Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail and Kevin Whately lead as Barry, Oz and Neville in Auf Wiedersehen Pet, a comedy-drama about British brickies working in Germany.
Main cast
- Barry TaylorTimothy Spall1–4Main
- Oz (Dennis) OsborneJimmy Nail1–4Main
- Neville HopeKevin Whately1–4Main
- Dennis PattersonTim Healy1–4Main
- Albert MoxeyGary Holton1–2Main
- Bomber (Brian) BusbridgePat Roach1–4Main
- Wayne Winston NorrisJohn Bowler1–4Main
Supporting cast
- Brenda HopePatricia Brake1–4Supp
- Vera DuckworthLizzie Mickery1–2Supp
- Christine TaylorJulia Tobin1–4Supp
Guest & voice
- UliWolf Kahler1Guest
- DaphneMadeline Smith1Guest
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About this cast
Auf Wiedersehen Pet is a beloved British comedy-drama series that follows a group of seven unemployed builders from the North East of England who travel to Düsseldorf, Germany, for work. The show originally aired from 1983 to 1986, with later specials and a fourth series in 2004, and became a cult classic for its blend of humour, friendship and working-class grit.
FAQs
Who plays Barry Taylor in Auf Wiedersehen Pet?
Barry Taylor is played by Timothy Spall.
Who plays Oz in Auf Wiedersehen Pet?
Oz (Dennis Osborne) is played by Jimmy Nail.
Who plays Neville in Auf Wiedersehen Pet?
Neville Hope is played by Kevin Whately.
How many series of Auf Wiedersehen Pet are there?
There are four series: the original two in 1983–1984, a third in 1986, and a fourth in 2004, plus two specials in 2002.
Is Auf Wiedersehen Pet based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional comedy-drama created by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, though it was inspired by the real experiences of British workers abroad in the 1980s.
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