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

The Likely Lads

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1964 - 1966
  • 20 episodes (3 series)

Bob and Terry are two lads from the North East with contrasting desires and ambitions - except when it comes to chatting up girls. Stars James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Bartlett Mullins, Donald McKillop, Sheila Fearn and Olive Milbourne

Episode menu

Series 1 - Christmas Night With The Stars

Bob and Terry are recovering from the traditional Christmas Eve lunch time drink at the factory before going out to the pub for the evening.

Further details

After finishing work for Christmas with a traditional lunch-time drink, the boys are relaxing and looking forward to the evening ahead.

Bob reminisces about childhood and reading Rupert annuals and Edward Trunk - but Terry thinks it's Edward the Elephant and a row ensues. They are soon poring over Rupert stories to find out who is right and challenge each other on the other character names. Audrey takes advantage and gives them baby-minding duties as well.

Notes

This short special was broadcast approximately 26 minutes into the 7:15pm-scheduled programme.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 25th December 1964
Time
7:41pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
7 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
James Bolam Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris
Sheila Fearn Audrey Collier
Writing team
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Production team
Dick Clement Director
Dick Clement Producer
Ronnie Hazlehurst Composer

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