Auf Wiedersehen, Pet at 40

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet 2024

‘Auf Wiedersehen Pet at 40’. Available to pre-order NOW! We’re delighted to announce the release of ‘Auf Wiedersehen, Pet at 40’ on Special Edition DVD celebrating 40 years of television’s premier award-winning comedy drama series!

On Saturday May 11th, 2024, the O2 City Hall Newcastle played host to 4,000 dedicated Auf Wiedersehen, Pet fans, there to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first series (1983-84) of this ground-breaking, multiple award-winning comedy- drama. Hosted by the North East's own Alfie Joey, the event celebrated the creation, impact, and enduring legacy of this television classic featuring the nation’s favourite brickies. Part 1 of the DVD features a host of iconic AWP cast, crew, and writers who share their memories on and off set, including Tim Healy, Kevin Whately, Jimmy Nail, Christopher Fairbank and Timothy Spall. Creator Franc Roddam and writers Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement and Stan Hey share their anecdotes along with Julia Tobin, Bill Paterson, Lesley Saint-John, Josefina Gabrielle, Melanie Hill, Su Elliott, Lysette Anthony, Ying Tong Jon, Victoria Harwood, Donald McBride, Bob Smeaton, Mark Stobbart and Production Designer Mike Perry. In part 2, Jimmy Nail delivers a concert performance alongside Peter Tickell, Ray Laidlaw, Melvin Duffy, Michael McCrystal and Michael Bailey. The set consists of songs with an Auf Wiedersehen, Pet connection; title songs, credits songs and songs by Oz’s idol, US country music legend Merle Haggard, including fan favourite ‘I Can’t Be Myself’ which featured in Series 2! Joining Jimmy and the band are Tim Healy, Kevin Whately, Kathryn Tickell, The Wilson Brothers and Charlie Richmond with tributes to Gary Holton, Pat Roach and other cast members we’ve lost along the way. This once-only DVD is packed with bonus features including video commentary on music selection by Jimmy Nail, behind-the-scenes photos from rehearsals, exclusive photos from the live shows and a selection of never-before-seen photos featuring iconic studio film sets from series 1 and 2!

Speaking with Jimmy Nail following the show, he said; “Planning the live shows took more than a year and, on the day, they went off without a hitch. Backstage the green room resembled the Strawberry pub on match-days; absolutely rammed, with an air of excitement and anticipation. Old friends and colleagues caught up with one-another and everywhere was the palpable sense of camaraderie and kinship which permeated all the AWP series. It’s great we’ll have the AWP@40 DVD as a permanent reminder of an extraordinary event which celebrated an equally extraordinary television series. Folk often say about such get- togethers, “You really had to be there…” and it’s true to an extent, however for the many who couldn’t be there, and for those who were and wish to remind themselves, this DVD should work a treat. Now we can all go and have a lie down for another ten years. Enjoy.” Kevin Whately added; “The loyalty and enthusiasm of our AWP fans never surprises me after 40 years. They’re as mad keen as ever, but the huge turnout of all the other actors and crew for this celebration was astonishing for us and the audience… Brilliant!” Chris Fairbank was moved by the audience reception on Tyneside; “The whole event was truly unforgettable. Something I felt privileged to be part of. The audience at both shows were absolutely phenomenal!! The response and reaction we received moved me to tears”. Tim Healy was blown away by the audience reception on the day; “It was great to meet up with old colleagues from 40 years ago, it was as if we’d never been apart. Such a special night and wonderful memories, shared by our fantastic audience xxx” The feedback following the event has been phenomenal and has blown us away. But don’t take our word for it, check out your emails, reviews, comments and testimonials about the show here. The team behind the Auf Wiedersehen, Pet fan site are incredibly proud to donate proceeds from the sales of this DVD to our partnered charities, ‘Sunday for Sammy Trust’ (Charity number 1144531) and ‘FACT’ (Fighting All Cancers Together) (Charity number 1130258)”. Secure your copy of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet at 40’ special edition DVD’ on PRE-SALE* now using the link below.

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In part 2, Jimmy Nail delivers a concert performance alongside Peter Tickell, Ray Laidlaw, Melvin Duffy, Michael McCrystal and Michael Bailey. The set consists of songs with an Auf Wiedersehen, Pet connection; title songs, credits songs and songs by Oz’s idol, US country music legend Merle Haggard, including fan favourite ‘I Can’t Be Myself’ which featured in Series 2! Joining Jimmy and the band are Tim Healy, Kevin Whately, Kathryn Tickell, The Wilson Brothers and Charlie Richmond with tributes to Gary Holton, Pat Roach and other cast members we’ve lost along the way.

This once-only DVD is packed with bonus features including video commentary on music selection by Jimmy Nail, behind-the-scenes photos from rehearsals, exclusive photos from the live shows and a selection of never- before-seen photos featuring iconic studio film sets from series 1 and 2!

Speaking with Jimmy Nail following the show, he said; “Planning the live shows took more than a year and, on the day, they went off without a hitch. Backstage the green room resembled the Strawberry pub on match-days; absolutely rammed, with an air of excitement and anticipation. Old friends and colleagues caught up with one-another and everywhere was the palpable sense of camaraderie and kinship which permeated all the AWP series. It’s great we’ll have the AWP@40 DVD as a permanent reminder of an extraordinary event which celebrated an equally extraordinary television series. Folk often say about such get-togethers, “You really had to be there…” and it’s true to an extent, however for the many who couldn’t be there, and for those who were and wish to remind themselves, this DVD should work a treat. Now we can all go and have a lie down for another ten years. Enjoy.” Kevin Whately added; “The loyalty and enthusiasm of our AWP fans never surprises me after 40 years. They’re as mad keen as ever, but the huge turnout of all the other actors and crew for this celebration was astonishing for us and the audience… Brilliant!” Chris Fairbank was moved by the audience reception on Tyneside; “The whole event was truly unforgettable. Something I felt privileged to be part of. The audience at both shows were absolutely phenomenal!! The response and reaction we received moved me to tears”. Tim Healy was blown away by the audience reception on the day; “It was great to meet up with old colleagues from 40 years ago, it was as if we’d never been apart. Such a special night and wonderful memories, shared by our fantastic audience xxx” The feedback following the event has been phenomenal and has blown us away. But don’t take our word for it, check out your emails, reviews, comments and testimonials about the show here. The team behind the Auf Wiedersehen, Pet fan site are incredibly proud to donate proceeds from the sales of this DVD to our partnered charities, ‘Sunday for Sammy Trust’ (Charity number 1144531) and ‘FACT’ (Fighting All Cancers Together) (Charity number 1130258)”. Secure your copy of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet at 40’ special edition DVD’ on PRE-SALE* now using the link below.

*Estimated dispatch November 2024, guaranteed before Christmas!