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
- 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 3, Episode 2 - Adam's Rib
The new young female doctor on the ward gets a mixed reception...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 9th September 1981
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 5th October 2012 | 5:25pm | ITV3 |
| Monday 8th October 2012 | 10:00am | ITV3 |
| Friday 15th March 2013 | 4:15pm | ITV3 |
| Thursday 8th August 2013 | 4:15pm | ITV3 |
| Monday 12th May 2014 | 4:15pm | ITV3 |
| Tuesday 13th May 2014 | 6:10am | ITV3 |
| Monday 19th August 2019 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
| Monday 14th October 2019 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
| Saturday 4th April 2020 | 6:10am | ITV4 |
| Friday 24th July 2020 | 6:10am | ITV4 |
| Tuesday 24th November 2020 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
| Wednesday 25th November 2020 | 2:25am | ITV4 |
| Wednesday 21st April 2021 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
Cast & crew
| James Bolam | Roy Figgis |
| Peter Bowles | Archie Glover |
| Christopher Strauli | Norman Binns |
| Richard Wilson | Dr. Gordon Thorpe |
| Derrick Branche | Gupte |
| Rosalind Ayres | Amy Glossop |
| Eric Chappell | Writer |
| Vernon Lawrence | Director |
| Vernon Lawrence | Producer |
| Jim Molyneux | Editor |
| Colin Pigott | Production Designer |
| Liz Evett | Casting Director |
| Peter Hardman | Lighting Designer |
| Ken Jones | Composer |
| Ed Bailey | Graphics |