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The titles appear over a mixture of stills and live action, setting the scene as mid-60s London. Looking out from the Royal Festival Hall onto the River Thames in SE1 with Hungerford Bridge to the left.

Paul Lincoln visited the Royal Festival Hall and found a significant number of changes, with more underway as well as a much developed vista. (RL

A Figure is highlighted. The front entrance of the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank.

There is no longer motor access at this level as captured by Paul. (RL)

William "Bill" MacLean enters the Royal Festival Hall.

George Venaxas (Ronnie Barker) watches as the CIA Agent climbs the stairs to the upper levels of the Royal Festival Hall.

Reaching the roof at the rear of the building, William MacLean (Van Heflin) makes his way past an Agent. In the right background stands the Shell Centre on Belvedere Road.

A number of changes have happened to the Royal Festival Hall and the complex since filming took place, it is now Grade 1 listed. Such are the changes and the significant refurbishment presently in hand it is impossible now to truly take an accurate comparative shot, not least having to resort to ground level. Paul Lincoln has done well this shot, having found the most appropriate spot to reveal the much needed establishing and remaining Shell Building and the new foreground structure. (RL)

Across the King's Reach of the Thames, the background panorama includes Shell-Mex House, the Savoy Hotel and and Waterloo Bridge.

The upper terrace of the Hall no longer has public access so Paul took this shot from the main Riverside Terrace which allowed a much greater foreground interest of the River. (RL)

MacLean enters the building to meet with Deputy Director of the CIA Mr. Austen, Mr. Morehouse representing the National Security Council and Judson Murphy. In the right centre distance stands the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster.

As stated with the previous capture, the upper terrace no longer has public access so Paul captures the same background and a more attractive fore and mid ground. (RL)

Having been dismissed from the CIA for failing to bring in David Martin who eventually became a defector, MacLean walks past Charles Griddon (Charles Gray) as he leaves the meeting. To the right, the Shell Centre is again visible.

Judson Murphy (Paul Maxwell) tells financier Griddon that he has a problem in Turkey before discussing payment. Looking from the Royal Festival Hall across the site of the Festival of Britain's South Bank Exhibition and the Thames towards the Houses of Parliament with County Hall to the left.

On this occasion Paul had to take more drastic steps to secure a comparative shot, I like to think that he was standing on something. (RL)

That evening, the disgraced agent leaves the club where Venaxas tells him that he'd been framed and that Martin hadn't defected.

Venaxas leaves the club shortly afterwards and makes his way to a car park where he is attacked by Mikhail (Alex Marchevsky) and his Associate.

Following Venaxas into the car park, the American joins the fight before the Greek agent is injured. The shape and layout of the area suggests that this could be Twickenham Studios in St. Margarets.

Venaxas faces one of the Assailants as he waves a knife.

The two Foreign Agents flee in a Volkswagen Beetle.

Venaxas nurses his cut hand before being taken back to MacLean's apartment.

Having sent Venaxas on his way following treatment to his hand, MacLean rushes from the flat after finding an envelope full of cash behind a decanter. Barrie House on Lancaster Gate W2, a building that can also be seen in 'The Battleaxe', 'Moment of Indiscretion', 'Strictly Confidential', 'The Paradine Case', ‘Front Page Story’ and ‘Hour of Decision’.

The helpful sign has become more modest. SJ

The camera follows MacLean as he sets out to look for the Greek. Outside Barrie House on Lancaster Gate in Bayswater.

Looking north. Opposite there was filming in the Columbia Hotel. "Not allowed to say," was the reply to my polite inquiry. Not perhaps the most sympathetic publicity stance. SJ

Venaxas walks along dark, quiet streets. Taking into account the following captures, this is very likely to be Crown Road in St. Margarets, Twickenham.

John Harwood took a punt on here. (SJ)

Up ahead, MacLean sees a Volkswagen pull out and start to follow Venaxas. Facing north on Crown Road in St. Margarets with St. Margarets Tavern to the right.

