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