Likely Lads, The (1976)
Nothing verified yet — 86 candidates from our sources, below.
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60 of 86 places named by a source we have not checked. Each row says who said it and links to where.
Gordon Street in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
In reviewA few months later, the heavily pregnant Edith Collier (Susan Tracy) tells Alice that she had warned her husband about being careless during an air raid. David Gardner identifies this as Gordon Street in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGordon Street, looking up hill towards Tower Street in Gateshead
In reviewThe pair conclude that their babies had been conceived during the same raid before the titles roll. Gordon Street, looking up hill towards Tower Street in Gateshead, all of which was demolished in 1979/80, located by David Gardner. The redeveloped area is now occupied by Bridges View and Windmill Way. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGrainger Street at the junction with Market Street in Newcastle upon Tyne
In reviewSpotting Bob carrying flowers for Thelma as he gets onto a bus, Terry announces "Say it with flowers is it?". Grainger Street at the junction with Market Street in Newcastle upon Tyne spotted by Brian Leng. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from1 Goldcrest Way in Bushey
In reviewOpening the door of the car, Thelma notices that the car's wing mirrors are missing. Outside number 1 Goldcrest Way in Bushey confirmed by Mark O'Kane. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromAberdeen Wharf below the Tyne Bridge
In reviewMemories of his childhood are recalled as Terry looks across the river. Aberdeen Wharf below the Tyne Bridge. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromAberdeen Wharf in Newcastle upon Tyne
In reviewTerry tells Bob that he's signed on as a deckhand and his ship sails at the end of the week. Aberdeen Wharf in Newcastle upon Tyne located by Dave Pike. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBattle Field, to the east of Newcastle upon Tyne
In reviewThe Youngster tells Terry that he doesn't want another ball, he wants that one . . . before pointing to the roof of a nearby building. Barrie Donnelly explains that this area is called Battle Field, to the east of Newcastle upon Tyne, with the spire of St. Ann's church to the top left and St. Ann's Parish Hall in the background.. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBridges View, Gateshead
In reviewThe credits end with a black and white scene turning to colour as the sound of Children playing rises in the background. Bridges View, Gateshead located by Tony Leighton. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromcar park outside the Guildhall on Aberdeen Wharf, now the Quayside, in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In reviewCarrying a contract, Terry steps over a chain link fence to join his friend. Dave Pike advises that this is the car park outside the Guildhall on Aberdeen Wharf, now the Quayside, in Newcastle Upon Tyne, that Incidentally, can be seen from above in 'Get Carter'. (RL) — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromChurchill Street at Willington Square, Wallsend
In reviewIn a van advertising new "Extralite" soap powder, Terry drives through a modern housing estate. Looking north on Churchill Street at Willington Square, Wallsend with properties on Bathgate Close to the left. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromChurchill Street with the A1058 passing over the roundabout ahead
In reviewFollowing the van, the camera pans to reveal a road junction. Facing south on Churchill Street with the A1058 passing over the roundabout ahead. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromcorner of Links Drive and Park Crescent in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
In reviewAfter Terry announces that the demonstration is about to start, Bob and Thelma climb into the back of the van to continue their row . . . with the mic still switched on. The corner of Links Drive and Park Crescent in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire discovered by Neil Rigby. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCorporation Quay in South Shields, Tyne & Wear
In reviewOn the morning of Terry's departure, Audrey Collier (Sheila Fearn) and her Children stand on the rain soaked quay as a ship's hooter sounds. Looking up river at Corporation Quay in South Shields, Tyne & Wear. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCorporation Quay on the River Tyne in South Shields, Tyne & Wear
In reviewJoined by Thelma, the three watch as the Liberian registered ship leaves the docks. Graham Colls tells us that this is Corporation Quay on the River Tyne in South Shields, Tyne & Wear. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromElstree Way
In reviewBob makes his way into the building where he makes a scene about seeing his past being bulldozed away. Steve Cooper advises that this shot is taken from inside the Library looking out onto Elstree Way towards the job centre. To the right can just be seen the Fire Station but the office block behind has been demolished with flats now occupying the site. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromElstree Way in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
In reviewDriving away, Terry broadcasts to Thelma that it wasn't his fault. Looking onto Elstree Way from inside the Library in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFeathers Caravan Site on Blyth Road
In reviewWalking through the camp sites gates, Terry asks Bob if he can remember where their caravan was. Glenn Aylett advises that the site was Feathers Caravan Site on Blyth Road just to the north of Whitley Bay on the A193. Now known as the Whitley Bay Holiday Park it is always known as 'Feathers' to people in Whitley Bay. (RL) — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFront Street in Rothbury, Northumberland
In reviewThe journey west continues. Neil Rigby identifies Front Street in Rothbury, Northumberland, facing westward. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFront Street, Rothbury with Church Street and All Saints church
In reviewFront Street, Rothbury with Church Street and All Saints church on the right. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromgarage at the corner of Harmondsworth Road and Holloway Lane in Harmondsworth
