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 5 - Accident
Norman witnesses an accident involving Dr. Thorpe. But will he testify to what he saw?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 30th September 1981
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 10th October 2012 | 5:20pm | ITV3 |
| Wednesday 20th March 2013 | 4:15pm | ITV3 |
| Tuesday 13th August 2013 | 4:20pm | ITV3 |
| Wednesday 14th August 2013 | 1:40am | ITV3 |
| Thursday 15th May 2014 | 4:15pm | ITV3 |
| Friday 16th May 2014 | 6:10am | ITV3 |
| Thursday 22nd August 2019 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
| Wednesday 28th August 2019 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
| Thursday 17th October 2019 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
| Monday 21st October 2019 | 2:10am | ITV4 |
| Tuesday 7th April 2020 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
| Wednesday 8th April 2020 | 2:15am | ITV4 |
| Tuesday 28th July 2020 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
| Saturday 28th November 2020 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
| Wednesday 2nd December 2020 | 2:20am | ITV4 |
| Friday 23rd 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 |
| Karl Howman | Ronnie |
| John Ronane | Policeman |
| 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 |