Only When I Laugh - Season 2
1 - Whatever Happened to Gloria Robbins?
Air Date: April 29, 1980
Glover is thrilled when glamourous starlet Gloria Robbins is admitted to a woman's ward and is before long romancing her with flowers. Characteristically, Figgis is cynical but even he falls under her spell – as do Norman and Thorpe.
2 - Where There's a Will
Air Date: May 6, 1980
Glover does not take kindly to eccentric new patient Joe Perkins – with his invisible dog – due to his lack of hygiene and use of Glover's drinking tumbler for his false teeth. However, when he discovers that Joe's tin box contains a fortune and the man is considering changing his will, Glover – and Norman – both fawn on him to get into his good books.
3 - It Can Damage Your Health
Air Date: May 13, 1980
Norman has recently taken up smoking but long-term smokers Glover and Figgis are feeling the ill effects of the habit and try, respectively, a pipe and yoga to help quit – but in vain.
4 - The Cosmic Influence
Air Date: May 20, 1980
When Figgis becomes obsessed with tabloid astrology, the others are sceptical — that is, until Norman's luck at cards takes an upturn. However, Figgis becomes so preoccupied with predictions, he becomes convinced that his death is imminent, forcing Thorpe to beat him at his own game to cure him.
5 - The Visitors
Air Date: May 27, 1980
Norman's overbearing, hypochondriac mother comes to visit and he's initially scared to tell her he is romancing nurse Jenny. Norman's cowardice gives Glover the opportunity to try and make a move but Figgis puts him off with lies, enabling the young couple to eventually stand up to Mrs Binns.
6 - The Lost Sheep
Air Date: June 3, 1980
When the vicar comes to discuss Norman and Jenny's impending nuptials, agnostic Figgis gets into a religious argument but ultimately fears for his soul as he has not been christened.
7 - Last Tango
Air Date: June 10, 1980
Feeling wistful that they're unable to attend the staff dance with its majority of females, the patients decide to have a party of their own, inviting Nurse Eileen. Needless to say Figgis and Glover – and Thorpe – vie with each other to impress her with their moves.