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 1, Episode 11 - Count Down

Mrs Chambers meticulous planning for Bob and Thelma's wedding is reaching mammoth proportions and, after hearing he has to wear top hat and tails, Terry goads the men into a mini rebellion - and they find an unexpected ally amongst the women.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 20th March 1973
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 18th August 2011 8:00am Gold
Friday 19th August 2011 6:30am Gold
Wednesday 4th January 2012 7:35am Gold
Wednesday 4th January 2012 10:45am Gold
Sunday 26th February 2012 8:00am Gold
Tuesday 3rd April 2012 6:30am Gold
Tuesday 3rd April 2012 9:00am Gold
Friday 14th September 2012 7:00am Gold
Saturday 8th December 2012 7:40am Gold
Friday 18th January 2013 7:00am Gold
Friday 18th January 2013 2:20pm Gold
Thursday 4th July 2013 8:00pm BBC4
Friday 5th July 2013 2:10am BBC4
Wednesday 30th April 2014 12:20pm Gold
Monday 11th August 2014 1:40pm Drama
Monday 11th August 2014 8:20pm Drama
Monday 2nd March 2015 1:40pm Drama
Monday 2nd March 2015 6:40pm Drama
Thursday 9th April 2015 6:40pm Drama
Monday 11th May 2015 12:00pm Gold
Thursday 30th July 2015 1:40pm Gold
Monday 18th January 2016 7:20pm Drama
Tuesday 23rd February 2016 7:20pm Drama
Tuesday 26th July 2016 7:20pm Drama
Thursday 1st September 2016 7:20pm Drama
Wednesday 7th September 2016 9:55pm Yesterday
Thursday 8th September 2016 8:35pm Yesterday
Tuesday 21st February 2017 3:00pm Yesterday
Tuesday 21st February 2017 9:00pm Yesterday
Wednesday 19th April 2017 9:20am Gold
Wednesday 19th April 2017 2:20pm Gold
Friday 27th April 2018 12:20am Yesterday
Friday 27th April 2018 10:20pm Yesterday
Wednesday 29th May 2019 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 11th July 2023 8:45pm BBC4
Sunday 16th July 2023 12:35am BBC4
Wednesday 26th July 2023 6:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
James Bolam Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris
Brigit Forsyth Thelma Ferris nee Chambers
Bill Owen George Chambers
Anita Carey Susan Chambers
Joan Hickson Mrs Chambers
Lorna Wilde Gloria
Guest cast
Robin Parkinson Shop assistant
Writing team
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Production team
Jack Gilbert Producer
Tim Gleeson Production Designer

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