Classic bbc sitcom starring james bolam as terry collier and rodney bewes as his pal bob ferris. The caravan site and the beehive pub earsdon, and whitley bay caravan park near st marys lighthouse. Whatever happened to the likely lads s2 e14 christmas special 1974. Buy the likely lads box set from zavvi, the home of pop culture. This 1976 film seemed to be set inbetween the original likely lads tv series from the sixties and the later whatever happened to the likely lads. Take advantage of great prices on bluray, 4k, merchandise, games, clothing and more. Had the set included the likely lads film as well then i would have given it 6 stars if that were possible. Classic british sit com, set in the north east of england, featuring two life long friends terry and bob, well written, probably the best british sit com ever written, set in the 1960s in the likely lads and then the follow up what ever happened to, the follow up set in the 1970s, a master class in how to write a sit com, they dont get better than this, working class humor and bobs social claiming aspirations are often are the but of terrys scorn. The caravan trip takes place across tyne bridge and through rothbury, northumberland. Despite being set in the north, the likely lads was filmed entirely in london, but for whatever, and the film of the same name, ian and dick insisted on a number of north east locations. However, their lot is complicated by the fact that stan lives at home with his mum and frumpy sister olive anna karen who plague his every turn.
Rodney bewes and james bolam are on top form as bob and terry in this hilarious snapshot of their lives. The likely lads, including one never previously released on dvd. This is the 1976 film of the likely lads, based on the bbc sitcom series, starring james bolam as terry. Oct 03, 2007 set in the north east but filmed in willesden junction, london, the likely lads was one of the first shows to bring regional dialects to the network. Vintage comedy from englands north east, the likely lads centred on the everyday lives of two working class fellas. Jack and stan are a couple of likely lads who enjoy doing what most young lads do watching girls and getting into scrapes. Although a little tame, they break you in gently, for the later series. Twenty episodes were broadcast by the bbc, in three series, between 16 december. The dads army film, for example, more than measures up to the original series, the first steptoe and son movie is as sublime as any 1960s kitchen sink drama and. The set includes all eight surviving episodes from the 1960s series the likely lads. Whatever happened to the likely lads s2 e14 christmas special. Rodney played the aspirational bob ferris in the famous british comedy alongside james bolam who played the other likely lad terry collier. Rodney played the aspirational bob ferris in the famous british comedy alongside james bolam who played the other likely lad terry.
This set includes previously lost episodes from the original bbc tv series a star is born and far away places. This 6 disc box set contains all 27 episodes of classic sitcom whatever happened to the. Twenty episodes were broadcast by the bbc, in three series. Bbcdvd2110, contrary to certain reports, does include both the final episode of series 2, entitled the shape of things to come. The film was made at emis elstree studios in hertfordshire and on location on tyneside, in and around newcastle and whitley bay. Feb 05, 2016 despite being set in the north, the likely lads was filmed entirely in london, but for whatever, and the film of the same name, ian and dick insisted on a number of north east locations. It is a spinoff from whatever happened to the likely lads. The likely lads 1976 two bumbling englishmen james bolam, rodney bewes embark on a disastrous road trip with their girlfriends. The likely lads writers on lost episodes rediscovered, and. Nov 21, 2017 likely lads star rodney bewes has died, aged 79.
Mar 18, 2019 the missing episodes will be made available for the first time in a special dvdbluray release of the likely lads film on monday 1st april. This set includes previously lost episodes from the original bbc tv series a star is born and far away. The lads should stick to what they are good at, whatever that might be and leave this type of thing to people who actually have talent. Complete first series of the sitcom classic, the followup to the earlier the likely lads, where terry collier james bolam has returned from the army to find his northern home town and its inhabitants changed beyond recognition. Likely lads was inspired by the popular british television series of the same name. With james bolam, rodney bewes, don mckillop, bartlett mullins. The adventures of two likely lads ostensibly set in the north east of england but filmed in willesden junction, london. The likely lads 1976 full movie download full hd youtube. The likely lads box set hier verkrijgbaar op zavvi. Just show the original and get these two off the television. The likely lads collection collection dvd free delivery. However, their lot is complicated by the fact that stan lives at home with his mum. Whatever happened to the likely lads series 2 dvd, 2006, 2disc set.
