A plumber named Harry Blackburn, who's mad about Country and Western music, joins the gang temporarily. The owners had meals with the cast and crew when the kitchen was out of use. EastEnders outdoor set of Walford now stands. The lads fly to his reservation to reconstruct the bridge. Dennis organises the lads to do tax-free, unofficial building work for Ally at his newly acquired former stately home, Thornley Manor (in real life Beesthorpe Hall in Nottinghamshire) before they all fly out to do up his sunshine pad in Marbella, home to a host of criminal expats. Images - BBC, ITV, Central Television and Carlton Media. Aleksandar Mikich as Dhori: Irena's brother. Season: OR . The second series of the comedy drama series following the exploits of a bunch of Geordie builders. Arthur Pringle: I resigned, six years ago. 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. This location in the Hall was used a, couple of times, in the scene when Ally is showing Dennis, the Manor, and when Neville goes looking for Oz. Simon Smith as Trevor: Barry's apprentice. on the Fansite! But their arrival in the village sets alarm bells ringing, especially for the local policeman. Though he played a convincing German, Michael Sheard was actually born in Aberdeen in 1938. Enjoy seeing the inside Beesthorpe Hall being transformed in Thornely Manor. 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. Location shooting in Newcastle lasted for four days at the end of August 1985. The original writers and all of the surviving cast returned, joined by Noel Clarke as Wayne's son Wyman. Its hard to believe that the door we see Ally trying in A Law For The Rich is. 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. It won the National Television Award for Best Drama, and a British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Drama. 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. by RHill Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:39 pm, Post false addition. Location scenes in the UK were shot around the villages of Caunton, Nottinghamshire, Redmile, Leicestershire and Denton, Lincolnshire. Don't miss our new Memory Lane local history website that's packed with archive photographs and has an easy-to-use picture colourisation tool. When Tim Healy spoke to his friend and namesake of more than 30 years Brendan Healy on Thursday, he didnt know it was going to be their last conversation. As you can see the false wall that. 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. The kitchen in, Beesthorpe Hall was stripped out totally leaving nothing but, the Aga. The rest of the series is driven by the interactions and growing friendships between the various characters. Ray Knight as the barman: The barman at the pub where the Lads spend most of their spare time. "That's England Alright" was released on 5 June 2006. 1.4k 1.9k 5.3k 3. 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. He also portrayed Adolf Hitler - and indeed Himmler - in a number of TV and big screen productions. The front gardens were cordoned off and left to grow, false bricks, were stuck all over the front of the property, and a false Victorian Tower was added to the rear of the property. Joe McGann will replace him when the show opens in Newcastle in March. some up to date pictures from May 2012. 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There, were many ways to turn this lived in family home into a. the run down Thornley Manor as we see it on screen. 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. Incidental music was used for the fourth series and for the special. The production, team did a fantastic job on turning Beesthorpe Hall in, 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! , Pet (Thornley Manor: Series 2) 1 of 1 found this interesting Interesting? 18:32, 1 MAR 2021. In 2000, series 1, set in Germany, was ranked number #46 on the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes in a list compiled by the British Film Institute. Beesthorpe Hall being transformed in Thornely Manor. Wayne visits her and tells her that Hedley has passed on. This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 00:21. Just some of TV work includes Smiley's People, The Singing Detective, Will Shakespeare, Doctor Zhivago, Outlander, and Sea Of Souls. Please use the Contact link above. Benalmdena, Mlaga, Andaluca, Spain . When the embarrassed Herr Grunwald was spotted by the lads watching X-rated films in an adult cinema, it was used to blackmail him into throwing the troublesome and unwanted McGowan out of the hut after he had initially refused to do so. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet is available on DVD in the UK and US as boxsets and single discs with three episodes on each. The Complete Second Series was released in a box set on 8 July 2002 by Carlton. Auf Pet Tv. The transmission of the final episode of Series 2 (Quo Vadis Pet) saw an introduction by Tim Healy dedicating the episode to Holton. Marjorie (Su Elliot) was the wife, and later ex wife of Oz. A TRIP TO THORNLEY MANOR (beesthorpe hall, nottinghamshire) & THE BARLEY MOW (the windmill inn, redmile) As you can see the false wall that was built for the, The owners had meals with the cast and crew when the. Oz Osborne: Well the bloke for the brewery must love Duran Duran. The actor's portrayal of the sometime charming but often menacing Ally Fraser was an Auf Wiedersehen, Pet highlight. No Dan, that's not the case, he loves the show. Why Do Cross Country Runners Have Skinny Legs? 