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The Likely Lads

Year:

1976

Duration:

90 min

Genres:

Comedy

IMDB rate:

6.7

Director:

Michael Tuchner

Details

Country: UK

Release Date: 1976-04-02

Filming Locations: Tarset Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, UK

Cast

Actor

Character

Anulka Dziubinska

Linda Robson

Rodney Bewes

Bob Ferris

James Bolam

Terry Collier

Brigit Forsyth

Thelma Ferris

Mary Tamm

Christina

Sheila Fearn

Audrey Collier

Zena Walker

Laura

Alun Armstrong

Tommy - Milkman

Judy Buxton

Iris

Vicki Michelle

Glenys

Penny Irving

Sandy

Michelle Newell

Alice

Susan Tracy

Edith Collier

Gordon Griffin

Cyril Collier

Edward Wilson

Les Ferris

Roger Avon

Joe the Landlord

Ronald Lacey

Ernie

Elizabeth Lax

Wendy - Bob's Secretary

Ian McDiarmid

Vicar

Eric Mason

Truck Driver

Hugh Turner

Mr. Chipchase

Christian Rodska

Pump Attendant

Eddie Silver

Fireman

Barbara Elliott

Demonstrator

Stephanie Lawrence

Demonstrator

Bob Ritchie

Passer-by

Jimmy Rushton

Demolition Worker (as Jim Rushton)

Olga Anthony

Boutique Saleslady

Alan Snell

Taxi Driver

Harry Fielder

Man in Bar (uncredited)

Did you know?

Trivia

Alun Armstrong (milkman) would later star with James Bolam in New Tricks (2003) in the early 21st Century.

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Vicki Michelle had appeared in the TV series as Madelyn.

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The first film of Ian McDiarmid.

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Goofs

The Fat Ox pub in being demolished as drinks are served There is no way that they would pull down the pub whilst it was still open and serving drinks.

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Thelma opens the door to Terry's flat by pulling the key through the letterbox to let herself in. As she does so, the shot changes to an interior one, where the key is still hanging on the inside with no time for her to have replaced it.

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The time between Bob being knocked over in the library and him dropping the brick on Thelma's foot was not long enough for him to get back up.

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Quotes

Thelma: I know the city is a bit grey but outside we're surrounded by breathtaking grandeur, aren't we Bob?

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Bob: Nobody cares, nobody's moved by the occasion.

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Terry Collier: Oh Chris, I can't stand saying goodbye like this.

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