Likely Lads, The

Date: 1976
Director: Michael Tuchner
Production Company: Anglo-EMI

Stars: Rodney Bewes, James Bolam, Brigit Forsyth, Mary Tamm, Sheila Fearn, Zena Walker
Location(s): Hertfordshire, London, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear

Region(s): ,

Storyline:

Two lifelong friends find that their relationship is beginning to change.

Additional Information:

Originally added to the site in 2011, now revisited with new and more screen captures along with a storyline by Phil Wilkinson.

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During the Second World War, Lance Bombardier Leslie Ferris (Edward Wilson) bids his fiancée Alice (Michelle Newell) a fond farewell before leaving for Catterick.

A few months later, the heavily pregnant Edith Collier (Susan Tracy) tells Alice that she had warned her husband about being careless during an air raid. David Gardner identifies this as Gordon Street in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear.

Bridges View, Gateshead, the site of the bottom of Gordon Street taken by Tony Leighton (TL) who adds "The line of the street in the screen capture would have been ten or twenty yards to the left but the camera position but is now part of a garden.

The pair conclude that their babies had been conceived during the same raid before the titles roll. Gordon Street, looking up hill towards Tower Street in Gateshead, all of which was demolished in 1979/80, located by David Gardner. The redeveloped area is now occupied by Bridges View and Windmill Way.

Bridges View, Gateshead where Tony Leighton's view shows that the terrain is still steep.

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Leslie poses for a photograph of Alice with their son Robert.

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Likewise, Corporal Cyril Collier (Gordon Griffin) takes a picture of Edith and their son Terence with his Grandparents (Bunny Seaman and John Tatham).

Alice struggles as she pushes Bob's pram up a steep hill to the terrace where they live. David Gardner found Gordon Street in Gateshead. The unnamed road to the right runs across the bottom of Stone Street to Bank Street.

Tony Leighton (TL) explains that the line of the back street to the right in the screen capture would have run diagonally front left to back right through the houses in Bridges View on the right.

The credits end with a black and white scene turning to colour as the sound of Children playing rises in the background. Bridges View, Gateshead located by Tony Leighton.

Looking more or less west. TL

Bob Ferris (Rodney Bewes) looks at Terry Collier (James Bolam) as he explains to a Lad that he'll buy him another ball. Tony Leighton tells us that this is waste ground near St. Ann's church in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear adding that in the extreme left distance stands St. Cuthbert's Court in Gateshead which was seen in 'Get Carter'.

Believe me that through the trees the southern ends of the Tyne and Swing Bridges in the gap between the blocks of flats on City Road. TL

The Youngster tells Terry that he doesn't want another ball, he wants that one . . . before pointing to the roof of a nearby building. Barrie Donnelly explains that this area is called Battle Field, to the east of Newcastle upon Tyne, with the spire of St. Ann's church to the top left and St. Ann's Parish Hall in the background..

Flats have replaced the building where the football gets stuck on the roof on what is now called Breamish Quays. St. Ann's church on the left and the flats extreme right on Breamish Street provide references. TL

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Holding on tightly, Bob looks down from the roof after losing the coin toss to decide who will retrieve the ball. Looking from the roof of St. Ann's Parish Hall towards City Road.

Spectators gather to watch the ladder of an AEC Mercury appliance extend towards the roof. St. Ann's Parish Hall in the Battle Field area of Newcastle upon Tyne recognised by Barrie Donnelly.

Nothing recognisable from the film is visible now as the flats on City Road and Tyne Street block the view. TL

The Boys watch as Bob is rescued. Neil Rigby tells us that the arch in the left background stands on Tarset Street and this is Looking from Breamish Street NE12.

Again, Tony Leighton found nothing recognisable from the screen capture. The archway found by Neil on what is now called Lime Square is behind Breamish House to the left. On the extreme right is the far end of the former Ouseburn Mission House.

As Bob is told off by a Fireman for wasting their time, the Lads run home for dinner before the Crowd disperses. Neil Rigby identifies the former Ouseburn Mission House preserved at 147 City Road in NE1 on which there is a plaque to honour Gladstone Adams, the inventor of the car windscreen wiper.

Through the trees and mist, the Ouseburn Mission remains to anchor the shot . . . all else is gone. TL

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In a van advertising new "Extralite" soap powder, Terry drives through a modern housing estate. Looking north on Churchill Street at Willington Square, Wallsend with properties on Bathgate Close to the left.

