The Likely Lads

S01E05: Chance of a Lifetime

The Lads are offered the chance to emigrate to Australia.

Overview

The Likely Lads was a black and white British sitcom created and written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, and produced by Dick Clement. Twenty-one episodes were broadcast by the BBC, in three series, between 16 December 1964 and 23 July 1966. However, only eight of these shows have survived.

Episodes

Entente Cordiale

S01E01 Entente Cordiale

December 16, 1964 30 min
The Lads return home from their first foreign holiday, pursued by a French girl they met in Spain.
Double Date

S01E02 Double Date

December 23, 1964 30 min
A lovelorn Bob is cheered up by a double date.
Older Women Are More Experienced

S01E03 Older Women Are More Experienced

December 30, 2001 30 min
Terry finds an older girlfriend, and Bob finds a younger one.

S01E04 The Other Side of the Fence

January 6, 1965 30 min
Bob is offered a better job, in management.

S01E05 Chance of a Lifetime

January 13, 1965 30 min
The Lads are offered the chance to emigrate to Australia.
The Suitor

S01E06 The Suitor

January 20, 1965 7.0 30 min
Terry enlists Bob's help to try to get rid of his sister's Italian boyfriend.

Cast

Rodney Bewes
Rodney Bewes
Bob Ferris
James Bolam
James Bolam
Terry Collier

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