Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Series 1

Grunwald:
Well, gentlemen, as you probably know there have been one or two changes in the Federal Government's attitude to Gastarbeiter - visiting workers. This is because of increasing unemployment here in West Germany. Oh yes, we have it too.

Bomber:
Yes, but ours is bigger than yours! [The others laugh]

Grunwald:
So, we have had to look at ways of keeping more jobs for our own people. Up until now, you have worked here without paying tax or insurance, and that has been very convenient for all of us, ja? But, from next Monday, if you wish to stay and work here in Germany, you will have to apply for official registration and be issued with a license.

Oz:
Ere, does that mean we gotta give up our British nationality? 'Cos I'm buggered if I'm becoming a German!

Grunwald:
No no no, you do not understand. As members of the EEC you have the right to work here, but from now you must accept your financial obligations to the German state.

Oz:
Well... can we not just graft here and then send wor tax home?

Neville:
Don't be ridiculous, Oz!

Oz:
I'm not being ridiculous! I just think it's a bit strong that we give Germany all our skill and labour, and now it's tryin' ta issue us with dog licenses and take what little pittance of money we earn off wor!

Neville:
Just ignore him, Herr Grunwald.

Grunwald:
So... if you could let me know as soon as possible if you wish to stay or not, we can get on with the paperwork.

Neville:
I can let you know straight away, Herr Grunwald. I'm goin' back to England.

Bomber:
Me too, Herr Grunwald. Family calls.

Grunwald:
I shall be sorry to see both of you go. Anyone else?

Barry:
...Well, personally, I... I'm not quite sure yet, Herr Grunwald.

Moxey:
No, er, me neither.

Grunwald:
[turns to Wayne and Dennis] And what about you, Mr. Patterson? [Dagmar looks through into Grunwald's office at Dennis. Oz turns to Dennis]

Dennis:
I haven't decided yet, Herr Grunwald.

Grunwald:
Well, it looks as if no-one will be staying, ja?

Dennis:
I wouldn't be too sure about that, Herr Grunwald. [Referring to Wayne, who has been exchanging glances with Christa in the other office the entire meeting]