Rotten To The Core

Lenny the Dip (Kenneth Griffith), Jelly (Dudley Sutton) and Scapa Flood (James Beckett) are released from prison. Wormwood Scrubs and Du Cane Road in W12, which also makes an appearance in 'The Italian Job', 'The Horses Mouth', 'Frenzy', 'Eight O'Clock Walk', 'A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square', 'Identity Unknown', 'Dr. Crippen', 'Black Orchid', 'Hot Millions' and so many more.

The same frontage. (PW)

After finding that their boss 'The Duke' has died, Lenny, Jelly and Scapa try different schemes. This is a standing set at Shepperton Studios in Littleton, Surrey included for the sake of completeness.

The gang attempt to grab a briefcase. The standing set at Shepperton Studios can also be seen in 'Promise Her Anything', 'Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD' and 1967's 'Casino Royale'.

The victim leaves the bank but the robbery fails as the case is chained to the bearer who wraps the chain around a lamppost. The standing set at Shepperton Studios.

Lennie wears false arms to go pickpocketing. Victoria Coach Station, Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1. The coach station also appears 'The Knack, and How To Get It', 'Rattle of a Simple Man', ‘Lost’, ‘The Deadly Affair’, ‘Track the Man Down’, ‘The Small World of Sammy Lee’ and 'Three Hats for Lisa'.

Now. SJ

Lennie thinks he sees The Duke catching a bus to Longhampton. Victoria Coach Station SW1.

Oops, who jogged me? SJ

Lieutenant Percy Vine takes Sara Capell home and nearly runs down Private detective William Hunt (Eric Sykes). Durham Place, London SW3 found by Alan Field.

Alan originally proved the location with a Google image, now replaced by SJ.

Hunt, in disguise as a roadsweeper, is employed to follow The Duke's girlfriend Sarah Capell. Durham Place located by Alan Field.

Little has changed, even the parking. SJ

Lieutenant Percy Vine (Ian Bannen) shouts at Hunt after nearly running him down.

Alan Field kindly sent in a google shot of Durham Place. Now replaced by a better angle. SJ

Sarah Capell (Charlotte Rampling) speaks with Lieutenant Vine outside her house. Durham Place, London SW3.

Now. SJ

Hunt sees Scapa and the gang arrive at Sarah's house which is supposedly on Brompton Walk SW7 but actually on Durham Place, SW3. Identified by Alan Field.

Now. SJ

Hunt, now disguised as a Sikh 'Sandwich Man', keeps watch on Sarah. Durham Place, London SW3 found by Alan Field.

This shows the back of the cricket pavilion in Burton Place seen in The Jokers. SJ

Hunt watches as Sarah leaves. Alan Field identified Durham Place, London . . .

. . . and SJ provided a closer shot.

At the Hope Springs Nature Clinic, a gang of crooks are trained up for a big job. Littleton Park House at Shepperton studios in Surrey. The building features in 'Make Mine a Million', 'The Belles of St. Trinian’s', 'Cockleshell Heroes', 'The Earth Dies Screaming' and 'Law and Disorder'.

The location now by GS.

The clinic is a cover for the operations of The Duke and Anxious O'Toole (Victor Maddern). Littleton Park House, Shepperton.

The Duke arrives at The Bella Vista Residential Hotel in Longhampton.

The Duke (Anton Rodgers) disguised as a Doctor outside The Bella Vista.

The heist takes place. A train carrying German Army dignitaries and soldiers wages arrives at Longhampton Halt. This appears to be Baynards station which was on the line between Christ's Hospital and Guildford. More detail at http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/b/baynards/index.shtml

A detail of the shelter on the east platform, which looks like a match. SJ

The Duke, disguised as a German Officer, takes the place of the genuine dignitary. Baynards station in Surrey. The station, that closed in 1965, was also seen in 'The Grass is Greener', 'They Were Sisters', 'The Horsemasters' and 'Monster of Terror'.

Mark Alford took this view through the undergrowth, which also won the battle for focus.

At Longhampton station, the Army await the arrival of the German Officers . . . . . . and their wages. Christ's Hospital station near Horsham, Sussex.

John Harwood took advantage of the blue sky day to show the current site. (SJ)

Still waiting at Christ's Hospital station in Sussex. The station buildings were demolished in the early 1970's.

John pans right. (SJ)

Cars for the visiting Officers arrive. Christ's Hospital station forecourt.

Clive Brett with the help of Google that very little has changed in all those years. (RL)

Lieutenant Vine's detail get ready to unload the payroll. Christ's Hospital station.

Today's narrower platform by Mark Alford.

The train arrives at Longhampton. Christ's Hospital station on the line between Horsham and Billingshurst.

A.R.Butcher has kindly provided us with a shot of the same location as it is now saying that "If you look carefully you can see the adjacent platform in the undergrowth. All other platforms still exist - but are very overgrown. The platforms in question served the Guilford Line – which was closed in 1965. They now form an as yet unopened part of the Downslink bridleway." (RL)

Lieutenant Vine stands to attention. Christ's Hospital station. The station was once a junction also serving the now closed line to Guildford. A.R.Butcher advises that "Christ’s Hospital Station still exists on the Arun Valley line between Horsham and Barnham, and serves the eponymous school. (RL)

The station now by Mark Alford.

The rest of The Duke's men arrive in a hearse. Christ's Hospital station.

Mark Alford captured the unrecognisable forecourt.

A better view of the water tower. Christ's Hospital station in Sussex.

Nothing remains of the original station, as Mark Alford found.

After the payroll is stolen most of the gang is caught and the money ends up in a bank. Back to Shepperton Studios in Surrey.

The street outside the bank just before a second attempt to take the money fails. Once again, a studio set at Shepperton.

At the end of the film Sarah's father, Sir Henry Capell (Peter Vaughan) takes her back to Burnley. Marylebone station, Melcombe Place, London NW1.

Still recognisable.

Sarah spots The Duke just before she catches the train. Marylebone station also features in 'Violent Moment', 'The Day of the Triffids', 'The Internecine Project', 'Don't Open till Christmas', 'A Hard Day’s Night', 'Ring of Bright Water', 'Lady Godiva Rides Again', 'Up Jumped a Swagman', 'Life at the Top' and 'One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing'.

The same spot now. PW

The Duke leaves the station. Marylebone station in London NW1.

And after this shot, I left the station too. PW