Sitcom set in a hospital ward. Norman needs to have his appendix out, but changes his mind after being frightened off by Figgis - who must now entice Norman back to the operating theatre.

Contains some racial humour that may offend.

Only When I Laugh

Classic British hospital sitcom. All of the patients want a bed by the window with a view of the daffodils.

A Bed with a View

Only When I Laugh - Series 1 - Episode 1

1. A Bed with a View

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Operation Norman

Only When I Laugh - Series 1 - Episode 2

2. Operation Norman

Hospital sitcom. Figgis misunderstands a conversation he overhears between Thorpe and Gupte.

The Rumour

Only When I Laugh - Series 1 - Episode 3

3. The Rumour

Classic British hospital sitcom. An old flame of Glover's causes him much concern.

The Man with the Face

Only When I Laugh - Series 1 - Episode 4

4. The Man with the Face

Classic British hospital sitcom. Figgis leads a hunger strike in protest at the boiled fish served up by the canteen.

Let Them Eat Cake

Only When I Laugh - Series 1 - Episode 5

5. Let Them Eat Cake

Classic British hospital sitcom. Norman's head is turned by a pretty nurse, but he is not the only one to have taken a shine to her.

Tangled Web

Only When I Laugh - Series 1 - Episode 6

6. Tangled Web

Hospital sitcom. Archie Glover is discharged, and Figgis is bored - as well as envious of Archie's freedom.

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Only When I Laugh - Series 1 - Episode 7

7. Is There a Doctor in the House?

Series 1

Classic British hospital sitcom. The arrival of a glamorous film star sets a few pulses racing.

Whatever Happened to Gloria Robins?

Only When I Laugh - Series 2 - Episode 1

1. Whatever Happened to Gloria Robins?

Hospital sitcom. An eccentric and troublesome new patient is the most popular man on the ward - he is horrendously wealthy and is about to make a will.

Where There's a Will

Only When I Laugh - Series 2 - Episode 2

2. Where There's a Will

Hospital sitcom. Archie tries to give up smoking, but finds it harder than he expected.

It Can Damage Your Health

Only When I Laugh - Series 2 - Episode 3

3. It Can Damage Your Health

Hospital sitcom. Archie tries his hand at poker with Norman, and Figgis is convinced that his luck is controlled by cosmic forces.

The Cosmic Influence

Only When I Laugh - Series 2 - Episode 4

4. The Cosmic Influence

Hospital sitcom. News reaches the patients that their nearest and dearest will be paying a visit. But are Figgis and his cronies waiting in vain?

The Visitors

Only When I Laugh - Series 2 - Episode 5

5. The Visitors

Hospital sitcom. Figgis admits he has not been christened, but sees the light when he meets a vicar. But his progress along the path to conversion comes to an abrupt halt when a truth is revealed to him, and him alone.

The Lost Sheep

Only When I Laugh - Series 2 - Episode 6

6. The Lost Sheep

Hospital sitcom. The old regulars plan a party, organising the booze and inviting the nurses. But then some unexpected guests turn up.

Last Tango

Only When I Laugh - Series 2 - Episode 7

7. Last Tango

Series 2

Figgis is not looking forward to the festive season and is even less enthusiastic when he learns that a very quiet patient is joining the ward.