Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes). Copyright: BBC
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1973 - 1974
  • 27 episodes (2 series)

Colour sequel to the hit 1960s sitcom, The Likely Lads. Terry returns from the army to discover his friend Bob is now engaged and looking to better himself. Stars James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth, Sheila Fearn, Bill Owen and more.

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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train

When Bob spends a weekend in London after leaving the Army, he is ill-prepared for the events of the homeward journey. Not only does he have an unexpected reunion on the train but he is also in danger of not getting home at all - and Thelma is not happy to see the stranger who awaits her at the train station.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 9th January 1973
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 6th January 2011 3:40pm Gold
Thursday 4th August 2011 8:00am Gold
Friday 5th August 2011 6:30am Gold
Thursday 1st December 2011 7:00am Gold
Tuesday 20th March 2012 6:30am Gold
Tuesday 20th March 2012 8:40am Gold
Saturday 1st September 2012 7:00am Gold
Monday 3rd September 2012 7:00am Gold
Saturday 8th December 2012 7:00am Gold
Thursday 18th April 2013 8:00pm BBC4
Friday 19th April 2013 1:45am BBC4
Wednesday 24th April 2013 10:45pm BBC4
Thursday 25th April 2013 2:15am BBC4
Tuesday 1st April 2014 10:50am Gold
Monday 28th July 2014 1:40pm Drama
Monday 28th July 2014 8:20pm Drama
Monday 16th February 2015 1:40pm Drama
Monday 16th February 2015 6:40pm Drama
Tuesday 24th March 2015 1:40pm Drama
Tuesday 24th March 2015 6:40pm Drama
Tuesday 7th April 2015 7:30am Gold
Tuesday 7th April 2015 12:00pm Gold
Monday 6th July 2015 1:40pm Gold
Monday 4th January 2016 7:20pm Drama
Tuesday 9th February 2016 7:20pm Drama
Tuesday 12th July 2016 7:20pm Drama
Wednesday 3rd August 2016 9:55pm Yesterday
Thursday 4th August 2016 8:35pm Yesterday
Wednesday 17th August 2016 7:20pm Drama
Thursday 2nd February 2017 3:00pm Yesterday
Thursday 2nd February 2017 9:00pm Yesterday
Monday 3rd April 2017 9:00am Gold
Monday 3rd April 2017 2:25pm Gold
Monday 30th October 2017 11:20pm Yesterday
Tuesday 31st October 2017 5:20pm Yesterday
Thursday 12th April 2018 10:40pm Yesterday
Friday 13th April 2018 9:00pm Yesterday
Tuesday 14th May 2019 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 4th April 2023 8:30pm BBC4
Wednesday 12th July 2023 6:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
James Bolam Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris
Brigit Forsyth Thelma Ferris nee Chambers
Guest cast
Deirdre Costello (as Deidre Costello) Woman on train
James Mellor Steward
Angelique Ashly Stripper in club
Writing team
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Production team
Jack Gilbert Producer
Tim Gleeson Production Designer

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