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Following the van, the camera pans to reveal a road junction. Facing south on Churchill Street with the A1058 passing over the roundabout ahead.

The Bedford van turns a corner onto a busy road. The corner of High Street West and Atkinson Street in Wallsend, Tyne & Wear.

The architecture is pretty much the same apart from a few cosmetic changes in Brian Leng's view.

Ian Wylie advises that Wallsend is a former shipbuilding town where Swan Hunter was the big employer adding that, ironically, one of the shipyard sites is now occupied by a television studio where the interiors for 'Vera' were filmed.

High Street West captured by Brian Leng.

Bob steps onto a pedestrian crossing in front of Terry. Facing westward on High Street West, Wallsend.

Brian Leng provides the comparison.

Switching on the van's roof mounted speaker system, Terry announces "The hour of doom is at hand". High Street West in Wallsend on the banks of the River Tyne.

The location now by Brian Leng.

Bob continues to look around for the source of the mysterious voice. High Street West, Wallsend in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Knowing where the voice came from, Brian Leng took this view.

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A JCB digger leaves the yard where Bob looks through his office window while telling his secretary Wendy that he's going to the Fat Ox.

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Terry asks his manager Mr. Chipchase (Hugh Turner) if he can take a longer lunch break to attend the funeral of an old friend.

The sound of demolition machinery fills the air around the Fat Ox. Facing numbers 49 and 51 Joan Street in South Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne located by Mark O'Kane.

Houses on Iveagh Close now stand near the site and this is the best Mark could take as a comparison.

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A half demolished terrace is revealed as the camera moves. Joan Street in South Benwell with houses on Helen Street in the background.

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Bob joins Terry to look at the destruction of the streets where they were brought up. To the left stands the remains of Joan Street and on the right, Helen Street.

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Walking towards the pub the pair discuss their differing views about the neighbourhood. Helen Street and Joan Street in South Benwell with the route of Pipe Track Lane crossing teh background.

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Following a pint or two from the last keg, Terry and Bob watch as the Fat Ox is pulled down. Helen Street and Joan Street, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Collecting their glasses, landlord Joe (Roger Avon) asks if the two will visit him in his new pub. Mark O'Kane advises that this is Joan Street in South Benwell, on the empty land behind and down the hill from "the Fat Ox" with buildings on Buddle Road in the left background. Lee Gallacher tells us that the distant tower to the left is the former Derwent Tower on Ravensworth Road, Dunston, south of the River Tyne which was designed by Owen Luder of the 'Get Carter' multi-story car park fame.

Again, the nearest possible comparison by Mark with the same properties in the background.

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Carrying the dartboard from the pub, Bob walks across the dangerous site towards his old house ignoring the warning shouted by a Worker (Jimmy Rushton). Helen Street and Joan Street in South Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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After Bob is pulled out of the cellar that he fell into, Terry gives him a lift to the library where his wife Thelma is expecting him. Elstree Way in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire located by Neil Rigby. Steve Cooper adds that the building to the left is the Police Station, which is no longer in use and surrounded by hoardings, while the office block on the right has been demolished with flats now standing on it's footprint.

The "promotional and merchandising executive" drops his friend off at the library. Steve Cooper advises that this is the Library on Elstree Way, Borehamwood which was vacated many years ago with Steve Wright noting that the building was still standing in 2021.

It's still standing in 2026. Now housing the Gratitude charity offering free food to the needy. (SR)

Bob makes his way into the building where he makes a scene about seeing his past being bulldozed away. Steve Cooper advises that this shot is taken from inside the Library looking out onto Elstree Way towards the job centre. To the right can just be seen the Fire Station but the office block behind has been demolished with flats now occupying the site.

Taken from a position directly in front of the window with a wider view, note that the tree has grown substantially. (SR)

Driving away, Terry broadcasts to Thelma that it wasn't his fault. Looking onto Elstree Way from inside the Library in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

The base of the tower was obscured by posters and vehicles in the capture. (SR)

In his red Vauxhall Chevette, Bob arrives at the quay where Terry is fishing. Prior's Haven in Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear, looking across the landward end of the North Pier towards Tynemouth Castle and Priory found by Geoff Phillips and confirmed by Ian Wylie.

