When The Dog Dies

The stories revolve around Sandy's children's attempts to get him to 'downsize' or move into a retirement home (so they can sell his house and get the money) and the various relationships between his family members, Dolores, and the men in her life. Sandy refuses to go till his dog, Henry, dies.

Series 1



Episodes


The Same Hymn Sheet

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

Spying is Believing

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

The Rival Granddad

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

Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man

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

Squeaky Shoes

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

Desperately Seeking Dolores

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

Series 2



Episodes


Episodes 1


Episodes 2


Episodes 3


Episodes 4


Episodes 5


Episodes 6



Series 3



Episodes


Episodes 1


Episodes 2


Episodes 3


Episodes 4


Episodes 5


Episodes 6



Series 4



Episodes


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Episodes 4


Episodes 5


Episodes 6





Cast


Ronnie Corbett as 'Sandy Hopper'
Liza Tarbuck as 'lodger Dolores'
Tilly Vosburgh as 'Sandy's Daughter Ellie'
Jonathan Aris as 'Ellie's husband Blake (series 1 - 3)'
Dave Lamb as 'Ellie's husband Blake (series 4)'
Daniel Bridle as 'Their son Tyson'
Philip Bird as 'Sandy's son Lance'
Grace Vance as 'Granddaughter Calais'
Sally Grace as 'Mrs Pompom'

Writers

Ian Davidson

Peter Vincent