Unprecedented demand for the 40th anniversary Auf Wiedersehen, Pet reunion show has led to an extra performance being offered to fans.

Tickets for the one-off special at Newcastle City Hall next year sold out in a record-breaking 15 minutes after they were made available during the week.

It shows the ongoing affection between people in the region and the Geordie brickies who left Newcastle in 1983 to make money on a German building site.

The show's producer, Ray Laidlaw, said: “We are amazed at the demand for this show.

“Due to the incredible response, we've been in talks with the venue, and we're thrilled to announce that we are adding a matinee performance on the same day.”

The additional matinee show is scheduled to take place at 1.30pm on May 11.

Tickets for the matinee performance will go on sale online on Monday December 18 at 10am via Ticketmaster.

Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy and Kevin Whately have all confirmed they will be there look back at the show's legacy, with performances, bloopers and anecdotes.

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Fans are encouraged to act quickly, as the demand for tickets is expected to be just as high.

Ray added: “We understand the disappointment some fans may be feeling, and we want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to be part of this unique event.

"We hope that those who missed out on the initial ticket release will be able to join us for the matinee show and share in the joy of this celebratory show."

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