Simon Smith as Trevor: Barry's apprentice. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. The wallpaper is hanging off, and the woodwork is. Below, we have a making of shot, where the room is getting prepared for shooting. What is Oz first name in Auf Wiedersehen? North stars of the smash hit TV series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet were . Executive producer Allan McKeown fell out with Jimmy Nail during filming, as he felt his ego was out of control at this time and would often ask for his lines to be changed. His point is, someone was messing about in his back garden, which is very private, whilst his family was in the house..if someone did that to me, I'd feel the same. Location shooting in Newcastle lasted for four days at the end of August 1985. Ally Fraser wants the conversion work at Thornley Manor to be finished quickly. If you try and visit, you will be trespassing, and you will will be dealt with to the highest force possible. looking for Oz. Lesley Saint John as Vicky: Girlfriend of Ally Fraser and then Oz (Series 2). Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 4 Episode 6 The End Of The Affair. Another series saw the brickies holed up in Cuba, and the final two-hour instalment, set in Laos, broadcast over Christmas 2004 attracting over seven million viewers. We have also placed the opening credit locations here, even though they didn't appear until episode 2! The Complete Fourth Series was released on DVD & VHS on 9 February 2004 by VCI. Oz Osborne: Ahh, six year ago well that'll have been a nice easy stretch was it? As you can see below from the colour of the woodwork, everything was painted brown, to make it look horrible. Below is a picture of the Victorian Tower. Once filming was complete. Consequently, they cut each 50-minute episode into two 25-minute ones, thus turning the 26 episodes of the first two series into 52. If you have something to add, whether it be pictures, a, magazine interview or something else, we would love to, have it on the Fansite! In January 2017, it was repeated on Yesterday again. The second series had several on-set problems. Roundhill Primary School, Beeston, Nottinghamshire was used as the location for 'Walker Street Middle School'. Simply a clever addition, and you can see the, door made and ready to be hung in the kitchen. Ying Tong John as Big Baz: Ally Fraser's minder. Studio scenes were filmed at Central's new studios in Nottingham, replacing those at Borehamwood. Oz Osborne: No I'm not talking about the beer, man, I'm talking about mein host there, Happy Harry, the Wing Corps. They are taken outside Barrys house, 15 Townley Crescent, in Wolverhampton. Hedley tells them he has lived in Germany since the war and was in the army before being cashiered for marrying a German woman. Thornley Manor, Beesthorpe Hall I made my first trip to Thornley Manor, Beesthorpe Hall in 95. March 28, 1986 1:00 PM 50 mins. on the Fansite! Totally unacceptable behaviour! Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 5 Episode 2 The Special Part 2. He talks the gang into going for a night out at a Country and Western pub, where ""Big Willie Osborne"" does a turn. company, began work on Beesthorpe Hall in late 1984, and spent several months turning this beautiful house, into a run down old Victorian country house. They find work on a German building site in Dsseldorf but, despite promises of hostel accommodation, are forced to live in a small hut that reminds them of a World War II POW camp. Many of their friends and neighbors did ask why they, There were many other additions and changes that the, crew made, this included removing and adding new, doors. credit locations here, even though they didnt appear until episode 2! There were many ways to turn this lived in family home into a the run down Thornley Manor as we see it on screen. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He offers the lads some more work renovating his villa in Spain. Some location filming was conducted in Hamburg,[3] despite the fact that the series was set in Dsseldorf. The Matthews family were the owners during filming. The episode titled "Marjorie Doesn't Live Here Anymore", which Clement and La Frenais described as their favourite in the second series because it was "drab and grey looking", and "added some meat to Oz's character", was not only the most watched episode of the show's run but drew in the highest audience percentage out of all the channels on the night of its screening, with sixteen million viewers. by Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:16 pm, Post Windmill Inn in Leicestershire) where the lads stayed for bed and breakfast while working at Thornley Manor. Wayne is given the cold shoulder by the other lads and is forced to start thinking seriously about how to regain his popularit Read allThe magnificent seven are forced to camp out in Thornley Manor. See production, box office & company info, Beesthorpe Hall, Caunton, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. Aleksandar Mikich as Dhori: Irena's brother. Below is a picture of the Victorian. Classic drama series about a group of British builders. When'd you get pensioned off then? on the Fansite! Bomber Busbridge: Look, we've got this mate and he's not eaten, so what can you offer? Actor Gary Holton died before some of the final indoor scenes were filmed, and the scripts had to be reworked to explain Wayne's absence from these indoor scenes. The look of surprise on the lads faces has always looked genuine to me as if the writers and producers kept it from the actors so to achieve such a reaction.Perfection. 