In the Doghouse

The film opens with an establishing shot of the veterinary college where James Fox-Upton has had repeated difficulty in becoming qualified. At last an identification, Dave W tells us that it is the Royal Horticultural Society, Vincent Square, London SW1. (RL)

Having provided the location Dave provides this shot showing that the imposing front entrance of the RHS has changed little. A ramp has been constructed to one side in sympathy with the architecture but otherwise it is as though time has stood still. (RL)

In the street outside, a Rover crashes into the back of an Austin that stops suddenly when a cat strays into the road. Outside 86 Vincent Square, London SW1 looking east says Dave. (RL)

Here Dave was looking towards Fynes Street, a pleasing gable with clock face is revealed on the extension to 86 Vincent Square he notices. (RL)

James Fox-Upton (Leslie Phillips) crashes into the back of the Rover. Outside 86 Vincent Square, London SW1 looking east once more says Dave. The square and the cricket pitch in the centre of can be seen in 'Daemon', 'The Warrior Strain', 'Two Gentlemen Sharing' and 'To Catch a Spy'. (RL)

Traffic on the north side of Vincent Square is surprisingly brisk, so Dave's ventures into the roadway outside number 86 must be brief and watchful. Safer to stay on the pavement. (RL)

The cat that caused the collision jumps onto a pillar box. Here, Dave advises, looking at 82 and 83 Vincent Square. OS map study suggests that the pillar box is a prop but offers no information about the cat. (RL)

Indeed there is no pillar box. This shot was taken to the aural accompaniment of Westminster School's footballers within the square. Did Dave imagine that their shouts were in classical Greek and Latin? (RL)

With a buckled front wheel, James struggles on to the college entrance. Royal Horticultural Society, Vincent Square, London SW1 again as advised by Dave with Everton Street in the background. (RL)

Dave notices that the east steps of the RHS have been replaced by this ramp entrance. (RL)

Jimmy clumsily gets off his bike to go inside for his fifth attempt at passing the exams to become a veterinarian. Royal Horticultural Society, Vincent Square, London SW1 once again as advised by Dave. (RL)

Dave ponders 'Is it any wonder that James Fox-Upton failed his veterinary exams if he kept turning up at the Royal Horticultural Society? Only questions about cow parsley or catnip would have made sense to him.' (RL)

Having passed the exams, Jimmy sets out to buy a practice of his own. Looking onto Holland Park from the entrance of Holland Park Mews, London W11.

The bare trees provide a clearer view. (RL)

Answering an advertisement, Jimmy approaches the run down premises of Mr. Ribart. Holland Park Mews in Kensington, also seen in ‘Time to Remember’, ‘Corruption’, 'Don't Ever Leave Me' and ‘Crossplot’.

There are certainly no rundown properties there now. (RL)

Having had a miserable start to his career, the new vet arrives at the home of Mr. Johnson and Mr. Tibbs, his pet lion. Living just around the corner, Nigel Willmott recognised this as Grove Road in Windsor, Berkshire with King's Road in the left background.

Avoiding parked cars, Steve Randall took this comparison of the corner.

Leaving his small practice, Jimmy crosses the road to where fellow student Bob Skeffington arrives by taxi. Holland Park with Holland Park Mews to the left.

That Royal Mail van was clearly there for the duration.

Jimmy discovers that Bob Skeffington (James Booth) is opening a swanky veterinary business close to his own. Holland Park, Kensington W11.

A little too "swanky" for a veterinary practice these days....and maybe then. (RL)

When reports are received of animals in Fox-Upton’s garage, RSPCA Officer Josephine Gudgeon is sent to investigate. (Hattie Jacques) Holland Park Mews.

Just for once, no difficulty in finding a quiet moment. (RL)

Bob is called to the Veterinary Medical Council. Heatherden Hall at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. The setting is also seen in ‘Twice Around the Daffodils’, ‘A Stitch in Time’, ‘The Plague of Zombies’, 'The Ghoul', 'Sky West and Crooked', ‘The Amazing Mr. Blunden’, ‘From Russia with Love’ and ‘Consuming Passions’ amongst many more.

The car door is opened by Bob’s assistant and chauffeur Rita (Jacqueline Jones).

