everything was returned to its original state, well, almost wanting to Rub a bit of brass himself. You can also see the gardens being overgrown and, generally looking run down. But their arrival in the village sets alarm bells ringing, especially for the local policeman. Fraser then invites the boys to Spain to refurbish his swimming pool at his Spanish villa. Arthur Pringle: I resigned, six years ago. Meanwhile, Dennis is enjoying a fresh start with Dagmar in Germany - until there's a very late twist in the tale. The Dominican Republic had to be used however, when permission was not granted. 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Location scenes in the UK were shot around the villages of Caunton, Nottinghamshire, Redmile, Leicestershire and Denton, Lincolnshire. 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. Like the first series, Ken Ashby collaborated with Mackay for series two's closing credits song, "Back With the Boys Again". 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. 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! The programme was shown on Men & Motors for a while, but the channel has since closed. [9] It was reissued in 1995 when the show was repeated on Channel 4. Arthur Pringle: Nothing to do with me, that's up to the Brewery. 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. The. The Complete Second Series was released in a box set on 8 July 2002 by Carlton. screen, and also London was used as Newcastle. Barry sees the ghost at Thornley Manor, slightly different version Ames is an associate of Ally Fraser. The layer of paneling underneath is, original, as you can see from the recent picture. Barry Hollinshead as Rodney Osborne: Oz's ten-year-old son. The, wallpaper is hanging off, and the woodwork is painted the, 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! He had a daughter named Carole whom Wayne seduced and as punishment, he banned Wayne and the rest of the lads from his pub. After its sale to the BBC in 1984, the Albert Square set of EastEnders was built there. In June 2012, Digital Channel Yesterday picked up the rights to repeat the first three series of the show; these were then shown at 10 am and 4 pm on Weekdays. From July 2013, Drama picked up the rights to rerun the series as part of its schedules. old and in need of a lick of paint. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet is available on DVD in the UK and US as boxsets and single discs with three episodes on each. Location shooting in Newcastle lasted for four days at the end of August 1985. Aperu: Ally Fraser wants the conversion work at Thornley Manor to be finished quickly. Name James Michael Aloysius Bradford Born March 16th 1954, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne. by AWP Corsa Tim Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:43 pm. However, the closing credits were accompanied by Mark Knopfler's song "Why Aye Man", taken from his album The Ragpicker's Dream. They are taken outside Barry's house, 15 Townley Crescent, in Wolverhampton. (Thornley Manor: Series 2) 1 of 1 found this interesting Interesting? Incidental music was used for the fourth series and for the special. In the final scenes Dennis, Neville and Oz ask the embassy to give them an assignment in a nice peaceful country, and return to Germany once more. She was the typical '80s lass', enjoying nice clothes, hair-dos, as well as a luxury lifestyle in the Spanish sunshine, paid for by the dodgy dealings of her older boyfriend. Below we have a making of shot, where the room is getting prepared for shooting. The shows producer Karl Sydow stated: After protracted negotiations carried out in good faith, we regret to announce the productions offer of employment to Jimmy Nail has been withdrawn. Please use the Contact link above in the navigation bar and Email us. The transmission of the final episode of Series 2 (Quo Vadis Pet) saw an introduction by Tim Healy dedicating the episode to Holton. I wonder if the people responsible are members of this forum and if so they wish to give their reasons for what they did. Season: OR . On May 10th 2012, I had the pleasure of once again visiting, Beesthorpe Hall aka Thornley Manor. Simon Smith as Trevor: Barry's apprentice. Despite extensive negotiations between the BBC and the Cuban government, it was not possible to obtain permission to film in Cuba, so the series was filmed in the Dominican Republic. 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 the first series, the men live and work on a building site in Dsseldorf. 18:32, 1 MAR 2021. Download Formats: Download Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Season 2 in HDTVxh264, WEBrip, 1080p WEB (STRiFE) y 720p / 1080p, SA/AVS, WEB.STRiFE, HQ HDRip - XviD, 1080p.BluRay.x264-DRONES, . He talks the gang into going for a night out at a Country and Western pub, where ""Big Willie Osborne"" does a turn. Sebastian Cobb. See production, box office & company info, Beesthorpe Hall, Caunton, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. by Ally Frasers clubs Mon Jan 21, 2013 2:35 am, Post and Porridge. pet." locations. I always thought a polite phone call might have been sensible. 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 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. In 2000, the first series was ranked #46 on the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes, in a list compiled by the British Film Institute. 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. 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. A TRIP TO THORNLEY MANOR (beesthorpe hall, nottinghamshire) & THE BARLEY MOW (the windmill inn, redmile) Ying Tong John as Big Baz: Ally Fraser's minder. When'd you get pensioned off then? Matt Hancock made revealing admissions as he spoke about his memoir to a team of top lawyers. Its hard to believe that the door we see Ally trying in A Law For The Rich is. The opening and closing credits for the first two series were each accompanied by songs performed by Joe Fagin. Many thanks to Colin Matthews previous owner of, the upstairs landing. The man in the picture that Oz sticks up on the wall is Arthur Scargill. Many interior. 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. A CD is now available entitled 'The Best of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet One & Two' and contains 29 tracks of vocal music and instrumentals. 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. Wayne is given the cold shoulder by the other lads and is forced to start thinking seriously about how to regain his popularity. Mark Stobbart as Rodney Osborne: Now grown up and reunited again with Oz. March 28, 1986 1:00 PM 50 mins. He offers the lads some more work renovating his villa in Spain. There were many ways to turn this lived in family home into a the run down Thornley Manor as we see it on screen. 