Figgis misunderstands a conversation he overhears between Thorpe and Gupte.

The Rumour

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

Only When I Laugh

One-upmanship is the name of the game in this hospital comedy

James Bolam & Richard Wilson star in this lively hospital comedy. For three patients, life on the ward is all about one-upmanship & testing the poor doctor's patience.

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

A Bed with a View

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

Norman prepares for an operation by turning to Figgis for comfort.

Operation Norman

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.

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

The Man with the Face

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

Let Them Eat Cake

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

Norman's head is turned by a pretty nurse, but he is not alone in his admiration.

Tangled Web

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.

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

Is There a Doctor in the House?

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

S2, E1. Whatever Happened to Gloria Robins?

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

Whatever Happened to Gloria Robins?

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

No-one can do enough for a wealthy patient who is about to write his will.

Where There's a Will

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.

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

It Can Damage Your Health

Hospital sitcom. Archie tries his hand at poker with Norman.

The Cosmic Influence

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

News reaches the patients that their nearest and dearest will be paying a visit.

The Visitors

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?

Hospital sitcom. Figgis contemplates religious conversion.

The Lost Sheep

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.

Hospital sitcom. The old regulars plan a party and invite the nurses.

Last Tango

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

Figgis is not looking forward to the festive season.

Only When I Laugh: Christmas Special

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.

Only When I Laugh

Only When I Laugh

Series 1

1. A Bed with a View

2. Operation Norman

3. The Rumour

4. The Man with the Face

5. Let Them Eat Cake

6. Tangled Web

7. Is There a Doctor in the House?