Arthur? Arthur!

Through the window of a toy shop, Arthur Brownjohn (Donald Pleasence) spots the very thing that he needs to show off his latest innovative device. Looking onto Carnaby Street W1 from number 30 with the corner of Foubert's Place visible through the window.

The view from outside the shop. (PW)

Buying a large toy dog, Arthur proceeds to dip it into a muddy puddle. The junction of Carnaby Street and Foubert's Place.

Looking from the same corner. (PW)

Onlookers are puzzled by the inventors actions before watching him place the soaking wet dog into his Morris Minor Traveller. Found by Catford Cat on Twitter, this is facing north on Carnaby Street in W1 with the Grapes public house at 26 Great Marlborough Street in the right background.

Not only has the pub gone, the roadway has too. (PW)

At the London Research & Development Company, a line of bowler hatted Gents descend from their offices. The stairway at the rear of Craik Court on Carlton Vale in Kilburn NW6, which also appears in 'The 14'.

Richard Bennett found changes at the back of Craik Court.

Arthur explains the operation of the Brownjohn Complete Canine Valet Service machine. At the back of Craik Court on Carlton Vale, Kilburn.

More changes captured by Richard Bennett.

Clennery Tubbs (Terry-Thomas) watches the demonstration.

After the Brownjohn Complete Canine Valet Service breaks down, which fails to impress the bowler hatted Gents, Clennery shows Arthur his latest invention "Wypitklere", a demister that keeps windscreens clear for six months. What appear to be the covered steps of a railway station footbridge can be seen in the left background.

At home in fictional Fraycutt, Arthur works on another of his inventions, a radio controlled lawnmower grass-box. The garden of number 50 Well Walk in Hampstead NW3.

Arthur directs the grass-box to empty its load before returning to the mower. The garden of 50 Well Walk with number 8 East Heath Road in the background.

Appearing from the house, Clare Brownjohn (Margaret Courtenay) calls to her husband. The garden of number 50 Well Walk, Hampstead.

Losing control of his lawnmower when distracted, the motorised grass-box heads out of the garden and into the street. Looking onto East Heath Road NW3 through the gateway of number 50 Well Walk. Visible through the background trees is The Pryors which can also be seen in 'The Chain', 'An American Werewolf in London' and Sapphire'.

Without access to the splendid front drive I took this by the gate on East Heath Drive. Unfortunately our old friend the white van was parked just in front of the bit of The Pryors which can be seen in the original. So here's a wider shot to show the two parts of The Pryors. SJ

The Postman (Mike Carnell) searches through letters as he approaches the house owned by Mrs. Brownjohn. Gainsborough Gardens in NW3.

This is on the eastern curve of the Gardens near Heathside. SJ

Asking if there's anything for him, Arthur is told that they're all for Mrs. Brownjohn. Facing number 6 Gainsborough Gardens.

Different posts and a new window within the porch. SJ

As he makes his way to the station to catch the train to work, Arthur offers a tube of Clennery's "Wypitklere" to his neighbour Lillywhite (Keith Marsh). Outside 7 Gainsborough Gardens in Hampstead.

The front today as was. SJ

Arriving at the London terminus, Arthur makes his way to the left luggage lockers. Although the background announcement is for the arrival of a train from Bournemouth, Southampton and Basingstoke, this is Euston station in NW1.

The decor and food have changed. (PW)

Swapping his dull brown briefcase and umbrella for a smart black briefcase and cane, Arthur makes his way from the lockers to the gentlemen's toilets. The eastern walkway from the concourse at Euston station.

I remember that the toilets have been relocated slightly but this could still be the wrong spot. (PW)

Appearing from the toilets as Sir Easonby Mellon, the dashing character heads for the Adam & Eve matrimonial agency that he runs. Facing the concourse at Euston station on Euston Road NW1.

The station remains busy. (PW)

Dressed in a similar style to Arthur, Mr. Harrington (Michael Bates) makes his way to the agency in search of a woman. Identified by Richard Lovejoy, this is Bolsover Street W1 with number 109 to the left and Holy Trinity church on Marylebone Road in the right distance.

The church tower to the north is most helpful here. SJ

Sir Easonby takes new client Miss Patricia Parker (Judith Arthy) to lunch at the Punkhawallah Indian restaurant. In the background can be made out the Grade II listed Rudolf Steiner House which is across Park Road NW1 from this restaurant, the Mumtaz.

