The complete Auf Wiedersehen Pet series 1 and 2 DVD boxset is full of entertaining episodes from both series 1 and 2 of the hit comedy series.
The boxset includes 4 DVD's, which includes the complete series 1 and another 4 DVD's which includes the complete series 2.
SERIES 1 Series 1 boasts an impressive 13 episodes, which follows the day to day antics of 7 workers in Dusseldorf, Germany. In series one, we meet, the "Magnificent Seven", composed of Barry (Timothy Spall),Dennis ( Tim Healy), Neville ( Kevin Whately) , Oz( Jimmy Nail),Wayne( Gary Holton), Bomber ( Pat Roach ) and Moxey (Christopher Fairbank) .
Series 1, Episode 1 If I were a Carpenter - Oz,Dennis and Neville make their way to Dusseldorf, only problem is , they are all brickies, yet they are only looking for 2 brikies. This results in them lying about Nevilles job occupation,saying he is a carpenter. How long can they hold the lie?
Series 1, Episode 2 Who won the war anyway - Neville's bad carpentry skills lead to him being sacked from the post as carpenter
Series 1, Episode 3 The Girls they left behind -Oz accidentally ends up back in Newcastle, and is forced to confront his wife,
who he abandoned
Series 1, Episode 4 Suspicion - Things start to go missing in the hut, and with everyone under suspicion, they think of ways to catch the thief
Series 1, Episode 5 Home thoughts from Abroad - Bomber learns his16 year olddaughter has done a runner
Series 1 ,Episode 6 The Accused -Neville is accused of rape by a woman he met in the bar he was visiting. Meanwhile, Dennis' divorce is coming ever so closer.
Series 1, Episode 7 Private Lives -Dennis enjoys a romantic episode with the site secretary, Dagmar, but wayne and barry go on the pull
Series 1, Episode 8 The Fugitive -The lads meet a British stranger, who turns out to have a dangerous secret
Series 1, Episode 9 The Alien - McGowan(Michael Elphick), an unwelcome addition to the site, results in the boys plotting to get rid of him... for good!
Series 1, Episode 10 Last Rites -Oz gets involved with a porn smuggling, and finds a way to ensure his movies get through customs
Series 1, Episode 11 The Lovers -Barry wants to decorate, while Oz is feeling all love. when he falls for a german girl.
Series 1, Episode 12 Love and other four letter words - Dennis' soon to be ex wife delivers some news
Series 1, Episode 13 When the boat goes out - The german government start to tax immigrant workers. Does this spell the end for the seven?
SERIES 1 DVD EXTRAS Series 1 boasts some extras, which is good. The DVD boxset includes features such as trivia notes, galleries, filmographies and commentraries
SERIES 2
Series 2 offers yet another 13 episodes,which sees the boys end up in spain, after working for businessman, Ally Fraser
Series 2, Episode 1 The Return of the Seven Part One -Barry's new home in Wolverhampton is not built, so he sends out an urgent message to his Dusseldorf friends. Will they respond?
Series 2, Episode 2 The Return of the Seven Part Two - Dennis meets Oz, which means all the Dusseldorf brickies are re-united.
Series 2, Episode 3 A law for the rich -The lads arrive at Thornley Manor in Derbyshire, which stirs the villagers
Series 2, Episode 4 Another Country -Work is put to a halt after it is discovered the manor is a listed building.
Series 2, Episode 5 A Home from Home -Waynes fling with the daugher of the landlord leads to them being thrown out of the accomodation, forcing them to stay in the manor
Series 2, Episode 6 Cowboys -The lads get joined by country music fanatic, Harry, whohappens to be a plumber.
Series 2, Episode 7 No Sex Please, we're Brickies -Wayne gets in training for Costa Del Sol, however, customes put paid to thatidea!
Series 2, Episode 8 Marjorie don't live here Anymore -Oz tries to ressurect his relationship with his wife, and son... but have they moved house?
Series 2, Episode 9 -Hasta La Vista -The lads head for spain... but will they actually get there?
Series 2, Episode 10 Scoop - An elderly couple in spain are horrified to find the gang in their swinning pool. The lads have hit spain!
Series 2, Episode 11 Law and Disorder -Ally allows the lads 2 days off, to make it more believable that they are tourists
Series 2, Episode 12 For Better or Worse - Hazel is about to arrive in spain, and Barry is up to his neck in plans for his wedding
Series 2 Episode 13 Quo Vadis, Pet - Dennis finally gets the chance to outwit Ally, in the final overseas battle.
Series 2 features DVD extras such as trivia notes, filmographies, stills galleries,and classic quotes, and commentaries from the creators of the show.
The Auf Wiedersehen Pet Series 1 and 2 boxset, as what can clearly be seen, is packed full of entertainment, with a whopping 26 episodes between the 2 seasons.
This DVD collection is a staggering 1300 minutes in length, over 8 discs.
Therefore, this DVD boxset, is mostly hightly recommended by me, and is definately worth the money.
A definate 5 star out of 5
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