Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Date: 2002
Director: Shane Meadows
Production Company: Big Arty, Film4, Slate Films
Stars: Robert Carlyle, Shirley Henderson, Rhys Evans, Kathy Burke, Finn Atkins, Andrew Shim, James Cosmo
Location(s): Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire
Region(s): Midlands
Storyline:
The story of a love triangle between a mild-mannered man who publicly proposes to his girlfriend on a daytime talk show, and her charismatic but irresponsible ex-boyfriend.
Additional Information:
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After Dek's proposal to his girlfriend on a TV show is turned down, he drives his family back home. Arnold Lane, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, facing southwest.
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The camera follows the car as it reaches the brow of a hill. Thanks to Geoff White for spotting similarities to capture 28. From the top of Shelford Road, Carlton, Nottinghamshire facing southwest, with Eastcliffe Avenue on the right.
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Derek reaches the street where the family lives. Second Avenue, Carlton, looking south.
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The car draws to a halt and they disembark. Dek (Rhys Ifans) watches Charlie (Ricky Tomlinson) trudge home up the hill. 92 Second Avenue, Carlton.
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Next morning Dek disposes of the flowers he bought for the proposal. 98 Second Avenue, Carlton.
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Dek finds Donut (Andrew Shim) slumped over his car bonnet as they set off for work. 98 Second Avenue.
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Charlie emerges from his home. 91 Second Avenue, Carlton.
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In the film's Glasgow, a trio of thugs pull up in a stolen car outside the residence of Jimmy (Robert Carlyle) as they set off for some thieving. Standing in for Glasgow is 49 Ilkeston Road, Nottingham.
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The gang drive to a quiet cul-de-sac. Innes Close, Carlton, identified by Geoff White.
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The crooks confront some returning party entertainers and steal their money. Seen here is Billy (James Cosmo). 19 Innes Close, found by Geoff White.
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Dek is seen at the autoshop where he works. Gedling Garage, Cavendish Road, Gedling, Nottinghamshire.
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Jimmy has run off with the money.
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Jimmy hitch-hikes to the Midlands with the loot.
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Jimmy has reached Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire. Facing north at the junction of Nottingham Road and Scargill Avenue.
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Jimmy is dropped off by a bingo hall. The Capitol Bingo & Social Club, Churchfield Lane , Radford, formerly a cinema and converted to a church in 2004.
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In the morning Charlie collects the kids to take them to school. 109 Second Avenue, Carlton.
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Carol (Kathy Burke) and Dek watch them depart, outside 109 Second Avenue.
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Charlie drives northwest along Fraser Road, Carlton, plassing the junction with Ernest Road.
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Jimmy has stowed away in the car. Charlie throws him out. Looking East along Fraser Road, Carlton, from just before Fraser Crescent. Located by Geoff White.
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Jimmy wanders into the park where he sees couples dancing on the bandstand. Victoria Park, lkeston, Derbyshire.
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Charlie meets up with Jimmy and agrees to take him in. Victoria Park, Ilkeston.
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Dek drives his car into a lamppost. Charlie and Jimmy are on the scene. Unidentified location.
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Dek's replacement car is a pink three-wheeler. He drives Marlene to school. The junction of Hillview Road and Prospect Road, Carlton.
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Dek drops Marlene (Finn Atkins) off at school. Porchester Junior School, 217 Standhill Road, Carlton.
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Jimmy heads for the shop where Shirley works. Old Brickyard, Carlton.
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He enters the shop to try and win Shirley back. Old Brickyard, Carlton.
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Jimmy's fellow criminals arrive from Scotland, chasing after him and the money. Second Avenue, Carlton, at the junction with Third Avenue.
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Dek takes the kids out for a ride in his newly-repaired car. Shelford Road, Carlton, with the Newton Road junction on the left.
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Reaching the park, Dek catches Jimmy and Shirley cuddling on the steps of the bandstand. Victoria Park, Ilkeston.
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Seeking revenge, Dek meets up with the criminals and reveals Jimmy's location to them.
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Dek leaves home and checks into a B&B. Arnold Lane, opposite Shelford Road, Nottingham, found by Geoff White.
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Jimmy reunites with his daughter Marlene at a local pub, The Sporting Chance. In reality the New Engine House, 17 Old Brickyard, Carlton Hill.
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Panning down. The New Engine House, Carlton Hill, Nottingham.
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Dek decides to leave the area and signs off from work. The junction of Cavendish Avenue and Lascelles Avenue in Gedling.
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Dek returns home with Marlene after she convinces him not to leave. 83 Second Avenue.
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Dek stands with Shirley and Marlene to confront Jimmy. Looking out from 98 Second Avenue.
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Dek, Shirley and Marlene visit the skating rink. Richard Winchester notes that this is "unsurprisingly" the National Ice Centre in Nottingham, and adds that the walls and balcony are pretty much unchanged.