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 4 - Moving On

When Terry sees the changes that have happened to his home town since he's been away, he is horrified. The labour exchange add to his misery by sending him for a job interview with a company who's staff are all too familiar. He decides to seek out Hughie, an old army buddy, in deepest Berwickshire.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 13th January 2011 4:20pm Gold
Tuesday 9th August 2011 8:00am Gold
Sunday 4th December 2011 7:00am Gold
Friday 23rd March 2012 6:30am Gold
Friday 23rd March 2012 8:40am Gold
Thursday 6th September 2012 7:00am Gold
Thursday 10th January 2013 7:00am Gold
Thursday 10th January 2013 2:20pm Gold
Thursday 9th May 2013 8:00pm BBC4
Friday 10th May 2013 12:50am BBC4
Wednesday 15th May 2013 10:45pm BBC4
Thursday 30th May 2013 7:40am Gold
Friday 31st May 2013 6:00am Gold
Friday 4th April 2014 10:50am Gold
Thursday 31st July 2014 1:40pm Drama
Thursday 31st July 2014 8:20pm Drama
Thursday 19th February 2015 1:40pm Drama
Thursday 19th February 2015 6:40pm Drama
Friday 27th March 2015 1:40pm Drama
Friday 27th March 2015 6:40pm Drama
Friday 17th April 2015 7:30am Gold
Friday 17th April 2015 12:00pm Gold
Friday 10th July 2015 3:00pm Gold
Thursday 7th January 2016 7:20pm Drama
Friday 12th February 2016 7:20pm Drama
Friday 15th July 2016 7:20pm Drama
Wednesday 10th August 2016 10:35pm Yesterday
Thursday 11th August 2016 9:15pm Yesterday
Monday 22nd August 2016 7:20pm Drama
Wednesday 8th February 2017 3:00pm Yesterday
Wednesday 8th February 2017 9:00pm Yesterday
Thursday 6th April 2017 9:25am Gold
Thursday 6th April 2017 2:25pm Gold
Thursday 2nd November 2017 11:20pm Yesterday
Friday 3rd November 2017 5:20pm Yesterday
Thursday 19th April 2018 11:00pm Yesterday
Friday 20th April 2018 9:00pm Yesterday
Friday 17th May 2019 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 16th May 2023 8:30pm BBC4
Sunday 21st May 2023 2:00am BBC4
Monday 17th July 2023 6:00pm Drama

Cast & crew

Cast
James Bolam Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris
Sheila Fearn Audrey
Elizabeth Lax Wendy
Guest cast
Ronald Lacey Ernie
Effie Morrison Landlady
Iain Blair Hughie
Writing team
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Production team
Jack Gilbert Producer
Allan Anson Production Designer

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