Only When I Laugh
- TV sitcom
- ITV1
- 1979 - 1982
- 29 episodes (4 series)
Roy Figgis, Norman Binns and Archie Glover are long-term residents of the NHS. Despite this, they never fail to get themselves into trouble. Stars James Bolam, Peter Bowles, Christopher Strauli, Richard Wilson and Derrick Branche
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 3 - It Can Damage Your Health
Despite being warned on a frequent basis, the patients are undeterred by the risks of smoking.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 13th May 1980
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| James Bolam | Roy Figgis |
| Peter Bowles | Archie Glover |
| Christopher Strauli | Norman Binns |
| Richard Wilson | Dr. Gordon Thorpe |
| Derrick Branche | Gupte |
| Ronnie Stevens | Hargreaves |
| Jenny McCracken | Lady Patient |
| Eric Chappell | Writer |
| Vernon Lawrence | Director |
| Vernon Lawrence | Producer |
| Trevor Pugh | Editor |
| Colin Pigott | Production Designer |
| Liz Evett | Casting Director |
| Peter Hardman | Lighting Designer |
| Ken Jones | Composer |
| Ed Bailey | Graphics |