Where There’s a Will
Date: 1955
Director: Vernon Sewell
Production Company: George Maynard Productions
Stars: Kathleen Harrison, George Cole, Leslie Dwyer, Dandy Nichols, Edward Woodward, Sam Kydd
Location(s): Devon
Region(s): South West
Storyline:
When an Uncle is killed by a landmine, relatives from London inherit his run down farm in Devon.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson with additional material provided by James Churcher
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- Capture 1
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As he walks through a field at Windrush Farm, Mr. Brewer pokes an unexploded landmine with his cane.
- Capture 2
- 21 May 2017
A train brings Londoner Alfie Brewer and his family to Devon after they inherit the farm. Staverton station along New Lane to the west of Staverton in Devon. This station also appears in 'Guilt is My Shadow' as well as 'Five Go Mad in Dorset'.
The Preservation Society have done a sterling job here. Screen capture and comparison shot by James Churcher.
- Capture 3
- 21 May 2017
Alighting from the carriage, Alfie Brewer (Leslie Dwyer), Fred Slater (George Cole), Maud Hodge (Dandy Nichols), Amy Slater (Thelma Ruby) and June Hodge (Ann Hanslip) make their way out of the station.
James advises that you do not leave your luggage unattended!
- Capture 4
- 21 May 2017
Alfie choses to walk to Windrush Farm after the others decide to take rooms at a hotel.
Now with added hand rails. (JC)
- Capture 5
- 21 May 2017
The walk begins in fine weather. Staverton station on the line from Totnes to Ashburton and the section from Totnes to Buckfastleigh is preserved as the South Devon railway.
Is that free parking at this station? (JC)
- Capture 6
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Following an unexpected downpour, a soaked Alfie trudges through the muddy farmyard.
- Capture 7
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Opening the door to the farm Alfie finds Mafeking Brewer, a dubious relative, waiting.
- Capture 8
- 12 Aug 2021
When they can’t get a room at the village pub, the rest of the family are driven to the farm by Reg. The ford crossing Bidwell Brook in Brooking near Tigley, Devon.
With thanks to Rob for taking us to this remote spot where we found the bridge still in existence, but secluded, and to learn that the original house was replaced in the 1960's. (RL)
- Capture 9
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The uncomfortable Jeep ride continues.
- Capture 10
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Arscott (Hugh Morton) the solicitor shows the family around the dilapidated buildings.
- Capture 11
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More of Windrush Farm is viewed.
- Capture 12
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Fred, Maud and June return to the farm after learning that the estate is mortgaged.
- Capture 13
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Willowdene Farm, the home of rival farmer Squire Stokes and his son Ralph.
- Capture 14
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Ralph Stokes (Edward Woodward) takes Fred into the house to discuss purchasing Windrush Farm.