The Likely Lads (1964) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Likely Lads online in HD.
The Likely Lads — 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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
- Starring: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes
The Likely Lads — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1964-12-16 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.3/10 (14 votes) |
The Likely Lads — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Entente Cordiale (1964-12-16) — The Lads return home from their first foreign holiday, pursued by a French girl they met in Spain.
- E2: Double Date (1964-12-23) — A lovelorn Bob is cheered up by a double date.
- E3: Older Women Are More Experienced (1964-12-30) — Terry finds an older girlfriend, and Bob finds a younger one.
- E4: The Other Side of the Fence (1965-01-06) — Bob is offered a better job, in management.
- E5: Chance of a Lifetime (1965-01-13) — The Lads are offered the chance to emigrate to Australia.
- E6: The Suitor (1965-01-20) — Terry enlists Bob's help to try to get rid of his sister's Italian boyfriend.
Season 2
- E1: Baby,It's Cold Outside (1965-06-16) — Bob and Terry have a date with a couple of nurses who are leaving the area in a few days time.
- E2: A Star is Born (1965-06-23) — It never pays to criticise someone else's singing if you can't sing yourself.
- E3: Talk of the Town (2001-06-30) — Bob has a hangover and the events of the party the night before are a complete blank.
- E4: Last of the Big Spenders (1965-07-07) — While visiting a department store, Bob and Terry try to impress two pretty demonstrators by buying up most of their products.
- E5: Far-Away Places (1965-07-14) — After blowing all their money on the two demonstrators, Bob and Terry have to come up with ways of paying for their planned holiday.
- E6: Where Have All the Flowers Gone (1965-07-21) — A wedding for one of Terry's relatives causes tongues to wag – "when are you and Bob going to get married, isn't it about time?".
Season 3
- E1: Outward Bound (1966-06-04) — Bob's idea of a weekend away starts to interest Terry when he is told the place they are going to is full of beatniks – to him that means free love! They decide to hitch-hike but T
- E2: Friends and Neighbours (1966-06-11) — Bob has a dilemma – he is dating 17 year old Lorna Perrin and gets on well with her middle-class parents. Next door to the Perrin's is a vile old man who wears braces and spits – h
- E3: Rocker (1966-06-18) — Bob has bought a second-hand scooter and dreams of Sunday morning rides to the country with a "bird" on the back.
- E4: Brief Encounter (1966-06-25) — Bob and Terry are at the local dance hall and having little success finding a dance partner. They decide to split up to change their luck and Bob strikes lucky with Ursula who he a
- E5: The Razor's Edge (1966-07-02) — Bob has had chicken pox and Terry has kept away from his friend for 3 weeks in order not to catch it. When he does pluck up the courage to see him, he finds Bob has grown a beard a
- E6: Anchors Aweigh (1966-07-09) — After friends pull out of a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads, Bob persuades Terry to take up the offer when he explains that it would be a great way to meet girls. So it seems
- E7: Love and Marriage (1966-07-16) — While they await the start of a mate's stag night, Terry and Bob are pleased to see Duggie, an old friend who is now married with a baby. Taking pity on his lack of a social life,
- E8: Goodbye to All That (1966-07-23) — Bob signs up for the army As the weeks go by Terry starts to miss him and finally decides to join him only to discover that Bob has been discharged due to flat feet
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Likely Lads have? 3 season(s) with 20 episodes.
Who created The Likely Lads? Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais.
Where can I watch The Likely Lads? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
