Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973) — Where to Watch: Streaming Availability & Viewing Options

First aired: Jan 9, 1973 Episode runtime: 30 min Seasons: 2 Episodes: 26 Status: Ended Rating: 3.3/10 Network: BBC One Comedy

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Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? keeps the pacing measured, focusing on tone and momentum rather than constant twists. Notable cast includes Rodney Bewes and James Bolam. It currently has 2 seasons and 26 episodes. It works well as an easy watch between heavier shows—especially if you like the genre. Viewer ratings sit around 3.3/10, but mileage can vary depending on what you like. Availability can change by region and time—use this page to check current streaming, rental, or purchase options.

Overview

Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? is a British sitcom which was broadcast between 9 January 1973 and 9 April 1974 on BBC1. It was the colour sequel to the mid-1960s hit The Likely Lads. It was created and written, as was its predecessor, by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. There were 26 television episodes over two series; and a subsequent 45-minute Christmas special was aired on 24 December 1974. The cast were reunited in 1975 for a BBC radio adaptation of series 1, transmitted on Radio 4 from July to October that year. In 1976, a feature film spin-off was made. Around the time of its release, however, Rodney Bewes and James Bolam fell out over a misunderstanding involving the press and have not spoken since. This long-suspected situation was finally confirmed by Bewes while promoting his autobiography in 2005. Unlike Bewes, Bolam is consistently reluctant to talk about the show, and has vetoed any attempt to revive his character.

Cast & crew

Cast: Rodney Bewes, James Bolam

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Seasons & episodes

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1. Absent Friends

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 1, 1974

2. Heart to Heart

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 8, 1974

3. The Ant and the Grasshopper

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 15, 1974

4. One For the Road

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 22, 1974

5. The Great Race

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 5, 1974

6. Some Day We'll Laugh About All This

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 19, 1974

7. In Harm's Way

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 26, 1974

8. Affairs and Relations

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 5, 1974

9. The Expert

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 12, 1974

10. Between Ourselves

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 19, 1974

11. The Go-Between

Posted by: admin Aired on: Mar 26, 1974

12. Conduct Unbecoming

Posted by: admin Aired on: Apr 2, 1974

13. The Shape of Things to Come

Posted by: admin Aired on: Apr 9, 1974

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Is Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973) on streaming?
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How many seasons does it have?
It has 2 seasons (26 episodes).