The BBC are set to release a 60th Anniversary Edition of The Likely Lads Complete Collection on DVD this November 2024. It includes all episodes of ‘The Likely Lads’ and ‘Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads’ including audio recordings of 10 lost episodes.
All this comes on seven DVD discs later this month! This is surely going to make someone a great Christmas present, I’ll be sure to pick this DVD up upon release.
Table of Contents
The series written by Dick Clement and Ian La Franais, stars James Bolam as Terry Collier and Rodney Bewes as Bob Ferris. Their are supported be the excellent Brigit Forsyth (as Thelma Chambers) and Sheila Fearn (as Audrey Collier, Terry’s older sister).
The Likely Lads Complete Collection DVD
The BBC say “All 38 surviving episodes of the two series are presented here together on DVD for the first time, alongside audio recordings of 10 ‘lost’ episodes from the 1960s, that were never archived by the BBC. “
“Additional features, exclusive to this set, include two documentaries about the programme; footage from one of the lost episodes; two new audio commentaries from Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais; and a collection of previously unreleased archive content.”
DVD Technical Specs
- Discs: 7
- Region: B
- Running Time: mins approx
- Rating: 12
Special Features
- Includes: The Lively Arts: The Unlikely Lads
- BBC spot on filming ‘The Likely Lads’
- Comedy Choice: The Likely Lads (James Bolam Short Intro)
- Free Thinking: Whatever Happened to Dick Clement and Ian La Franais’
- Photo Gallery
Purchase Information
You can own it now on DVD £39.99 from Amazon. (Price correct as of 1st April 2025).
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Release Date
The Likely Lads Complete Collection DVD releases on 25th November 2024 in the UK.
What Do You Think?
I’m a huge fan of The Likely Lads and Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads series so I’m extremely happy to see the BBC releasing a newer and more complete version.
Does this classic BBC sitcom series hold a special place in your life? Will you be picking up this definitive release?
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