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1983
2 Seasons
7.9 (139)

Auf Wiedersehen Pet was a British comedy-drama television series that aired on ITV from 1983 to 2004. The show followed the lives of seven British construction workers who travel to Germany in search of work during the economic downturn in the United Kingdom in the early 1980s. The show starred Tim Healy and Kevin Whately as two of the main characters, along with a talented supporting cast.

The show starts with the seven main characters meeting in a German town called Dusseldorf where they are all staying in a run-down hut. The characters come from different parts of the UK and have different personalities and backgrounds. The characters are Oz (Jimmy Nail), a no-nonsense electrician from Newcastle; Dennis Patterson (Tim Healy), a carefree bricklayer from Bristol; Neville Hope (Kevin Whately), a mild-mannered joiner from the North-East; Wayne Norris (Gary Holton), a cockney plasterer; Barry Taylor (Timothy Spall), a naive plumber; Moxey (Christopher Fairbank), a paranoid painter and decorator, and Bomber Busbridge (Pat Roach), a rugby-playing hod carrier from Birmingham.

As the series progresses, the construction workers are faced with a number of challenges as they try to navigate their way through life in Germany. The workers find themselves dealing with cultural differences, language barriers, and difficult working conditions. Despite these challenges, the workers form strong bonds with each other as they work towards a common goal.

Throughout the series, the characters find themselves in a number of humorous and often dangerous situations. They are often faced with challenges that threaten to break their bond and force them to go their separate ways. However, they manage to stick together through thick and thin, proving that their friendship is the strongest thing they have.

The show was a critical success and won numerous awards during its run. Many people credit the show for breaking down cultural stereotypes and showcasing the working-class culture of the UK in a positive light. It was also one of the first shows to tackle issues such as unemployment and economic decline in the UK.

The show became so popular that it inspired two spin-off series, as well as a number of live tours and a feature film. The show is still highly regarded today and is often called one of the best British comedies of all time.

In conclusion, Auf Wiedersehen Pet was a breakthrough British comedy-drama television series that aired on ITV from 1983 to 2004. The show followed a group of seven British construction workers as they travelled to Germany in search of work during the economic downturn in the early 1980s. The show was a critical success and won numerous awards during its run. It was also highly regarded for breaking down cultural stereotypes and showcasing the working-class culture of the UK in a positive light. The show was so popular that it inspired two spin-off series, as well as a number of live tours and a feature film. Today, it is still regarded as one of the best British comedies of all time.

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Seasons

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13. Quo Vardis Pet

January 1, 1985

Dennis manages to get the upper hand, forcing Ally Fraser to "wipe the slate clean". Oz has a fling with Ally Fraser's girlfriend, Vicki. He also wins the Spanish lottery. The day of the wedding arrives and Barry and Hazel are married at sea. All six of the others are going to be best man. Neville faces a bleak choice between the dole and bricklaying. Ally Fraser turns up to the wedding in another boat, closely followed by a Customs boat. The series ends with Kenny Aimes' yacht heading for Tangiers, with the Customs in hot pursuit.

12. For Better or Worse

January 1, 1985

Ally sends Dennis back to Newcastle to collect some documents, but Dennis doesn't realise this is a pretext to smuggle cash into Spain. Barry finally puts his foot down with Hazel and takes decisive action regarding their wedding plans.

11. Law and Disorder

January 1, 1985

The lads have a few days off and try to convince everyone they are tourists, rather than illegal workers. Their plans are thwarted when Moxey goes to the Britannia Inn and boasts that they are the 'Sheffield payroll robbers'.

10. Scoop

January 1, 1985

Spain turns out to be a bit of a let-down, with a distinct lack of the 'action' some of the lads were looking forward to. The gang have problems with the local police after they go swimming in someone's pool, thinking it belongs to Ally Fraser. A British journalist thinks the lads are a gang of bank robbers on the run. They end up being featured in all the British tabloid newspapers.

9. Hasta la Vista

January 1, 1985

After some delays, the lads finally set out for Spain. Dennis gets a phone call from Ally in the departure lounge saying they are not going yet due to complications. These are all sorted out and they fly out that weekend, pretending to be tourists and sharing a plane with the Spennymoor and District Senior Citizens Society.

8. Marjorie Doesn't Live Here

January 1, 1985

Oz goes back to Newcastle and finds that his wife Marjorie has moved away and someone else is living in his flat. He goes to his son Rod's school and waits for the lad to come out. He learns that Marjorie is now living with an Italian named Sandro. She plans to move to Italy with him, taking Rod with her. In a rare moment of tenderness, Oz makes an attempt to save his marriage and get to know his son. Wayne has marital worries as well, but Dennis seems to be getting on fine with girlfriend Christine.

7. No Sex Please we're Brickies

January 1, 1985

Drama series about a gang of Geordie brickies. Ally Fraser calls off his heavies and allows the lads to continue squatting in the manor house. Oz is feeling frustrated over the lack of female company, until a surprise guest turns up.

6. Cowboys

January 1, 1970

The new arrival on site, a plumber named Harry Blackburn takes the lads out for a night of country and western music. The lads go on strike to protest against Ally Fraser's treatment of Dennis.

5. A Home from Home

January 1, 1985

Drama series about a gang of brickies. The magnificent seven are forced to camp out in Thornley Manor. Wayne is given the cold shoulder by the other lads and is forced to start thinking seriously about how to regain his popularity.

4. Another Country

January 1, 1985

Classic drama series about a group of British builders. When work at the Manor is stopped because it is a listed building, the hapless brickies decide to go to the local village, where they are treated with suspicion.

3. A Law for the Rich

January 1, 1985

Comedy drama series about a group of British builders. The lads take a step up in the world when they are asked to convert Thornley Manor into timeshare units. But their arrival in the village sets alarm bells ringing, especially for the local policeman.

2. The Return The Seven, Part 2

January 1, 1970

Comedy drama series about a group of British builders. Dennis returns to Newcastle where he meets up with Oz. Unhappy at not being met at the airport, Ally is even less pleased to find his Jaguar has had a run-in with a skip.

1. The Return The Seven, Part 1

January 1, 1985

Comedy drama series about a group of British builders. The boys have returned from Germany and gone their separate ways. Dennis has set up his own business, Oz has been to the Falklands and back, Neville is unemployed, Wayne has entered a disastrous marriage, Moxey has been in prison, and Bomber has returned to wrestling.

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