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 4 - In Sickness And In Health

Hospital patient Norman Binns and his fiancee, Deidre from the library, are discussing their wedding arrangements and honeymoon plans - or at least Deidre is. Norman is suffering doubts about what the future holds.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 25th November 1982
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 18th October 2012 5:10pm ITV3
Thursday 28th March 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 21st August 2013 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 23rd May 2014 4:10pm ITV3
Tuesday 27th May 2014 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 29th October 2019 6:00am ITV4
Thursday 10th December 2020 6:00am ITV4

Cast & crew

Cast
James Bolam Roy Figgis
Peter Bowles Archie Glover
Christopher Strauli Norman Binns
Richard Wilson Dr. Gordon Thorpe
Guest cast
Diane Bull Deidre
Jacqueline Clarke Muffin
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
Vernon Lawrence Director
Vernon Lawrence Producer
Jim Molyneux Editor
Colin Pigott Production Designer
Peter Hardman Lighting Designer
Ken Jones Composer
Ed Bailey Graphics

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