British Comedy: The Likely Lads
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Broadcaster: BBC
Genre: Sitcom
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Stars: James Bowlam, Rodney Bewes
Episodes: 20 (12 lost)
Episode Average: 7.375*
BEST EPISODES:
Older Women Are More Experienced (1964), Rocker (1966)
The Likely Lads (1964)
SERIES ONE


6 episodes (1 lost)
Series Score: 38
Episode Average: 7.6
Perfect 10's: 0
S1E1 ENTENTE CORDIALE
Originally broadcast: 16 December 1964
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob and Terry return from holiday two days late with talk of a French girl, a double date is arranged when it turns out she's visiting the area, and the language barrier takes a strange twist at the train station.
"Steady on, love. Some of that's going in the cups."
HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6
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S1E2 DOUBLE DATE
Originally broadcast: 23 December 1964
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob's upset when Felicity breaks up with him, Terry spots two girls in the cafe, and both lads end up somewhat out of pocket.
"No, it's not that. I haven't forgotten the works outing, that's all. I don't want to end with bow legs and a moustache again, thanks very much."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S1E3 OLDER WOMEN ARE MORE EXPERIENCED
Originally broadcast: 30 December 1964
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry has his eye on an older woman, Bob's attempt to get in on the action is foiled by old Cloughie, and cat meat ruins a perfectly good tie.
"Good lads? You don't have to squeeze in and out of the tables. By the time I've cleared away the cabinet pudding, my bottom's black and blue."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9
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S1E4 THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE
Originally broadcast: 6 January 1965
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob's been promoted to the office, there's competition for two pretty office girls from a sales rep, and Terry's refused admission to the office dance.
"Oh I see. Well, I'll tell you what, mate, I'll compromise.
I'll have a beer with a cherry in it."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S1E5 CHANCE OF A LIFETIME
Originally broadcast: 13 January 1965
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
The weather's miserable, and so are the lads after being stood up, and tales of opportunities Down Under get them thinking.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
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S1E6 THE SUITOR
Originally broadcast: 20 January 1965
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Your last boyfriend went to sea but he didn't wear a wooden leg.
"Mario isn't the man to be dating Audrey, Luigi isn't the man who should be cutting hair, and Bob has no idea who Ernie is."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7
SERIES TWO


6 episodes (5 lost)
Series Score: 7
Episode Average: 7.0
Perfect 10's: 0
S2E1 BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE
Originally broadcast: 16 June 1965
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
The lads strike it lucky with two nurses, and prove that they are not great with children.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
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S2E2 A STAR IS BORN
Originally broadcast: 23 June 1965
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry has his eyes on a barmaid, Bob has his eyes on the prize, and Jack's singing abilities are mocked.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
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S2E3 TALK OF THE TOWN
Originally broadcast: 30 June 1965
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob's hungover and can't remember the night before, and there's congratulations for a happy couple.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
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S2E4 LAST OF THE BIG SPENDERS
Originally broadcast: 7 July 1965
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Two pretty girls, a selection of household cleaning products, an expensive day out, and empty pockets.
"It won't be all right. Not with the drinks they're having. What about this? Look at it. It's like an allotment."
HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7
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S2E5 FAR AWAY PLACES
Originally broadcast: 14 July 1965
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
The lads have been splashing the cash to impress the ladies, and the holiday might have to be called off.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
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S2E6 WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?
Originally broadcast: 21 July 1965
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
The lads attend a wedding, and questions are asked about their own plans for the future.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
SERIES THREE


8 episodes (6 lost)
Series Score: 14
Episode Average: 7.0
Perfect 10's: 0
S3E1 OUTWARD BOUND
Originally broadcast: 4 June 1966
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
The lads go in search of free love, blistered feet hamper their progress, and two girls make up for the lack of hippies.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
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S3E2 FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS
Originally broadcast: 11 June 1966
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob manages to impress the parents of a girl from a respectable family, but not everyone is quite so impressed.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
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S3E3 ROCKER
Originally broadcast: 18 July 1966
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob buys a new moped to improve his image, Terry offers to help him pass his test, but both lads get to know the nurse at the local hospital.
