Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? Series 1 episode guide

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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1. Strangers On A Train

Tuesday 9^th January 1973

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.

2. Home Is The Hero

Tuesday 16^th January 1973

Terry's homecoming is greeted with a certain lack of enthusiasm and it's down to Bob to provide him with a bed. Thelma is suffering from shock and Bob attempts to ease her fears but letting your new home be used as temporary accommodation by your best mate is not going to help - if she finds out!

3. Cold Feet

Tuesday 23^rd January 1973

With his impending marriage approaching, Bob is having doubts. All his friends seem to be getting divorced and his relationship with Thelma has been up-and-down. Deep down he knows she is the right girl for him but Terry is hardly giving him the encouragement he craves.

4. Moving On

Tuesday 30^th January 1973

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.

5. I'll Never Forget What's-Her-Name?

Tuesday 6^th February 1973

After hearing Terry trying to pick up with some old flames from an out of date address book, Bob decides to help him meet somebody new and, while he's about it, teach him some new chat up lines as well.

6. Birthday Boy

Tuesday 13^th February 1973

What can you get the man who has nothing? - a surprise birthday party is a start and Bob goes out of his way to get Terry in place in the pub and all his friends back home with Thelma.

7. No Hiding Place

Tuesday 20^th February 1973

With England playing in Bulgaria that afternoon, Bob and Terry are determined that they won't hear the score before watching the highlights on TV.

8. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

Tuesday 27^th February 1973

Bob believes that Terry needs to broaden his horizons and meet new friends.

9. Storm In A Tea Chest

Tuesday 6^th March 1973

It seems a simple task, moving your most treasured possessions from one house to the next, but Bob has pangs of guilt about bringing his past with him.

10. The Old Magic

Tuesday 13^th March 1973

Bob takes Terry out for a meal to make up for not giving him the job of best man.

11. Count Down

Tuesday 20^th March 1973

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.

12. Boys' Night In

Tuesday 27^th March 1973

Terry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.

13. The End Of An Era

Tuesday 3^rd April 1973

It's the day of the wedding and Bob decides to show his appreciation and present Terry with a prized possession - his photo album. As the day progresses, the nervous bridegroom swaps wedding vows and awaits, with trepidation, the best man's speech.

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