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Series · 1964 – 2001 · Comedy

The Likely Lads

★7.3 1964 – 2001 3 Seasons Dick Clement TV-MA

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.

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Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 20 episodes

Entente Cordiale

Episode 01

Entente Cordiale

Dec 16, 1964 · 30 min

The Lads return home from their first foreign holiday, pursued by a French girl they met in Spain.

Double Date

Episode 02

Double Date

Dec 23, 1964 · 30 min

A lovelorn Bob is cheered up by a double date.

Older Women Are More Experienced

Episode 03

Older Women Are More Experienced

Dec 30, 1964 · 30 min

Terry finds an older girlfriend, and Bob finds a younger one.

The Other Side of the Fence

Episode 04

The Other Side of the Fence

Jan 6, 1965 · 30 min

Bob is offered a better job, in management.

Chance of a Lifetime

Episode 05

Chance of a Lifetime

Jan 13, 1965 · 30 min

The Lads are offered the chance to emigrate to Australia.

The Suitor

Episode 06

The Suitor

Jan 20, 1965 · 30 min

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

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.3 /10

based on 14 votes

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.

Comedy

Cast

2 principal cast

James Bolam

James Bolam

Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes

Rodney Bewes

Bob Ferris

Where to watch The Likely Lads

The Likely Lads is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais has 3 seasons and 20 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 14 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Likely Lads have?

The Likely Lads has 3 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

Is The Likely Lads still on the air?

The Likely Lads has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Likely Lads?

The Likely Lads airs on BBC Two.

When did The Likely Lads first air?

The Likely Lads first aired on December 16, 1964.

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