Auf Wiedersehen Pet

[JohnnyDee]

Me and HiD just broken out the box set of the original series for first time in 3 years.

For me the best TV comedy drama series ever bar none.

Clement and La Frenais are simply geniuses.

 

[c1973]

Box sets?

Bomber doesn't like that.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

First one set in Germany by far the best and it was a series that seemed to run out steam towards the end. Some cracking moments in it though

 

[richart]

Me and HiD just broken out the box set of the original series for first time in 3 years.

For me the best TV comedy drama series ever bar none.

Clement and La Frenais are simply geniuses.

Totally agree. Have watched it many times. Top comedy drama, and perfectly cast.

 

[tsped83]

Before my time but did have the early ones on VHS. Love it.

 

[Fish]

First one set in Germany by far the best and it was a series that seemed to run out steam towards the end. Some cracking moments in it though

I agree, and it isn't something that stands the test of time either for me.

 

[Grogger]

Fantastic series! I don't count the newer ones that were made after series 2 they were terrible but the original 2 series were brilliant!

Characters that you actually really warmed towards

 

[Darren24]

B4 my time but I too have the box sets and absolutely love it.

 

[CMAC]

CMAC dont like that he don't.

 

[Hobbit]

Before my time too. Heard its good though.

 

[Foxholer]

Absolutely cracking series, timed fairly well as a couple of 'proper Geordies' had been at our work for a couple of years and a tennis pal (female) had married a semi-pro footballing one. In fact, the team he was playing for at the time (Watersiders) was comprised of 10 Geordies/Tynesiders and a Scot - the Keeper! They played in Newcastle colours too!

Oz's tantrum after coming back through Customs and his subtle dismantling of a benchtop were rather memorable!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

How many of the original cast have died. I know the guy playing Wayne did but didn't Bomber pass away too?

 

[JohnnyDee]

R

Before my time too. Heard its good though.

What you've heard is correct. It's very good and series 1&2 are pretty timeless.

Get yourself onto Amazon or similar, acquire the box set and marvel at what old people used to watch on TV in the late 80s and early 90s.

 

[Foxholer]

How many of the original cast have died. I know the guy playing Wayne did but didn't Bomber pass away too?

Bomber died of Cancer some time ago. Wayne was Drug/Booze related from memory.

 

[Jabba]

Oz's tantrum after coming back through Customs and his subtle dismantling of a benchtop were rather memorable!

His subtle dismantling of Big Baz was funnier. "He'll give ya nae more bother"
"He wasn't going to man, he was only going for a chicken tikka!"
"I'll just go wait in the car"

Classic!

 

[c1973]

A few good Oz quotes here.

http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0111144/quotes


Oz: You come from Dusseldorf?
German Worker: Dusseldorf? Ya.
Oz: Seems like a canny place.
German Worker: Bitte?
Oz: Not as bitter as where we come from!

:rofl:

 

[Hobbit]

R

What you've heard is correct. It's very good and series 1&2 are pretty timeless.

Get yourself onto Amazon or similar, acquire the box set and marvel at what old people used to watch on TV in the late 80s and early 90s.

Another one from back then was an Alan Bleasdale play called The Black Stuff, which spawned a series called Boys from the Black stuff. The original play was excellent, as was most of the series apart from some very dark moments - "gizza job. I can do that, gizza job." I think Yosser Hughes went mad and committed suicide. Yosser is probably better known as the King(?) of Rohan in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

 

[BrizoH71]

Still watch it.. loved the first two series, the third was ok in parts, but after that was rubbish.

Should have stopped it at three.

 

[richart]

One of my favourite dramas from the 80's was Edge of Darkness with Bob Peck.

 

[Hobbit]

Before my time too. Heard its good though.

Some may fall for that line, but those that know you .....:ears:

Was it in colour?