Inn for Trouble
Date: 1960
Director: C M Pennington-Richards
Production Company: Hyams and Lloyd Productions
Stars: Peggy Mount, David Kossoff, Leslie Phillips, Charles Hawtrey
Location(s): Surrey
Region(s): South East E-L
Storyline:
Impeded by a tradition of free beer and a proposed new road, a couple attempt to rejuvenate a country inn.
Additional Information:
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- Capture 1
- 08 Sep 2022
Eddie Larkin (Shaun O'Riordan) parades his Scout troop outside the house where he lives with his family. Cambridge Road in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.
John Harwood noticed the car comparison between then and now was acute. (SJ)
- Capture 2
- 08 Sep 2022
The Scouts march away at speed when ordered by Ada Larkin after she appears at the door. Looking towards the junction on Cambridge Road with Franklyn Road and River Walk.
A rather damp day for John H.
- Capture 3
- 08 Sep 2022
With their belongings loaded onto the back of a Belchers Brewery wagon, Alf Larkin David Kossof) and his son in law Jeff Rogers (Ronan O'Casey) leave the house to begin their new life at Ye Earl Osbourne pub. Simon Birch identifies this as outside number 81 Cambridge Road . . . .
. . . and Simon confirmed the drastically altered location with a Google view from June 2019. Now replaced with an original, albeit rather blue, photo by John (SJ)
- Capture 4
- 08 Sep 2022
Alf bids farewell to his drinking friends. Cambridge Road with Terrace Road in the distance.
Some more blue by John who should perhaps be further back but maybe the cars were in the way. (SJ)
- Capture 5
- 08 Sep 2022
Seeing him take a drink with with his pals, Ada (Peggy Mount) tells her husband that Eddie is driving the car.
There's a small addition in the loft at the left. John again. (SJ)
- Capture 6
- 08 Sep 2022
With Jeff leading on his Lambretta, the convoy sets off. Cambridge Road in Walton-on-Thames with the corner of Franklyn Road in the right background.
And a final one from John who, we hope, evaded the rain which seems to be threatening once again. (SJ)
- Capture 7
- 22 Jul 2018
The family arrive at The Earl Osbourne. This is the Black Swan public house at the junction of Old Lane and Ockham Lane at Martyr’s Green near Ockham in Surrey identified by Mark Scott.
Clearly the "Larkin's" developed the business very well. (RL)
- Capture 8
- 22 Jul 2018
Alf, Ada and Eddie stand outside their new home and business. Looking towards the corner of Old Lane and Ockham Lane.
A little busier crossroads these days. (RL)
- Capture 9
- 22 Jul 2018
Percy Pirbright (Frank Williams) rides towards the pub on his scooter. The corner of Old Lane and Ockham Lane with buildings on the curving Ockham Lane in the centre distance.
If it is not the same gate it is the same design. (RL)
- Capture 10
- 22 Jul 2018
Arriving at the front door, Percy dismounts. The Black Swan has been greatly altered and is currently styled as a gastropub.
Difficult to get a truly comparative shot given all the changes. (RL)
- Capture 11
- 22 Jul 2018
Waking Alf and Ada, Sir Hector Gore-Blandish (A. E. Matthews) and the hunt call for their Stirrup Cup. The Black Swan on Old Lane to the east of Ockham in Surrey. The location was also seen in 'On the Fiddle', 'Bindle' and 'Solo for Sparrow'.
One does ones best given the greenery etc. (RL)
- Capture 12
- 'Now' required
In an effort to create more trade for the pub, Alf and Jeff prepare to divert traffic.
- Capture 13
- 'Now' required
After the main road is blocked, cars begin to head towards The Earl Osbourne.
- Capture 14
- 22 Jul 2018
Outside the pub, Jeff and Alf watch the traffic jam that they have caused.
The same location now.
- Capture 15
- 22 Jul 2018
The Larkins take salty sandwiches out to the queuing motorists, causing them to leave their vehicles to quench their thirst in the bar. Oak Lane passing the front of the Black Swan.
Not really the correct angle but otherwise difficult to achieve a meaningful shot. (RL)
- Capture 16
- 'Now' required
At the back of the pub. Local busy-body Percy Pirbright finds Silas Withering (Charles Hawtrey).
- Capture 17
- 'Now' required
When they discover that the locals are collecting free beer from Lord Osbourne, the family set off to investigate. This is the entrance to Ockham Park, on the B2039 Ockham Road North, recognised by nonagenarian alumnus Bill Langley who remembers the area with affection and recalls the scout room above the stables. (SJ)
- Capture 18
- 'Now' required
Percy alerts Sergeant Saunders (Willoughby Goddard) after finding that the Larkins are serving after hours.
- Capture 19
- 'Now' required
The Sergeant struggles to climb onto Percy’s scooter.
- Capture 20
- 01 Oct 2023
Ada heads to the village Post Office where she hears some important gossip. The house which was dressed up for the film stands at the junction of Guileshill Lane and Ockham Road North in Ockham, Surrey (SR)
John Harwood found the spot but had to step forward and to the side to avoid the growth which has covered the false front. (SJ)