Jam Tarts 1874 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Sad to hear Rodney Bewes has passed away. Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads was (and still is) one of my all time favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guess The Crowd Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just read that just now. Agreed - great programme, great actor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Loved the Likely Lads. Thelma will be gutted. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo1961 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Great Actor Shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guess The Crowd Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 http://metro.co.uk/2012/08/24/richard-herring-jimi-hendrix-on-a-british-sitcom-quite-likely-550135/ Thanks to Danny Baker's Twitter, a great wee story which may or may not be true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 50 minutes ago, Jam Tarts 1874 said: Sad to hear Rodney Bewes has passed away. Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads was (and still is) one of my all time favourites. Sad to hear that. Still watch repeats when possible Also one of my all time favourites. Pity that him and James Bolam never settled their differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Lecter Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 The Likely Lads was class. He was brilliant as Bob. The episode where they try to avoid finding out the football score is top quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Placid Casual Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Sad news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Placid Casual Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 19 minutes ago, Hannibal Lecter said: The Likely Lads was class. He was brilliant as Bob. The episode where they try to avoid finding out the football score is top quality. “ENGLAND FLOODED OUT” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Caesar Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Saw him at the festival on Richard Whiteley's chat show, he was a good guest. One of my favourite gags from the show is when Bob turns up at Terry's house and Terry is drinking a can of beer and says to Bob "I'd give you a beer but I've only got 6 left". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilson's Shank Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Likely Lads was great social commentary for the early 1970s, Bob & Thelma's aspiration versus Terry'smoking, drinking and womanising. Loved it, well written and acted by two top actors. The supporting cast was strong as well. Another part of my childhood gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 30 minutes ago, Neilson's Shank said: Likely Lads was great social commentary for the early 1970s, Bob & Thelma's aspiration versus Terry'smoking, drinking and womanising. Loved it, well written and acted by two top actors. The supporting cast was strong as well. Another part of my childhood gone. As a young person it was so easy to relate to the characters. A good sign of any great acting is an affinity with the cast. They had it spot on. His dead pan delivery was great. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Got the boxed set of the Likely lads/ whatever happened to terrific writing by Clement and Le Frenais - they really understood working class behaviour and humour. Simply brilliant and Bob was a great character with Bewes perfect for the role. was very sad that him and Bolam never settled their differences - Bolam seemed to hold a grudge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan socrates Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 The bike race is a superb episode thought he died years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Young folk will never have this type of affinity to TV nowadays. The LL were brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, scott herbertson said: Got the boxed set of the Likely lads/ whatever happened to terrific writing by Clement and Le Frenais - they really understood working class behaviour and humour. Simply brilliant and Bob was a great character with Bewes perfect for the role. was very sad that him and Bolam never settled their differences - Bolam seemed to hold a grudge As James Bolam was a very private person it pissed him off when Rodney told a newspaper that Bolam's wife was pregnant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 The theme tune was written by Mike Hugg (of Manfred Mann Fame). He also wrote the Porridge theme tune and the theme tune to the film Up the Junction which is one of my to favourite them tunes of all time (the other one being John arts them to the persuaders) unfortunately on the youtube copies of the opening credits to Up the Junction have been deleted but here’s the band Eleanor Rigbys rather nice (but not as biting as the original) 1995 version with the original film open titles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just now, The Real Maroonblood said: As James Bolam was a very private person it pissed him off when Rodney told a newspaper that Bolam's wife was pregnant. Yes , I heard Bewes tell the story on the radio last year. He was adamant he hadn’t realised it wasn’t public knowledge - just came out in the interview. He tried to apologise but Bolam refused to speak to him . That was only his version of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, scott herbertson said: Yes , I heard Bewes tell the story on the radio last year. He was adamant he hadn’t realised it wasn’t public knowledge - just came out in the interview. He tried to apologise but Bolam refused to speak to him . That was only his version of course. It does seem a trivial thing to fall out over but as you say just one version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 The programmes are being repeated on Yesterday Channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Bewes was perfect as Bob as Bolam was as Terry. Writers got time to develop characters and actors got time to play them back then. Great comedy in the days when the BBC knew how to do it. RIP Rodney