In reviewTerry waits for his Green Shield stamps as Bob returns from the caravan in a panic after discovering that Thelma and Christina are both missing. The garage at the corner of Harmondsworth Road and Holloway Lane in Harmondsworth to the south of West Drayton. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromgarage at the corner of Harmondsworth Road and Holloway Lane, the A3044, in Harmondsworth, Greater London
In reviewFurther along the road, Bob pulls into a service station where Glenys and Sandy head towards the shop. Neil Rigby identifies the garage at the corner of Harmondsworth Road and Holloway Lane, the A3044, in Harmondsworth, Greater London, a location confirmed by Bob Clark. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGoldcrest Way in Bushey, Hertfordshire
In reviewReturning from the disastrous break away, Bob takes suitcases into the house where tension is high. Goldcrest Way in Bushey, Hertfordshire discovered by Neil Rigby. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGood Companions Café on St. Albans Road, South Mimms
In reviewAs the rain pours down, Bob looks out through the window of a café as he and Thelma wait for Terry and Christina. The long demolished Good Companions Café on St. Albans Road, South Mimms in Hertfordshire found by Neil Rigby. The building was also seen in 'Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World'. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGordon Street in Gateshead
In reviewAlice struggles as she pushes Bob's pram up a steep hill to the terrace where they live. David Gardner found Gordon Street in Gateshead. The unnamed road to the right runs across the bottom of Stone Street to Bank Street. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGrainger Street with Market Street
In reviewTerry laughs as the doors close on the stems before the bus pulls away. Brian Leng identifies Grainger Street with Market Street to the right. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHelen Street and Joan Street in South Benwell
In reviewWalking towards the pub the pair discuss their differing views about the neighbourhood. Helen Street and Joan Street in South Benwell with the route of Pipe Track Lane crossing teh background. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHelen Street and Joan Street in South Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne
In reviewCarrying the dartboard from the pub, Bob walks across the dangerous site towards his old house ignoring the warning shouted by a Worker (Jimmy Rushton). Helen Street and Joan Street in South Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHelen Street and Joan Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
In reviewFollowing a pint or two from the last keg, Terry and Bob watch as the Fat Ox is pulled down. Helen Street and Joan Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHigh Street West and Atkinson Street in Wallsend, Tyne & Wear
In reviewThe Bedford van turns a corner onto a busy road. The corner of High Street West and Atkinson Street in Wallsend, Tyne & Wear. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHigh Street West in Wallsend on the banks of the River Tyne
In reviewSwitching on the van's roof mounted speaker system, Terry announces "The hour of doom is at hand". High Street West in Wallsend on the banks of the River Tyne. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHigh Street West, Wallsend
In reviewBob steps onto a pedestrian crossing in front of Terry. Facing westward on High Street West, Wallsend. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHigh Street West, Wallsend in Newcastle upon Tyne
In reviewBob continues to look around for the source of the mysterious voice. High Street West, Wallsend in Newcastle upon Tyne. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHolloway Lane in Harmondsworth, Greater London
In reviewFrom the cab of the Bedford, Thelma spots the caravan at the service station. Holloway Lane in Harmondsworth, Greater London. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromJoan Street and on the right, Helen Street
In reviewBob joins Terry to look at the destruction of the streets where they were brought up. To the left stands the remains of Joan Street and on the right, Helen Street. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromJoan Street in South Benwell
In reviewCollecting their glasses, landlord Joe (Roger Avon) asks if the two will visit him in his new pub. Mark O'Kane advises that this is Joan Street in South Benwell, on the empty land behind and down the hill from "the Fat Ox" with buildings on Buddle Road in the left background. Lee Gallacher tells us that the distant tower to the left is the former Derwent Tower on Ravensworth Road, Dunston, south of the River Tyne which was designed by Owen Luder of the 'Get Carter' multi-story car park fame. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromJoan Street in South Benwell with houses on Helen Street
In reviewA half demolished terrace is revealed as the camera moves. Joan Street in South Benwell with houses on Helen Street in the background. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromjunction of Links Drive and Park Crescent
In reviewAn argument starts as Bob and Thelma accuse each other of getting up to no good overnight. Neil Rigby found the junction of Links Drive and Park Crescent. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromjunction of Links Drive and Park Crescent in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
In reviewOn the Elm Lodge housing estate, Bob sits in Terry's van while Extralite Girls talk with the Residents. Neil Rigby identifies this as the junction of Links Drive and Park Crescent in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromKnag Burn Gateway
In reviewWhile parked in a lay-by, Christina and Terry hike across fields to see a Roman wall. Tony Leighton reckons that the Knag Burn Gateway is a candidate for this location. The gateway is to the east of Housesteads Roman Fort in Northumberland and was built into Hadrian's Wall long after construction. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLibrary on Elstree Way, Borehamwood
In reviewThe "promotional and merchandising executive" drops his friend off at the library. Steve Cooper advises that this is the Library on Elstree Way, Borehamwood which was vacated many years ago with Steve Wright noting that the building was still standing in 2021. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLinks Drive
In reviewWhile a miserable Bob wonders why Thelma hadn't been home all night, a taxi approaches. Looking south-westward along Links Drive. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLinks Drive at the corner of Park Crescent in Borehamwood
