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

The Likely Lads

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 2 / BBC Light Programme
  • 1967 - 1968
  • 16 episodes (2 series)

Radio adaptation of the popular TV sitcom starring Rodney Bewes and James Bolam. Also features Sheila Fearn and Donald McKillop.

See also

The Likely Lads

The various programmes that starred Rodney Bewes and James Bolam.

The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (James Bolam), Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes)
 TV

The Likely Lads

Bob and Terry are two lads from the North East with contrasting desires and ambitions - except when it comes to chatting up girls.

The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes), Terry Collier (James Bolam). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL
 Film

The Likely Lads

Bob discovers that Terry is co-habiting with a Finnish beauty called Christina.

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

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

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.

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?. Copyright: BBC
 Radio

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Radio adaptation of the popular TV sitcom's entire first series, starring James Bolam and Rodney Bewes.

A Tribute To The Likely Lads. Image shows from L to R: Terry Collier (Ant McPartlin), Bob Ferris (Declan Donnelly)
 TV

A Tribute To The Likely Lads

Ant & Dec remake of the Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? episode No Hiding Place.

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