The Likely Lads (film) Quotes

The Likely Lads (film) is a TV show that appeared on TV in 1970 . The Likely Lads stopped airing in 1970.

It features Aida Young as producer, Mike Hugg in charge of musical score, and Tony Imi as head of cinematography.

The Likely Lads (film) is recorded in English and originally aired in United Kingdom. Each episode of The Likely Lads (film) is 90 mins long. The Likely Lads (film) is distributed by Anglo-EMI.

The cast includes: James Bolam as Terry Collier, Rodney Bewes as Bob, Brigit Forsyth as Thelma, Mary Tamm as Christina, and Linda Robson as Marsha.

The Likely Lads (film) Quotes

Rodney Bewes as Bob

• (Rodney Bewes) "I'm going through a very depressed state recently, I think we should talk it through."
• (Brigit Forsyth) "Oh Bob, we've got so much to get done, can't we talk about if later over a cup of tea, it'll keep won't it."
• (Rodney Bewes) "Of course, its not important Thelma, I'm only questioning the validity of my entire life."

• (Unnamed) "We've got better things to do with taxpayers money."
• (Rodney Bewes) "I'm sorry, when I get to the top I just lost me nerve."
• (James Bolam) "Keeps your hand in doesn't it, better than polishing your bell up all afternoon."

• (Rodney Bewes) "I think I'm going through what psychiatrists call an identity crisis."
• (Brigit Forsyth) "Is that what Alan Pooley had?"
• (Rodney Bewes) "I think Alan just liked dressing up in women's clothes."

• (Rodney Bewes) "Back in time for a drink, watch the box this afternoon; that's what a weekend should be; sport, sleep, slippers and sex."
• (James Bolam) "Not necessarily in that order."

• (Rodney Bewes) "I don't want to put you out."
• (Mary Tamm) "I not put out, you are nice person, you come to bed and I put you up."

• (Rodney Bewes) "Did Thelma call?"
• (James Bolam) "No."
• (Rodney Bewes) "Are you sure?"
• (James Bolam) "We don't have a phone."

• (Rodney Bewes) "These streets are ugly, but they have a kind of beauty."
• (James Bolam) "Working class sentiment is the indulgence of working peopled created through football and rock-and-roll or people like you who moved out to the elm lodge housing estate at the earliest opportunity."
• (Rodney Bewes) "Well I didn't want my kids growing up in these streets."

• (Rodney Bewes) "Nobody cares, nobody's moved by the occasion."
• (James Bolam) "Residents are, moved to a highrise."

• (Rodney Bewes) "In the chocolate box of life the top layer's already gone. And someone's pinched the orange creme from the bottom."
• (James Bolam) "Bloody hell."

• (Rodney Bewes) "Mind you my wife isn't really with me."
• (James Bolam) "In town though."
• (Rodney Bewes) "Out of sight, out of mind."
• (James Bolam) "Good thinking Bob."

• (Rodney Bewes) "Of course you always had an irresistible sexual magnetism."
• (James Bolam) "True but its not just that."
• (Rodney Bewes) "What is it then, I'm dying to know."
• (James Bolam) "Well once I've got them up here, there's no way they're going to risk leavin this dodgy area after dark."

Mary Tamm as Christina

• (Mary Tamm) "I learn much this weekend Terry, it has been, how you say in English, an eyesore."

• (Mary Tamm) "You are so tired, I put you up."
• (Rodney Bewes) "You've put up with me long enough."
• (Mary Tamm) "I not mean with, I up-put you."

James Bolam as Terry Collier

• (James Bolam) "You kicked it up there."
• (Rodney Bewes) "Not on purpose, was only making a strong clearance."

• (James Bolam) "Oh Chris, I can't stand saying goodbye like this."
• (Mary Tamm) "You really mean that?"
• (James Bolam) "Yeah; you finish packing, I'm going to the pub."

• (James Bolam) "I'd offer you a beer, but I've only got six cans."

• (James Bolam) "That's just one of life's bitter ironies Bob."
• (Rodney Bewes) "I suffer a lot from those."

• (James Bolam) "It's young Marsha isn't it, shouldn't you be in bed?"
• (Linda Robson) "We'd rather be but dad's in, that's why we're in the lift."

Brigit Forsyth as Thelma

• (Brigit Forsyth) "She must have quite a hold on Terry."
• (Rodney Bewes) "Probably at this very moment."
• (Brigit Forsyth) "Maybe we should invite Chris and Terry to badminton club."

• (Brigit Forsyth) "I know the city is a bit grey but outside we're surrounded by breathtaking grandeur, aren't we Bob?"
• (Rodney Bewes) "Oh yes, breathtaking."

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