Rodney Bewes
Bob Ferris
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Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? is a British sitcom which was broadcast between 9 January 1973 and 9 April 1974 on BBC1. It was the colour sequel to the mid-1960s hit The Likely Lads. It was created and written, as was its predecessor, by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. There were 26 television episodes over two series; and a subsequent 45-minute Christmas special was aired on 24 December 1974. The cast were reunited in 1975 for a BBC radio adaptation of series 1, transmitted on Radio 4 from July to October that year. In 1976, a feature film spin-off was made. Around the time of its release, however, Rodney Bewes and James Bolam fell out over a misunderstanding involving the press and have not spoken since. This long-suspected situation was finally confirmed by Bewes while promoting his autobiography in 2005. Unlike Bewes, Bolam is consistently reluctant to talk about the show, and has vetoed any attempt to revive his character.
Episodes
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1. Strangers On A TrainNow viewing1973-01-0930m7.0Five years have passed. Bob has travelled to London to buy a wedding present and Terry has returned from Cyprus after a spell in the army. By chance, they meet on the last train home and the events of the past few years flood out.
2. Home is the Hero1973-01-1630mThelma isn't happy that Terry and Bob have rekindled their friendship and she's worried that Terry will cause Bob to have second thoughts about their wedding. Terry starts to feel homesick for the army as his family don't exactly welcome him back with open arms.
3. Cold Feet1973-01-2330mBob is deeply involved in preparations for his forthcoming wedding to Thelma, completing a period of courtship that started in form 4B at Park Junior School. But Terry's return has caused Bob to have doubts, especially when Terry teases him that his fate was sealed long before their 11-Plus.
4. Moving On1973-01-3030mAppalled by the changes in Newcastle, Terry considers leaving to get a job in Berwick. Meanwhile, his friend's wanderlust sets Bob thinking.
5. I'll Never Forget Whatshername1973-02-0630mTerry tries to track down some of his old flames, but probing into the past produces embarrassing results.
6. Birthday Boy1973-02-1330mTerry feels depressed when everyone, even his mother, forgets his birthday. To make up for it, Bob throws a surprise party, but preparations for the bash don't go according to plan.
7. No Hiding Place1973-02-2030mBob and Terry are desperate not to know the result of the England v Bulgaria football match, but with eight hours to go will they succeed in their mission?
8. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?1973-02-2730mBob thinks Terry needs new friends, but inviting him to Alan and Brenda's trendy dinner party might not be such a great idea.
9. Storm In a Tea Chest1973-03-0630mTerry helps Bob move his most treasured possessions from his old house to the new one, but Thelma refuses to have his junk in their home.
10. The Old Magic1973-03-1330mTerry is disappointed that Bob has asked someone else to be his best man at the wedding, but eventually agrees to go out for a meal with his friend before he gets hitched. After a few drinks at the restaurant, they start to chat up a couple of pretty girls who are also eating there.
11. Count Down1973-03-2030mMrs Chambers has grandiose plans for Thelma's wedding to Bob that leaves the men feeling overwhelmed, so they decide to rebel.
12. Boys Night In1973-03-2730mTerry is horrified when Bob refuses to go on a stag night and insists on a quiet night in instead. But pre-wedding nerves mean Bob's plan to celebrate his nuptials sober goes awry.
13. End of An Era1973-04-0330mThe day of the wedding dawns and the women are racing around getting ready for the big event. Meanwhile, Terry has his hands full looking after a nervous Bob.
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James Bolam
Terry Collier
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Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? has 2 seasons and 26 episodes.
When did Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? first air?
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? first aired in 1973.
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Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? is classified as Comedy.