Francis George "Franc" Roddam. Born 29 April 1946.

‘Scoop’ first aired on this day in 1986.

‘No Sex Please We're Brickies’ first aired on this day in 1986.

“Who’s making all the racket?!…”

A friend sent this screen grab from @aufwiedpet.bsky.social - didn't have a lot to do, but it was great fun being even a small part of this iconic series. #ThrowbackThursday #AufWiedersehenPet

‘The Accused’ first aired on this day in 1983.

Christmas mentioned in ‘The Alien’. Can you name the other episode which mentions Christmas? 🎄

“What do you mean ‘we’ve got a problem?’…”

Did you join us earlier this month in Newcastle for the 40th DVD premiere?

Everyone flocking here, so share the lads! #aufpet

The 40th anniversary DVD is available to pre order now: www.auf.pet

The Fugitive premiered on this day in 1984.

Great to hear the 40th anniversary of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet being marked by Today on Radio 4 this morning. But unless I missed it, not a single mention of the people who wrote it, Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. Credit the writers!

Guten Tag!