"Of course I'm gonna ride it. If I wanted something to to take for walks, I'd have bought a wheelbarrow."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S3E4 BRIEF ENCOUNTER
Originally broadcast: 25 June 1966
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
The lads decide that splitting up might give them more chance of pulling, and Bob gets lucky, but he isn't the only one.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
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S3E5 THE RAZOR'S EDGE
Originally broadcast: 2 July 1966
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob's got chicken pox, but it's the appearance of a beard that causes problems, and Terry calls a strike at work.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
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S3E6 ANCHOR'S AWEIGH
Originally broadcast: 9 July 1966
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
The lads go sailing in the hope of finding romance, Terry gets lucky, but Bob messes it up when his skills let him down.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
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S3E7 LOVE AND MARRIAGE
Originally broadcast: 16 July 1966
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob and Terry meet an old friend at a stag do, and reintroduce him to the bachelor life that he has been missing.
THIS IS A LOST EPISODE
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S3E8 GOODBYE TO ALL THAT
Originally broadcast: 23 July 1966
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob's depressed about Thelma, a life-changing decision is made, and Terry finds himself going it alone.
"Hey, I want that big girl... Ursula Undress."
HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6
Broadcaster: BBC
Genre: Sitcom
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Stars: James Bowlam, Rodney Bewes
Episodes: 27
Episode Average: 8.000
BEST EPISODES:
Boys Night In (1973), Strangers on a Train (1973)
SERIES ONE


13 episodes
Series Score: 104
Episode Average: 8.0
Perfect 10's: 2
S1E1 STRANGERS ON A TRAIN
Originally broadcast: 9 January 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob's settled down and is about to get married and move into a new house, Terry's left the army after five years, and after nearly meeting in a London strip club, the pair meet on the train home.
"Don't worry, sailor. There's plenty more pebbles on the beach."
HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10
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S1E2 HOME IS THE HERO
Originally broadcast: 16 January 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry announces that he's married, Thelma offers him somewhere to stay, but Bob has a better solution.
"I didn't expect the freedom of the city. I didn't expect a champagne buffet with the mayor and a march past, but you know, when you've been been away for five years serving your Queen and country, you expect to come back to a little more than a cup of tea and a cream cracker."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7
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S1E3 COLD FEET
Originally broadcast: 23 January 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Thelma's not talking to Bob after the sofa bed incident, Terry explains why his marriage ended, and the mystery about Bob's 'S' is finally revealed.
"Oh, I think the face counts, and manners are very important. Yes, the face and manners. And sensitivity and deportment. And I like big knockers and all."
HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6
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S1E4 MOVING ON
Originally broadcast: 30 January 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry's saddened to find that so much of his past has been demolished in the name of progress, a job interview doesn't quite go to plan, and Bob has to drive to Berwick upon Tweed to rescue his friend.
"Bob, Bob, who are you kidding? I'm not in New Mexico, I'm in Berwickshire, and it's half-day closing and the weather forecast says drizzle. It might be all right in America, but it's different here. It's different when you say, 'By the time I get to Peebles', and 'I'm only 24 hours from Falkirk'."
HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 7
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S1E5 I'LL NEVER FORGET WHATSHERNAME
Originally broadcast: 6 February 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry hopes that his past as a ladies man might help him hook up with an old flame, one phone call leads to a surprise discovery, and Thelma's shocked to learn a few things about Bob.
"Oh, I see. Abscess makes the heart grow fonder, did it?"
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9
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S1E6 BIRTHDAY BOY
Originally broadcast: 13 February 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry's feeling forgotten, Bob and Thelma are preparing for the big surprise, and two pretty girls add an unexpected ingredient to the mix.