Geoff found the area now occupied by Tynemouth Sailing Club and notes that the short terrace to the top left of the screen capture has been demolished.

Holding his rod, Terry sits drinking a can of McEwans Export. The River Tyne North Pier at Tynemouth located by Ian Wylie.

The pier now, captured by Geoff Phillips.

Bob walks up to his Pal who tells him that his divorce came through. Looking inland from the North Pier identified by Ray McNaughton.

Ray also provides this proof of the location.

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Terry asks Bob if he'd like some coffee, explaining that he would offer a beer but he only has six cans. Prior's Haven fills the background where the Spanish Battery, the Coastguard station and Admiral Lord Collingwood's Monument stand on the horizon to the left. Ian Wylie advises that his favourite line from the film has just been be spoken.

The Friends make their way back to Terry's Parents flat. John Young explains that this is one of the tower blocks known locally as the "14 storeys" which stood on Mitford Gardens along the A1058 Coast Road at Willington Square, Wallsend. The blocks were unnamed and the numbering of the maisonette followed that of the streets they stood on.

The slip road onto the eastbound Coast Road captured by Tony Leighton. "Taken from a point closer to the road as there is now a Wickes warehouse in the original camera position. The fourteen storey maisonettes would have been centre frame and the four storey flats on Beal Gardens now have red roofs and are still visible in the right background."

Terry gets out of the Chevette after Bob takes him home. Taunton Close in Wallsend looking south-east towards Mitford Gardens identified by Tony Leighton . . .

. . . who also provides this view of the location as it appears now.

When a gang of Kids climb onto the bonnet of his car, Bob shouts for them to "get away from there". Tony Leighton found the background block on Taunton Close.

Tony faced south-west towards the four storey flats on Beal Close in the distance.

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As the couple prepare to go out shopping, Thelma Ferris (Brigit Forsyth) leaves the house. Goldcrest Way in Bushey, Hertfordshire found by Neil Rigby.

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Opening the door of the car, Thelma notices that the car's wing mirrors are missing. Outside number 1 Goldcrest Way in Bushey confirmed by Mark O'Kane.

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Arranging to go caravanning together, Bob, Thelma, Terry and his new girlfriend Christina (Mary Tamm) load luggage into the Vauxhall. Taunton Close off Mitford Gardens.

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Bob tells Terry that the weather forecast said scattered showers and that his horoscope is ominous. Taunton Close in Wallsend, Tyne & Wear.

Thelma offers out treacle toffees as the Foursome set off. The Tyne Bridge crossing the River Tyne from Gateshead to Newcastle on Tyne.

A view of the bridge without the haze from Tony Leighton.

Passing through the countryside that they want to show Christina, the sun shines down as a river is crossed. Pauperhaugh Bridge over the River Coquet near Rothbury in Northumberland located by Neil Rigby.

Tony Leighton travelled to Pauperhaugh Bridge, about three and a half miles south east of Rothbury, to take this view looking north east. "Apart from a new gate on the opposite side of the river and solar panels on a roof, no changes."

The journey west continues. Neil Rigby identifies Front Street in Rothbury, Northumberland, facing westward.

The large tree in the centre of the shot has been replaced by a much younger tree and flower beds, otherwise Tony Leighton found that little seems to have changed.

Front Street, Rothbury with Church Street and All Saints church on the right.

Tony Leighton came across the addition of the ubiquitous double yellow lines, a fence around the Rothbury Cross, in the centre of the frame, and a zebra crossing across Front Street at the left. "Still quite peaceful."

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Reaching an official camping site, Thelma comments that all they can see is other caravans as the wind howls through the rows of trailers.

Having decided to get out of the Girls' way, Bob and Terry leave the local pub after a few drinks. The Bee Hive Inn, located on the B1325 between Earsdon and Seaton Sluice villages, just north of Whitley Bay in Tyne & Wear found by Brian Leng.

Brian revisited the location.

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Walking through the camp sites gates, Terry asks Bob if he can remember where their caravan was. Glenn Aylett advises that the site was Feathers Caravan Site on Blyth Road just to the north of Whitley Bay on the A193. Now known as the Whitley Bay Holiday Park it is always known as 'Feathers' to people in Whitley Bay. (RL)

While parked in a lay-by, Christina and Terry hike across fields to see a Roman wall. Tony Leighton reckons that the Knag Burn Gateway is a candidate for this location. The gateway is to the east of Housesteads Roman Fort in Northumberland and was built into Hadrian's Wall long after construction.

