Adventures of HAL 5, The (Children’s Film Foundation)
Date: 1958
Director: Don Sharp
Production Company: Gilbert Church Productions
Stars: William Russell, John Glyn-Jones, David Morrell, Edwin Richfield, Kathleen Williams, Peter Godsell, Janina Faye
Location(s): Surrey
Region(s): South East A-D
Storyline:
A car with a personality of it’s own is bought by a vicar after the former owner forgoes the RAF and takes up farming.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson from source material provided by Bob Nichols
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- Capture 1
- 29 Aug 2025
On a visit to relatives, Charles (Peter Godsell) and Moira (Janina Faye) walk from the aeroplane. Cris Lancaster identifies the location as Fairoaks Airport in Chobham, Surrey. (RL)
Sam Whatmough returned to Fairoaks Airport and found that there have been some changes with the low building being replaced.
- Capture 2
- 29 Aug 2025
The two youngsters find their Uncle, the Vicar (William Russell). The background buildings are hardly Heathrow's Terminal 5! No, they are at Fairoaks in Chobham says Cris Lancaster. The airport also appears in 'The Man from Tangier' and it is believed perhaps 'The Black Windmill'. (RL)
A matching view from Sam Whatmough.
- Capture 3
- 29 Aug 2025
Cooper (Edwin Richfield) approaches the Reverend Hayward and tells his old friend that he's leaving the RAF to manage a chain of garages. Fairoaks Airport in Chobham located by Cris Lancaster. (RL)
Sam Whatmough found that the Control Tower survives.
- Capture 4
- 'Now' required
Calling his fellow officer over, Squadron Leader Dicey (David Morrell) gives Cooper a lift from the airfield in HAL 5. Cris believes this to be Fairoaks Airport. (RL)
- Capture 5
- 28 Sep 2018
After taking delivery of a tractor for Netherwood Farm, Dicey and Ralph (John Charlesworth) drive to the local garage to sell HAL 5 as part payment. On the left stands the Ashley Park Hotel on Ashley Park Road, Walton On Thames.
A similar view today. (RL)
- Capture 6
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The Austin 7 is driven into the garage where Ralph works as a mechanic. The garage was at the corner of Station Avenue and Ashley Park Road.
- Capture 7
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Reverend Hayward chases after some boys who have played a prank on Moira and Charles.
- Capture 8
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Grannie (Kathleen Williams) meets her son and the children when they return home after buying HAL 5 from Mr. Goorlie at the garage.
- Capture 9
- 28 Sep 2018
The Vicar leaves his church after a meeting. Holy Trinity Church on Lyne Lane, Lyne near Chertsey in Surrey.
One would expect changes to have occurred during the last 60 years. (RL)
- Capture 10
- 28 Sep 2018
The camera pans with the group as the Vicar reminds them about the next meeting. Facing northward on Lyne Lane, Lyne in Surrey.
All very smart. (RL)
- Capture 11
- 'Now' required
In need of repair, HAL 5 only just makes it home after a family picnic.
- Capture 12
- 28 Sep 2018
The Reverend drives at speed to Netherwood Farm after hearing that Ben the farm hand has had an accident. Lyne Lane, Lyne near Chertsey.
There appears to be no parking restrictions whatsoever. (RL)
- Capture 13
- 01 Nov 2018
The Vicar drives on before HAL 5 breaks down and he has to walk to the farm. Panning with the car on Lyne Lane.
The shot I messed up in September. (RL)
- Capture 14
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The Doctor arrives at Netherwood Farm.
- Capture 15
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Getting out of his car, the Doctor (Martin Boddey) goes inside where he finds the Vicar.
- Capture 16
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The next morning, the Doctor tows HAL 5 to the garage. Looking onto Ashley Park Road in Walton On Thames.
- Capture 17
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Reverend Hayward sells the car back to Goorlie for a loss. The Ashley Park Hotel stands in the background.
- Capture 18
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Cooper heads to call on the Vicar after visiting the garage.
- Capture 19
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The children and their Uncle meet Cooper on the lane.
- Capture 20
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Charles tells Cooper that Goorlie is a cheat.
- Capture 21
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Cooper becomes suspicious about Goorlie when told of the unrecorded sale of HAL 5.
- Capture 22
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Reverend Hayward cycles behind the cross country race team that he coaches.
- Capture 23
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Whilst preparing to 'steal' HAL 5,Mr. Goorlie (John Glyn-Jones) spots a Policeman. The garage stood opposite Walton-on-Thames railway station and the site is now occupied by Cornerstone the Church.
- Capture 24
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The Officer sees nothing amiss as Goorlie ducks behind HAL 5. Facing Ashley Park Road near the junction with Station Avenue in Walton On Thames. The background buildings have been replaced.
- Capture 25
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Goorlie drives HAL 5 away, hoping to hide his swindle and to claim the insurance. The garage forecourt with the Ashley Park Hotel to the right.
- Capture 26
- 02 Sep 2025
The cross country race continues towards Netherwood Farm. Lyne Lane, Lyne in Surrey with Holy Trinity Church in the background.
John Harwood records the scene as it appears now.
- Capture 27
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Goorlie comes to a junction.
- Capture 28
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Turning left, Goorlie soon catches up with the cross country race.
- Capture 29
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The Vicar, Granny and Ben (Bartlett Mullins) wait with Charles, Moira and the runner's parents at the finish line.
- Capture 30
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After crashing at the farm, Goorlie is dismissed by Cooper and Dicey agrees to renovate HAL 5 for the Haywards.