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