On the Run (Children’s Film Foundation)

A taxi brings Mr. Mallory and his son Ben to their London apartment. 40-90 Kingston House South, Ennismore Gardens, London SW7 identified by Geoff Dodd. He also points out that it was also used as McGill’s apartment in the 'Man In A Suitcase' episode ‘Day of Execution’. (RL)

Geoff provided a Google Earth View (Sept. 2019) until 'someone' can provide comparative shots for the related location scenes. (RL)... I decided to be someone. SJ

Ben Mallory (Dennis Conoley) and Mr. Ian Mallory (Gordon Jackson) get out of the cab. See Capture 1 (RL)

From ground level. SJ

Whilst his father is out, Ben practises tennis in the yard but loses the ball over a wall.

Ben climbs the wall as the boy from next door appears with the ball. Ray and Ron Glenister can even find back gardens. Here between 82 and 84 Carlton Hill at the NE end of Hamilton Terrace, near the corner of Grenville Road. (RL)

And just to prove the point, particularly as we are unlikely to achieve a real "now", a Google Earth View. (RL)

Thomas Okapi (Robert Kennedy) and Ben greet each other before heading to the shed where Lil is hiding.

As the three children watch, Thomas' Uncle Joseph (Bari Jonson) instructs workmen to cement broken glass onto the tops of the garden walls.

The postman delivers mail on the morning after Ben and Lil help Thomas to escape from his evil Uncle Joseph. See Capture 1 (RL)

A bit more floral. SJ

Thomas and Ben decide to return to Lil's hiding place after leaving her behind when they think their situation is too dangerous.

Whilst out walking, Ben spots a removal truck. Ron and Ray Glenister have continued their sojourn in St John's Wood, London NW8 and found a few more locations for us. Here, Marlborough Place looking towards Hamilton Terrace. (RL)

Replacing the Glenisters' customary GEV from Sept '19. SJ

Ben rushes to tell the others that he has a plan. Ron and Ray place this as Marlborough Place, London NW8 looking towards Hamilton Terrace once again. The street can also be seen in 'The IPCRESS File'. (RL)

Another GEV replacement. SJ

Joseph leaves the apartment building after questioning Mr. Mallory. See Capture 1 (RL)

The eastern branch of Ennismore Gardens once more. SJ

Ben, Lil (Tracey Collins) and Thomas jump into the pantechnicon. Marlborough Place, London NW8 looking towards No 67 Ron and Ray tell us. (RL)

Replacing a Bing Maps view from Sept. '19. Looking east. SJ

The removal truck sets off for fictional Henstable-on-Sea with the children hidden on board. This time Ray and Ron move us to Hamilton Terrace, London NW8 from the corner of Hall Road. (RL)

Replacing Google. SJ

Baldy (John Hollis) speaks with Joseph as the two stop off for petrol before pursuing Thomas and his friends.

The two kidnappers discuss their plan.

The removal truck is overtaken by Baldy and Joseph as they all head for the coast. Here, Ray and Ron say, we are in Hamilton Terrace, London NW8 looking towards St. Marks. (RL)

Aargh, I'm out of focus. Please put us out of our misery with a replacement. However it is important to show that St. Mark's still stands despite a fire in January 2023. SJ

When they arrive at the seaside the three find a cave in which they can spend the night.

Very difficult to locate after 52 years of erosion but this looks very cave-like. (SD)

Joseph and Baldy search for Ben in the seaside town. Ray and Ron Glenister go for a breath of sea air and identify looking west on Corsica Road, Seaford in Sussex. (RL)

I quite fancied a breath of sea air too. (SD)

Knowing that Ben is heading to the coast, Mr. Mallory calls his sister Mable in Henstable-on-Sea to ask if she has seen her nephew. Carlton Hill looking north east from Maida Vale, London NW8 identified by Ron and Ray. (RL)

This replaces the Glenisters' GEV which shows that the telephone box is still there after all these years and the advent of mobile phones. And again apologies for the lack of focus and horrible contrast: it must have been a long day. The same street is seen in "The Turners of Prospect Road." SJ

Whilst she's out, Ben makes his way to his Aunt Mable's home to get blankets. Corsica Road, Seaford looking west again say Ray and Ron. (RL)

The gateway has now become a driveway. (SD)

The kidnappers watch as Ben reappears. And once again Corsica Road in Seaford looking west as advised by Ray and Ron. (RL)

Aunt Mable's house now has a garage. (SD)

Baldy turns the car around before starting after Ben. Still in Corsica Road, Seaford Ray and Ron tell us this is looking east towards Southdown Road.

