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 ...

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.

Jimmy Nail, second from right, was made a massive star on TV favourite Auf Weidersehen Pet Role on Spender reportedly made him one of the highest paid actors on television in the 90s ...

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 ...

In 1992, Jimmy Nail was all over the shop, starring in his own top-rated detective series, Spender, popping up in repeats of the ever-popular sitcom, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, and topping the charts ...

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 ...

Jimmy Nail caught up with Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer and singing superstar Sting on a night on the town and the Geordies had plenty to discuss after their football team's great season ...

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet and Crocodile Shoes star Jimmy Nail was spotted having a night out on the town in London, and he appeared not to have changed a bit since his TV days ...

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 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 ...