Intro An unfeasibly young-looking Tim Healey, Jimmy Nail and Kevin Whately in a 1983 publicity shot for a new series about Geordie builders working in Germany.
Great article Tony. You're spot on in saying that the series resonated with families like my own. My dad found himself unemployed in late 70's despite being in a skilled profession (structural draughtsman). He ended up in Stavanger and Oslo, working in oil industry living in flats with other lads, of different ages. Many of whom had never been abroad before. Dad is now 83 but still meets up once a year with lads he worked away with. Strong bonds were obviously formed. The series captured that spirit and resilience.
Brilliant stuff, what a great read 👏
Great article Tony. You're spot on in saying that the series resonated with families like my own. My dad found himself unemployed in late 70's despite being in a skilled profession (structural draughtsman). He ended up in Stavanger and Oslo, working in oil industry living in flats with other lads, of different ages. Many of whom had never been abroad before. Dad is now 83 but still meets up once a year with lads he worked away with. Strong bonds were obviously formed. The series captured that spirit and resilience.
Thanks Kev. I bet your Dad has some stories to tell!