59:05. The layer of paneling underneath is original, as you can see from the recent picture. The Complete Second Series was released in a box set on 8 July 2002 by Carlton. Year: Season 2. TimesMojo is a social question-and-answer website where you can get all the answers to your questions. When the lads try to think which of the Magnificent Seven each would be, they decide on the following - Dennis is. A decade and a half after Auf Wiedersehen, Pet made Oz, Barry, Neville and Dennis household names, the cast are reuniting for a new series to be screened by the BBC next year. The original episodes had been shown in a late evening slot and hence were very adult in content; ITV wanted to show them during family viewing time, and also in a 30-minute slot. Joe McGann will replace him when the show opens in Newcastle in March. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet - Locations Series One. Many thanks to Colin Matthews previous owner of Beesthorpe Hall, If you have something to add, whether it be pictures, a magazine interview or something else, we would love to have it. It's been almost 35 years since Beesthorpe Hall in Nottinghamshire was turned into a rundown, derelict looking country manor. The layer of paneling underneath is, original, as you can see from the recent picture. Des Young as Hedley Irwin: A steelworker from Darlington who Dennis and Neville meet in hospital. S2, Ep4. . It had to be on the building for, several weeks, to try and make it look weathered, and, not a brand new addition. by Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:13 pm, Post pisode 7. Some scenes were also filmed in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. I always thought a polite phone call might have been sensible. 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This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 00:21. In the scene in Asda in "A Home from Home", where Oz is loading the trolley high with cans of John Smith's bitter, the sound of cans being loaded into the trolley stops, but when the camera is back to its original position, Oz had cleared another rack of cans from the shelf. On the stage he appeared in many Shakespeare productions, while his film work included the kitchen-sink classic Saturday Night And Sunday Morning, and the sci-fi black comedy Brazil. She was hardly seen in the first series as she was still in Britain as Oz was in Dsseldorf. (Thornley Manor: Series 2) 1 of 1 found this interesting Interesting? If you try and visit, you will be trespassing, and you will will be dealt with to the highest force possible. The Fugitive - Nordestedt, Hamburg and Dormagen, The Beco Building site which we saw most of on screen, was actually in Elstree, Hertfordshire, where the EastEnders outdoor set, If you have something to add, whether it be pictures, a magazine interview or something else, we would love to have it. Due to the stupid actions of some fans who have recently visited Thornley Manor aka Beesthorpe Hall, no one, and that means no one is allowed anywhere near The Manor. Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Report Content | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. The Complete Brand New Series was released on DVD & VHS on 18 November 2002 by VCI. North stars of the smash hit TV series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet were among more than 200 mourners to pay their last respects to co-star Pat Roach at his funeral today. Arthur Pringle: Nothing to do with me, that's up to the Brewery. As you can see, everything was painted dark brown, and the layer of wood, paneling that Dennis and Neville are seen ripping off, was, another false addition. Cuba was the on screen setting for series 4 of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Deprived of their hostages, the guerrillas decide to take Tarquin hostage instead. She later returned as Oz believed his marriage was great whilst he was at Thornley Manor. Please use the Contact link above in. many shots of the lads working happened. The magnificent seven are forced to camp out in Thornley Manor. The Dennis and Oz characters were reunited for a one-off educational sketch for Tyne Tees in 1986. Yesterday had to edit the third series' episodes to fit into their timing schedules; therefore instead of them being 60 minutes in length they were reduced to 45 minutes. After obtaining the guerrilla leader's satellite phone whilst he is asleep Neville manages to call for help to Brenda, and as a result the army and the Australian embassy locate them. Arthur Pringle: Crisps, or that sandwich. painted the same old, dirty brown colour. The songs were released as a 7" single, and reached number three in the UK Singles Chart in January 1984. old and in need of a lick of paint. He was seen by many people as being the main opponent of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Our recent feature recalled Dennis, Oz, Neville, Barry, Moxy, Wayne and Bomber, the actors who portrayed them, and what became of them. Please use the Contact link above. Thornely Manor Interior. Hold up, hold up, I got one more. The opening and closing credits for the first two series were each accompanied by songs performed by Joe Fagin. Featuring, England, Holland and Germany. Pat Roach, although suffering from cancer, had hoped to appear in the two-part special, but was not well enough[7] and died in July. by Ally Frasers clubs Mon Jan 21, 2013 2:35 am, Post Name James Michael Aloysius Bradford Born March 16th 1954, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne. After working for the Australian embassy Neville accompanies Barry and Tatiana for a journey upon the Eastern and Oriental Express in which they meet, by coincidence, Tarquin Pearce. Bill Paterson as Ally Fraser and Lesley Saint John as Vicki in series two (courtesy of the The Official Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Fansite), (Image: The Official Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Fansite). You