Doctor in Clover
Date: 1966
Director: Ralph Thomas
Production Company: The Rank Organisation, Betty E. Box-Ralph Thomas Productions
Stars: Leslie Phillips, James Robertson Justice, Shirley Anne Field, John Fraser, Joan Sims, Arthur Haynes, Elisabeth Ercy
Location(s): Berkshire, London
Region(s): London C-D, South East A-D
Storyline:
After losing his job at a prison, a Doctor agrees to be retrained by his old medical school tutor.
Additional Information:
Initial screen captures provided by John Nauls with additional captures by Phil Wilkinson
Also known as ‘Carnaby M.D.’ (US Title)
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- Capture 1
- 23 May 2021
As the titles end, a London bus approaches as it travels along Du Cane Road in W12.
When he visited, Antony Blair found the location somewhat cluttered.
- Capture 2
- 23 May 2021
The camera pans with the bus to find the entrance of HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs. Du Cane Road in East Acton.
The gates to the Scrubs now, captured by Antony.
- Capture 3
- 13 May 2009
Nearby, Sir Lancelot Spratt drives his Rolls Royce towards the prison. John Nauls provides this capture, identifying the road as Erconwald Street, looking towards Wormwood Scrubs.
Now by John Nauls.
- Capture 4
- 23 May 2021
Sacked from his job as medical officer, Dr. Gaston Grimsdyke (Leslie Phillips) leaves the prison after saying goodbye to his patients. The prison gates on Du Cane Road which also appear in many other productions including 'The Horse's Mouth', 'The Italian Job', 'Seven Keys', 'Black Orchid', 'Hot Millions', 'A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square', 'Frenzy', 'The Big Job', 'Son of a Stranger', 'Jungle Street', 'Nothing Barred', 'Sentenced for Life' and 'Morgan, a Suitable Case for Treatment'.
No sign of Mr. Philips in Antony Blair's comparison.
- Capture 5
- 13 May 2009
After attempting to thumb a lift from a passing female motorist, the Doctor is surprised when Sir Lancelot stops for him. The corner of Wulfstan Street and Du Cane Road, looking east.
John Nauls provides the comparison.
- Capture 6
- 13 May 2009
Dr. Grimsdyke accepts the offer of a lift. The West Quarters, looking north located by John Nauls who adds that the houses on the right have since been demolished to make way for a car park.
Taken from a similar position by John Nauls.
- Capture 7
- 13 May 2009
Sir Lancelot Spratt (James Robertson Justice) brakes suddenly as a Motorcyclist steps onto a zebra crossing. John Nauls found the junction of Wulfstan Street and Erconwald Street in W12.
John Nauls provides this view of the same corner.
- Capture 8
- 20 Feb 2021
At St. Swithin's Hospital, Gaston's cousin Dr. Miles Grimsdyke treats ballet dancer Tatiana Rubikov when she is admitted after a fall. Maidenhead Town Hall on St. Ives Road in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The building also appears in 'Doctor in Distress', 'Carry On Behind', 'Carry On Doctor' and 'Carry On Again, Doctor'.
A similar viewpoint was seen in the aforementioned Carry on Again, Doctor. SJ
- Capture 9
- 'Now' required
Sir Lancelot and Dr. Grimsdyke arrive at St. Swithin's where Gaston's old tutor is determined to make a successful surgeon out of him. IMDb advises that scenes were shot at Wexham Park Hospital in Slough, Berkshire.
- Capture 10
- 23 Aug 2023
Gaston tags along when Lambert Symington takes therapist Jeannine Belmond to the cinema. Looking towards the junction of New Oxford Street, Charing Cross Road and Oxford Street from Tottenham Court Road with the Dominion Theatre and Centre Point on the left.
A daytime shot shows the left side remains the same. SJ
- Capture 11
- 'Now' required
A Delivery Man (Norman Chappell) brings flowers to Matron Sweet (Joan Sims). Is that a building at Pinewood Studios or Wexham Park Hospital that can be seen through the window?
- Capture 12
- 29 Dec 2021
Ringing bells signal the arrival of an ambulance bringing film star Rock Stewart to St. Swithin's. Maidenhead Town Hall on St. Ives Road in Maidenhead with the tower of the since demolished St. Mary's church in the centre distance.
The scene captured by Antony Blair some 55 years later.
- Capture 13
- 20 Feb 2021
Being rebuffed by young nurses when he attempts to turn on the charm, Gaston seeks out a new image. Carnaby Street at the corner of Ganton Street in W1.
Looking northwest. SJ
- Capture 14
- 20 Feb 2021
The camera follows Gaston along the fashionable street. Carnaby Street, just south of Ganton Street.
Very quiet indeed. SJ
- Capture 15
- 20 Feb 2021
After browsing shop windows, the Doctor enters a boutique to buy new clothes. Outside number 47 Carnaby Street in W1.
47 is now occupied by Vans selling shoes & clothing. SJ
- Capture 16
- 'Now' required
With his new look following a facelift, a modern hair cut and a shaved top lip, Gaston returns to St. Swithin's. Wexham Park Hospital on Wexham Street, Slough.
- Capture 17
- 'Now' required
Moving sprightly on, Gaston turns a nurses head. Wexham Park Hospital in Slough.
- Capture 18
- 'Now' required
Walking with Nurse Holliday (Suzan Farmer), Dr. Miles Grimsdyke (John Fraser) hardly recognises his cousin. Wexham Park Hospital on Wexham Street, Slough in Berkshire.