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Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man

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
A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 18 Feb 201402:30

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  • Fri 21 May 201011:30
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