"'On this day of love and joy - Here's a toast to my dear boy
I wish him joy, I wish him well - I wish his bedroom didn't smell'"
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S1E7 NO HIDING PLACE
Originally broadcast: 20 February 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
England are playing Bulgaria, the lads are trying to avoid the result, but there are dangers everywhere.
"Limbo Dancer, how low can you get?"
HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 8
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S1E8 GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER
Originally broadcast: 27 February 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry's mum's sick of him sitting around doing nothing, Bob thinks he should try going out more to meet people, and there's embarrassment at a dinner party for a snobby host.
"There's nothing wrong with someone who gets a nice house, gets a bit of money, wanting to forget the past. There's nothing wrong with someone who used to live above a chip shop wanting to batter themselves... better themselves."
HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 9
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S1E9 STORM IN A TEA CHEST
Originally broadcast: 6 March 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Thelma's not about plans to move old sentimental 'junk' into their new home, Terry's not happy about carting it back and forth, and Bob's not happy to discover double-standards.
"I haven't seen my Great-Auntie Elsie for 10 years, but that's no need to dump her on the Corporation tip."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S1E10 THE OLD MAGIC
Originally broadcast: 13 March 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob's upset when he finds out that he's not the best man, and Terry spots a couple of lookers in a restaurant and suggests they try the old magic one last time, with unexpected consequences.
"I was just thinking. The whole season. We must have been the only twin strikers who never scored."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S1E11 COUNT DOWN
Originally broadcast: 20 March 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Thelma's mum takes over the wedding plans, Terry can't be bothered with all the pomp and ceremony, and the lads along with Thelma's dad decide to rebel against the whole thing.
"Money doesn't buy breeding, Bob. They don't know how to live in a decent house. The moment they moved into theirs, the first thing they did was to rip up all lavatory seats and use them for picture frames."
HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6
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S1E12 BOYS NIGHT IN
Originally broadcast: 27 March 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob's practising his speech, Terry's plans for a stag night are shunned in favour of a quiet night in, and a restless night leads to the usual outcome.
"That's just the sort. You must have read last weeks exposรฉ in the News of the World of English girls abroad. 'The wild and the willing' they call 'em. Once they bridge that strip of English Channel, they drop everything. Reserves, manners, morals and knickers"
HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10
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S1E13 END OF AN ERA
Originally broadcast: 3 April 1973
Directed by: James Gilbert
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry's not happy that the wedding is on a Saturday, Bob gives Terry a photo album filled with their past, and the best man's speech is surprisingly heartfelt.
"Speaking of venomous toads, Thelma's mother's arrived."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? - Series 2... - James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Anita Carey, Sheila Fern, Anne Barton
SERIES TWO


13 episodes
Series Score: 104*
Episode Average: 8.0
Perfect 10's: 2
S2E1 ABSENT FRIENDS
Originally broadcast: 1 January 1974
Directed by: Dick Clement
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
The happy couple are on their honeymoon in Norway, Bob's left a key to the new house for Terry, and Thelma's concerned when she learns that Terry and Susan are alone together.
"No, that's why they're only going to Norway. It's within his bladder range."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 7
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S2E2 HEART TO HEART
Originally broadcast: 8 January 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Thelma's not happy about Susan's new relationship, Terry talks to Bob about his feelings, and Terry and Susan make a big announcement about the future.
"Well, God knows you've done enough to me in the past few months. How many solitary bars have you left me standing at while you went back to wallpaper Thelma?"
HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6
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S2E3 THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER
Originally broadcast: 15 January 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry borrows money for new shoes, Bob's shocked to see Terry splashing the cash with a new lady friend, and there's soon even more money after a second loan.
"Look, if I want a quiet talk with my secretary in the stationery cupboard,
that's my business."
HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6
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S2E4 ONE FOR THE ROAD
Originally broadcast: 4 February 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob's arrested on suspicion of drink driving, Terry joins him after fighting at a football match, and a sample is needed as evidence.
