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
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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.