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?
- 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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Series 2 - 1974
Bob and Thelma are going to a fancy dress party on Christmas Eve and, inevitably, Terry has to get involved.
Further details
Having passed his driving test he just happens to be the taxi driver who turns up to take them there. Will they be able to enjoy themselves knowing that he's sat outside waiting to take them home afterwards?
Notes
This special was billed as 'The Likely Lads' thus bringing the series back to it's roots and effectively signalling the end for Bob and Terry.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 24th December 1974
- Time
- 7:45pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 45 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 26th December 2010 | 9:00pm | C5 |
| Monday 27th December 2010 | 2:00pm | C5 |
| Monday 5th December 2011 | 3:25pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 6th December 2011 | 10:40am | Gold |
| Friday 16th December 2011 | 1:40pm | Gold |
| Saturday 17th December 2011 | 8:10am | Gold |
| Saturday 1st September 2012 | 9:00am | Gold |
| Monday 26th November 2012 | 6:30am | Gold |
| Monday 26th November 2012 | 1:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 11th December 2012 | 11:40am | Gold |
| Wednesday 12th December 2012 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Sunday 23rd December 2012 | 11:15am | Gold |
| Wednesday 25th December 2013 | 10:15pm | BBC4 |
| Sunday 22nd March 2015 | 12:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 1st December 2015 | 8:25am | Gold |
| Wednesday 9th December 2015 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Saturday 12th December 2015 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Saturday 12th December 2015 | 1:50pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 23rd December 2015 | 1:00pm | BBC2 |
| Thursday 24th December 2015 | 11:00pm | BBC4 |
| Friday 25th December 2015 | 1:45am | BBC4 |
| Monday 14th November 2016 | 10:05am | Gold |
| Monday 14th November 2016 | 4:05pm | Gold |
| Sunday 27th November 2016 | 11:05am | Gold |
| Friday 23rd December 2016 | 7:00pm | Drama |
| Tuesday 11th April 2017 | 12:00pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 11th April 2017 | 3:00pm | Gold |
| Sunday 24th December 2017 | 8:15pm | BBC4 |
Cast & crew
| James Bolam | Terry Collier |
| Rodney Bewes | Bob Ferris |
| Brigit Forsyth | Thelma Ferris nee Chambers |
| Norman Mitchell | Jack |
| Lilian Verner | Sylvia |
| Joanna Ross | Andrea |
| John Crocker | Police constable |
| John White | Man in pub |
| Betty Bowden | Woman in pub |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Bernard Thompson | Producer |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |