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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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Series 1, Episode 6 - Birthday Boy

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.

Further details

The plans are simple enough but a series of misunderstandings make the evening go in quite the wrong direction and the insults soon start to fly.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 13th February 1973
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
James Bolam Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris
Brigit Forsyth Thelma Ferris nee Chambers
Olive Milbourne Mrs Collier
Norman Mitchell Jack
Guest cast
Christopher Biggins Podge
Derek Etchells Stan
Sandra Downes Janey
Michael Ralph Hugh
Shirley Steedman Deborah
Elissa Derwent Clare
Brian Grellis Colin
Stephanie Turner Mary
Writing team
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Production team
Jack Gilbert Producer
Allan Anson Production Designer

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