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. The likely lads a special christmas edition 1974 by blastfromyourpast. Likely lads writer reveals what happened to bob ferris and. The likely lads 1976 two bumbling englishmen james bolam, rodney bewes embark on a disastrous road trip with their girlfriends. Likely lads was inspired by the popular british television series of the same name. Beautiful little scene from the feature film version of whatever happened to the likely lads. It was the colour sequel to the mid1960s hit the likely lads. Returning to their tv roles after an absence of several years are rodney bewes and james bolam, playing a pair.
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 much funnier, while this incarnation of the likely lads reaches heights of hilarity not even scaled by the splendid sitcom from which it was derived. Twenty episodes were broadcast by the bbc, in three series, between 16 december 1964 and 23 july 1966. Please dont get me wrong see i forgive you with a song well call the likely lads but if its left to you i know exactly what youd do with all. There were three series of the likely lads between 1964 and 1966.
The complete first and second series of the 1970s show including the. Likely lads box set dvd, 2006, 6disc set, box set for sale. Bob is in it for the glory but terry has an ulterior motive, to try and impress rhona the barmaid, who put him up to it. Terry is divorced from his german wife and has a finnish girlfriend christina.
The complete first and second series of the 1970s show including the christmas. Terry is the wild one, always ready to lead bob astray. James bolam and rodney bewes both had game changing roles in movies. Vicki michelle, mbe born 14 december 1950 is an english actress and film producer. She is best known for her role as yvette carteblanche in the bbc television comedy series allo allo. The likely lads, a bbc television sitcom series broadcast in black and white between 16 december 1964 and 23 july 1966. An excellent film of the likely lads with a totally original story which i already have on dvd from a previous release. Social class, interactional pragmatics and the likely lads in. Complete dvd, 2008, 4disc set, box set trending price. This 6 disc box set contains all 27 episodes of classic sitcom whatever happened to the likely lads. Building now a restaurant on tarsett street whose arches were. The likely lads collection complete series 1 2 3 6 disc uk dvd boxset vgc. The 2006 bbc release, the likely lads collection a 5 disc box set.
By this time both lads had moved house bob and thelma to a detached house, and terry to a highrise. 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. There were 26 television episodes over two series, and a subsequent 45minute christmas special was aired on 24 december. Locations used include the spanish city funfair at whitley bay, the beehive public house, the coast roada1058 flats, and tynemouth pier terrys fictional employer extralight washing powder, was filmed at greggs christon road dept, gosforth. Rodney bewes and james bolam are on top form as bob and terry in this hilarious snapshot of their lives. Slight problem, on my older plasma tv i did have some minor blu ray stutter to the picture a known blu. Feb 03, 2016 the likely lads filming locations in the north east. Steptoe and son christmas 74, full version duration.
So pleased this has been released on blu ray with its excellent picture quality thanks to network restoration of the film. The likely lads shop the likely lads collection dvd. The bed and breakfast, known in the film as ivanhoe, where they were thrown out of, is on the links, whitley bay. Although it was never actually confirmed on screen, the sitcom was generally assumed to be set in newcastle upon tyne. 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. Likely lads at leeds festival 2012 by likelyladsband. I was thrilled to hear that the classic situation comedy series of the 1960s and early 70s the likely lads is being relaunched as a stage show. Thelma mistakenly accuses bob of infidelity and their row is heard publicly as they are in a.
If you have any information regarding this film, any of the stills, or even better, some. All episodes of whatever happened to the likely lads. Check below for episodes and series from the same categories and more. With rodney bewes, james bolam, brigit forsyth, mary tamm. The likely lads, a 1976 film based on the bbc television series. Tv theme what ever happened to the likely lads full theme by tvtestcard.
Building now a restaurant on tarsett street whose arches were in view in the 1976 film 34. It was gradually revealed that terry and bobs full names were terence daniel collier and robert andrew scarborough. The actors who played them havent spoken in more than 30 years. Some scenes appear to be slightly contrived to show thelma brigid forsyth undressing, or wearing a very shortcut slip, or on one memorable occasion leaning out of a window in a virtually seethrough nightie. It is a spinoff from whatever happened to the likely lads. The likely lads filming locations in the north east.
