A fourth series of six episodes was aired on bbc one from 4 january to 8 february 2004. The final episode is preceded by a dedication to gary, read by tim healy dennis. The lads reunite in middlesbrough for ozs funeral, only to be approached by the man himself and he has an irresistible. In series 1, the lads head to germany seeking work, and are thrown together by virtue of shared nationality and a rundown wooden hut. Oz falls in love with a german girl named uli, but she isnt all that she seems. Dennis, neville and oz head for germany, looking for work as bricklayers. And other secrets of a crossword insider michelle arnot trial. Forum member chose this heartbreaking scene from the final episode of series 1. With tim healy, kevin whately, christopher fairbank, timothy spall. Itv broadcast weekly episodes from 11 november 1983 until 10 february 1984. In a twist of irony, they decide to employ foreign workers to keep costs down, but it seems very unlikely that that will prove to be the only source of their problems. The adventures of a gang of british workmen abroad.
The series was created by franc roddam after an idea from mick connell, a bricklayer from stocktonontees. Combines black and white humour with moments of drama, poignancy and drunkenness. The end of series 2 was tinged with sadness at the death of gary holton wayne during filming. Series episodes originally aired dvd release date series premiere. Many years have passed since the lads completed the building job in spain for ally fraser when all bar one of them are brought back together in middlesborough for ozs wake but someone puts in a surprise appearance with a proposal for a very ambitious project for them to undertake. Dennis is getting it together with dagmar from the site office. The lads head to germany seeking work, and are thrown together by virtue of shared nationality and a rundown wooden hut. They get work in dusseldorf, but only two bricklayers are needed. Dennis makes out that neville is a carpenter so that the trio can stay together.
First ever episode of the classic 80s series about a group of british builders who head to germany for work. Meanwhile, wayne and barry are on the pull and have met up with a couple of swedish air hostesses staying at the same hotel. In series 1, the lads head to germany seeking work, and are thrown together by virtue of shared. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The second series of episodes in 1986 saw the boys reunited, initially to. This episode features an extremely early appearance of jenny eclair. The lads organise a fishing weekend and head out into the german countryside. He takes her off to a hotel for a romantic interlude. The lead roles were performed by tim healy, kevin whately, jimmy nail, gary holton, christopher fairbank, pat roach and timothy spall.
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