Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?

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The adventures, mishaps and friendship of Terry and Bob, a young working-class duo. Following years apart, the pair are reunited and resume their friendship, but they are challenged by changing circumstances and attitudes.

Home Is the Hero: Episode Image
Episode 2Home Is the Hero

Thelma isn't happy that Terry and Bob have rekindled their friendship and is worried that Terry will cause Bob to have second thoughts about their wedding. S1 E2: Home Is the Hero

Cold Feet: Episode Image
Episode 3Cold Feet

Bob is involved in preparations for his forthcoming wedding to Thelma, but Terry's return has caused Bob to have doubts. S1 E3: Cold Feet

Moving On: Episode Image
Episode 4Moving On

Terry considers leaving to get a job in Berwick when appalled by the changes in Newcastle, but his friend's wanderlust has set Bob thinking. S1 E4: Moving On

I'll Never Forget Whatsername: Episode Image
Episode 5I'll Never Forget Whatsername

Terry tries to track down some of his old flames, but probing into the past produces embarrassing results. S1 E5: I'll Never Forget Whatshername

Birthday Boy: Episode Image
Episode 6Birthday Boy

Terry is depressed when everyone including his mother forgets his birthday; Bob throws a surprise party to make up for it, but preparations for the bash don't go according to plan. S1 E6: Birthday Boy

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?: Episode Image
Episode 8Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Bob thinks that Terry needs new friends, but inviting him to Alan and Brenda's trendy dinner party might not be such a great idea. S1 E8: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Storm in a Tea Chest: Episode Image
Episode 9Storm in a Tea Chest

Terry helps Bob move his most treasured possessions from his old house to the new one, but Thelma refuses to have his junk in their home. S1 E9: Storm in a Tea Chest

The Old Magic: Episode Image
Episode 10The Old Magic

Terry is disappointed that Bob has asked someone else to be his best man - after a few drinks at the restaurant, they start to chat up a couple of pretty girls. S1 E10: The Old Magic

Countdown: Episode Image
Episode 11Countdown

The lads decide to rebel when Mrs Chambers has grandiose plans for Thelma's wedding to Bob that leave the men feeling overwhelmed. S1 E11: Countdown

Boy's Night in: Episode Image
Episode 12Boy's Night in

Terry is horrified when Bob refuses to go on a stag night and insists on a quiet night in, but pre-wedding nerves mean that Bob's plan to celebrate his nuptials sober goes awry. S1 E12: Boys' Night In

End of an Era: Episode Image
Episode 13End of an Era

The day of the wedding dawns - the women are racing around getting ready for the big event while Terry has his hands full looking after a nervous Bob. S1 E13: End of an Era

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