The Likely Lads

Synopsis

Terry Collier and Bob Ferris are good friends. Terry was working class and secure in his life, whereas Bob was more aspirational, determined to work his way to a better place. Both viewed the others' worldview with disdain, but they were united by events, generally revolving around the pursuit of women. Although 20 total episodes were filmed, only 10 are currently known to survive. There is one missing from the first season, three from the second, and six from the final run.

First Air Date: 1964-12-16

Last Air Date: 2001-06-30

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 20

Created By: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais

Networks: BBC Two

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Top Cast

James Bolam as Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes as Bob Ferris
Bartlett Mullins as Mr. Clough
Don McKillop as Jack
Sheila Fearn as Audrey Collier
Olive Milbourne as Mrs. Collier
Richard Moore as Arthur 'Blakey' Blake
Irene Richmond as Mrs. Ferris
Geoffrey Hughes as Podge
Michael Sheard as Nesbit

Seasons

Season 1 (1964) - (6 Episodes)

Season 2 (1965) - (6 Episodes)

Season 3 (1966) - (8 Episodes)

Season 1 (1964)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Entente Cordiale (1964-12-16)

The Lads return home from their first foreign holiday, pursued by a French girl they met in Spain.
Ep. 2: Double Date (1964-12-23)

A lovelorn Bob is cheered up by a double date.
Ep. 3: Older Women Are More Experienced (1964-12-30)

Terry finds an older girlfriend, and Bob finds a younger one.
Ep. 4: The Other Side of the Fence (1965-01-06)

Bob is offered a better job, in management.
Ep. 5: Chance of a Lifetime (1965-01-13)

The Lads are offered the chance to emigrate to Australia.
Ep. 6: The Suitor (1965-01-20)

Terry enlists Bob's help to try to get rid of his sister's Italian boyfriend.