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. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983-2004) Filming & Production. The location sequences in Hamburg and Dsseldorf actually only lasted 10 days. 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. They are taken outside Barrys house, 15 Townley Crescent, in Wolverhampton. Below is a picture of the Victorian. 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. [6]) Shooting in Bangkok took place partly in the red-light district Soi Cowboy. After a sixteen-year gap, two series and a Christmas special were shown on BBC One in 2002 and 2004. As a final memorable going-away present, we see Dennis, Oz and co, having bricked up the Barley Mow doorway. She may have farewelled him as he left and later welcomed him home after he returned from Germany. The series were broadcast on ITV in 19831984 and 1986. The second series had several on-set problems. Auf Wiedersehen Pet - The Making of Thornley Manor Auf Wiedersehen, Pet 4.13K subscribers Subscribe 54 12K views 10 years ago Have you ever wondered what went on behind the scenes. This is the episode where the magnificent seven reference the movie The Magnificent Seven. Ray Knight as the barman: The barman at the pub where the Lads spend most of their spare time. He dies in hospital, and Dennis and Neville think Hedley should be buried in England. Do Men Still Wear Button Holes At Weddings? 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. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet 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. Classic drama series about a group of British builders. 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. Vicky was Ally Fraser's Geordie girlfriend in series two. Ames is living in exile in Marbella as he is wanted by the police for his criminal activities, which include a pornography empire. London features as a stand in for Dsseldorf. Arthur Pringle: What do you mean, "easy"? Herr Grunwald was the building site manager in Germany. 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. The "building site" used for most of the filming was a set created on the backlot of the former ATV Elstree Studios at Borehamwood in Hertfordshire (then owned by Central). 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. 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. Scargill was the leader of the National Union of Miners, and led the big British strike in the eighties. Bomber Busbridge: No, no, I promised Den I'd get you all back. Previous topic - Next topic. Cambridgeshire features for the fishing location. Interior scenes (such as those in the bar) were shot in studios at Borehamwood. Based on an original idea by Franc Roddam, series one was expertly written by the renowned duo of Dick Clement and Whitley Bay-born Ian La Frenais, who were also responsible for such masterpieces as the Likely Lads and Porridge. The Beco Building site which we saw most of, on screen, was actually in Elstree, Hertfordshire, where the. She reveals that Hedley was court-martialled for selling headlamps to the Russians, and that he was married before he left England. by RHill Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:39 pm, Post The layer of paneling underneath is original, as you can see from the recent picture. Totally unacceptable behaviour! Auf Pet Tv. Once filming was complete. Location Address - Museum, Stadt Zons 41541 Dormagen, Germany. Oz Osborne: Well the bloke for the brewery must love Duran Duran. The famous staircase below, where. 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. The team are posted to Havana to completely refurbish the British ambassador's new residence. Wayne visits her and tells her that Hedley has passed on. But their arrival in the village sets alarm bells ringing, especially for the local policeman. Its been almost 30 years since Beesthorpe Hall in, Nottinghamshire was turned into a rundown, derelict, looking country manor. The tower was fixed to the Hall, and holes from the work, still remain today. "That's England Alright" was released on 5 June 2006. So the cast and crew would like to dedicate this last episode to Gary and Wayne. Why Do Cross Country Runners Have Skinny Legs? Auf Wiedersehen, Pet - Locations Series One. 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. It starred Tim Healy, Kevin Whately, Jimmy Nail, Timothy Spall, Christopher Fairbank, Pat Roach and Gary Holton, with Noel Clarke replacing Holton for series three and four and the two-part finale. on the Fansite! The rest of the series is driven by the interactions and growing friendships between the various characters. The respected actor and narrator has a very lengthy list of credits. Oz Osborne: I don't think we'll be coming back here in a hurry, do you? Cuba was the on screen setting for series 4 of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. S2, Ep1. Where was Barrys house in Auf Wiedersehen Pet? 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). 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. The often dippy character played by Tyneside-born Lesley Saint-John had a real girl-next-door authenticity. Deprived of their hostages, the guerrillas decide to take Tarquin hostage instead. Acknowledgments - Neil Rigby. On the big screen he has appeared in the likes of The Witches, Chaplin, Miss Potter, and Truly, Madly Deeply. by Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:13 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. The owners were basically sworn to secrecy, and not allowed to mention filming of the show, to keep away the press and fans of. 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. 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. Right. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet first appeared on British television nearly four decades ago, and the ITV comedy drama proved to be an instant hit. When was Auf Wiedersehen Pet in Cuba filmed? Despite these concerns, the ratings remained high throughout. by AWP Corsa Tim Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:41 pm, Post The false Victorian tower was one of the first jobs done of Beesthorpe Hall. But their arrival in the village sets alarm bells ringing, especially for the local policeman. 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. When the others find out and follow they are also captured. Lets start with Thornley Manor, real name Beesthorpe Hall which is located in Caunton, Nottinghampshire. 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. 