British Comedy Guide
Only When I Laugh. Image shows from L to R: Dr. Gordon Thorpe (Richard Wilson), Roy Figgis (James Bolam), Norman Binns (Christopher Strauli), Archie Glover (Peter Bowles). Copyright: Yorkshire Television
Only When I Laugh

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

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Series 3 - Away For Christmas

A new patient is admitted and everyone has to exercise the festive spirit.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 24th December 1981
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
James Bolam Roy Figgis
Peter Bowles Archie Glover
Christopher Strauli Norman Binns
Richard Wilson Dr. Gordon Thorpe
Derrick Branche Gupte
Guest cast
Oliver Pye Danny
Alexandra Brook Nurse
Jane Shackwell (as Jane Shackell) Nurse
Marian Davies Nurse
Kay Garner Nurse
Lee Gibson Nurse
Sue Glover Nurse
Susan Sheridan Children's Voices (Voice)
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
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

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