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The Likely Lads (1964) | Slate

The Likely Lads

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The Likely Lads

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Rated 7.3 on TMDB

The Likely Lads

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.

Status: Ended
First aired: 1964
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 9 aired
Average episode: 30m
Genres: Comedy
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

Direction and writing

Dick ClementCreator

Seasons

Season 16 episodes
Season 26 episodes
Season 38 episodes

Cast

Ian La FrenaisCreator

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James BolamTerry Collier

Rodney BewesBob Ferris

Bettine Le BeauColette

Coral AtkinsDeirdre
Susan JamesonPat
Sheila FearnAudrey Collier
Bartlett MullinsMr. Clough
Don McKillopJack

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