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. The 67-year-old actor, who played calming father figure Bomber in the programme, died on July 17 after a long battle with cancer. Below we have a making of shot, where the room is getting prepared for shooting. The series were broadcast on ITV in 19831984 and 1986. 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. 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. 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. bad opinion haver; Logged; Re: Auf Wiedersehen, Pet #23. Some scenes were also filmed in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. Below is a picture of the Victorian Tower. http://www.awpet.comFor me it is the scene with the lads arriving back at Thornley Manor to find Wayne has rented a TV and VCR. October 01, 2019, 11:21:31 PM. 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. TimesMojo is a social question-and-answer website where you can get all the answers to your questions. Location Address - Museum, Stadt Zons 41541 Dormagen, Germany. Instead, Dennis reads a letter from Bomber to the rest of the group while they are dining in a restaurant, where he explains his reasons for not having joined them. In January 2013, Yesterday bought the fourth series but, again due to timing, these were also edited from 60 to 45 minutes, meaning several parts of the storyline been cut. be Arthur Tiger Pringle getting caught at Thornely Manor. He offers the lads some more work renovating his villa in Spain. The songs were released as a 7" single, and reached number three in the UK Singles Chart in January 1984. Whether intentional or not, the character bore a definite resemblance to the notorious World War II figure, Heinrich Himmler - and his stern approach on the site was in keeping with that of a typical German Prisoner-of-War camp commandant, as depicted in British war films. Doors were also removed and older looking added to. 9.1 /10 73 YOUR RATING Rate Comedy Drama The magnificent seven are forced to camp out in Thornley Manor. 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). The production team did a fantastic job on turning Beesthorpe Hall in Thornely Manor. 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. Work at Thornley Manor is over and the lads take a break before leaving for Spain. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Please use the Contact link above in. is a nice boys name of Hebrew, English and German origin. Wayne Norris: Oh yeah. by Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:16 pm, Post 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. Here, we recall six of the supporting stars who were integral to the show's enduring appeal. 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. filmed in the same room as the lads sleep in if you remember, and the room was done out to look palatial and expensive. Some location filming was conducted in Hamburg,[3] despite the fact that the series was set in Dsseldorf. March 28, 1986 1:00 PM 50 mins. With Tim Healy, Gary Holton, Jimmy Nail, Kevin Whately. Featuring, England, Holland and Germany. Cuba was the on screen setting for series 4 of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. In January 2021, series 1 and 2 were added to the UKs BritBox and series 3 and 4 were added to the BBCs iPlayer. Hedley tells them he has lived in Germany since the war and was in the army before being cashiered for marrying a German woman. Meanwhile, Dennis is enjoying a fresh start with Dagmar in Germany - until there's a very late twist in the tale. The second series had several on-set problems. The Matthews family were, the owners during filming in 1985, and this could be the, last time we get to find out what happened when The. On the big screen he has appeared in the likes of The Witches, Chaplin, Miss Potter, and Truly, Madly Deeply. Bunny Hall kitchen was used for these scenes, which is on the same private estate as Sir, James barn. Tragically, Caroline Hutchinson who played Vera, died in 1989. Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Report Content | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. In the first series, the men live and work on a building site in Dsseldorf. the reunion at Barry's, followed by the Thornley Manor/Barley Mow episodes -- is absolutely superb. the show. Mark Stobbart as Rodney Osborne: Now grown up and reunited again with Oz. As a final memorable going-away present, we see Dennis, Oz and co, having bricked up the Barley Mow doorway. old and in need of a lick of paint. Camera crew can be seen reflected on the side of the VW camper, when the lads arrive at the motorway caf. Please use the Contact link above in the navigation bar and Email us. The magnificent seven are forced to camp out in Thornley Manor. [4] In 2002 the show was revived, this time as a six-part series produced by Ziji Productions for BBC One. Its been almost 30 years since Beesthorpe Hall in, Nottinghamshire was turned into a rundown, derelict, looking country manor. Previously used in electronic news-gathering they were more versatile and cheaper to use than studio-based cameras. Arthur Pringle (Bryan Pringle) was a snobbish, grumpy landlord of the lads' local when they were staying in Derbyshire, to renovate Thornley Manor. 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. Once the action starts, it soon emerges Dennis (played by Tim Healy) owes Fraser money and is being forced to work for him in a 'gofer' capacity. Most of the original characters are back with more comedy and drama as the lads tackle a few new building projects. 