"Oh, that will stand up in court, that will. That's a perfect bloody defence, that is. My Honour, my client must be sober 'cause ge can't manage a pee."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 9
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S2E5 THE GREAT RACE
Originally broadcast: 5 February 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Bob accuses Terry of being out of shape after playing football, the lads decide to race to Berwick on their bikes, and both resort to dirty tactics.
"That's really healthy, that is, isn't it? Snooker.
Swilling beer in a smoke-filled room and the occasional walk round the table."
HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10
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S2E6 SOME DAY WE'LL LAUGH ABOUT THIS
Originally broadcast: 19 February 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry causes embarrassment to his mother, Bob and Thelma go skiing, and Terry offers to do repairs in the house while they're away.
"And a woman came round and wanted to know if I had a front-loading automatic. I wish I had, I'd have shot her."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S2E7 IN HARM'S WAY
Originally broadcast: 25 February 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry gets a job as a porter, Bob has his injured foot checked at the hospital, and a masked maniac causes a wheelchair to crash into a tea-trolley.
"Seeing masked men at every turn. Who was he, the Lone Ranger?"
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S2E8 AFFAIRS AND RELATIONS
Originally broadcast: 4 March 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry and Bob go on a fishing trip, George turns up his secretary for a naughty weekend, and Thelma connects the wrong dots when she arrives to see Bob.
"It's just every time I catch a glimpse of that stuffed trout up there, I think of Thelma."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S2E9 THE EXPERT
Originally broadcast: 12 March 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Thelma goes to stay at her mother's after a row, Terry offers his advice on dealing with the situation, and Bob locks the cleaning lady in the bedroom.
"Well, I would've left her if I'd known she was going to leave me."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S2E10 BETWEEN OURSELVES
Originally broadcast: 19 March 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Norman lends an ear when Bob's trying to work out what to say to Thelma, Terry tries to keep his friend's marital problems a secret, and Thelma's work colleague confuses the whole situation.
"Well, I'm not to know these things, am I? This is just the first morning of our new life together, Robert. I'm just getting to know you, getting to know all about you, getting to like you. Hoping that you like me."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S2E11 THE GO-BETWEEN
Originally broadcast: 26 March 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry seems to be trying to break the wedding presents one by one, Bob picks fault with everything, and there's an unlikely connection when common ground's discovered.
"Well, not that one, I wouldn't. It's filthy. I wouldn't be seen dead in that gas oven."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
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S2E12 CONDUCT UNBECOMING
Originally broadcast: 2 April 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry gets into trouble for fighting, Bob gets into a bit of a pickle of his own, and an argument about who's the best fighter leads to a further appearance in front of the magistrate.
"Yeah, grand Dougie. Hello Dougie. Hello, Janice. You're looking pretty. What a lovely chest. I mean, dress."
HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10
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S2E13 THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME
Originally broadcast: 9 April 1974
Directed by: Bernard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry's Uncle Jacob has died, an accidental button press leads to much confusion at the funeral, and Bob has a glimpse of the future.
"Well, it's too late now, isn't it? Poor old Uncle Jacob.
He's going to miss his own funeral."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
SPECIAL


SPECIAL A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EDITION
Originally broadcast: 24 December 1974
Directed by: BErnard Thompson
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry sits his driving test and gets a job, Thelma and Bob attend a Christmas party, and Captain Hook gets up to no good with Joan of Arc.
"An ice-cream van? I should think that your chances of pulling a bird in an ice-cream van were wafer-thin."
HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8
The Likely Lads (1976)
FILM


FILM THE LIKELY LADS
Released: 2 April 1976
Directed by: Michael Tuchner
Written by: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Terry and his Finnish girlfriend join Bob and Thelma for a caravan trip, crossed-wires lead to claims of infidelity, and both lads hit lucky when they later book into a guest house.
