The Likely Lads(1964)
Comedy
First Air Date: 1964-12-16
Average Runtime: 30m
Rating: 7.3
Votes: 13
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 20
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.
Keywords
northern englandfriendshipworking classnewcastle, englandsitcom
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 6E01
Entente Cordiale
Air Date: 1964-12-16
The Lads return home from their first foreign holiday, pursued by a French girl they met in Spain.
E02
Double Date
Air Date: 1964-12-23
A lovelorn Bob is cheered up by a double date.
E03
Older Women Are More Experienced
Air Date: 1964-12-30
Terry finds an older girlfriend, and Bob finds a younger one.
E04
The Other Side of the Fence
Air Date: 1965-01-06
Bob is offered a better job, in management.
E05
Chance of a Lifetime
Air Date: 1965-01-13
The Lads are offered the chance to emigrate to Australia.
E06
The Suitor
Air Date: 1965-01-20
Terry enlists Bob's help to try to get rid of his sister's Italian boyfriend.
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