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. Some of the cast made an appearance on Comic Relief's Red Nose Day 2003, in which they find a suitcase full of money in a Miami hotel room and assume it belongs to a drug dealer who wants to shoot them; it actually belongs to U2 who invite them to their penthouse. Bryan Pringle, born in 1935 in Staffordshire, was a well-known face in British theatre, TV and films. Good on him. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The name meaning is the Lord is gracious. The Beco Building site which we saw, most of on screen, was actually in Elstree, Hertfordshire, where the EastEnders, Dsseldorf on screen, and also London was used as, Newcastle. As the series reaches its conclusion, we find out that Ally is really a bit of a cad, and Vicky ends up, secretly and somewhat surprisingly, in the arms of Oz, as memorably played by Jimmy Nail. [citation needed] However this was refused and he fell out with La Frenais as a result, though they later reconciled.[5]. S2, Ep1. The magnificent seven are forced to camp out in Thornley Manor. Episode Notes - This is where the lads stay whilst on there Fishing Trip. it was later revealed that he once attended a sex party hosted . Location Notes - The very first episode of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet is a mixed bag of locations. Below, we have a making of shot, where the room is getting prepared for shooting. Please use the Contact link above in the navigation bar and Email us. Dennis (Tim Healy) is another Geordie bricklayer who, being older, more experienced and generally more mature than the others, becomes the de facto leader of the group. by fitzherbert C Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:42 pm, Post 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. by Kemal Wed Jan 16, 2013 4:38 pm, Post Thornely Manor Interior. Remember the scene when Ally Fraser visits with, Hallwood for the first time and ventures around the, back? He dies in hospital, and Dennis and Neville think Hedley should be buried in England. Canny drop. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (German pronunciation: [af vidzen pt]) is a British comedy-drama television programme about seven British construction workers who leave the United Kingdom to search for employment overseas. 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. tower was fixed to the Hall, and holes from the work, still remain today. The boys then move on to Laos and later Thailand,[8] where Barry's Russian ex-wife, Tatiana, turns up to announce that she is carrying his child following a brief "reconciliation" back in the UK. Instrumental music opened each episode of the third series. From July 2013, Drama picked up the rights to rerun the series as part of its schedules. Bomber Busbridge: No, no, I promised Den I'd get you all back. It was filmed in 2001 and aired in 2002, with audience figures of over 12 million. They end up being imprisoned in a bamboo hut but are treated kindly by the local villagers. In series one "Breakin' Away", written by David Mackay and Ian La Frenais, accompanied the opening credits. Many interior. AUF WIEDERSEHEN PET. German/Austian German speakers never use tschau or tschss to say hello and ciao only (if at all) with an Italian intonation to imitate Italian. Deprived of their hostages, the guerrillas decide to take Tarquin hostage instead. He was seen by many people as being the main opponent of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Eventually, Dennis has an idea (inspired by the film The Bridge on the River Kwai) to build a washhouse for the villagers to keep their minds occupied during their ordeal. Arthur Pringle: I trust you'll go and find it somewhere else. I wonder if the people responsible are members of this forum and if so they wish to give their reasons for what they did. credit locations here, even though they didnt appear until episode 2! In January 2017, it was repeated on Yesterday again. Totally unacceptable behaviour! Where was Barrys house in Auf Wiedersehen Pet? Then, after a gap of nearly 15 years, the new millennium saw the show return for two more series and a TV special in the early 2000s. Weve put together a collection of Behind the Scenes pictures, some screen caps and also. on the Fansite! The wallpaper is hanging off, and the woodwork is. If you try and visit, you will be trespassing, and you will will be dealt with to the highest force possible. Stephen Tiller as Nick Wheeler: A hack journalist who thinks The Lads are the "Sheffield Payroll" gang, and after speaking to Signor Fuentes and Kenny Ames, sends his report back to the English press, much to the ire of Ally Fraser. I had been in contact, with Colin Matthews, the then owner who told me that, Beesthorpe Hall was sold, and this could be the last trip to, squeeze out the final bits of knowledge and pictures, before, Colin and his family moved out. The name is often used as a Scandinavian surname. There were many ways to turn this lived in family home into a the run down Thornley Manor as we see it on screen. Wayne is given the cold shoulder by the other lads and is forced to start thinking seriously about how to regain his popularity. Most of them escape uninjured, except for Oz who sustains a painful injury to the rectum protecting a female staff member (while they are having sex) from a bomb. Hey, this is this!The lads are eagerly watching events unfold from one of Kenny Ames's infamous parties when low and behold but who should appear but Arthur Pringle who then utters that famous line\"Call me tiger\". (The episodes had no on-screen titles, but were listed as "Au Revoir" on the official BBC episode guide. The magnificent seven are forced to camp out in Thornley Manor. You can also see the gardens being overgrown and, generally looking run down. