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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Key cast & crew credits

Cast
James Bolam Roy Figgis
Peter Bowles Archie Glover
Christopher Strauli Norman Binns
Richard Wilson Dr. Gordon Thorpe
Derrick Branche Gupte (Series 1-3)
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
Vernon Lawrence Director
Vernon Lawrence Producer
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Liz Evett Casting Director (Series 2-3)
Peter Hardman Lighting Designer (Series 2-4)
Ken Jones Composer
Ed Bailey Graphics (Series 2-4)

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