Tony explains that with erosion and damage to the wall, access to the top of the wall is not as easy as it used to be. "I remember going on a school trip to the wall in 1968/69 and we walked for miles along the top. The authorities do their best to prevent this now as the wall was being damaged by the number of visitors. The wooden steps in the screen capture would, at that time, have been to get onto the top of the wall and the fencing to the left of the steps would be to stop people getting onto the steep stretch of the wall down to Knag Burn."

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As the rain pours down, Bob looks out through the window of a café as he and Thelma wait for Terry and Christina. The long demolished Good Companions Café on St. Albans Road, South Mimms in Hertfordshire found by Neil Rigby. The building was also seen in 'Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World'.

Setting off while Thelma and Christina are still asleep, Bob and Terry pick up hitch-hikers Glenys and Sandy as they head south. Watling Street seen from Market Place in Corbridge, Northumberland identified by Ian Wylie, as that's where he lives.

This comparison was provided by Brian Leng.

Tony Leighton updates the scene.

Church bells ring out as they tow the caravan through a small town. Facing St. Andrews church at the corner of Watling Street and Market Place, Corbridge.

Brian again provides a splendid view.

No major changes in Tony Leighton's view.

The camera pans with the action. Market Place in Corbridge with St. Andrews church in the left background.

Tony Leighton captured this shot of the thankfully unchanged St. Andrew's church.

As Christina and Thelma wake up, Bob brings the car to a stand at a set of temporary traffic lights. Market Place in Corbridge, Northumberland.

This comparison is by Brian Leng.

The junction on a sunnier day by Tony Leighton.

Stepping out of the caravan whilst it's stationary, Thelma and Christine are left behind when the lights change. Market Place in Corbridge recognised by Linda Powell.

Cars jostle for parking space in Tony Leighton's comparison.

The Vicar (Ian McDiarmid) and his Congregation are bemused to see the two Women standing in their dressing gowns. The gateway to St. Andrews church in Corbridge, Northumberland recognised by Brian Leng and confirmed by Ian Wylie.

The same gateway taken by Brian.

A more accurate angle as Tony Leighton found a gap between the cars.

Bob, Terry and the caravan disappear along a narrow road. Ian Wylie advises that this is Middle Street in Corbridge adding that the traffic lights were props and that the road is now one way in the opposite direction.

Stepping out of the roadway, Brian Leng captured he scene..

Tony Leighton found that the street remains one way . . . this way.

Further along the road, Bob pulls into a service station where Glenys and Sandy head towards the shop. Neil Rigby identifies the garage at the corner of Harmondsworth Road and Holloway Lane, the A3044, in Harmondsworth, Greater London, a location confirmed by Bob Clark.

Mark Alford found that the car wash survives.

Terry waits for his Green Shield stamps as Bob returns from the caravan in a panic after discovering that Thelma and Christina are both missing. The garage at the corner of Harmondsworth Road and Holloway Lane in Harmondsworth to the south of West Drayton.

The alignment of the pumps has changed in Antony Blair's comparison but the hotel building in the distance is still visible through the gap in the trees.

A truck enters the small town. Facing Watling Street from Market Place, Corbridge located by Brian Leng.

Brian took this view as confirmation.

A sunny update. TL

Moving into the roadway the Vicar flags down the Bedford. Looking towards Middle Street from Market Place in Corbridge, Northumberland.

Taken from a similar position by Brian Leng.

Tony Leighton's shot shows few changes to the buildings.

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After an explanation from the Vicar, the Truck Driver gives Thelma and Christina a lift in the hope of catching up with Bob and Terry.

From the cab of the Bedford, Thelma spots the caravan at the service station. Holloway Lane in Harmondsworth, Greater London.

Antony Blair found alterations including a change of ownership.

Returning from the disastrous break away, Bob takes suitcases into the house where tension is high. Goldcrest Way in Bushey, Hertfordshire discovered by Neil Rigby.

Two nicely matured bungalows in Antony Blair's comparison.

Bob drives to Terry's flat as Christina is packing her bags. Taunton Close, Wallsend facing south-east discovered by Tony Leighton who adds "The fourteen story block on the left was the middle block of the three, the site of which is now on the edge of Tarrington Close."

