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 4, Episode 7 - The Reunion

Figgis, Glover and Norman are discharged from hospital at last, much to the medical staff's relief.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 16th December 1982
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
Guest cast
Nicholas McArdle George
Patricia Brake Hilary
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
Vernon Lawrence Director
Vernon Lawrence Producer
Phil Cooke Editor
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Peter Hardman Lighting Designer
Ken Jones Composer
Ed Bailey Graphics

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