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
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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
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 23rd October 2012 | 5:20pm | ITV3 |
| Wednesday 24th October 2012 | 10:00am | ITV3 |
| Thursday 4th April 2013 | 4:15pm | ITV3 |
| Monday 26th August 2013 | 4:20pm | ITV3 |
| Tuesday 3rd June 2014 | 4:20pm | ITV3 |
| Friday 1st November 2019 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
| Monday 21st December 2020 | 6:00am | ITV4 |
| Friday 25th December 2020 | 6:10am | ITV4 |
Cast & crew
| James Bolam | Roy Figgis |
| Peter Bowles | Archie Glover |
| Christopher Strauli | Norman Binns |
| Richard Wilson | Dr. Gordon Thorpe |
| Nicholas McArdle | George |
| Patricia Brake | Hilary |
| Eric Chappell | Writer |
| Vernon Lawrence | Director |
| Vernon Lawrence | Producer |
| Phil Cooke | Editor |
| Colin Pigott | Production Designer |
| Peter Hardman | Lighting Designer |
| Ken Jones | Composer |
| Ed Bailey | Graphics |