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Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Tuesday, January 9, 1973

Ended: Tuesday, April 3, 1973

When does Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 come out?

Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 premiered Tuesday, January 9, 1973 on BBC One and ended Tuesday, April 3, 1973. The season has 13 episodes.

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Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 release schedule

Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Strangers On A Train

Five years have passed. Bob has travelled to London to buy a wedding present and Terry has returned from Cyprus after a spell in the army. By chance, they meet on the last train home and the events of the past few years flood out.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

2. Home is the Hero

Thelma isn't happy that Terry and Bob have rekindled their friendship and she's worried that Terry will cause Bob to have second thoughts about their wedding. Terry starts to feel homesick for the army as his family don't exactly welcome him back with open arms.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

3. Cold Feet

Bob is deeply involved in preparations for his forthcoming wedding to Thelma, completing a period of courtship that started in form 4B at Park Junior School. But Terry's return has caused Bob to have doubts, especially when Terry teases him that his fate was sealed long before their 11-Plus.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

4. Moving On

Appalled by the changes in Newcastle, Terry considers leaving to get a job in Berwick. Meanwhile, his friend's wanderlust sets Bob thinking.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

5. I'll Never Forget Whatshername

Terry tries to track down some of his old flames, but probing into the past produces embarrassing results.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

6. Birthday Boy

Terry feels depressed when everyone, even his mother, forgets his birthday. To make up for it, Bob throws a surprise party, but preparations for the bash don't go according to plan.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

7. No Hiding Place

Bob and Terry are desperate not to know the result of the England v Bulgaria football match, but with eight hours to go will they succeed in their mission?

Tuesday · 53 years ago

8. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

Bob thinks Terry needs new friends, but inviting him to Alan and Brenda's trendy dinner party might not be such a great idea.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

9. Storm In a Tea Chest

Terry helps Bob move his most treasured possessions from his old house to the new one, but Thelma refuses to have his junk in their home.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

10. The Old Magic

Terry is disappointed that Bob has asked someone else to be his best man at the wedding, but eventually agrees to go out for a meal with his friend before he gets hitched. After a few drinks at the restaurant, they start to chat up a couple of pretty girls who are also eating there.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

11. Count Down

Mrs Chambers has grandiose plans for Thelma's wedding to Bob that leaves the men feeling overwhelmed, so they decide to rebel.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

12. Boys Night In

Terry is horrified when Bob refuses to go on a stag night and insists on a quiet night in instead. But pre-wedding nerves mean Bob's plan to celebrate his nuptials sober goes awry.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

13. End of An Era Finale

The day of the wedding dawns and the women are racing around getting ready for the big event. Meanwhile, Terry has his hands full looking after a nervous Bob.

Tuesday · 53 years ago

Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 guest stars

  • Christopher Biggins

    Christopher Biggins

    Podge

  • Julian Holloway

    Julian Holloway

    Alan Boyle

  • Donald Gee

    Donald Gee

    Vicar

  • Ronald Lacey

    Ronald Lacey

    Ernie

  • Brian Glover

    Brian Glover

    Flint

  • Robert Gillespie

    Robert Gillespie

    Police Sergeant

  • Sheila Fearn

    Sheila Fearn

    Audrey Collier

  • Bill Owen

    Bill Owen

    George Chambers

  • Joan Hickson

    Joan Hickson

    Mrs. Chambers

  • Brigit Forsyth

    Thelma

  • Deirdre Costello

    Woman on Train

  • James Mellor

    Steward

  • Angelique Ashly

    Stripper

  • Derek Etchells

    Stan

  • John Barrett

    John Barrett

    Verger

  • Shay Gorman

    Shay Gorman

    Barman

Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 FAQ

When does Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 come out?

Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 premiered Tuesday, January 9, 1973 on BBC One.

How many episodes are in Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1?

Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 has 13 episodes.

Are new episodes of Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 finale?

The Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? Season 1 finale (Episode 13) aired Tuesday, April 3, 1973.

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