The Likely Lads

The Likely Lads

1964–2001Comedy3 seasons7.3
Terry Collier and Bob Ferris are good friends. Terry was working class and secure in his life, whereas Bob was more…
Created by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais 16 Dec 1964 · Poush 2, 2021 BS United Kingdom BBC Two

Storyline

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.

Facts

  • First aired16 December 1964Poush 2, 2021 BS
  • Last aired30 June 2001
  • Episodes3 seasons · 20 episodes
  • Episode runtime30m
  • GenresComedy
  • Created byDick Clement, Ian La Frenais
  • LanguageEnglish
  • StatusEnded
  • NetworkBBC Two
  • ProductionBBC
  • CountryUnited Kingdom

Keywords

northern englandfriendshipworking classnewcastle, englandsitcom

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Seasons 3

Season 1
Season 16 episodes · 1964
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Season 2
Season 26 episodes · 1965
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Season 3
Season 38 episodes · 1966
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Cast 30

Backdrops 1

Posters 3

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