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 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. Enjoy seeing the inside Beesthorpe Hall being transformed in Thornely Manor. 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. 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. Please use the Contact link above in. Simply a clever addition, and you can see the, door made and ready to be hung in the kitchen. What does Auf Wiedersehen mean literally? Dagmar was played by British-born German actor Brigitte Khan. Ally Fraser was the smooth-talking Glaswegian gangster who enjoyed a prominent part in series two. [citation needed] However this was refused and he fell out with La Frenais as a result, though they later reconciled.[5]. This scene was filmed in the same room as the lads sleep, in if you remember, and the room was done out to look. Bunny Hall kitchen was used for these scenes, which is, on the same private estate as Sir James barn. Post author: Post published: February 26, 2023 Post category: send html form data to email using jquery send html form data to email using jquery Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 5 Episode 2 The Special Part 2. We meet the pair as their marriage dissolves into inevitable divorce, with Vera cosying up to a new boyfriend as the decree absolute nears. The Complete Fourth Series was released on DVD & VHS on 9 February 2004 by VCI. There were many ways to turn this lived in family home, into a the run down Thornley Manor as we see it on screen. What is Oz first name in Auf Wiedersehen? They end up being imprisoned in a bamboo hut but are treated kindly by the local villagers. He told me things werent good, but in the same breath he said Im just here with a couple of lovely nurses. 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. the show, to keep away the press and fans of the show. 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. is a nice boys name of Hebrew, English and German origin. 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. In the event, it was not to be. It had to be on the building for, several weeks, to try and make it look weathered, and, not a brand new addition. The owners were basically, sworn to secrecy, and not allowed to mention filming of. Canny drop. palatial and expensive. This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 00:21. I would feel exactly the same I'm afraid. 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. If you have something to add, whether it be pictures, a magazine interview or something else, we would love to have it. Notes about the location - This historic town, has not changed since 1982. 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. 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. Trying to keep the relationship private from his workmates and living companions in the hut, notably big-mouthed Oz, there are laugh-out-loud moments when the lads repeatedly and unwittingly ruin the couple's romantic interludes by turning up out of the blue - on one occasion at the swimming pool and on another at a local hotel. The lads take a step up in the world when they are asked to convert Thornley Manor into timeshare units. On May 10th 2012, we had the pleasure of once again visiting Beesthorpe Hall aka Thornley Manor. The kitchen in Beesthorpe Hall was stripped out totally leaving nothing but the Aga. 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. The Beco Building site which we saw most of on, screen, was actually in Elstree, Hertfordshire, where the. We'll return to remember other cast members at a later date. It was filmed in 2001 and aired in 2002, with audience figures of over 12 million. Here, we recall six of the supporting stars who were integral to the show's enduring appeal. 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. When the. When the lads try to think which of the Magnificent Seven each would be, they decide on the following - Dennis is. [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. The majority of ITV regions stayed with the edited run until its natural end in September. The first two '80 outings, especially, saw TV viewers take the show to their hearts and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet remains a firm favourite today. The magnificent seven are forced to camp out in Thornley Manor. The veteran actor had a long list of screen credits. Persuading Oz to get the old gang back together to dismantle the bridge, he then plans to cheat them out of their share of the profits, until a Native American from Arizona named Joe Saugus (played by Gordon Tootoosis) arrives to buy the bridge for the benefit of his tribe's casino after seeing an advert placed online by Oz. 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. by poxeymoxey Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:21 pm, Post Please use the Contact link above in the navigation bar and Email us. Made at the height of the AIDS epidemic, it consists of Northern Life presenter Paul Frost and Dr. Peter Jones, director of the Haemophilia Centre in Newcastle, discussing HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention in a TV studio, but cuts back and forth to a skit set in a pub, where Dennis and Oz are watching the broadcast, and are themselves discussing the issues over a pint of beer. painted the same old, dirty brown colour. After its sale to the BBC in 1984, the "Albert Square" set of EastEnders was built there. Lesley Saint John as Vicky: Girlfriend of Ally Fraser and then Oz (Series 2). 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. Tragically, Caroline Hutchinson who played Vera, died in 1989. Essentially a family man, he chooses the latter. Oz Osborne: Oi. by Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:07 pm, Post You can also see the gardens being overgrown and generally looking run down. Most fans of the show will know, that it was actually filmed on location in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. Norah Fulton as Mabel Hilton: Hedley's sister, married to Bob (James Ottoway). 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. 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. 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. What was the name of the building site in Auf Wiedersehen Pet? (The title refers to their farewells to their wives and girlfriends - "Auf Wiedersehen" being German for "Farewell" or "Goodbye", or more literally "See you later", and "Pet" being a North-East English term of endearment). 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. The actor's portrayal of the sometime charming but often menacing Ally Fraser was an Auf Wiedersehen, Pet highlight. 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.