Series 1,what ever happened to the likely lads now. There were three series of the likely lads between 1964 and 1966. The missing episodes will be made available for the first time in a special dvdbluray release of the likely lads film on monday 1st april. Jan 02, 2017 whatever happened to the likely lads s2 e14 christmas special 1974. The likely lads a special christmas edition 1974 by blastfromyourpast. Likely lads film page 2 rtg sunderland message boards. Locations used include the spanish city funfair at whitley bay. The above price comparison of the likely lads compares a comprehensive list of.
Terry is the wild one, always ready to lead bob astray. Likely lads writer reveals what happened to bob ferris and. The 2006 bbc release, the likely lads collection a 5 disc box set. The final outing for the lads was a 1976 film, which has been remastered and is being paired with the two rediscovered likely lads episodes on a new bluray set. There were going to do a remake recently but james bolam said no. The very best of whatever happened to the likely lads dvd. If you are too young to remember tllwhttll the first time around then do you self a favour and invest a tenner to see what you missed. It was a little naughty in places, but it was interesting to see the likely lads in their movie outing and i was delighted to see mary tamm in this film. Likely lads writers reveal why the classic sitcom never returned.
A likely lads film was made in 1976 with the story focusing on a disastrous camping holiday. This 6 disc box set contains all 27 episodes of classic sitcom whatever happened to the likely lads. See more likely lads box set dvd, 2006, 6disc set, bo. Terry is divorced from his german wife and has a finnish girlfriend christina. Currys, blackwells, hmv, bookdepository, zavvi, waterstones, the works, hughes, very, coop electrical, mymemory, argos, the game collection, the hut, wh. Oct 16, 2006 while bob is trying to better his life, terry is content to live it to the full, pursuing the ladies and supporting the local team. Complete first series of the sitcom classic, the followup to the earlier the likely lads, where terry collier james bolam has returned from the army to find his northern home town and its inhabitants. The likely lads collection shop british comedy guide.
Bob is the sensible one trying hard to get on with his job and with life. I got a likely lads complete box set for christmas. With rodney bewes, james bolam, brigit forsyth, mary tamm. Bbcdvd2110, contrary to certain reports, does include both the final episode of series 2, entitled the shape of things to come, and the 1974 christmas special as an extra feature. The likely lads is a 1976 british comedy film directed by michael tuchner, starring james bolam and rodney bewes. The likely lads blu ray compare prices and view trailer. Jan 05, 2017 the likely lads film is one of those quaintest examples of british film comedies during the 70s. Havent watched them for ages and the standout thing for me is the sheer quality of writing. The collection includes all eight surviving episodes from the 1960s series the likely lads, plus the 26 episodes from both series of whatever happened to the likely lads and the 1974 christmas special. The eighth episode other side of the fence was included on the likely lads and whatever happened to the likely lads. Likely lads box set dvd, 2006, 6disc set, box set ebay. While bob is trying to better his life, terry is content to live it to the full, pursuing the ladies and supporting the local team. Shops we search for the likely lads bluray include.
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Vintage comedy from englands north east, the likely lads centred on the everyday lives of. The likely lads blu ray compare prices and view trailer at. Returning to their tv roles after an absence of several years are rodney bewes and james bolam, playing a pair. Series 1,what ever happened to the likely lads now in colour is much more refined and the comedy much more in your face, but still good for all ages. If you are of a certain age then buy it and relive those. The set includes all eight surviving episodes from the 1960s series the likely lads, plus the 26 episodes from the two series of whatever happened to the likely lads from 19734 and the 1974 christmas. The likely lads collection this 6 disc box set contains all 27 episodes of classic sitcom whatever happened to the likely lads. The set includes all eight surviving episodes from the 1960s series the.
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