Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?

Name: Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Released: 1973-01-09T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Rodney Bewes, James Bolam, Brigit Forsyth

TV Show · Comedy

The adventures, mishaps and friendship of Terry and Bob, a young working-class duo. Following years apart, the pair are reunited and resume their friendship, but they are challenged by changing circumstances and attitudes.

1973 · 28m

Starring Rodney Bewes, James Bolam, Brigit Forsyth

EPISODE 1

Strangers on a Train

Five years have passed and Bob has travelled to London to buy a wedding present, and Terry has returned from Cyprus. By chance, they meet on the last train home and the events of the past few years flood out with Terry playing the bitter man to the hilt.
EPISODE 2

Home Is the Hero

Thelma 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.
EPISODE 3

Cold Feet

Bob 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.
EPISODE 4

Moving On

Appalled by the changes in Newcastle, Terry considers leaving to get a job in Berwick. Meanwhile, his friend's wanderlust sets Bob thinking.
EPISODE 5

I'll Never Forget Whatshername

Terry tries to track down some of his old flames, but probing into the past produces embarrassing results.
EPISODE 6

Birthday Boy

Bob Ferris organises a surprise birthday party for Terry, but arrangements to pick him up from the pub, as usual, go pear-shaped.