Tony explains that the refurbished four storey flats and Mitford Gardens in the right distance provide a reference.

After it bounces off Bob's car, a Boy kicks a football back onto the nearby playing field. Tony Leighton found Taunton Close, here looking north towards the Coast Road.

Coast Road is now screened by bushes and trees in Tony's modern view.

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Missing Bob as he travels up in the lift, Terry emerges from the building, kicks the Youngster’s football and loses his shoe. Taunton Close identified by Tony Leighton. The three 14 storey blocks of maisonettes were built in 1960 and demolished in 1989.

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A taxi brings Terry home late from the pub where he finds Christina gone and Bob sleeping in his bed. The garage blocks on Taunton Close, opposite the maisonettes.

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Next morning, Tommy the Milkman (Alun Armstrong) makes his deliveries. The walkway of the tower block on Taunton Close with Coast Road below to the right.

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When Terry opens the door and tells Tommy to cancel the yoghurt, the milkman replies "Oh dear, Madam's gone has she?" The walkway of the tower block containing numbers 25 to 94 Taunton Close with the four storey blocks containing numbers 1 to 12 Taunton Close and 65 to 87 Mitford Gardens along with other properties on Mitford Gardens below to the left.

As they leave the flat Terry asks Bob if he'll be back tonight. Tony Leighton identifies Taunton Close, facing west.

Tony found these houses when he arrived at the location along with the four storey flats on Beal Close just visible in the background.

The pair stop in their tracks when they see Bob's car. Taunton Close in Wallsend, located by Tony Leighton, looking south-west with the rear of 41 to 63 Mitford Gardens in the left background.

41 to 63 Mitford Gardens are still there to provide a link in Tony's comparison.

Tony Leighton confirms Neil Rigby's identification of Taunton Close in Wallsend, here facing south-east.

Updating the view, Tony found that houses now occupy the site of the garages with the thee story buildings on Mitford Gardens in the distance to provide a reference.

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That evening, Bob sits alone in a launderette.

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Spotting Bob carrying flowers for Thelma as he gets onto a bus, Terry announces "Say it with flowers is it?". Grainger Street at the junction with Market Street in Newcastle upon Tyne spotted by Brian Leng.

After several attempts at getting the shot due to parked vehicles, Tony Leighton eventually took this view of the corner.

Terry laughs as the doors close on the stems before the bus pulls away. Brian Leng identifies Grainger Street with Market Street to the right.

The local lad, Brian, took this shot.

Tony Leighton's view records changing businesses as well as the colour of the buses.

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On a rainy evening Terry takes Bob along to visit his sister Audrey.

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On the way back to Terry's flat, Bob asks if they can go to see Thelma.

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Receiving a phone call from Audrey, Thelma makes her way to Terry's maisonette. The tower block on Taunton Close, Willington Square.

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On the Elm Lodge housing estate, Bob sits in Terry's van while Extralite Girls talk with the Residents. Neil Rigby identifies this as the junction of Links Drive and Park Crescent in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.

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While a miserable Bob wonders why Thelma hadn't been home all night, a taxi approaches. Looking south-westward along Links Drive.

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Housewives show interest in the washing powder demonstration as Thelma gets out of the cab. Links Drive at the corner of Park Crescent in Borehamwood located by Neil Rigby.

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An argument starts as Bob and Thelma accuse each other of getting up to no good overnight. Neil Rigby found the junction of Links Drive and Park Crescent.

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After Terry announces that the demonstration is about to start, Bob and Thelma climb into the back of the van to continue their row . . . with the mic still switched on. The corner of Links Drive and Park Crescent in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire discovered by Neil Rigby.

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When Terry gets fired after Mr. Chipchase turns up and hears Bob and Thelma's argument being broadcast all over the estate, the two Pals head to the coast where they sit on a bench overlooking the sea. North Promenade, Whitley Bay in Tyne & Wear overlooking Whitley Sands and the North Sea.

Terry blames Bob for getting the sack, Bob mourns the loss of his direction in life. Looking southward along North Promenade in Whitley Bay.

Ray McNaughton provides the comparison.

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Debating who has come off worse, Terry asks Bob why he always assumes the exclusive right to be miserable. North Promenade with Whitley Links as the background.