In reviewHousewives show interest in the washing powder demonstration as Thelma gets out of the cab. Links Drive at the corner of Park Crescent in Borehamwood located by Neil Rigby. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromMarket Place in Corbridge
In reviewThe camera pans with the action. Market Place in Corbridge with St. Andrews church in the left background. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromMarket Place in Corbridge, Northumberland
In reviewAs Christina and Thelma wake up, Bob brings the car to a stand at a set of temporary traffic lights. Market Place in Corbridge, Northumberland. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromMiddle Street from Market Place in Corbridge, Northumberland
In reviewMoving into the roadway the Vicar flags down the Bedford. Looking towards Middle Street from Market Place in Corbridge, Northumberland. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromMiddle Street in Corbridge
In reviewBob, Terry and the caravan disappear along a narrow road. Ian Wylie advises that this is Middle Street in Corbridge adding that the traffic lights were props and that the road is now one way in the opposite direction. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromMill Dam area of South Shields, specifically the former Corporation Quay, looking towards Daltons Lane with the Custom House to the left and former police station on the right
In reviewHaving decided against emigrating during a drunken night with Bob on board the ship, Terry walks towards his sister carrying his suitcases. Graham Colls advises that this is the Mill Dam area of South Shields, specifically the former Corporation Quay, looking towards Daltons Lane with the Custom House to the left and former police station on the right. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromMitford Gardens along the A1058 Coast Road at Willington Square, Wallsend
In reviewThe Friends make their way back to Terry's Parents flat. John Young explains that this is one of the tower blocks known locally as the "14 storeys" which stood on Mitford Gardens along the A1058 Coast Road at Willington Square, Wallsend. The blocks were unnamed and the numbering of the maisonette followed that of the streets they stood on. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNorth Pier
In reviewBob walks up to his Pal who tells him that his divorce came through. Looking inland from the North Pier identified by Ray McNaughton. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNorth Promenade
In reviewDebating who has come off worse, Terry asks Bob why he always assumes the exclusive right to be miserable. North Promenade with Whitley Links as the background. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNorth Promenade in Whitley Bay
In reviewTerry blames Bob for getting the sack, Bob mourns the loss of his direction in life. Looking southward along North Promenade in Whitley Bay. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNorth Promenade, Whitley Bay
In reviewAs they walk Bob suggests that they go on the beach, "too cold", Terry proposes the pictures, "cinema's closed", the ice rink, "doesn't open until Easter". North Promenade, Whitley Bay. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNorth Promenade, Whitley Bay in Tyne & Wear
In reviewWhen Terry gets fired after Mr. Chipchase turns up and hears Bob and Thelma's argument being broadcast all over the estate, the two Pals head to the coast where they sit on a bench overlooking the sea. North Promenade, Whitley Bay in Tyne & Wear overlooking Whitley Sands and the North Sea. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromnumber 78 The Links in Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear
In reviewBob stops the car outside the Ivanhoe Guest House. This is number 78 The Links in Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear which Greg Mishevski advises now bears little resemblance to the building in the film with a west wing added and a coat of white paint, which may have prompted the current name "The White House". — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromnumbers 49 and 51 Joan Street in South Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne
In reviewThe sound of demolition machinery fills the air around the Fat Ox. Facing numbers 49 and 51 Joan Street in South Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne located by Mark O'Kane. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromOuseburn Mission House preserved at 147 City Road in NE1
In reviewAs Bob is told off by a Fireman for wasting their time, the Lads run home for dinner before the Crowd disperses. Neil Rigby identifies the former Ouseburn Mission House preserved at 147 City Road in NE1 on which there is a plaque to honour Gladstone Adams, the inventor of the car windscreen wiper. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPauperhaugh Bridge over the River Coquet near Rothbury in Northumberland
In reviewPassing through the countryside that they want to show Christina, the sun shines down as a river is crossed. Pauperhaugh Bridge over the River Coquet near Rothbury in Northumberland located by Neil Rigby. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPrior's Haven
In reviewTerry asks Bob if he'd like some coffee, explaining that he would offer a beer but he only has six cans. Prior's Haven fills the background where the Spanish Battery, the Coastguard station and Admiral Lord Collingwood's Monument stand on the horizon to the left. Ian Wylie advises that his favourite line from the film has just been be spoken. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromPrior's Haven in Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear
In reviewIn his red Vauxhall Chevette, Bob arrives at the quay where Terry is fishing. Prior's Haven in Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear, looking across the landward end of the North Pier towards Tynemouth Castle and Priory found by Geoff Phillips and confirmed by Ian Wylie. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSpanish City between Park Road and the Promenade in Whitley Bay
In review"I know, let's go to Boots the chemist. Lots of girls work there." . . . . Bob replies that it's early closing day. Spanish City between Park Road and the Promenade in Whitley Bay. — recorded for Likely Lads, The by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
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