With thanks to Hassan who advises that the Mumtaz first opened in 1960. (PW)

That evening, Sir Easonby returns to his wife, Lady Joan Mellon, who believes that her husband is a secret agent.

Arthur looks over the damage caused by "Wypitklere" to the Austin 1800 owned by bank manager and family friend George Payne (Raymond Huntley).

George tells Arthur that he will charge the replacement windscreen to him.

Disappointed with the set back, Arthur makes his way to the hotel where he last met with Clennery Tubbs.

Clearing Arthur's workroom to turn it into a "den", Mrs. Brownjohn disposes of her husband's inventions. Gainsborough Gardens in Hampstead NW3.

Saying goodbye to Lady Joan Mellon (Tammy Grimes), Sir Easonby gets into his 3 litre Bentley before Patricia's ex-husband Jack Parker (Mark Eden) puts down his newspaper and walks towards the yacht.

Plotting to kill Clare after finding his workroom empty, Arthur visits the Murder Museum at the London Waxworks. Outside 99 Aldwych in WC2 which also appears in 'Keep It Up Jack'.

The entrance to Clement House which was bought by the LSE in 1993. SJ

Sir Easonby strides across the lawn opposite The Laurels, home to Clare Brownjohn. The green on Gainsborough Gardens in Hampstead.

Looking roughly to the south-west from the middle of the green. SJ

The Postman is asked where the Brownjohn house is. Gainsborough Gardens also features in 1970's 'The Railway Children'.

On the far left is the partially altered porch decoration of no.6. SJ

Directed to the right building, Sir Easonby continues across the lawn. Gainsborough Gardens in London NW3 with number 6 in the background.

There is a clearer view of no.7 to the right as well. SJ

Sir Easonby looks up at the property before throwing a stone at one of the windows. Gainsborough Gardens, looking past number 7 and 8 towards number 9a.

A more open view looking west on the south side now. SJ

Susan the Housekeeper (Margery Withers) tells the stranger that Mrs. Brownjohn isn't well. Number 6 Gainsborough Gardens.

Simon James admitted that he was 'dithering' when he took his shot back in January '24 so Denis Hoare, who likes to be positive, took a trip to Gainsbrough Gardens and found that Simon should have been at the side of No 6, not the front of it. Feeling much more settled now, Simon wholeheartedly agreed to this shot from Denis be uploaded. (RL)

As he walks away, Sir Easonby passes Lillywhite who's having trouble with garden slugs. Outside number 7 Gainsborough Gardens with 8 and 9a in the background.

A view very well matched with the original, though in summer that tree would have concealed the background residences. SJ

Before putting her on the coach at the airline terminal, Sir Easonby tells Lady Joan not to speak with anyone unless they give her the password.

Sir Easonby appears on the pavement as the coach carrying passengers for the New York flight departs. Semley Place SW1 identified by Richard Lovejoy.

Some scaffolding but at least not egregious. SJ

Lady Joan calls back from the coach's open door that he hasn't given her the password. Richard Lovejoy found Semley Place with the junction of Ebury Street and South Eaton Place in the left background.

The view is the same. SJ

Thinking quickly, Sir Easonby shouts back "The Queen of hearts she stole some tarts." Facing south-west on Royal Hospital Road SW3 with the fence of the Royal Hospital to the left.

I should be further back but I wanted to include the National Army Museum which even in winter the trees are doing their best to obscure. SJ

The pair exchange blown kisses. Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea with the Royal Hospital to the right.

Taken from the (relaid) cobblestone entrance. SJ

The Pan Am coach continues its journey. Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea SW3.

Turning around from the previous brings this view. On the right, the corner with Ormonde Gate is seen in "He Who Rides the Tiger." SJ

At the station, Arthur posts a letter to Clare from Sir Easonby that explains his alter ego's feelings for her. The concourse at Euston station on Euston Road NW1 with the escalators to Euston Underground station behind the facility wall on the right.

The concourse now. (PW)

Arthur walks from the telephone booths after calling Clare to tell her that he'll be staying in town late. Looking across the concourse at Euston station.

The station has been remodelled over the years. (PW)

Following Mrs. Brownjohn's demise, Mrs. Payne (Joan Benham) and her husband George accompany Arthur from the graveside.

Telling his friends that he'd rather be alone, Arthur runs through the graveyard spinning his brolly.

