But how would he resolve the inevitable tension of an ITV reality show star making their big debut on a BBC show?

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Auf Wiedersehen Pet, first screened on ITV in 1983, launched the careers of its cast, including Spall and co-star Jimmy Nail, who played a gang of Newcastle builders seeking work in Germany.

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She told ITV's Daybreak the situation was helped by remaining "really good friends" with rugby star Henson, 28.

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