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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 13 - The End Of An Era
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.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 3rd April 1973
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| James Bolam | Terry Collier |
| Rodney Bewes | Bob Ferris |
| Brigit Forsyth | Thelma Ferris nee Chambers |
| Sheila Fearn | Audrey |
| Bill Owen | George Chambers |
| Anita Carey | Susan Chambers |
| Joan Hickson | Mrs Chambers |
| Barbara Ogilvie | Mrs Ferris |
| Daphne Heard | Aunt Beattie |
| Christopher Biggins | Podge |
| April Walker | Jutta |
| Dick Clement | Writer |
| Ian La Frenais | Writer |
| Jack Gilbert | Producer |
| Tim Gleeson | Production Designer |
Press
I'd like to say, and who shall stop me, how pleasureable the series Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (BBC1) has been. How funny and true. In spite of Keats, funny is the truth and truth is funny and that is all script writers need to know. Or nearly.
Nancy Banks-Smith, The Guardian, 4th April 1973