Upstairs and Downstairs

With the titles over, the scene is set with a view of Mayfair. Park Lane in London W1 with Grosvenor House to the left of centre.

Looking south during a traffic respite. SJ

A bus is followed along Park Lane. The background is filled by Dudley House at the corner of Park Lane and Culross Street, which is also seen in 'Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?'

This is taken from the grassy island which requires good timing to reach. SJ

The double decker approaches a bus stop behind P.C. Edwards (Sidney James) as he walks his beat along the film's Beecham Crescent. Facing the corner of Clarence Crescent and Alma Road in Windsor, Berkshire, a location where Sid James appeared in ‘Carry On Cabby’.

Stephen Wood provides this comparison shot of the corner.

Moving past the Country Bank, the camera follows the Constable into Clarence Crescent.

Steve Randall found that the window has been repurposed by Kwik Fit.

Watching a removal van come to a stand, P.C. Edwards comments to a Policewoman (Madge Ryan) that someone is moving in to number 11. Outside number 11 Clarence Crescent.

The house is now tucked safely away behind greenery in Steve's view.

Curtains twitch across the street as two Old Ladies look out at their new neighbours. Number 3 Clarence Crescent, Windsor.

Steve Randall points out that a Blue Plaque celebrates Mrs. Oliphant, a Scottish novelist who once lived here and had Queen Victoria over for tea.

Following their marriage, Richard and Kate Barry spend their honeymoon on the shores of the lakes in Northern Italy.

The newly weds return home after Kate's father, Mansfield, hires Maria to help the couple around the house. Dave W identifies this as Park Lane, London W1 looking South to Hamilton Place. The narrow street on the left is now known as Old Park Lane. (RL)

A match in the building in the right background. SJ

After dismissing Maria for hosting a party for American Sailors and following several other unsuccessful appointments, Richard drives back from Wales with Blodwen, a promising applicant for the position.

When the car breaks down, Richard arranges for it to be towed to a garage. Facing north on Pinewood Road in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire.

Viewed from the entrance to Bond Close, photographed in 2016 when I was here for 'Circus of Horrors'. The Llandogo Garage sign was reused in 'The League of Gentlemen'. (SD)

The garage opposite Pinewood Studios’ Double Lodge entrance on Pinewood Road. The properties known as Sylverton, Bratton and the since demolished Maythorne Cottage stand in the background.

The properties on Bond Close now obscuring the view of those in the background. (SD)

Richard Barry (Michael Craig) gets out of the car to speak with the Proprietor. The garage has since been replaced by homes on Bond Close but can also be seen in ‘One Good Turn’ and ‘Circus of Horrors’.

The houses on Bond Close were built in the early 2000s. This one stands in exactly the same place as the garage. (SD)

Asking for a lift to the station while repairs are carried out, Richard is shocked when the Proprietor mistakes Blodwen (Joan Sims) for his wife. The garage opposite Double Lodge on Pinewood Road in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire.

The redeveloped garage forecourt. The nearest petrol station now is on Uxbridge Road, Iver. (SD)

The journey towards London continues as Blodwen explains that she's never been on a train before.

When the Ticket Inspector opens the door of their compartment, Blodwen tells him that her master has the tickets.

Leaving the compartment, Richard becomes trapped in the carriage's lavatory when the lock gets stuck.

After employing the seemingly respectable Arthur and Edith Farringdon, Richard speaks with his bank manager Kingsley (William Mervyn) about the new domestics using his bank. Clarence Crescent in Windsor, Berkshire.

Steve Randall found that wood has given way to bricks and metal.

Accepting tickets for a Tchaikovsky concert at the Royal Festival Hall from Mrs. Barry, Mr. Kingsley thanks Richard before the two part company. Clarence Crescent in Windsor.

The former bank overlooks an employee car park in Steve Randall's now shot.

That evening the Barrys attend the concert with their Friends and the Kingsleys as the Farringdons set to work at home, The sign belongs to the Royal Festival Hall off Belvedere Road in London SE1.

The morning after the concert, a queue forms outside the bank. Other views of Clarence Crescent feature in ‘Carry On Up the Jungle’, ‘Carry On Regardless’, ‘Nurse on Wheels’ and ‘Doctor in Trouble’.

Steve Randall thinks that someone really should do something about the hedge.

A Dustman calls to his mate Charlie when he discovers that the Barry's dustbin in full of rubble. Clarence Crescent, Windsor.

Moving slightly to the left, Steve avoids the hedge.

More unsuitable domestics later and two births later sees Richard and Wesley Cotes (Daniel Massey) waiting at the station for the arrival of Ingrid Gunnar. Windsor & Eton Central station in Windsor, Berkshire.

As passengers alight from an arriving train, the two men keep a look out for the Swedish university student. Windsor & Eton Central station features in many productions including ‘Left, Right and Centre’, 'The White Trap', 'Doctor in Distress', 'The Wildcats of St Trinian's', ‘Carry On Loving’, ‘Carry On Regardless’, ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman’, ‘The Lovers!’, ‘Law and Disorder’ and ‘Two-Way Stretch’.

Having found Ingrid Gunnar (Mylène Demongeot), Richard and Wesley escort her to Beecjham Crescent. Windsor & Eton Central station in Windsor.

Driving his Messerschmitt KR200, Mansfield arrives for dinner at number 11 where he takes a shine to Ingrid. Clarence Crescent, Windsor in Berkshire.

Steve Randall took this shot off-angle, again to avoid the enormous hedge.

Christmas approaches with festive views of St. Martin-in-the-Fields church which stands to the north-east of Trafalgar Square in WC2.

Trafalgar Square . . . with Christmas just over. (PW)

Colourful lanterns adorn the streets. In particular says Jules Ballantyne, Regent Street outside No 218 and the Christmas lights. (RL)

On her wedding day, Ingrid leaves before the ceremony when she decides that she can't marry Wesley. Supposedly Kings Cross station, this sequence was shot at Edinburgh Waverley station and appears in the 1959 version of 'The 39 Steps' while other views of the station feature in 'The Girl with a Pistol', 'Hallam Foe' and 'The Flying Scotsman'.

Platform 7 photographed in 2018 during the construction of the new platforms 5 and 6. (SD)

With the wedding between Ingrid and Wesley called off, Richard arrives at the church where P.C. Edwards and his Bride are getting married. Outside St. Edward's church at the corner of Alma Road and Claremont Road in Windsor, Berkshire.

The scene 64 years later. (SR)

The happy couple appear from the church. St. Edward's church on Alma Road which also appears in ‘Carry On Cabby’ and ‘Penny Gold’.

The same church now captured by Stephen Wood.

Richard is introduced to Mrs. Edwards and is told that she is a good cook. In front of St. Edward's church on Alma Road, Windsor.

The stones looking a little more weathered now. (SR)