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The Likely Lads

1964 – 2001 · BBC Two
3 seasons · 20 episodes
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Comedy

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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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James Bolam
Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes
Bob Ferris
Bartlett Mullins
Mr. Clough
Don McKillop
Jack
Sheila Fearn
Audrey Collier
Olive Milbourne
Mrs. Collier
Richard Moore
Arthur 'Blakey' Blake
Irene Richmond
Mrs. Ferris
Created by Dick Clement

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Status
Ended
Type
Scripted
First aired
Dec 16, 1964
Original language
EN
Production
BBC
Country
GB

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