Red Nose of Courage (The Comic Strip Presents . . . )

Hapless John Major (Adrian Edmonson) is employed as a clown at his father's circus. Dissatisfied, he resolves to make his way in the world outside. Unidentified location, but clues appear in later captures.

John sets off with no idea where he is going, or what he is going to do. New Church Road in SE5, looking northeast with the Sears Street junction on the right.

The tree made way for a raised cycle lane which has since faded away. The buildings on Addington Square to the left have been obscured by Burgess Park's tree growth. Leslie Prince Court on the corner and, left, Evelina Mansions match up well. SJ

John enters the brave new world of stationery and office equipment. 4 Lower Marsh, Waterloo SE1.

Some customary RS scaffolding on the south side of Lower Marsh; however Ryman's entrance remains visible and recognisable. SJ

John contemplates life as a faceless office worker. Camberwell Green SE5, facing southeast.

The background, obscured mostly by foliagem matches but in trying to incorporate the tree, the foreground path arrangement seems to have altered. SJ

Walking down the street, John sees something that is about to change his life. 40 Denmark Hill SE5.

Scope is at 42 and Food City at 40. The pillar, behind the bike and posters, between the two matches but no40 has new frontage. SJ

A campaign van for the Conservative Party is coming down the street and John is inspired. Denmark Hill looking south, with Daneville Road on the left.

If memory serves, there was once a shop in this row called The Camberwell Carrot inspired by Withnail & I. SJ

A clown arrives with a note from John's dad informing him of his brother's tragic demise. The junction of Denmark Hill and Daneville Road looking south.

Less busy on an early Sunday morning. SJ

At the circus the funeral takes place, and John is forced to take his late brother's role of Coco the Clown. The rooftops in the distance may provide a hint to the location.

Not forgetting his dream of being a Tory bureaucrat, John buys a grey suit.

John starts campaigning. Goodhall Street NW10, facing north. The street can also be seen in 'Spider' and 'The Parole Officer'.

The location 32 years later, captured by Antony Blair.

He reaches a Lloyds Bank at the junction of High Street Harlesden with Avenue Road.

Moving on with the vehicle we see the junction of High Street Harlesden and Wendover Road.

John meets a prospective voter. 83 High Street Harlesden, looking north.

Back on the van, John passes All Souls Parish Church, 3 Station Rd NW10.

The KFC is at 23 Harlesden High Street.

John is elected MP and becomes Minister for Health and Social Security, He meets the staff at the Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane NW10. The building was demolished and replaced in 2006.

Unaware of his true identity, the leader of the opposition Glynis Kinnock (Dawn French) falls in love with Coco the Clown, and dines with him at a fancy club. The White Elephant on the River was at 129 Grosvenor Road SW1. It made way for Icon Apartments, completed in 2002. Elephant on the River was also seen in 'The Long Good Friday'.

The replacement of the White Elephant aka Elephant, not, I believe, to be confused with the also gone but nearby Villa dei Cesari. SJ

After a passionate night back at the circus site John rushes to his car to return to Westminster. More clues to the location in the background?

Glynis visits the circus site to find it has moved away

The shadow Home Secretary James (Rik Mayall) is making unwanted moves towards Glynis.

John Major as Coco the Clown sees the couple as he arrives. Bessborough Place, Pimlico SW1.

A daytime shot reveals some very vermilion doors. SJ

Glynis is driven away from the circus site after a row with Coco . . .

. . . and returns, with the background buildings offering more clues to the location.