Jimmy pays a house visit to Mrs. Raikes and her ageing dog. The water tower, train sheds and viaducts of Windsor Central station seen from Goswell Place, Windsor, Berkshire as advised by Dave W. (RL)

Steve Randall returned to find many changes.

The unusual pets competition attracts a number of entries including Mr. Johnson's lion and Sally Huxley's chimp Rosie. Di Davies has identified this as Holy Trinity Garrison Church, Trinity Place, Windsor. This location was also seen in 'Penny Gold'. (RL)

In colour, sixty one years later by Steve Randall.

Requested to be judges, Jimmy parks his MG as Bob arrives in his Rolls Royce. Di Davies locates this as Holy Trinity Garrison Church on Trinity Place in Windsor. (RL)

Bob looks down on Jimmy's acquisition. Di says that this is also Trinity Place, Windsor. The small premises immediately behind the parties has been demolished. (RL)

The view now, taken a little close by Steve Randall.

Rosie escapes from the competition when Mr. Tibbs causes mayhem. Continuity shows that this is virtually a reverse POV, so Trinity Place, Windsor before the advent of the car park. 'Thamesweb' of the Royal Windsor Forum tells us that we see here Church House on the right, demolished in the early 1960's to make way for East Berks College, and on the left the old library (originally the County Boys School, 1908-1939). (RL)

Steve Randall found that nothing from the film now remains at the location.

The chimp cycles towards a Policeman on point duty. 'Cranbourne' of the Royal Windsor Forum provides the exact location: Bolton Road and Bourne Avenue, Windsor, Berks. (RL)

A quieter scene by Steve Randall.

The Policeman looks down as Rosie rides by. As a result of 'Cranbourne's' identification of surrounding captures it looks as though this is No23 Bolton Road, Windsor, Berkshire. in the background with a lamp post still standing in the same place. (RL)

Steve Randall took this shot focusing on the same chimney.

With Sally in the passenger seat, Bob drives after the chimp. 'Cranbourne' establishes this as Bolton Road and Victor Road, Windsor, just across the street from capture 20. (RL)

A closer view of the corner by Steve Randall.

Rosie continues her journey as Bob catches up. Here 'Cranbourne' says we are in Bourne Avenue, Windsor looking back towards Bolton Road. (RL)

Newer properties and upward extensions can be seen in Steve Randall's comparison.

Sally Huxley (Peggy Cummins) is united with Rosie. Thank you 'Cranbourne' of the Royal Windsor Forum, following on from the identification of capture 22 we have the reverse view of Bourne Avenue, Windsor in Berkshire. Now with some 'in-fill' development. (RL)

Steve Randall found new neighbours for the short background terrace.

An establishing shot of the stables where Mr. Peddle is loading horses to be illegally exported to France.

While Jimmy, Josephine and Sally hide out hoping to stop the loading, Rosie runs across the stable yard.

Mr. Peddle (Dick Bentley) spots Rosie before the others are found.

Having captured Jimmy, Josephine and Sally, Mr. Peddle gets ready to set of to the coast.

Mr. Peddle follows the horseboxes in his Jaguar. North End Way in Hampstead with Whitestone Walk to the right, located by Tonyk.

There's a lot more traffic in Peter's view.

The camera pans with the convoy. The junction of Spaniards Road and North End Way in NW3 with Hampstead War Memorial and Heath House to the left. Location identified by Tonyk . . . .

. . . . and captured by Peter who adds that the memorial is intact but the refurbishment in the background has been going on for a few years.

When Rosie helps the three to escape from the lorry, they chase Mr. Peddle on horseback.

Mr. Peddle heads for a bridge. Richard Marum advises that this sequence is around the Lock cut accommodation bridge in Ham Lane Old Windsor upstream from Old Windsor Lock on the River Thames. (RL)

Whilst in the area Richard captured the same location now for us. (RL)

The camera follows the crook as he crosses the canal.

Richard reveals that life was so much simpler in 1961. (RL)

When Sally and Jimmy follow Peddle over the bridge they are inexplicably met by a marching band.

Richard took social distancing a little too far. (RL)

The band members dive over the bridge parapets as the pursuers head towards them.

Richard managed this shot for us gaining as much height as he was able. (RL)

The film ends with Jimmy heading off to attend to an ailing Corgi after proposing to Sally.

Like so many others, Peter visited whilst the Queen was at home.