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The Likely Lads (1964–1966) — comedy on BBC Two
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About The Likely Lads
The Likely Lads ended on July 23, 1966, on BBC Two. The show’s final episode aired on that date, concluding its three-season run. It was a popular British sitcom that depicted the lives of two working-class friends in Newcastle during the 1960s.
The series was about the friendship of Terry Collier and Bob Ferris, who grew up together and worked in the same factory. Set against the backdrop of the industrial North East, the show explored their everyday struggles, ambitions, and humorous misadventures as they navigated the challenges of adolescence and early adulthood in that era. It highlighted the tensions between their contrasting personalities—Terry's cynicism and Bob's aspirations—through witty dialogue and relatable situations.
The cast included James Bolam as Terry Collier and Rodney Bewes as Bob Ferris. The show was a comedy series that premiered in 1964 and was known for its gritty yet humorous portrayal of working-class life. The series did not have a rated score on TVMaze and had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes per episode.
The Likely Lads episode schedule
20 aired
Aired · 20
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 1966 | S3·E8 | Goodbye to All That |
| July 16, 1966 | S3·E7 | Love and Marriage |
| July 9, 1966 | S3·E6 | Anchors Aweigh |
| July 2, 1966 | S3·E5 | The Razor's Edge |
| June 25, 1966 | S3·E4 | Brief Encounter |
| June 18, 1966 | S3·E3 | Rocker |
| June 11, 1966 | S3·E2 | Friends and Neighbours |
| June 4, 1966 | S3·E1 | Outward Bound |
| July 21, 1965 | S2·E6 | Where Have All the Flowers Gone |
| July 14, 1965 | S2·E5 | Far-Away Places |
| July 7, 1965 | S2·E4 | Last of the Big Spenders |
| June 30, 1965 | S2·E3 | Talk of the Town |
| June 23, 1965 | S2·E2 | A Star is Born |
| June 16, 1965 | S2·E1 | Baby,It's Cold Outside |
| January 20, 1965 | S1·E6 | The Suitor |
| January 13, 1965 | S1·E5 | Chance of a Lifetime |
| January 6, 1965 | S1·E4 | The Other Side of the Fence |
| December 30, 1964 | S1·E3 | Older Women Are More Experienced |
| December 23, 1964 | S1·E2 | Double Date |
| December 16, 1964 | S1·E1 | Entente Cordiale |
