Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais - The Likely Lads: Series 2

DICK CLEMENT & IAN LA FRENAIS - THE LIKELY LADS: SERIES 2 (320kbs-m4a/523mb/3hrs47mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 24th October to 12th December 2025

Starring James Bolam and Rodney Bewes.

Created and written for BBC TV by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.

Adapted for BBC Radio by James Bolam.

Producer: John Browell

THE LIKELY LADS: SERIES 2 - 1. FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 24th October 2025

Terry's grandad causes problems for Bob when he moves into the neighbourhood.

The parents of Bob's new girlfriend are not impressed...

Bob Ferris .... Rodney Bewes
Terry Collier .... James Bolam
Grandad .... Bert Palmer
Mrs Perrin .... Noel Dyson
Mr Perrin .... Glenn Melvyn
Lorna .... Angela Lovell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1968.

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Our warm thanks go to the Radio Circle for returning the audio to the BBC.

THE LIKELY LADS: SERIES 2 - 2. THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE (320kbs-m4a/66mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 14th November 2025

Bob is always conscious of the fact that he was A-stream at school, whereas Terry would have been X-stream if they'd had one.

So, it's no surprise that Bob takes a chance on a transfer to the drawing department whilst Terry remains put...

Bob Ferris .... Rodney Bewes
Terry Collier .... James Bolam
Judith .... Anneke Wills
Sally Ann .... Didi Sullivan
Cloughie .... Bartlett Mullins
Jack .... Donald McKillop
Blakey / Roger .... Richard Moore
Nesbit .... Michael Sheard
Holgate .... Eric Dodson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1968.

THE LIKELY LADS: SERIES 2 - 3. ENTENTE CORDIALE (320kbs-m4a/66mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 31st October 2025

Ooh la la! Bob and Terry return home from their first trip abroad.

They may have been to Spain, but it's a certain mademoiselle who causes a stir between them…

Bob .... Rodney Bewes
Terry .... James Bolam
Audrey .... Sheila Fearn
Jack .... Donald McKillop
Cloughy .... Bartlett Mullins
Mrs Collier .... Olive Milbourne
Louise .... Christine Collins
Colette .... Bettine Le Beau
Waitress .... Joan Pickering

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1968.

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THE LIKELY LADS: SERIES 2 - 4. DOUBLE DATE (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 21st November 2025

Bob is heartbroken over Felicity, but Terry persuades him to go on a double-date with Deirdre and Pat, who they meet in a coffee shop.

As the lads plan their night out, the women are also discussing the evening ahead.

Terry .... James Bolam
Bob .... Rodney Bewes
Audrey .... Sheila Fearn
Deirdre .... Dilys Watling
Pat .... Susan Jameson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1968.

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THE LIKELY LADS: SERIES 2 - 5. LOVE AND MARRIAGE (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 28th November 2025

Some thoughtful gestures end up backfiring for Bob and for Terry.

Terry .... James Bolam
Bob .... Rodney Bewes
Jack .... Donald McKillop
Cloughy .... Bartlett Mullins
Helen .... Helen Fraser
Duggie .... Derek Newark
Mrs Foster .... Doris Rogers
Archie .... Roger Avon
Podge .... Geoffrey Hughes

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1968.

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Our warm thanks go to the Radio Circle for returning the audio to the BBC.

THE LIKELY LADS: SERIES 2 - 6. BRIEF ENCOUNTER (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 5th December 2025

Bob and Terry discover that they have very similar tastes in women.

Bob .... Rodney Bewes
Terry .... James Bolam
Ursula ... Isobel Black
Cloughie..... Bartlett Mullins
Jack ..... Donald McKillop
Other female parts .... Jennifer Croxton
Other male parts .... Peter Hawkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1968.

THE LIKELY LADS: SERIES 2 - 7. THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 7th November 2025

On yet another wet and miserable North East night, Bob and Terry are offered the chance of making a fresh start Down Under.

Terry .... James Bolam
Bob .... Rodney Bewes
Wally Ralph .... Barry Linehan
Cecily .... Veronica Lang
Audrey .... Sheila Fearn
Cloughie .... Bartlett Mullins
Jack .... Donald McKillop
Blakey .... George Layton
Sergeant Jeffcock .... Garfield Morgan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1968.

THE LIKELY LADS: SERIES 2 - 8. GOODBYE TO ALL THAT (320kbs-m4a/66mb/29mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 12th December 2025

When a friend returns to the North East with exciting tales of travel with the Army, Bob mulls over his future.

Bob Ferris .... Rodney Bewes
Terry Collier .... James Bolam
Mrs Collier .... Olive Milbourne
Mrs Ferris .... Irene Richmond
Audrey .... Sheila Fearn
Jack .... Donald McKillop
Cloughy .... Bartlett Mullins
George .... Melvyn Hayes

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in July 1968.