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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 2, Episode 13 - The Shape Of Things To Come

With the death of notorious Uncle Jacob, the Collier family gather to pay their last respects. Terry has time to reflect on his own future but Bob is shocked when Mrs Collier's description of the deceased seems a little too close to home.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 26th March 1974
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
James Bolam Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris
Sheila Fearn Audrey
Olive Milbourne Mrs Collier
Guest cast
Jack Woolgar Joe Hargreaves
Eve Pearce Mrs Hope
Rosalind Bailey Nurse
Olive Mercer Aunt Rose
Helena McCarthy Aunt Kitty
Writing team
Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer
Production team
Bernard Thompson Producer
John Hurst Production Designer

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