"Please, it's the first time all night I've known what he's got in his hand."
HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6
CHARACTERS
TERENCE DANIEL COLLIER
Terry
Played by James Bolam
THE LIKELY LADS
(20 episodes)
in... The Rocker (1966)
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO
(27 episodes)
THE LIKELY LADS
in... Conduct Unbecoming (1974)
ROBERT ANDREW SCARBOROUGH FERRIS
Bob
Played by Rodney Bewes
THE LIKELY LADS
(20 episodes)
in... The Suitor (1965)
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO
(27 episodes)
THE LIKELY LADS
in... No Hiding Place (1973)
THELMA CHAMBERS
Played by Brigit Forsyth
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO
(21 episodes)
THE LIKELY LADS
in... Absent Friends (1974)
AUDREY COLLIER
Played by SHEILA FEARN
THE LIKELY LADS
(9 episodes)
in... Last of the Big Spenders (1965)
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO
(11 episodes)
THE LIKELY LADS
in... The Shape of Things to Come (1974)
EDITH COLLIER
Played by Olive Milbourn
THE LIKELY LADS
(8 episodes)
in... Goodbye to All That (1966)
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO
(4 episodes)
THE LIKELY LADS
in... Birthday Boy (1973)
JACK
Played by Don McKillop
THE LIKELY LADS
(11 episodes)
in... Older Women are More Experienced (1964)
SUSAN CHAMBERS
Played by Anita Carey
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO
(5 episodes)
THE LIKELY LADS
in... Heart to Heart (1974)
GEORGE CHAMBERS
Played by Bill Owen
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO
(4 episodes)
THE LIKELY LADS
in... Count Down (1973)
WENDY
Played by Elizabeth Lax
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO
(4 episodes)
THE LIKELY LADS
in... Harm's Way (1974)

Part of the
British Comedy Collection
Oh, what happened to you?
Whatever happened to me?
And what became of the people
We used to be?
Tomorrow's almost over
Today went by so fast
Is the only thing to look forward to
The past?
Bob and Terry are two young working-class men from the north-east who like beer, football and women. After five years away, Terry returns to find Bob settling down into adult life, and aspiring to improve himself. Terry struggles with all that has changed, and isn't ready to grow up just yet, and is seen as a bad influence on his old friend.
SERIES SCORES The Likely Lads:Surviving episodes: 7.38Whatever Happened to the
Likely Lads?Series 1: 8.0
Series 2: 8.0
FAVOURITE EPISODES Holy Godiva 1. Boys Night In
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
(Series 1, Episode 12 - 1973)
2. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
(Series 1, Episode 8 - 1973)
3. Strangers on a Train
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
(Series 1, Episode 1 - 1973)
4. The Great Race
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
(Series 2, Episode 5 - 1974)
5. Conduct Unbecoming
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
(Series 2, Episode 12 - 1974)Onion Jack 1. I'll Never Forget Whatshername
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
(Series 1, Episode 5 - 1973)
2. Boys Night In
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
(Series 1, Episode 12- 1973)
3. One for the Road
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
(Series 2, Episode 4 - 1974)
4. No Hiding Place
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
(Series 1, Episode 7 - 1973)
5. Conduct Unbecoming
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
(Series 2, Episode 12 - 1974)
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Cigarette Cards: Football Caricatures (1935)
Allen & Ginter's Cigarette Cards
Cigarette Cards: Famous Love Scenes (1939)
Cigarette Cards: Fish (1926)
Pierre Clementi, Mister Photogenic
movies i've seen a million times
BradWesley123's Movie Screenshots: Vol. 1
Favorite Petite Meller Songs
Cigarette Cards: Happy Families (1937)
Carry On... Joan Sims
British Comedy: Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
British Variety - Acts and Turns: 1930-1949
British Comedy: 15 Storeys High
British Comedy: Till Death Us Do Part
British Comedy: The Two Ronnies
British Comedy: The Office