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Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?

Series 1 · 13 episodes · Jan 9, 1973

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    Episode 1

    Strangers On A Train

    Jan 9, 1973

    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.

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    Episode 2

    Home is the Hero

    Jan 16, 1973

    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.

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    Episode 3

    Cold Feet

    Jan 23, 1973

    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.

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    Episode 4

    Moving On

    Jan 30, 1973

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

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    Episode 5

    I'll Never Forget Whatshername

    Feb 6, 1973

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

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    Episode 6

    Birthday Boy

    Feb 13, 1973

    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.

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    Episode 7

    No Hiding Place

    Feb 20, 1973

    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?

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    Episode 8

    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

    Feb 27, 1973

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

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    Episode 9

    Storm In a Tea Chest

    Mar 6, 1973

    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.

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    Episode 10

    The Old Magic

    Mar 13, 1973

    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.

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    Episode 11

    Count Down

    Mar 20, 1973

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

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    Episode 12

    Boys Night In

    Mar 27, 1973

    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.

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    Episode 13

    End of An Era

    Apr 3, 1973

    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.