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The Likely Lads

1964 – 2001Show3 seasons20 episodes

Comedy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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The Likely Lads episodes

3 seasons · 20 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Entente Cordiale, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 Double Date, 6.9
  3. S1 E3 Older Women Are More Experienced, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 Other Side of the Fence, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Chance of a Lifetime, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 The Suitor, 8.0
  1. S2 E1 Baby It's Cold Outside, 7.5
  2. S2 E2 A Star Is Born, 7.5
  3. S2 E3 Talk of the Town, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 Last of the Big Spenders, 7.4
  5. S2 E5 Far Away Places, 7.6
  6. S2 E6 Where Have All the Flowers Gone?, 7.6
  1. S3 E1 Outward Bound, 7.4
  2. S3 E2 Friends and Neighbours, 7.4
  3. S3 E3 Rocker, 8.0
  4. S3 E4 Brief Encounter, 7.2
  5. S3 E6 Anchors Aweigh, 7.4
  6. S3 E7 Love and Marriage, 7.7
  7. S3 E8 Goodbye to All That, 7.8

Cast

24 of 47 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dick Clement
Written by
Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
Produced by
Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement
Music by
Ronnie Hazlehurst

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Facts

December 16, 1964 · June 30, 2001 · Ended

First aired
December 16, 1964
Last aired
June 30, 2001
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 20 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Diagonal Billing, Sensitive Guy and Manly Man, Ms. Fanservice +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Likely Lads worth watching?"

Questions about The Likely Lads

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Likely Lads worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Likely Lads okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Likely Lads?

10 h

About 10 hours: 20 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1964 to 2001.

Will The Likely Lads make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Likely Lads?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Likely Lads use?

Diagonal BillingSensitive Guy and Manly ManMs. FanserviceRetconStory ArcStay in the KitchenDick Dastardly Stops to CheatBait-and-SwitchAppointment TelevisionBookendsMistaken for SuicidalEmbarrassing Middle Nameand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Diagonal Billing, Sensitive Guy and Manly Man, and Ms. Fanservice.