Inheriting Clare's fortune along with the house, Arthur sells up and buys a small house near the coast. Not really 'near the coast' for this, Geoff Dodd says, was, 'The Barn, Nan-Clarks Lane, London NW7' since demolished. See alsoCapture 60. (RL)

At the Beeches, the golf club he intends to join, Arthur clumsily climbs out of his new AC Spider. Steve Randall identifies Temple Golf Club on Henley Road, Hurley in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

Grabbing his clubs, Arthur walks towards two Golfers (Garry Marsh and Juba Kennerley), one of whom mistakes him for a caddy. Temple Golf Club in Maidenhead located by Steve Randall.

Meeting Peter Jackson in a bar after being turned away from the golf club, Arthur is invited to a party at Rushton Manor on the following Saturday night.

Arthur parks outside the large house.

Music drifts through the doorway as Arthur gets out of his car and goes inside where he is shocked and disturbed to see news headlines about Mrs. Brownjohn murder during a slide show.

Running from the party quite drunk, Arthur rushes home and changes into Sir Easonby Melon before driving to find Clare's father's polyphon which he had sold to Hester Green. 11 Thames Street, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London discovered by Richard Lovejoy (RL)

The location now, taken by Peter Bywaters.

Still inebriated, Easonby staggers through the streets. In the left background is Percy Harrison at 10 Thames Street in Kingston upon Thames, located by RL.

Peter Bywaters found that Percy Harrison has long since ceased trading.

Sir Easonby approaches Hester's shop selling objet d'art. The junction of Charlton Place and Camden Passage in N1, a location that appears in 'The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp' and 'Percy'.

Looking north-east. SJ

Sent away by Hester after paying her £50 for the polyphon, Easonby gets back into the Spider and goes looking for another drink. Richard Lovejoy (RL) identifies Percy Harrison, who traded from 10 Thames Street in Kingston upon Thames and is here viewed from Bishop's Hall.

In Peter Bywaters' comparison, the back mock Tudor beams have been painted white and the telephone box has disappeared.

Noticed by con-man Clennery Tubbs as he splashes out his money in a pub, Easonby is befriended and taken on to a club. RL explains that here we're looking towards the White Cross public house on Water Lane, Richmond seen from the River Thames Towpath.

A bright winter's day for John Harwood's visit. (SJ)

Inside the Yodel Sporting Club, Clennery does his best to relieve Easonby of his cash. The third archway along on the River Thames Towpath in Richmond located by RL.

John Harwood has a second go at this: it looks like the brick work has changed. (SJ)

After Easonby finds Hester Green (Shelley Winters) is also in the club, the pair go back to her flat. Camden Passage in Islington N1.

No10 on the east side of Camden Passage. The lamp-post seems to be in the same position. SJ

When his AC Spider is discovered parked outside the club, Arthur is taken into custody for questioning by Inspector Coverdale. Outside 90 Allitsen Road in NW8 found by RL.

On the north side of the street and now less ornate. SJ

Arthur walks away from the police station after Hester is brought in but fails to identify him. Allitsen Road, looking towards St. John's Wood High Street located by RL.

No coppers on the beat here. SJ

Declining the offer of a newspaper, Arthur walks past a Vendor . . . The Evening Argus is on sale which would suggest Brighton in Sussex but Richard Lovejoy's research led to St. John's Wood High Street, outside the Sir Isaac Newton public house at the corner of Allitsen Road NW8.

Original features intact. SJ

. . . and into the saloon of a pub. The door to the Sir Isaac Newton on St. John's Wood High Street identified by RL and as also seen in 'The Devil Inside'.

An outdoor area now impedes the view slightly. SJ

Arthur returns to his cottage where he discovers Hester and the polyphon inside. 'The Barn, Nan-Clarks Lane, London NW7', since demolished, identified by Geoff Dodd who tells us that the house also featured in 'The Avengers - Who's Who?' (1967) and 'Avengers - My Wildest Dream' (1968) (RL)

Blackmailed into marrying Hester, Arthur makes plans while shopping for brandy. Woburn Walk WC1 looking towards the junction of Duke's Road with Flaxman Terrace and Burton Street.

Hardly a change. (PW)

Arthur imagines himself wearing a costume spotted in a shop window. Woburn Walk running between Upper Woburn Place and Duke's Road. Woburn Walk also features in 'Keep the Aspidistra Flying' and is not far from a location seen in 'Death Line', also starring Donald Pleasence.

The same background. (PW)