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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lauren Morris

Kevin Whately reveals ITV tried to axe Auf Wiedersehen, Pet after one series: ‘The powers that be hated us’

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet is ranked by many as one of the greatest British TV shows of all time – and yet, it was almost axed by ITV after just one series.

Sitcom star Kevin Whately, who played family man Neville, has revealed that the show was nearly canned by ITV after bosses at the broadcaster took against its stars and decided the show was “a turkey”.

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