Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? Series 1, Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

When Bob spends a weekend in London after leaving the Army, he is ill-prepared for the events of the homeward journey. Not only does he have an unexpected reunion on the train but he is also in danger of not getting home at all - and Thelma is not happy to see the stranger who awaits her at the train station.

Broadcast details

Date

Tuesday 9th January 1973

Time

8:30pm

Channel

BBC One

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

James Bolam Terry Collier
Rodney Bewes Bob Ferris
Brigit Forsyth Thelma Ferris nee Chambers

Guest cast

Deirdre Costello (as Deidre Costello) Woman on train
James Mellor Steward
Angelique Ashly Stripper in club

Writing team

Dick Clement Writer
Ian La Frenais Writer

Production team

Jack Gilbert Producer
Tim Gleeson Production Designer