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