John H. with the tavern painted green. (SJ)

Venaxas runs for his life as fatal shots are fired from the Beetle. Looking north-west on St. Margarets Road with St. Margarets Tavern at the corner of Crown Road to the left..

John again. (SJ)

Finding a card for Boutique Gina when going through Venaxas's wallet, MacLean telephones Miss Sebastian the proprietress. Sussex Place, London W2 identified by Richard Lovejoy.

Paul Lincoln spent some time around Sussex Place to capture a series of shots for us. He noted here not only how the mini has changed but how it has grown. (RL)

Returning home to discover the Woman who had signalled to Venaxas' assailants dead on his bed, MacLean looks through a window after knocking Nikolai Volkov out when he enters the flat. Looking down onto St. Margarets Road with St. Margarets Tavern on the right.

A beautifully elevated shot from John. (SJ)

On the film's on Carta Street in Paddington, MacLean leaves the boutique after telling Kay Sebastian that her brother George Venaxas had been killed. Located by Richard Lovejoy, this is Sussex Place with the Victoria public house carrying the lamp for "Our Mutual Friend".

By remaining at ground level Paul captured a much more meaningful foreground. (RL)

Crossing a road, MacLean realises that he's being tailed. St. Margaret's Road in St. Margarets, Twickenham with Broadway Avenue in the left background found by Richard Lovejoy.

John captured some nice street signs as well as the rusting foreground. (SJ)

Continuing to a bus stop, MacLean boards a number 73. Through the railings, Richard Lovejoy recognised The Broadway on St. Margaret's Road in St. Margaret's. Greater London.

John panned right. (SJ)

The bus approaches the next stop. To the left stands the entrance of St. Margaret's station on St. Margaret's Road, located by Richard Lovejoy.

John opted for a daytime shot. (SJ)

MacLean alights and dashes across the road to a waiting taxi. St. Margaret's Road in St. Margarets with the corner of Amyand Park Road in the left distance. The area appears in 'Alfie', 'The Vault of Horror', 'Emergency', 'The Fiend' and 'Jungle Street'.

John didn't wait for a bus to obscure the background. (SJ)

The taxi drops MacLean off near the flat where Kay Sebastian lives. The Barons in St. Margaret's with Twickenham Studios in the background. The studio wall can be also seen in 'White Cargo', 'The Ghost Camera', 'Breakaway' and 'Not So Dusty'.

The scene now by John. (SJ)

MacLean makes his way towards the building. The back of St. Margaret's Court with The Barons in the background.

John caught the background here nicely. (SJ)

Paying the Caretaker (Harry Hutchinson), MacLean makes his way up to the flat where he finds Miss Sebastian being questioned by Parry from the CIA. The rear of numbers 14 to 24 St. Margaret's Court on The Barons in St. Margarets.

The best John could do here. (SJ)

MacLean seeks out the warehouse on Glasshouse Walk that George used as a front.

Breaking in, MacLean searches for Rafe Machek.

After witnessing Charles Griddon shoot Parry at the warehouse, MacLean asks Machek about David Martin as the pair head to find lodgings. Looking south-east on The Barons in St. Margaret's, Twickenham.

John with this shot. (SJ)

Stopping the car, MacLean gets out and Machek follows. The south side of The Barons with a building on the corner of St, Margaret's Road, then part of Twickenham Studios, visible in the extreme right.

The buildings here have a smarter look about them nowadays. (SR)

MacLean and Rafe Machek (Pinkas Braun) climb the steps to the door of the lodging house. Facing number 5 The Barons in St. Margaret's.

Number 5 is being smartened up as I visit. (SR)

The Landlady (Rita Webb) opens the door and the two are offered a room for 30/- a night. Looking out from 5 The Barons with part of Twickenham Studios as well as St. Margaret's Court in the background.

The workmen let me into the front garden to take this comparison shot, including the roof of Twickenham Studios on the left. (SR)

Judson Murphy and Superintendent Barnes (Archie Duncan) arrive at Boutique Gina where Kay Sebastian (Heidelinde Weis) is dressing a window. The view through the window is of Sussex Place beyond the junction with Stanhope Terrace and Strathern Place.

