Behind The Scenes Series 2

Series 2 of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet is one of the fans favourites! First airing on February 15th 1986, and going on to be the highest rated Series of all. The series features so many classic episodes and memorable scenes, that its hard for many to choose a favourite. Stan Hey wrote many of these episodes from series 2, with his ‘Thornely Trilogy’ being rated as some of the best episodes ever!. Who can forget Arthur Pringle at The Barley Mow, The Ghost at Thornely Manor and of course that lovable scene stealing rogue, Ally Fraser? This vast collection of ‘Behind The Scenes’ pictures and articles from Series 2 is always expanding with new additions. Enjoy Copyright: The following images, articles and text are copyright awpet.com. Viewing Content: Click on any picture below to view chosen content.

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Filming Timeline.  Stan Hey gives us a run through of known dates for filming/writing.
Grantham Matters Pictures Exclusive pictures taken by John Pinchbeck at Grantham Matters.
Gary Basford 1986 Gary Basford visited a couple of locations in 1986.
Stan Hey Location Visit Stan Hey visited Thornely Manor during filming of ‘Cowboys’.
Behind The Scenes - UK A selection of pictures taken in front of and behind the camera.
Behind The Scenes - Spain A selection of pictures taken in front and behind the camera.
The Bel and Dragon You can have a drink in this pub as seen in Return of the Seven.
Thornely Manor Pictures For this famous publicity shot, several versions survive.
The Barley Mow - Studio or not? Were the inside scenes filmed inside the pub or in a studio?.
Stan Hey Interview Stan Hey wrote some of the greatest episodes from S1 & 2.
Thornely Manor Front Door The door used for filming was created for the show. It survives.
Thornely Manor Interior ‘Making Of’ pictures for the interior of Thornely Manor.
Barry & Oz Poaching Behind the Scenes pictures from this scene.
Ally Fraser’s Villa Pictures taken by fans of Ally Fraser’s Villa in Marbella.
Thornley Manor Pictures Part 2 We managed to track down even more pictures taken whilst filming.
Beesthorpe Hall History The history behind Beesthorpe Hall aka Thornely Manor.
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
The Barley Mow - The Years Pictures taken from 1986 to present day, showing the changes.
Creating Thornely Manor Large selection of pictures taken during filming in 1985.
15 Townley Crescent It won’t take you 4 and a half hours to find this place.
Thornley Manor Exterior Find out how they turned an old country Hall into Thornely Manor.
Barry Brass Rubbing If you fancy picking up some crayons and having a go.
Barry’s House - During Filming Thanks to a local fan, we have some amazing pictures from 1985.
The Vehicles Find out whats happened to the Cars and Vans from Series 2.
Series 2 Promo Card If you wrote to Central TV back in 1986, you’d get one of these.
Joy James - Extra Joy James worked as an extra on Series 2.
Beesthorpe Hall - Weddings During its life, Beesthorpe Hall has been a wedding venue.
The Listener 1986 A New Zealand Issue featuring an interview with Tim Healy.
Press Brochure Original Press Brochure for the episode ‘Quo Vadis, Pet’.
Beesthorpe Hall - From The Air Some pictures of Beesthorpe Hall aka Thornely Manor from above.
Gary Holton - A Tribute A written tribute to Gary Holton by Richard Smith.
Central Letter to Residents A letter to Redmile residents about filming in May 1985.
Series 2 Press Pictures A selection of Press Pictures from this successful second series.
Thornely Village Store The little village store used in ‘Another Country’ exists!.
On Location.....Spain A selection of fan pictures taken on location in Puerto Banus 1985.
Series 2 Press Pack The original Press Pack from Series 2, features pictures and more.
Newspaper Car Adverts When Series 2 ended, many of the vehicles were for sale.
Trivia & Filming Errors A large selection of Trivia and Filming Errors.
The Sans Souci Kenny’s Yacht the Sans Souci is still on the water today.
Press Picture This Press Picture is from the media, minus Gary Holton.
Press Shoot at Beesthorpe Hall A collection of Press and Crew pictures from Beesthorpe Hall.
Will Davies - Central Crew A selection of Central Crew member Will Davies location pictures.
Press Picture A press picture from Spain taken at Ally’s Villa in Marbella.
Press Picture A press pictures taken at the end of filming at Beesthorpe Hall.
IBA 1986 IBA Television & History from 1986 and features on Series 2.
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
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Behind The Scenes Series 2

Series 2 of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet is one of the fans favourites! First airing on February 15th 1986, and going on to be the highest rated Series of all. The series features so many classic episodes and memorable scenes, that its hard for many to choose a favourite. Stan Hey wrote many of these episodes from series 2, with his ‘Thornely Trilogy’ being rated as some of the best episodes ever!. Who can forget Arthur Pringle at The Barley Mow, The Ghost at Thornely Manor and of course that lovable scene stealing rogue, Ally Fraser? This vast collection of ‘Behind The Scenes’ pictures and articles from Series 2 is always expanding with new additions. Enjoy Copyright: Images, articles and text are copyright awpet.com. Viewing Content: Click on any picture below to view chosen content.
Grantham Matters Exclusive Pictures
The Barley Mow 1986 Gary Basford’s Visit
Writer Stan Hey Visits Thornely Manor
Series Two Behind The Scenes UK
Series Two Behind The Scenes Spain
The Bel & Dragon Real Life AWP Pub!
Thornely Manor Publicity Shots
The Barley Mow Studio or Not?
Stan Hey 10 Questions!
Thornely Manor The Front Door Mystery
Thornely Manor Designing The Interior
Barry & Oz Poaching For What?!
Ally’s Spanish Villa Yes, It’s Real!
Thornely Manor Even More Pictures!
Beesthorpe Hall The History
The Barley Mow Over The Years
15 Townley Crescent Barry’s House
Thornely Manor Designing The Outside
Barry Taylor Rubbing Brass
Barry’s House During Filming
The Vehicles Where Are They?
Series 2 Promotional Card
Joy James An Extra On Set
Beesthorpe Hall Weddings?!
The Listener New Zealand Magazine
Central Television Press Brochure
Beesthorpe Hall From The Air!
Gary Holton A Tribute
Central Television A Letter To Residents
Series 2 Press Shots!
Thornley The Village Store
Marbella, Spain On Location!
Series 2 Press Pack!
The Cars Were Sold! See The Adverts!