Series 1 Timeline of Events
A lot of fans want to know the dates of certain things. From dates of filming, to script readings, when was this filmed etc. Thanks
to a lot of people, including Stan Hey writer of episodes from Series 1 and 2, we can now put some dates, to scenes, script
readings, rehearsals and a lot more. If you have anything to add, and you know the date is exact, or within a few days, then
please get in touch. Many thanks to Stan Hey for taking the time to note down all the dates from Series 1.
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June 28 1982: Jimmy Nail receives a letter dated on this day from Central Television, asking him to do a screen test with
Tim Healy and Kevin Whately.
18 August 1982: Filming takes place in Cafe Sittsam, Wexstrabe, Hamburg with Tim Spall & Gary Holton for scenes
featured in ‘Private Lives’.
June 22 1983: Evening shoot for the ‘Burning of the Hut’ sequence in Episode 13 of Series One.
June 28 1983: ‘Wrap’ Party for Series One at Ladbroke Mercury Hotel, off Watford By-Pass.
November 2 1983: Press Launch of ‘Auf’ Series One.
November 11 1983 (Friday): First broadcast of ‘Auf’ Series One, at 9pm, ITV. ‘The Times’ TV Critic dislikes the show and
sees no future for it, bidding it farewell.
February 10 1984: Last episode of Series One transmitted. Cast Party at Witzend HQ, includes a visit from Billy
Connolly.
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet 1983 - 2016