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 2, Episode 3 - The Ant And The Grasshopper

Bob's swamped with the chores of married life and a hectic work life, while Terry idles away his time playing billiards or going to the pictures. When Terry predicts a future of ulcers and heart-attacks for him, Bob wonders who has taken the right path to happiness...

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 15th January 1974
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 24th August 2011 8:05am Gold
Thursday 25th August 2011 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 11th January 2012 7:30am Gold
Wednesday 11th January 2012 10:40am Gold
Thursday 12th April 2012 6:30am Gold
Thursday 12th April 2012 9:00am Gold
Thursday 20th September 2012 7:00am Gold
Tuesday 22nd January 2013 7:00am Gold
Tuesday 22nd January 2013 2:20pm Gold
Tuesday 11th June 2013 6:10am Gold
Monday 21st October 2013 8:00pm BBC4
Tuesday 22nd October 2013 2:30am BBC4
Thursday 8th May 2014 6:00am Gold
Thursday 8th May 2014 12:20pm Gold
Monday 18th August 2014 1:40pm Drama
Monday 18th August 2014 8:20pm Drama
Monday 9th March 2015 1:40pm Drama
Monday 9th March 2015 6:40pm Drama
Thursday 16th April 2015 6:40pm Drama
Friday 29th May 2015 12:00pm Gold
Monday 8th June 2015 12:00pm Gold
Monday 25th January 2016 7:20pm Drama
Tuesday 1st March 2016 7:20pm Drama
Tuesday 2nd August 2016 7:20pm Drama
Thursday 8th September 2016 7:20pm Drama
Wednesday 21st September 2016 10:40pm Yesterday
Thursday 22nd September 2016 9:15pm Yesterday
Wednesday 1st March 2017 3:00pm Yesterday
Wednesday 1st March 2017 9:00pm Yesterday
Wednesday 26th April 2017 8:50am Gold
Wednesday 26th April 2017 2:00pm Gold
Sunday 4th February 2018 10:20pm Yesterday
Wednesday 5th June 2019 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 2nd August 2023 6:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
James Bolam Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris
Brigit Forsyth Thelma Ferris nee Chambers
Lorna Wilde Gloria
Elizabeth Lax Wendy
Guest cast
Vicki Michelle Madelyn
Writing team
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Production team
Bernard Thompson Producer
Tim Gleeson Production Designer

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