The Likely Lads

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:awards gptkb:BAFTA_Awards
Nominated for Best Comedy Series
Nominations for BAFTA TV Awards
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:The_Likely_Lads_(film)
gptkbp:cancellation_reason End of story arc.
gptkbp:character gptkb:Mr._Orange
gptkb:Mr._Pink
gptkb:Mr._Magenta
gptkb:Mr._Grey
gptkb:Thelma
gptkb:Mr._Blue
gptkb:Mr._Brown
gptkb:Mr._Jones
gptkb:Mr._Green
gptkb:Mr._White
gptkb:Mr._Smith
gptkb:Bob_Ferris
gptkb:Terry_Collier
Mr. Red
Mr. Purple
Mr. Yellow
Mr. Mc Donald
Mr. Cyan
Mrs. Collier
Mr. Collier
Mr. Ferris
gptkbp:character_development Focus on friendship.
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Ian_La_Frenais
gptkb:Dick_Clement
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive reviews.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced British sitcoms
Influenced British sitcoms.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Reflects 1960s British society.
gptkbp:editor gptkb:John_Victor_Smith
gptkbp:fan_base Cult following.
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Newcastle_upon_Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne.
gptkbp:finale_date 1966-10-02
gptkbp:first_aired gptkb:1964
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Whatever_Happened_to_the_Likely_Lads?
gptkbp:genre gptkb:comedy
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:2004
gptkb:2014
gptkb:2019
1970s
2000s
DVD release in 2004
Blu-ray release in 2013
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Likely Lads
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:The_Office_(UK)
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Steptoe_and_Son
gptkb:The_Likely_Lads_(film)
gptkb:Hancock's_Half_Hour
The Army Game
The Rag Trade
The Likely Lads (film).
gptkbp:inspiration Radio adaptations
Various stage adaptations
Real-life experiences.
The Likely Lads film adaptation
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:last_aired gptkb:1966
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic British sitcom.
Considered a classic British sitcom
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Bob_Ferris
gptkb:Terry_Collier
gptkbp:merchandise Books and DVDs.
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars gptkb:Rodney_Bewes
gptkb:James_Bolam
gptkb:Diana_Dors
gptkb:David_Jason
gptkb:Maggie_Smith
gptkb:Richard_Wilson
gptkb:Patricia_Routledge
gptkb:Brenda_Blethyn
gptkb:John_Cleese
gptkb:John_Le_Mesurier
gptkb:Richard_O'_Sullivan
gptkbp:number_of_episodes gptkb:26
gptkbp:number_of_seasons 2
gptkbp:original_network gptkb:BBC
gptkb:BBC_One
gptkbp:original_run 1964-1966.
gptkbp:parody Various British comedies.
gptkbp:premiere_date 1964-01-05
gptkbp:premise Two working-class friends in Newcastle.
Two friends navigate life and relationships in the 1960s.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:BBC_Television
BBC Television.
gptkbp:related_to British television comedy
Situational comedy
Character-driven comedy
1960s television series
Nostalgia in media
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkbp:remake Yes.
gptkbp:reunion Yes.
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Newcastle_upon_Tyne
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Newcastle_upon_Tyne
gptkbp:spin_off gptkb:Whatever_Happened_to_the_Likely_Lads?
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Rodney_Bewes
gptkb:James_Bolam
gptkbp:theme gptkb:The_Likely_Lads_Theme
gptkbp:viewership Cult following
Popular among young adults
High ratings during original run.
gptkbp:writer gptkb:Ian_La_Frenais
gptkb:Dick_Clement
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rodney_Bewes
gptkb:Auf_Wiedersehen,_Pet
gptkb:The_Royal_Family_TV_Show
gptkb:Ian_La_Frenais
gptkb:Only_Fools_and_Horses
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5