The Likely Lads

[HG]

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It certainly is

Is Dog still made in Newcastle? I thought it's Edinburgh or somewhere now.

OT I know. slaps own wrists

[Trickyvee]

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Not sure where it is made now but it hasn't been made in Newcastle for about 4 years and the brewery was demolished last year. Sad to see it go. Smelling hops as I wandered around town is another fond memory.

[johnson293]

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'Newcastle' Brown Ale, is indeed not even brewed on Tyneside anymore.

When the old S&N Brewery closed down in Newcastle, production was moved over to the Federation Brewery in Dunston, Gateshead.

However, 2-3 years ago, production left the North east altogether and is now carried out in John Smiths Brewery at Tadcaster, Yorkshire.

The brand had been protected under the 'Protected Geographical Status' laws, but these were removed when production was moved.

[darren]

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Interesting that james bolam blocked repeats of the show.

Cant think why he would do it.

Ive seen it recently on bbc 3 or something i think.
Had a very good cast as well.

[Richard1978]

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I heard that James Bolam had a falling out with Rodney Bewes in the mid 1970s after he accidentally let the press know James Bolam's was expecting a baby before an official announcement, or something on that lines.

After this I guess James Bolam wanted to make sure he wasn't in the public eye so much as Terry Collier.

[amethyst]

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I thought the film version was better than the tv programme.They seem to disagree a lot if they had a night out as the lads,Thelma was always brought up

[Richard1978]

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The film is fun to watch, especially the camping holiday & all the stuff that happens to Bob's car during the film.

[amethyst]

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The film is fun to watch, especially the camping holiday & all the stuff that happens to Bob's car during the film.

Yes it was funny