

Keeping the dog alive and the lodger happy is one thing, but what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family - advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout. If he kept himself to himself, of course, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too.

Episode Six: Twilight Of The Gods

All good things must come to an end and it looks as if Sandy is going to have to do what he's spent four series avoiding - downsize. Sandy can never replace Dolores, but can he live without her? Well, he's still got Henry and he's still got hope.

Written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Another chance to hear the much missed Ronnie Corbett in his popular sitcom.

Another chance to hear the much missed Ronnie Corbett in the final series of his popular sitcom by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent. Ronnie is granddad Sandy and his old dog is Henry. If the dog dies or his lodger moves on, Sandy's children want him to downsize. He doesn't.

To help his finances, Sandy, still in the family home, took in a young couple as lodgers. But then the man left - leaving the attractive Dolores behind. AndSandy's children are quite sure she's a gold-digger. Sandy's opinion that it would be inhuman to move Henry somewhere unfamiliar is wearing a bit thin - as is the old dog himself.

Keeping the dog alive and the lodger happy is one thing, but what really concerns Sandy deeply is providing a guiding hand to his whole family - advising here, prompting there, responding to any emergency callout. If he kept himself to himself, of course, things would be a lot simpler and smoother. But a lot duller too.

Episode Six: Twilight Of The Gods

All good things must come to an end and it looks as if Sandy is going to have to do what he's spent four series avoiding - downsize. Sandy can never replace Dolores, but can he live without her? Well, he's still got Henry and he's still got hope.

Written by Ian Davidson and Peter Vincent

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

Another chance to hear the much missed Ronnie Corbett in his popular sitcom.