Rita, Sue and Bob Too

Date: 1987
Director: Alan Clarke
Production Company: British Screen Productions, Film Four International, Oscar Lewenstein, Umbrella Films

Stars: Willie Ross, Michelle Holmes, Siobhan Finneran, Joyce Pembroke, George Costigan, Lesley Sharp, Kulvinder Ghir, Nancy Pute, Kailash Patel
Location(s): West Yorkshire

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Storyline:

Comedy drama written by Andrea Dunbar set in a Yorkshire town in the 1980s, two schoolgirl friends have a fling with a married man.

Additional Information:

Originally added by John Tunstill. A re-release compiled, with new screen captures, narrative and uncredited now shots by Neil Webster.

Black Lace ‘Gangbang’ party scene filmed at Lilycroft Working Mens Club, Toller Lane, Manningham.

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Looking north west along the curve of The Crescent, Buttershaw, Bradford, BD6. In the distance, the rise of Horton Bank can be seen

Standing on what was the pub carpark facing Bretton Court

Kevin (Willie Ross) begins the arduous trek from pub to home. Beacon public house on Reevy Road West

Alas, the pub is no more as Russ Harrison's comparison shows

Still on his feet and now with a fellow walker. Bowland House, The Boulevard (confirmed by Richard Ayrton). The Boulevard now renamed as 'Ridings Way'

Looking across Ridings Way from Ellerburn Drive

Seeing his daughter, Sue (Michelle Holmes), he barks "Don't be out all f-ing night, you!" Westonby House, The Boulevard (now Ridings Way)

Ridings Way, Portree Drive on right just out of shot

Sue's going to call for friend Rita (Siobhan Finneran). Brafferton Arbor (now Edson Close), identified by Richard Ayrton

Edson Close, looking across Barden Avenue

The pair are going off to babysit. 1 Brafferton Arbor (now Churn Drive)

Looking across what is now Churn Drive

Lawnmower Lil (Joyce Pembroke) keeping an eye on them. Bramham Drive, Baildon, BD17

Misty March morn

They're babysitting for married couple Bob (George Costigan) and Michelle (Lesley Sharp). 5 Bramham Drive

Russ Harrison provides this comparison

Taken for a ride 1. Afterwards, Bob takes them home via the moors. Baildon Roundabout, Baildon. The Angel pub to the right

Sadly, no red Rover SD1 for the comparison

Taken for a ride 2. Panning left. Baildon Roundabout

Still serving food on the corner

Taken for a ride 3. Next stop: the moors! Hawksworth Rd / Bingley Rd, Baildon

Always clearer in the daytime

They discuss Bob. Saxton Avenue, Buttershaw, BD6. Buttershaw High School seen distant centre

Fenced and hedged

Taxi driver, Aslam (Kulvinder Ghir), returns to the office. Amberley Street, BD3

Antony Blair returned to the location 35 years on

Clear view of the street sign

Sign now gone, captured by Antony Blair

Sue is a call handler at Luna - Aslam fancies his chances with her. Leeds Road / Amberley Street

Taken at the corner by Antony Blair

As Aslam takes off, Sue's considering him. 493 Leeds Road

View from Leeds Road, by Antony Blair

The girls take a drink and a smoke before school. Buttershaw High School, Reevy Avenue, BD6

Completely rebuilt as Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy

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During PE, they notice Bob. Rita's excuse allows her to slip away, Sue's doesn't. Buttershaw High School

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Bob takes Rita on a trip... Neil Rigby identified Timble Drive, Bingley, BD16

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... to a show home he has the keys for. 14 Timble Drive

After Bob and Michelle row, the girls have to walk home. Staveley Garages, 79 Otley Rd, Shipley, BD18

Still a refueling stop

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School trip 1. Main Street, Haworth, Keighley, BD22

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School trip 2. Brontë Parsonage Museum, Church Street

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School trip 3. After a classmate (unknown) questions Sue's morality, a row ensues. Main Street

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Skipping school to see Bob. Carleton House. Probably, Buttershaw estate

Bob's Rover expedition. Baildon Moor, Baildon, BD17

The track lines persist

They go on a walkabout. Baildon Moor

"Non shall pass"

Two spring lambs and a wolf! The view over Baildon near Shipley

With neither trespass nor drone, the closest shot possible

After a party night, Aslam tries to pick up the pair - until Bob arrives. Carpark , Nelson Street, BD1

Stop!

Bob and the girls speed off up Nelson Street

Coach stop

Michelle hears from friend, Mavis (Nancy Pute), that Bob has been playing around with the pair. They pick up Rita and go to see Sue. Turning off The Crescent onto The Boulevard, BD6

Hard to believe this is the same location!

Simultaneously, Bob arrives at the other end of The Boulevard. Lastingham Green onto The Boulevard

At least the telegraph pole and postbox are still there

Face off at Sue's. Westonby House

Rough approximation of the location

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Full on altercation ensues. (Sue's brothers) "This is better than 'Match Of The Day'!"

Rita's brother and biker mates arrive to rescue her. The Boulevard turning onto The Crescent

All cars and no motorbikes

Michelle returns to her house to collect some belongings before leaving in a taxi. Hosepipe Harry (Paul Hedges) watches the unfolding drama. Bramham Drive

Too cold for Harry today

Visiting Rita, Sue learns Bob has asked Rita to move in with him. Sue confronts Bob. Brafferton Arbor

Horses grazing

Sue now starts seeing Aslam. Baildon Hill, Baildon. Reservoir to extreme left

Some of the scrub land is now part of Baildon Golf Course

Aslam's sister (Kailash Patel) asks Sue if she'd like to visit Pakistan. Neil Rigby identified Woodhead Road, BD7

Inspired by a spire in silhouette

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Rita is in hospital after miscarrying Bob's baby. Bob says he's missing Sue. Unidentified location (looks like a school next to a cricket ground)

Sue, now living with Aslam and his sister, is dropped off at the top of the street by Bob. Both Stephen Huntridge and Peter F identified the location as Alexandra Street, Great Horton, BD7

Blossoms out

Rita, now out of hospital, wants answers from Sue. Reverse shot down Alexandra Street

"My bin overfloweth"

Sue runs off sobbing. Alexandra Street

At least its not parked on double yellas

Bob returns home to find Rita has taken in a lodger. Bramham Drive

Air of mist-ery

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(Rita & Sue) "You took your f-ing time, didn't you!" Bramham Drive