Jimmy Nail and Denise Welch in Spender. There were three series of the Tyneside-set police detective series between 1991 and 1993 (Image: BBC) It's 30 years since we first met Spender.

Jimmy Nail is a BAFTA-nominated English actor, singer, musician and writer. His first TV role, as 'Oz' in "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" (1983-2004) brought public and critical acclaim.

Jimmy Nail has transformed in recent months, showing a softer side both inside AND out. The actor and singer, best known for his TV series Spender, was spotted buying roses for his girlfriend this ...

Crocodile Shoes was produced by Big Boy Productions, Jimmy's own company, which had also been responsible for Spender. Nail took on multiple roles in the series, including starring, writing ...

As the mid-1990s approached, Jimmy Nail was established as one of the biggest names in UK entertainment. The Benton-born star had shot to overnight fame a decade earlier with his brilliantly realistic ...

Miriam is credited with persuading Jimmy, 53, to audition for Auf Wiedersehen Pet as beer-swilling bricklayer Oz. The role turned him into a household name. He also appeared in police show Spender.

Spender, the BBC1 police detective series starring former Auf Wiedersehen, Pet favourite Jimmy Nail, was broadcast for the first time in January 1991 ...

Jimmy Nail surprises fans with dramatic transformation as he's spotted buying roses for his girlfriend The actor and singer, best known for series Spender and his hit Ain't No Doubt, looks a whole ...

As the mid-1990s loomed, Jimmy Nail had become a household name in UK entertainment. The star, born in Benton, had risen to fame overnight a decade earlier with his authentic portrayal of Oz, a ...