can also see the gardens being overgrown and, generally looking run down. [3], Despite some initial scepticism that the revival would not work, the show was an immediate hit. Ames is an associate of Ally Fraser. Benalmdena, Mlaga, Andaluca, Spain . Running between November 1983 and February 1984, series one, set on a building site in Germany, quickly became one of the nation's most popular shows with viewing figures hitting nearly 20 million for some episodes. Oz uses the opportunity to visit home and hits on the barmy idea of kidnapping his son, determined to prevent him from being taken overseas by wife Marjorie - but makes the mistake of . Lesley told the Chronicle in 2014: "To me, Ant and Dec (two of Byker Grove's early stars) will always be little lads, so for them to go on to be such huge stars is a bit surreal. The Complete Series 1 & 2 box set was released on 7 October 2002 by Carlton. As a final memorable going-away present, we see Dennis, Oz and co, having bricked up the Barley Mow doorway. Auf Pet Tv. Most of the original characters are back with more comedy and drama as the lads tackle a few new building projects. Ally Fraser was superbly played by Bill Paterson. The Intercontinental hotel which Dennis, Wayne and Barry visit in episode 7, titled "Private Lives", was the same hotel in which the cast and crew stayed while filming there. The ex-RAF man was less than enamoured with the boys and they were finally thrown out after woman-chasing Wayne (played by Gary Holton) was found in bed with the landlord's daughter. Wayne is given the cold shoulder by the other lads and is forced to start thinking seriously about how to regain his popularity. Oz Osborne: Between Suez and The Falklands there wasn't a lot of action, was there? Auf Wiedersehen, Pet - Saison 2 pisode 7. The shows had to be further edited to remove adult language and sexual references to make them suitable for the desired family-viewing timeslot, and hence the plots often became confusing as key scenes were removed and much of the humour was lost. Totally respect this, you cant have people turning up like that when you have kids. The lads take a step up in the world when they are asked to convert Thornley Manor into timeshare units. On the big screen he has appeared in the likes of The Witches, Chaplin, Miss Potter, and Truly, Madly Deeply. The owners were basically, sworn to secrecy, and not allowed to mention filming of. And this was even before the new owners moved in. A second series set in the Midlands and Spain followed in 1986. EastEnders outdoor set of Walford now stands. The Complete First Series was released in a carry-case boxed set on 27 May 2002 by Carlton. Or indeed, the love rivals for Dennis Patterson's heart, Dagmar and Vera? Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 5 Episode 1 The Special Part 1. Auf Pet Tv. As you can see the false wall that. Our Friends In The North: It's 25 years since the TV classic set on Tyneside first aired, When The Boat Comes In - recalling the first genuinely 'Geordie' television series. at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and much of his early career was spent on theatre stages. The first two '80 outings, especially, saw TV viewers take the show to their hearts and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet remains a firm favourite today. It won the National Television Award for Best Drama, and a British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Drama. Vera performs a major U-turn and flies out to tell her hubby she doesn't want to go through with the divorce after all. The original writers and all of the surviving cast returned, joined by Noel Clarke as Wayne's son Wyman. Once is Dusseldorf, he discreetly takes up with Dagmar, a smart employee in the building site office. A TRIP TO THORNLEY MANOR (beesthorpe hall, nottinghamshire) & THE BARLEY MOW (the windmill inn, redmile) the reunion at Barry's, followed by the Thornley Manor/Barley Mow episodes -- is absolutely superb. There were viewer complaints about the editing, and after a few weeks Thames and TVS both opted out of the run and instead showed the original uncut episodes at 10.30pm on Mondays. Dennis is working for a crooked businessman, Ally Fraser (played by Bill Paterson), to whom he owes money. 80s TV favourite filmed in Nottinghamshire By Lee Barratt On the 11th November 1983 a TV show hit our screens and became one of the most original and talked about programmes of the 1980's, Auf Wiedersehen Pet. When Dennis travels to Germany to work as a bricklayer in series one, he is leaving behind a Tyneside where mass unemployment is rife and where his marriage to Vera is on the rocks and heading towards divorce. Wallpaper was added to walls, and made to peel to give, it that aging look. Vera was the estranged wife Dennis left behind in Newcastle when he headed off with fellow Geordies Oz and Neville (played by Kevin Whately) to "graft" and earn some money on the building site in Dusseldorf. [citation needed] With new lyrics by Jimmy Lawless, Fagin released a special version of "That's Livin' Alright" for England's national football team's 2006 FIFA World Cup campaign. emptied, with a false wall built to hide the existing Aga. A team of builders employed by the production company, began work on Beesthorpe Hall in late 1984, and spent several months turning this beautiful house into a run down old Victorian country house. Featuring, England, Holland and Germany. The team are posted to Havana to completely refurbish the British ambassador's new residence. He told me things werent good, but in the same breath he said Im just here with a couple of lovely nurses. The show was the subject of the first episode of the BBC documentary series Drama Connections in 2005. The Rhine or Tyne?". locations. The