Bowes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Shame, great actor, Terry and Bob great comedy perfect pairing with a magic script. Bob always looking for a wee bit on the side the rogue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy1874 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thought the Likely Lads was excellent. Sad to hear James Bolan fell out with him and refused to talk to him over the last 40 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwindonJambo Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, The Real Maroonblood said: As James Bolam was a very private person it pissed him off when Rodney told a newspaper that Bolam's wife was pregnant. For most people, a stern telling off would suffice for that. To never speak again is ridiculously OTT. A real pity because the LL was even more successful 2nd time around and the 2 has previously been good friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thelma, Bob, Terry and his latest bursd playing cards in a caravan. Terry pops out and the other three squirm with embarrassment at the audible sound of him peeing. "first time we've known what's in his hand all night" says Thelma. I think it was the film version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 43 minutes ago, martoon said: Thelma, Bob, Terry and his latest bursd playing cards in a caravan. Terry pops out and the other three squirm with embarrassment at the audible sound of him peeing. "first time we've known what's in his hand all night" says Thelma. I think it was the film version. Brigit Forsyth an Edinburgh lassie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, John Findlay said: Brigit Forsyth an Edinburgh lassie. I recall being surprised when I first read that. I'd also assumed that she'd been a mainstay of the original Likely Lads. Apparently not. One fleeting appearance and the odd reference only. I think I've only ever seen the last episode of the original. Many were wiped it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 James Bolam denies feud with Likely Lads co-star Rodney Bewes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Caesar Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 15 hours ago, scott herbertson said: The theme tune was written by Mike Hugg (of Manfred Mann Fame). He also wrote the Porridge theme tune and the theme tune to the film Up the Junction which is one of my to favourite them tunes of all time (the other one being John arts them to the persuaders) unfortunately on the youtube copies of the opening credits to Up the Junction have been deleted but here’s the band Eleanor Rigbys rather nice (but not as biting as the original) 1995 version with the original film open titles I also like the theme tune to Up The Junction. I bought the single in picture cover at a record fair which had a still from the scene with Suzy Kendall on it, whom I had a serious teenage crush on after I saw the film. Mind you being a young mod I fancied any lass in fab 60s gear in those days. I think even Maureen Lipman looked alright back then. Cheers for that link, I haven't heard that version before. Sorry for going off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 hours ago, martoon said: I recall being surprised when I first read that. I'd also assumed that she'd been a mainstay of the original Likely Lads. Apparently not. One fleeting appearance and the odd reference only. I think I've only ever seen the last episode of the original. Many were wiped it seems. Only 8 episodes remain - I have a dvd box set which includes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 hours ago, AWM said: James Bolam denies feud with Likely Lads co-star Rodney Bewes Always thought there was space for a 3rd reincarnation of the likely lads,it may have worked if it had the original duo Clement and lefernier writing . The two of them placed in 90s lad culture and new Labour may have worked if the writing was as good as earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, scott herbertson said: Only 8 episodes remain - I have a dvd box set which includes them. Any good? I love the work of Clement and Le Frenais, particularly Auf Weidershen, Porridge and Whatever... I'll have a look for eps online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 44 minutes ago, ToadKiller Dog said: Always thought there was space for a 3rd reincarnation of the likely lads,it may have worked if it had the original duo Clement and lefernier writing . The two of them placed in 90s lad culture and new Labour may have worked if the writing was as good as earlier. Probably would have worked. Terry still causing Bob and Thelma grief in retirement. Ant and Dec had a go. Never seen it but I think they did the football one. Not up to much, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 5 minutes ago, martoon said: Probably would have worked. Terry still causing Bob and Thelma grief in retirement. Ant and Dec had a go. Never seen it but I think they did the football one. Not up to much, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, AWM said: Cheers. I'll give it a try. Apparently Rodney Bewes makes an appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 2 hours ago, martoon said: Any good? I love the work of Clement and Le Frenais, particularly Auf Weidershen, Porridge and Whatever... I'll have a look for eps online. Long time since they watched them (and they,re in Birnam and I’m in Surbiton for a couple of weeks) - IIRC they’re a bit dated but still worth a watch. The Terry joining the army episode was good liked the wedding episode and the first episode of Whatever Happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 3 hours ago, scott herbertson said: Long time since they watched them (and they,re in Birnam and I’m in Surbiton for a couple of weeks) - IIRC they’re a bit dated but still worth a watch. The Terry joining the army episode was good liked the wedding episode and the first episode of Whatever Happened Aye. The train episode is great. The pilot of Porridge and ep 1 of Going Straight, also involving train journeys, were excellent too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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