About a Dog

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About a Dog
GenreComedy
Running time30 min
Country of origin United Kingdom
Language(s) English language
Home station BBC Radio 4
Starring Alan Davies
Created by Debbie Barham
Written by Graeme Garden
Produced by Jon Naismith
Original release6 October 2004 – present
No. of series2
No. of episodes9

About a Dog was Debbie Barham's last comedy proposal before she died in 2003. [1] The programme stars Alan Davies, playing a dog, Jack, with his owner, Sarah, played by Kate Ashfield in the first series and Claire Goose in the second, in a sitcom told through the eyes of a canine.

Contents

Developed by Above the Title Productions and subsequently scripted by Graeme Garden from Barham's notes, this comedy explores the unique relationship between dogs and their owners and asks if your 'best friend' has some essential 'doggy wisdom' to offer you.

The programmes were produced by Jon Naismith. Graeme Garden wrote a second series of the show that was broadcast in 2007.

Episode list

Series 1

Series 2

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