East of Ipswich
Date: 1987
Director: Tristram Powell
Production Company: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Stars: John Nettleton, Pat Heywood, Edward Rawle-Hicks, Allan Cuthbertson, Rosemary Macvie, Oona Kirsch, Pippa Hinchley, Joan Sanderson
Location(s): Southwold, Suffolk
Region(s): South East E-L
Storyline:
Based on Michael Palin’s memories of dreary holidays in provincial seaside resorts, this is a story about a seventeen year-old only son and his rebellious holiday romances in Suffolk which lead to his sexual initiation by a promiscuous Dutch girl.
Additional Information:
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- Capture 1
- 19 Feb 2014

During the titles - establishing shot of Easton. The path runs down from North Parade to the beach in Southwold, Suffolk.
The paths and promenade have been substantially changed over the years and the pier was (re)built in 1999. (RL)
- Capture 2
- 19 Feb 2014
During the titles - panning from image eoi001. Southwold.
They look like the same seats.(RL)
- Capture 3
- 19 Feb 2014
During the titles - panning further, a guest about to enter Tregaron Guest House in Easton. Southwold.
The distinctive posts remain.(RL)
- Capture 4
- 22 May 2024
Tregaron Guest House, Easton. North Parade, Southwold.

Mark Cheadle found the Tregaron Guest House, although it may now be a private residence as no signage.
- Capture 5
- 22 May 2024
The Burrill family stop off at a convenient place whilst en route to Easton. The junction of The Street and Ferry Road, Walberswick identified by John Hanley.

The shelter and toilet block at Walberswick captured by Mark Cheadle.
- Capture 6
- 22 May 2024
Mr Burrill (John Nettleton) emerges after fixing a towel dispenser. John Hanley advises that the bench and toilets are very much as they were when filming took place.

Mark Cheadle found that an extension has since been added for the disabled.
- Capture 7
- 22 May 2024
Mr Burrill is overtaken by Mr. Horrobin in his Rover. The green on Ferry Road, Walberswick in Suffolk located by John Hanley.

Not that many changes in Mark Cheadle's shot.
- Capture 8
- 22 May 2024
On the road again. John Hanley recognised this as Ferry Road, Walberswick. The area was used in 'Drowning by Numbers' and 'Payroll'.

Cottages on the road through Walberswick by Mark Cheadle.
- Capture 9
- 19 Feb 2014
Mr Burrill, Mrs Burrill (Pat Heywood) and Richard (Edward Rawle-Hicks) on the seafront at Easton. Southwold.
"The Lovejoys" substitute for the "Burrills". (RL)
- Capture 10
- 19 Feb 2014
The family settle on the beach. Southwold.
Looks as if someone has settled in with a wind break. (RL)
- Capture 11
- 19 Feb 2014
Richard Burrill watches twins Rebecca (Michelle Jordan) and Rachel Phelps (Jaynee Jordan). St. James' Green, Southwold.
The yellow lines at least helped to make the green free for photography. (RL)
- Capture 12
- 19 Feb 2014
Mr Burrill ascends steps to meet his son and Edwin Macklin (John Wagland). St James' Green, Southwold with Southwold Lighthouse in the background.
Pity about the wheelie bin.(RL)
- Capture 13
- 19 Feb 2014
Following the twins. St. James' Terrace, Southwold.
Now.(RL)
- Capture 14
- 19 Feb 2014
Richard visits the guest house that the Horrobin family are staying at. Marlborough Road, Southwold.
Parked cars would have spoiled the picture even if I had been able to stand in someone's garden. (RL)
- Capture 15
- 19 Feb 2014
Richard and Edwin go to the Coffee Cup Cafe.
Eagle eyed son Matt spotted the change of use on the corner of Chester Road and Stradbroke Road. (RL)
- Capture 16
- 19 Feb 2014
Mr Maklin (Timothy Bateson), Keith Maklin (Stuart Mansfield), Mr. Hargreaves (Charles McKeown) and Mr Burrill play cricket on the beach. Southwold in Suffolk.
Nobody playing at silly point today.(RL)
- Capture 17
- 19 Feb 2014
A Band marches along the Promenade. The Promenade at Southwold. Mark Cheadle advises that we see the Southwold and Reydon Corp of Drums which was founded in 1981 but sadly now disbanded.
All very much remodelled in the intervening years.(RL)
- Capture 18
- 19 Feb 2014
Guest House owner Miss Wilbraham (Joan Sanderson) hands a packet of cereal to Mrs Burrill. North Parade, Southwold.
No one leaving today.(RL)
- Capture 19
- 19 Feb 2014
The Burrills drive off along North Parade, Southwold.
The mine is still there.(RL)
- Capture 20
- 19 Feb 2014
The Burrills talk with Mr Horrobin (Allan Cuthbertson) and Mrs Horrobin (Rosemary Macvie). North Parade, Southwold.
I gave it time but nobody came along in a dressing gown. (RL)
- Capture 21
- 20 Feb 2014
Edwin under the pier. Southwold.
Ellie was not prepared to get wet even for Grandpa.(RL)