The lamppost still exists. (SD)

The two villains continue their pursuit. Moving here onto Wilmington Road, Seaford looking toward Belgrave Road say Ray and Ron. (RL)

A few changes on Wilmington Road can just be made out in this RS van shot. (SD)

Leaving the car, Baldy chases after Ben on foot. Still Wilmington Road Ron and Ray advise but now looking toward Salisbury Road. (RL)

Baldy would be lucky to find a parking space now. (SD)

As his father makes his way to the coast, Ben heads back to the cave. Followed by Ray and Ron who know exactly where they are, South Street in Seaford looking south east. (RL)

The shop now appears to be a private residence. (SD)

Baldy gains on Ben as he nears the town centre. Ray and Ron tell us that the post box remains here on the corner of Wilmington Road and Salisbury Road in Seaford. (RL)

Indeed, the post box remains, but the house seen to the right of Baldy has been rebuilt. (SD)

For a moment, Ben can't be seen. South Street at Church Street, Seaford say Ron and Ray. (RL)

Now with flats and an art gallery filling the gap next to the Police Station. (SD)

Side streets are scanned. This side street is identified as Church Street looking south. (RL)

Church Street may not have changed much but the parked cars certainly have. (SD)

Baldy runs in circles before catching sight of Ben again. It looks as if Ron and Ray are running around in circles too, the same location as seen previously, South Street at the junction with Church Street. (RL)

The flats and art gallery are built on part of the car park between 21 Church Street and the Police Station. (SD)

While his father makes enquiries at the local police station, Baldy follows Ben towards the cave. Ray and Ron tell us that this is Birling Gap, Beachy Head. (RL)

The same beach now. (SD)

Ben escapes after Joseph and Baldy trap the friends inside the cave.

These cliffs at Seaford Head were also seen in 'Churchill: The Hollywood Years'. (SD)

The youngster runs back to the town where he finds a phone box and calls the police. Seaford town as viewed looking in a north westerly direction provided by Ron and Ray. (RL)

The view of Seaford town seen from Seaford Head now. (SD)

After Ben's call is received, Mr. Malory follows a sergeant from the police station. No 45 Pilgrim's Lane, London NW3 say Ray and Ron, confirmed by Denis Hoare who will provide us with a "now". (RL)

Denis thanks Ray and Ron and provides the "now" as promised. (RL)

The car turns into the road where Ben is waiting. As Ron and Ray provide us with the location, Downshire Hill between East Heath Road and South End Road, Hampstead NW3, simultaneously, Denis Hoare provides us with the "now shot" while Tris soon adds that the location also appears in 'Darling'. Things move fast at ReelStreets! (RL)

Denis locates in full, taken from the corner of Downshire Hill and Willow Road, Hampstead NW3, and looking towards the junction with East Heath Road, and Hampstead Heath across the other side of East Heath Road. "I was virtually outside The Freemasons public house. The police Jag turning into Downshire Hill from East Heath Road is now replaced by the bloke on a bike." (RL)

Ben is picked up outside the call box. The same location as the previous capture Ron and Ray say, namely Downshire Hill between East Heath Road and South End Road, Hampstead NW3 and as if by magic Denis takes the "now" shot and mentions that the telephone box and location was also seen in 'Peril for the Guy (CFF)'. (RL)

The location, confirmed by Denis as taken from virtually the same point as Capture 34 just pointing more towards the wooden fence at this end of Downshire Hill. The 'phone box and grit container are now gone, and the police Jag is now a Mini. (RL)

The police car speeds on towards the beach. Rather a long run to the beach as this is Willow Road, Hampstead NW3 say Ron and Ray and once again confirmed by Denis and a simultaneous "now". (RL)

Denis took this from about 100 yards up Willow Road from this same junction with Downshire Hill, looking north. (RL)

Ben and Mr. Mallory run ahead of the police as they arrive to rescue Thomas and Lil from Joseph and Baldy. Probably an identifiable location for many but Ray and Ron were the first to say "Seven Sisters from Birling Gap, Beachy Head" . . . . which was also identified almost at the same instant on the same day by Andrew Price. SD adds that Birling Gap beach and the Seven Sisters were also seen in 'Brighton Rock' (2010). (RL)

This replaces my photo from September and is viewed from much nearer the steps. (SD)