After being less than complimentary about jacks singing abilities, the likely lads are more or less coerced into taking part in a talent contest night at the pub with a cash prize. The likely lads 1976 film intro remember when by ludvig1. He was previously a tv curator at the british film institute. Buy the likely lads bfi tv classics 2008 by phil wickham isbn. We will mention anyone who helps and give full credit for all location shots. Telecharger the likely lads film complet en francais vf hd. Jun 20, 2008 i was thrilled to hear that the classic situation comedy series of the 1960s and early 70s the likely lads is being relaunched as a stage show. The likely lads is a 1976 british comedy film directed by michael tuchner, starring james bolam and rodney bewes. It is the colour sequel to the mid1960s hit the likely lads. Download subtitles for no hiding place bob and terry go to extraordinary lengths to avoid hearing a football score. Bbc radio 4 extra whatever happened to the likely lads. A likely lads film was made in 1976 with the story focusing on a disastrous camping holiday.
The likely lads was a black and white britcom that ran from 1964 to 1966 on the bbc. Along with the moody oliver reed as their protagonist it works well. Mike hugg also wrote the theme tune to the spinoff 1976 feature film, entitled. The lyrics in this song what became of the dreams we had. The north was quite glamorous at the time because of the movies that had. Nov 07, 2007 whatevers happened to the likely lads. Mar 31, 2019 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. His horror was complete when he realised the participants were from the films crew. Nov 21, 2017 rodney bewes, who has died aged 79, will be most remembered for playing bob ferris, the wellintentioned and socially aspiring half of the likely lads, the bbc television series which at its 1960s. A guide to the likely lads, the 1976 film spinoff from the hit sitcoms. Whatever happened to the likely lads, the movie, 1976. Like many great british sitcoms dads army, the likely lads.
Popular videos the likely lads the likely lads topic. Take advantage of great prices on bluray, 4k, merchandise, games, clothing and more. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Long exposed to the democraticising effects of modernity, britains class structure supposedly collapsed during the 1990s turner. James bolam and rodney bewes both had gamechanging roles in movies. Buy the likely lads box set from zavvi, the home of pop culture. What became of the likely lads is a song by the libertines, which was released as the final single from their selftitled, second album, the libertines. Bob is the sensible one trying hard to get on with his job and with life. It followed the escapades of two young workingclass men oop north, terry collier who was proud of his roots and bob ferris who wanted to better himself and become middleclass. Thelma mistakenly accuses bob of infidelity and their row is heard publicly as they are in a van with the. With james bolam, rodney bewes, don mckillop, bartlett mullins. This was followed in 1976 by a spinoff feature film the likely lads. No hiding place whatever happened to the likely lads. Jul 14, 2011 the notbleedinglikely lads jim shelley.
Hi, watched this film, only ever seen it in bits but watched all of it to day, brilliant. At thelmas suggestion they join her and bob on a caravan holiday but due to a mishap the men get separated from the women. A scene from the likely lads film shot in rothbury in 1976, and right, rothbury as it is today. Mike hugg also wrote the theme tune to the spinoff 1976 feature film, entitled remember when. Vintage comedy from englands north east, the likely lads centred on the everyday lives of two working class fellas. The adventures of two likely lads ostensibly set in the north east of england but.
Rodney bewes, who has died aged 79, will be most remembered for playing bob ferris, the wellintentioned and socially aspiring half of the likely lads, the bbc television series which at. Likely lads is presented here as a brandnew high definition remaster from the original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio. Although it was never actually confirmed on screen, the sitcom was. It is the same group that sings the theme for whatever happened to the likely lads. Likely lads box set dvd, 2006, 6disc set, box set for. The likely lads ran for two seasons until 1965, and returned bigger than ever in 1973 as whatever happened to the likely lads for two more seasons and a. Likely lads stage unlikely return the dreaming armadillo. Following in the footsteps of many successful tv sitcoms bob and terry jumped onto the big screen in 1976, two years after the tv series whatever happened to the likely lads had ended rodney bewes and james bolam both reprised their roles as bob and terry, with an original screenplay written by the same team that had produced all those.
The likely lads s1 e04 moving on thank you for watching and dont forget to subscribe for more videos and compilations. Following the mixed fortunes of bob ferris and terry collier, two young working class men, played brilliantly by rodney bewes and james bolam in an unspecified location in the northeast of england the show captured the spirit of the times and. Tv theme what ever happened to the likely lads full theme nostalgia 70s. The film was made at emis elstree studios in hertfordshire and on location on tyneside, in and around newcastle and whitley bay. As its revealed that the duo could return to our screens, we find out what bob and terry. The adventures of two likely lads ostensibly set in the north east of england but filmed in willesden junction, london. The likely lads is a 1976 british comedy film directed by michael tuchner, starring james. The briar dene pub is just visible in the background as they draw up in the car. Feb 05, 2016 a scene from the likely lads film shot in rothbury in 1976, and right, rothbury as it is today.
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