Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
‘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.
*Estimated dispatch November 2024, guaranteed before Christmas!