Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? 1973
What is Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads??
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? is a television series first released in 1973.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 1973
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 26 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? is a television series first released in 1973. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 26 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A colour sequel revisits the misadventures of two working‑class mates in early‑70s Britain.”
- Original cast reunited for the sequel
- Continues the story of The Likely Lads in colour
- Includes a festive Christmas special
- Only two series and 26 episodes limit the run
Watch it if you enjoy classic British sitcoms from the early 1970s.
The series is a light‑hearted comedy suitable for general audiences.
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When did the series originally air?
It was broadcast on BBC1 from 9 January 1973 to 9 April 1974.
How many episodes are there?
The show comprises 26 episodes across two series, plus a 45‑minute Christmas special.
Is it a sequel to another show?
Yes, it is the colour sequel to the mid‑1960s series The Likely Lads.
Who created the series?
It was created and written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
Was there any continuation beyond television?
The cast reunited for a BBC Radio 4 adaptation in 1975 and a feature‑film spin‑off was released in 1976.
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