Bob apologises and Terry considers taking Audrey's advice to emigrate because his Parents are coming home to the flat. North Promenade in Whitley Bay with the Spanish City in the background recognised by Linda Powell who tells us that the seafront bench is still there . . . she's even sat on it.

On his way to a football match, Richard Payne took this shot of the now restored building.

As they walk Bob suggests that they go on the beach, "too cold", Terry proposes the pictures, "cinema's closed", the ice rink, "doesn't open until Easter". North Promenade, Whitley Bay.

The case of the missing shelter is investigated by Ray McNaughton.

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Walking through the closed fairground, Bob recalls that they great times there when they were kids. Ian Wylie recognised the long since redeveloped Spanish City funfair in Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear which was immortalised in the Mark Knopfler / Dire Straits song "Tunnel of Love".

Terry sighs that there must be some single women here, even in the winter. The Spanish City funfair found by Ian Wylie.

Tony Leighton discovered a new road pushing through the site.

"I know, let's go to Boots the chemist. Lots of girls work there." . . . . Bob replies that it's early closing day. Spanish City between Park Road and the Promenade in Whitley Bay.

Moving with the action, Tony Leighton pans left to find the refurbished Spanish City building.

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Looking for somewhere to stay, the Two drive along the coast road. Facing south on The Links, Whitley Bay.

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Bob stops the car outside the Ivanhoe Guest House. This is number 78 The Links in Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear which Greg Mishevski advises now bears little resemblance to the building in the film with a west wing added and a coat of white paint, which may have prompted the current name "The White House".

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Escaping from an unsuccessful evening spent with landlady Mrs. Windsor and her daughter Dawn, Bob and Terry return to the maisonette where they find Thelma and Audrey waiting. Taunton Close in Willington Square, Wallsend.

Bob stands on the quayside. On the quayside just below the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle advises Brian Leng. Other views of the bridge can be found in ‘On the Night of the Fire’, 'The 'The Ballad of Tam Lin', ‘Payroll’, ‘Get Carter’, ‘Stormy Monday’ and ‘The Clouded Yellow’.

Our Newcastle super sleuth Brian took this comparison.

Repairs or refurbishment are underway in this image from Tony Leighton who adds that the low grey building just below centre on the far side of the river is HMS Calliope, home of a Royal Naval Reserve Unit, hence the naval vessels moored there in the original film capture.

Carrying a contract, Terry steps over a chain link fence to join his friend. Dave Pike advises that this is the car park outside the Guildhall on Aberdeen Wharf, now the Quayside, in Newcastle Upon Tyne, that Incidentally, can be seen from above in 'Get Carter'. (RL)

The scene now.

Tony Leighton found that bollards have been installed.

Terry tells Bob that he's signed on as a deckhand and his ship sails at the end of the week. Aberdeen Wharf in Newcastle upon Tyne located by Dave Pike.

Little change here.

The wharf some 50 years later, taken by Tony Leighton.

Memories of his childhood are recalled as Terry looks across the river. Aberdeen Wharf below the Tyne Bridge.

Brian Leng grabbed this view of the scene now.

Tony Leighton found a fairly relaxed scene, apart from the traffic.

On the morning of Terry's departure, Audrey Collier (Sheila Fearn) and her Children stand on the rain soaked quay as a ship's hooter sounds. Looking up river at Corporation Quay in South Shields, Tyne & Wear.

Corporation Quay now captured by Tony Leighton.

Having decided against emigrating during a drunken night with Bob on board the ship, Terry walks towards his sister carrying his suitcases. Graham Colls advises that this is the Mill Dam area of South Shields, specifically the former Corporation Quay, looking towards Daltons Lane with the Custom House to the left and former police station on the right.

Tony Leighton looks along Daltons Lane towards the Customs House Arts Centre.

Audrey turns to see her brother and asks "What are you doing?". Corporation Quay in South Shields, Tyne & Wear identified by the guys at NODA taxis in Newcastle.

Tony Leighton centres on the Tyne Port Health Authority building.

Joined by Thelma, the three watch as the Liberian registered ship leaves the docks. Graham Colls tells us that this is Corporation Quay on the River Tyne in South Shields, Tyne & Wear.

Compared with 50 years ago, Tony Leighton finds nothing of note.

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Having fallen asleep on board after the drunken farewell, Bob climbs out of one of the freighter's lifeboats.