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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Series 1, Episode 13 - The End Of An Era

It's the day of the wedding and Bob decides to show his appreciation and present Terry with a prized possession - his photo album. As the day progresses, the nervous bridegroom swaps wedding vows and awaits, with trepidation, the best man's speech.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 3rd April 1973
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 22nd August 2011 6:30am Gold
Friday 6th January 2012 7:35am Gold
Friday 6th January 2012 10:40am Gold
Sunday 26th February 2012 8:40am Gold
Thursday 5th April 2012 6:30am Gold
Monday 17th September 2012 7:00am Gold
Sunday 9th December 2012 7:40am Gold
Thursday 11th July 2013 8:30pm BBC4
Friday 12th July 2013 3:00am BBC4
Friday 2nd May 2014 12:20pm Gold
Wednesday 13th August 2014 1:40pm Drama
Wednesday 13th August 2014 8:20pm Drama
Wednesday 4th March 2015 1:40pm Drama
Wednesday 4th March 2015 6:40pm Drama
Monday 13th April 2015 6:40pm Drama
Monday 18th May 2015 12:00pm Gold
Tuesday 4th August 2015 3:40pm Gold
Wednesday 20th January 2016 7:20pm Drama
Thursday 25th February 2016 7:20pm Drama
Thursday 28th July 2016 7:20pm Drama
Monday 5th September 2016 7:20pm Drama
Wednesday 14th September 2016 9:55pm Yesterday
Thursday 15th September 2016 8:35pm Yesterday
Thursday 23rd February 2017 3:00pm Yesterday
Thursday 23rd February 2017 9:00pm Yesterday
Friday 21st April 2017 9:40am Gold
Friday 21st April 2017 5:40pm Gold
Thursday 3rd May 2018 11:40pm Yesterday
Friday 4th May 2018 9:40pm Yesterday
Friday 31st May 2019 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 25th July 2023 8:30pm BBC4
Friday 28th July 2023 6:00pm Drama
Sunday 30th July 2023 1:50am BBC4

Cast & crew

Cast
James Bolam Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris
Brigit Forsyth Thelma Ferris nee Chambers
Sheila Fearn Audrey
Bill Owen George Chambers
Anita Carey Susan Chambers
Joan Hickson Mrs Chambers
Guest cast
Barbara Ogilvie Mrs Ferris
Daphne Heard Aunt Beattie
Christopher Biggins Podge
April Walker Jutta
Writing team
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Production team
Jack Gilbert Producer
Tim Gleeson Production Designer

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