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Network will release Eric Chappell's Only When I Laugh - The Complete Second Series (PG) on 12th May 2008. The second series of this hilarious sitcom sees the return of the much loved hypochondriac layabouts James Bolam (Beiderbecke), Peter Bowles (To the Manor Born) and Christopher Strauli (Raffles). They continue their misadventures in the hospital wards patrolled by Doctor Thorpe (Richard Wilson - One Foot in the Grave).

This hugely successful comedy is one of the many successes of Eric Chappell (Rising Damp) and directed by Vernon Lawrence (Duty Free). Apart from the eccentric, adorable main characters, it also features Derrick Branche (My Beautiful Laundrette) as well - meaning but incompetent Nurse Gupte. This disc contains all seven episodes of the second series, available for the first time on DVD complete and uncut.

Episode Listing

Episodes

  • Whatever Happened to Gloria Robbins? The trio get into a lather when a glamorous film star arrives on the ward

  • Where There's a Will A rich patient becomes popular when the other patients learn he's about to make his will

  • It Can Damage Your Health Despite being warned on a frequent basis, the patients are undeterred by the risks of smoking

  • The Cosmic Influence Much to the despair of the others, Figgis becomes preoccupied with signs & portents

  • The Visitors It's visiting day and Norman's mother has another dreary girl lined up for him, much to the others' amusement!

  • The Lost Sheep Figgis admits he's not been christened, but sees the light when he meets a vicar

  • Last Tango The "regulars" plan a party, but unexpected guests turn up