Paul managed the same scene from the pavement. (RL)

Discovering from Murphy that he's been blamed for Parry's death, MacLean drives to the boutique. Seen through the railings of the Victoria, this is the junction of Sussex Place, Gloucester Square and Strathern Place found by Richard Lovejoy. In the left background building stands Sussex Lodge which can be seen in 'Mr. Denning Drives North' as well as 'You Can’t Escape' and 'The Spaniard’s Curse'.

An unimpeded view from Paul Lincoln. (RL)

Two Figures watch as the Cortina comes to a stand outside the boutique. Facing numbers 34 and 32 Sussex Place, identified by Richard Lovejoy.

Another view from Paul with an unimpeded view. (RL)

Gerod (Paul Armstrong) draws on a cigarette. Richard Lovejoy found the corner of Gloucester Square and Strathern Place with the since altered 48 Gloucester Square to the centre and the roof of 28 Sussex Place to the bottom right.

You have my sympathy Paul knowing where to take this shot from......a good decision! (RL)

The two Figures begin to walk towards MacLean after he gets out of the car. Sussex Place W2 with the corner of Gloucester Square and Strathern Place in the background and the Victoria to the right, located by Richard Lovejoy.

A much clearer view of the background scene from Paul Lincoln. (RL)

Gerod blows smoke from his mouth as he crosses the road before a Policeman appears. Richard Lovejoy discovered the corner of Gloucester Square and Strathern Place as seen from outside the Victoria on Sussex Place.

Hanging around 'The Victoria' all this time, one is left to wonder whether Paul popped in for a 'quick one'. (RL)

Kay agrees to meet MacLean outside Whiteleys department store. The entrance to Whiteleys on the corner of Porchester Gardens and Queensway in Bayswater W2.

MacLean takes Kay to the Royal Garden Hotel where she meets with Murphy. The Royal Garden Hotel on Kensington High Street W8.

A remodelled entrance now, a second one since the hotel's opening in 1965. SJ

In a Mercedes, Mikhail and Gerod follow MacLean as he drives away. The Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington also features in 'The Spy with a Cold Nose', 'Georgy Girl', 'Morgan, a Suitable Case for Treatment', 'Company of Fools' and 'What’s Up Superdoc!'.

The entrance is just as busy. SJ

Having been caught by the Agents in the Mercedes, MacLean is led to their car at gunpoint.

After being forced to agree to give Machek to Volkov when Kay is threatened with torture, MacLean arrives at Charing Cross Pier to meet with Murphy at 8 o'clock.

MacLean turns when Murphy calls his name. Charing Cross Pier on the Thames off Victoria Embankment SW1.

Following an explanation from Murphy as to what's been going on, MacLean makes his way to St. Margaret's church to meet Volkov.

Kay is led out of the church by Gerod and his Assistant (Del Baker).

Telling Volkov that Machek has suffered a heart attack, MacLean is driven to the boutique. St. Margarets Road at the corner of Amyand Park Road in St. Margarets with St. Margarets Tavern at the corner of Crown Road in the background.

The trees, with leaves just out, obscure the pub for John. (SJ)

The Mercedes corners before MacLean, Volkov and his Men enter the flat above the shop. The junction of Sussex Place, Gloucester Square and Strathern Place in W2 recognised by Richard Lovejoy.

A much more trendy and 'al fresco' scene was captured by Paul. (RL)

After he overcomes Volkov and shoots his Men in her flat, MacLean is escorted to the station by Kay. Marylebone station on Melcombe Place in NW1.

MacLean looks back as he leaves London. Marylebone station, which appears in many productions including 'Life at the Top', 'The Day of the Triffids', 'Rotten to the Core', 'Up Jumped a Swagman', 'Carry On Girls', 'The Internecine Project', 'Smashing Time', 'The IPCRESS File', 'We Joined the Navy' and 'One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing'.