TV series
Only When I Laugh
1979–1982, English, on ITV1. Created by Eric Chappell.
Only When I Laugh is an ITV1 sitcom broadcast from 29 October 1979 to 16 December 1982 for four series with seven episodes each, and a Christmas special in 1981. The title is the answer to the question, "Does it hurt?" A naïve middle-class man is admitted to an NHS hospital ward, shared with a working-class layabout and an upper-class hypochondriac. The trio never fail to cause a nuisance for the poor, unsuspecting staff.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 29
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1982
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Latest episode
S4 E7: The Reunion
Aired 16 December 1982
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Eric ChappellCreator
- James BolamRoy Figgis · 29 ep
- Peter BowlesArchie Glover · 29 ep
- Christopher StrauliNorman Binns · 29 ep
- Richard WilsonGordon Thorpe · 29 ep
- Derrick BrancheGupte · 22 ep
- Alexandra BrookNurse · 2 ep
- Patsy SmartLady · 1 ep
- Elin JenkinsAnna · 1 ep
- Stephen GreifNicos · 1 ep
- Robert GillespieClegg · 1 ep
- Pamela CundellCook · 1 ep
- Sally OsborneSally · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 29 October 1979
- Last aired
- 16 December 1982
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Only When I Laugh: quick answers
Is Only When I Laugh worth watching?
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How many seasons of Only When I Laugh are there?
Only When I Laugh has 4 seasons and 29 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Only When I Laugh finished?
Yes. Only When I Laugh ended in 1982, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Only When I Laugh?
Only When I Laugh is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Is Only When I Laugh suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Only When I Laugh?
If you liked Only When I Laugh, try Carol's Second Act, Scrubs, Childrens Hospital.
Who created Only When I Laugh?
Only When I Laugh was created by Eric Chappell and stars James Bolam, Peter Bowles, Christopher Strauli.