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Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? S1E6 — Birthday Boy
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Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?•Season 1•Episode 6

Birthday Boy

8.2/10 · 75 votesFeb 13, 197330 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Terry feels depressed when everyone, even his mother, forgets his birthday. To make up for it, Bob throws a surprise party, but preparations for the bash don't go according to plan.

Directed byJames Gilbert
Written byDick Clement, Ian La Frenais
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Episode Summary

"Birthday Boy" is episode 6 of Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 75 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by James Gilbert and written by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, it aired on February 13, 1973.

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