Danger Route

Date: 1967
Director: Seth Holt
Production Company: Amicus Productions

Stars: Richard Johnson, Carol Lynley, Barbara Bouchet, Sylvia Syms, Gordon Jackson, Diana Dors
Location(s): Jersey, London, Berkshire

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Storyline:

A British secret agent returns home from an assignment in the Caribbean and attempts to resign but he is persuaded by his superiors to undergo one final mission.

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  • Capture 1
  • 16 Apr 2022

Following his safe return from the Caribbean, agent Jonas Wilde rows his way towards the yacht belonging to Brian Stern. The Old Harbour at St. Helier on Jersey in the Channel Islands with the entrance to the English Harbour on the right.

At low tide. (PW)

  • Capture 2
  • 'Now' required

When he leaves Stern, Jonas Wilde (Richard Johnson) visits the farmhouse of another colleague, Peter Ravenspur, where he meets Marita, a newcomer to the team.

  • Capture 3
  • 24 Feb 2019

Returning to London, Jonas arrives outside the building where he shares an apartment with his girlfriend Jocelyn Kirby. Simon James identifies this as Haven Green Court in Ealing W5.

I forgot to take this one three years ago so I make amends. SJ

  • Capture 4
  • 10 Aug 2015

After receiving payment for his last assignment, Jonas distributes his earnings in several bank accounts. Richard Lovejoy recognised Grosvenor Gardens in SW1, looking towards the corner with Beeston Place.

And Peter provides a modern comparison.

  • Capture 5
  • 16 May 2022

The National Provincial Bank at the corner of Victoria Street and Allington Street in London SW1. Not only has the bank gone, but the corner and Allington Street has disappeared too.

The current look at 150 Victoria Street housing The Aster, after the Allington House was demolished, which was built as recently as 1997 and known for its endangered species triptych mounted above the doorway. SJ

  • Capture 6
  • 'Now' required

The Midland Bank at 22 Victoria Street SW1 advises Richard. The building has been replaced.

  • Capture 7
  • 'Now' required

A last deposit is made before Jonas hands his resignation to Tony Canning, his boss. Richard believes this to be the Victoria Street Branch of the District Bank but again, the site has been redeveloped.

  • Capture 8
  • 14 Nov 2023

After Canning requests that the agent carries out one final assignment, Jonas finds himself checking out the Dorset home of Sir Reginald Wood. Glebelands Care Home, Woolf Drive, Glebelands Road, Wokingham, Berkshire. (SR)

Now the building is fronted by an impressive garden. (SR)

  • Capture 9
  • 14 Nov 2023

The blonde haired housekeeper is spotted. Glebelands Care Home, Wokingham, was built in 1890. (SR)

Windows now replace the greenery. (SR)

  • Capture 10
  • 14 Nov 2023

Jonas gains entry to the house by seducing the housekeeper before he assassinates Balin, a Czechoslovakian defector. Glebelands opened as a convalescent home for the cinema industry in 1936. (SR)

Today it's a smart care home with nursing. (SR)

  • Capture 11
  • 16 Apr 2022

Marita (Barbara Bouchet) is taken to be interrogated by Brian Stern (Gordon Jackson). The French Harbour in St. Helier, Jersey with South Hill. in the background.

Taken from a similar viewpoint. (PW)

  • Capture 12
  • 16 Apr 2022

As the yacht is taken out to sea, Stern discloses that he's a traitor, running a network of enemy agents. Looking towards the exit of St. Helier Harbour on Jersey, Channel Islands.

Changes are apparent at the harbour mouth. (PW)

  • Capture 13
  • 17 Feb 2016

With Stern and all of his team now dead, Jonas returns to his London flat . . . where Jocelyn attempts to poison him. Haven Green Court in Ealing, found by Simon and also seen in 'The Return of Mr. Moto', 'Doctor in Distress', 'The Sicilians' and 'The Wrong Arm of the Law'.

The east side of Haven Green Court, W5. Straight into the sun with a shot of John Stephens who looks after the site. SJ

  • Capture 14
  • 17 Feb 2016

Jonas leaves the building after killing the enemy agent where he to see his boss approaching. Simon advises Haven Green Court.

A modern comparison shot of Haven Green Court provided by SJ.

  • Capture 15
  • 17 Feb 2016

Tony Canning (Harry Andrews) blackmails Jonas into continuing to work as an agent. Haven Green Court in W5 located by SJ.

Taken at nearly the same time of day as well as season. SJ