Doomwatch
Date: 1972
Director: Peter Sasdy
Production Company: Tigon
Stars: Ian Bannen, Judy Geeson, John Paul, Simon Oates
Location(s): London, Cornwall
Region(s): London C-D, South West
Storyline:
Dumped cylinders off the Cornish coast lead to local islanders’ acromelagy.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by SJ
Re: Captures 6, 14 and 15 – Dave Wilson has long been mindful that several Internet sites have attempted to credit this location as a town in Cornwall and thought that it would be helpful to quash the rumour/mystery. Supporting evidence of comparative film usage can be viewed here.
Brian Swan nailed the location of the quayside/Kelston Disposals Ltd which is Porthoustock, near St Keverne, on the Lizard, Cornwall. These shots are yet to be covered but will be in a future reboot.
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- Capture 1
- 09 May 2010
A nice establishment shot of Polkerris, south coast of Cornwall, near Fowey.
This one means climbing into a field. SJ.
- Capture 2
- 09 May 2010
Bannen approaches Polkerris.
Much the same, taken from the jetty as close to the sea as possible. SJ.
- Capture 3
- 09 May 2010
Reverse shot.
More of Cornwall on the horizon. SJ.
- Capture 4
- 09 May 2010
Polkerris seafront.
The window to what is now Sam's has changed to allow sunset views. This used to be to be a bucket and spade shop and before then a lifeboat house. SJ.
- Capture 5
- 09 May 2010
Up from the beach.
Now. SJ.
- Capture 6
- 'Now' required
Suddenly looks a different location. Polperro and Mevagissey often cited as locations on the Internet but yet to be proved. Perhaps a set. Well yes, Dave Wilson has found that it is indeed a set, a Pinewood Studio backlot to be exact. Evidence with comparative images can be viewed via the link in the Header Section of this film. (RL)
- Capture 7
- 10 Jul 2013
Wheel Coates mine, St. Agnes in North Cornwall where Bannen tests seagull eggs. Closer views of the mine can be found in 'The Mine and the Minotaur'.
To the east of Chapel Porth. The building on the right is Wheal Coates and that on the left is Towanroath Shaft. This shot was taken from the slopes on the west side of Chapel Porth. Image and information from Lionel Sear.
- Capture 8
- 09 May 2010
Back at Polkerris.
The bridge to the pub has gone. SJ.
- Capture 9
- 09 May 2010
Inside the local pub, the Rashleigh Inn.
And yes the same interior. SJ.
- Capture 10
- 09 May 2010
Another shot of the seafront of Polkerris.
Sam's again. They have a poster of 'Doomwatch' inside as well as, intriguingly, 'Monster' which was filmed in Oregon, USA. SJ.
- Capture 11
- 09 May 2010
Panning to the right.
Leads to a nice cliff walk. SJ.
- Capture 12
- 05 May 2013
Battersea Heliport, London SW11, with the four chimneys of Fulham Power Station, SW6, behind.
Best I could do poking the camera through the gaps in the fencing. SJ
- Capture 13
- 05 May 2013
And another power station, Lots Road SW10.
I need to be further round but the new development at Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour would obscure the power station anyway. SJ
- Capture 14
- 'Now' required
Back at the mysterious set-like location. Indeed, see Capture 6. (RL)
- Capture 15
- 'Now' required
And again. Much the same as Capture 6, a set. (RL)
- Capture 16
- 09 May 2010
Bannen and Geeson on the jetty of Polkerris.
Now. SJ.