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (German pronunciation: [af vidzen pt]) . What was the name of the building site in Auf Wiedersehen Pet? Cuba was the on screen setting for series 4 of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. The Special was released on DVD on 10 January 2005 by VCI. Many interior rooms were used, for filming including the kitchen, which was fully. by poxeymoxey Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:21 pm, Post at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and much of his early career was spent on theatre stages. Windmill Inn in Leicestershire) where the lads stayed for bed and breakfast while working at Thornley Manor. Born in Glasgow in 1945, he studied drama at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and much of his early career was spent on theatre stages. looking for Oz. 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. This scene was filmed in the same room as the lads sleep, in if you remember, and the room was done out to look. On television, his many credits included The Pallisers, All Creatures Great and Small, and Prime Suspect. Wayne is given the cold shoulder by the other lads and is forced to start thinking seriously about how to regain his popularity.The magnificent seven are forced to camp out in Thornley Manor. A CD is now available entitled 'The Best of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet One & Two' and contains 29 tracks of vocal music and instrumentals. He talks the gang into going for a night out at a Country and Western pub, where ""Big Willie Osborne"" does a turn. Ying Tong John as Big Baz: Ally Fraser's minder. The characters now work as building subcontractors for the British Embassy after a building job in Moscow goes badly wrong and are given a tip off from a friend of Oz who tells them about specialised embassy work. Many fans of the show have visited what is an iconic building to Auf Wiedersehen Pet fans, but not many have seen it being, transformed into Thornely Manor. No Sex Please, We're Brickies: Directed by Roger Bamford, Anthony Garner. The base of the tower was simply a Scaffolding Structure covered in, bricks. 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. Its been almost 35 years since Beesthorpe Hall in Nottinghamshire was turned into a rundown, derelict looking country manor. On the audio commentary for series two, Clement said the series was much more contrived in getting and keeping the gang together, and La Frenais said he felt the gang weren't trapped together enough like they were in Germany in the hut. the show, to keep away the press and fans of the show. Enjoy seeing the inside. Studio scenes were filmed at Central's new studios in Nottingham, replacing those at Borehamwood. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet is directed by Roger Bamford,Paul Seed,Baz Taylor,Anthony Garner and created by Ian La Frenais with Timothy Spall and Jimmy Nail. Barry and Hazel, played by Timothy Spall and Melanie Hill, from series two of Aur Wiedershen, Pet, 1986 (Image: ITV) Thirty-five years ago, the much-anticipated second series of . (215) 8.9 1986. 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. 16 August 1935 - 21 January 2022. 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. [citation needed] In his autobiography, Nail said he was glad to be done with filming not just because of Holton's death but because he felt the second series lacked the gritty edge of the first series, something Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais later said they agreed with. Year: Season 2. 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. 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. This was in the days before the internet, and we found out the location of Thornley Manor by simply picking up the phone and ringing Central Television, which gladly pointed us in the right direction. There were many other additions and changes that the crew made, this included removing and adding new doors. The Complete First Series was released in a carry-case boxed set on 27 May 2002 by Carlton. She later returned as Oz believed his marriage was great whilst he was at Thornley Manor. Maya Woolfe as Uli (Series 1): A German woman who Oz falls in love with. However, the closing credits were accompanied by Mark Knopfler's song "Why Aye Man", taken from his album The Ragpicker's Dream. The Dennis and Oz characters were reunited for a one-off educational sketch for Tyne Tees in 1986. How often do you get these records changed, lad? He now leads the Socialist Labour Party in the UK. The veteran actor had a long list of screen credits. Showing all 43 items Jump to: Filming . I like al vita Zein in German which means until we meet again. Consequently, they cut each 50-minute episode into two 25-minute ones, thus turning the 26 episodes of the first two series into 52. Google Street View Location Address - Rheinstrabe, Feste Zons 41541 Dormagen, Germany.