building site used for most of the filming was a set created on the backlot of the former ATV studios at Borehamwood (then owned by Central) and sometimes referred to as one of the Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire. The first series, co-produced by Witzend Productions and Central Television for ITV in 1983, is the story of seven out-of-work construction workers from various parts of England who are forced to look for work in West Germany, although its initial emphasis is on three bricklayers from Newcastle upon Tyne making the journey to Germany, with the others being introduced along the way. Lee Barratt Caunton, the location of Beesthorpe Hall aka Thornley Manor. But, when a video tape featuring Arthur "call me Tiger" in attendance at a debauched party at the manor fell into the lads' hands, it was used as a bargaining tool to get back into the pub. Character Leonard Oz Osborne Since starring in Auf Wiedersehen Pet in 1983, Jimmy has gone on to become one of Englands greatest TV actors, singers and TV producers. The first series, co-produced by Witzend Productions and Central Television for ITV in 1983, is the story of seven out-of-work construction workers from various parts of England who are forced to look for work in West Germany, although it focuses initially on three men from Newcastle upon Tyne making the journey to Germany, with the others being Dennis ran into Marjorie as she asked if he had seen . The second series of 13 episodes in 1986 saw the boys reunited, initially to help Barry complete extensive building work on his new home in Wolverhampton. by Lynchy Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:03 pm, Post bad opinion haver; Logged; Re: Auf Wiedersehen, Pet #23. "That's England Alright" was released on 5 June 2006. But their arrival in the village sets alarm bells ringing, especially for the local policeman. palatial and expensive. In late 1984, Tim Healy and Khan were pictured together on a newspaper photo call at Newcastle Quayside and there was press speculation Dagmar would reappear in the upcoming second series to be reunited with Dennis. [4] In 2002 the show was revived, this time as a six-part series produced by Ziji Productions for BBC One. Barry sees the ghost at Thornley Manor, slightly different version Its been almost 30 years since Beesthorpe Hall in, Nottinghamshire was turned into a rundown, derelict, looking country manor. Bomber Busbridge: No, no, I promised Den I'd get you all back. Dennis encourages the rest of the gang to help renovate a country manor house owned by Fraser, Thornely Manor, but they end up falling foul of the locals. Sorry, that was me typing so fast, I meant to say Well its a shame, new owners obviously want to escape to the country and auf pet means nothing to them. The lads gather round to view the golf lesson and to have their hopes lifted with a screening of \"The Stud\" with Joan Collins only to have their hopes dashed to find Wayne has been given \"Black Beauty\" instead. The show was one of the first to use lightweight video cameras, including the Philips LDK 14S,[2] on location in drama production. on the banks of the Rhine. Ray Knight as the barman: The barman at the pub where the Lads spend most of their spare time. The name is often used as a Scandinavian surname. Incidental music was used for the fourth series and for the special. You haven't got one decent record on here, man. Doors were also removed and older, looking added to add to the feel of it being run down, The false Victorian tower was one of the first jobs done, of Beesthorpe Hall. When the lads first turn up at Thornley Manor in A Law For The Rich, the kitchen scenes we, see were not filmed in Beesthorpe Hall. everything was returned to its original state, well, almost wanting to Rub a bit of brass himself. As you can see the false wall that was built for the, The owners had meals with the cast and crew when the. The second series of the comedy drama series following the exploits of a bunch of Geordie builders. History and Etymology for auf Wiedersehen. Just some of TV work includes Smiley's People, The Singing Detective, Will Shakespeare, Doctor Zhivago, Outlander, and Sea Of Souls. No Sex Please, We're Brickies: Directed by Roger Bamford, Anthony Garner. Oz Osborne: Oi. He had a daughter named Carole whom Wayne seduced and as punishment, he banned Wayne and the rest of the lads from his pub. Work at Thornley Manor is over and the lads take a break before leaving for Spain. In the last episode of the series, "When The Boat Goes Out", the hut on the site where the gang live accidentally catches fire and burns down. How often do you get these records changed, lad? Here, we recall six of the supporting stars who were integral to the show's enduring appeal. This is the episode where the magnificent seven reference the movie The Magnificent Seven. Tragically, Caroline Hutchinson who played Vera, died in 1989. [6]) Shooting in Bangkok took place partly in the red-light district Soi Cowboy. On television, his many credits included The Pallisers, All Creatures Great and Small, and Prime Suspect. I have put together a collection of Behind the, Scenes pictures, some screen caps and also some up to, date pictures from May 2012. and Porridge. Examples of this include various characters enquiring about Wayne's whereabouts, only to be told that he was chatting up a girl in the next room or that he had gone away for the day. The owners were basically sworn to secrecy, and not allowed to mention filming of the show, to keep away the press and fans of. Please use the Contact link above in the navigation bar and Email us. Over the course of 13 episodes the "Magnificent Seven" enjoy comic, dramatic, and romantic adventures, until a change in German tax laws forces them to return home.