Private Road

Mr. Halpern drives his daughter and her boyfriend to the station. Station Approach, Chislehurst in Bromley, Greater London.

The road has certainly deteriorated but the parking revenue has increased. (RL)

With just minutes to spare before the train, George Halpern (Robert Brown), Ann Halpern (Susan Penhaligon) and Peter Morrisey (Bruce Robinson) enter the station. Outside Chislehurst railway station in Bromley.

All very much the same today except for the bollards. (RL)

The train rolls into the platform and George tells the Ticket Collector that Peter will pay at the other end. Chislehurst station on Station Approach, Chislehurst.

The doorway has been reduced by half. (RL)

On another evening Peter and Ann leave a cinema. The Odeon Westbourne Grove, 118 Westbourne Grove W2, which was demolished in 1986. (SR)

The corner shared with Chepstow Road on the extreme right. SJ

The young couple spend time together. Hungerford Bridge spanning the Thames in WC2. Scenes for 'The Breaking of Bumbo' were also shot on the bridge.

The same railway bridge with the Shell Centre in the background by Peter.

The aspiring author escorts Ann to the station to catch her train home. Facing York Road from London Waterloo's Station Approach.

Mark O'Neill shows that little has changed, but something is going on behind that boarding! Mark points out that the bus stop in the background was used by Paddy Considine and the hooded man in the Bourne Ultimatum, currently dispensed with while the Shell Centre redevelopment takes place.. (RL)

The steps up to the entrance of Waterloo Station. The station was seen in 'The Jokers', 'My Beautiful Laundrette', 'The Party's Over' and more.

Those same steps captured by Mark O'Neill. (RL)

As Ann's train departs, Peter walks from the platform. Waterloo Station, Waterloo Road in London SE1. A very similar shot was seen in 'Horror Hospital'.

Does this mean that Mark had just missed his train? (RL)

Mr. Halpern approaches when Peter calls for Ann.

Peter drives Ann to the cinema after her father suggests taking the car.

In town, the couple cross a busy road to enter the cinema. Opposite the site of the former Astor Cinema on High Street, Bromley.

The premises to the left is still a licensed restaurant but the one to the right is vacant. I will take a shot with a "proper" camera when I next pass. (RL)

The entrance of the Astor Cinema, formerly on High Street in Bromley which closed in September 1977 to be demolished 11 years later.

A "Cinema Treasure" (see www.cinematreasures.org/theaters/27952) now replaced by an estate agency. I will go with the correct equipment next time. (RL)

Ann and Peter leave the building where they plan to rent a flat.

After moving in to their own place with with Peter, Ann leaves the local launderette laden with clean washing.

Now a vet's. This is 35 Alexander Street, W2. SJ

The camera tracks Ann as she stops to peruse a cinema poster.

Now with basements and railings. SJ

Ann continues home, where Peter is working.

Takes a little convincing, doesn't it? The wall adjunct, seen in the original, is hidden behind the new railings. SJ

When Mr. Halpern keeps visiting, Peter tells Ann that he's fed up and the two agree to get away.

I believe the then shot was taken from this balcony at 38, Hereford Road, W2, not too far away from Alexander Street (see above). SJ

Carrying their belongings, the two leave the flat.

Hereford Road. SJ

Ann gets into the car and Peter drives away . . . north.

Well, I'm convinced ... SJ

After the long journey to Scotland, the car is brought to a stand outside a cottage.

The couple take in the view from their new home.

When Ann gets fed up, the pair return home. Approaching London on the M1. The houses to the left stand on Ellesmere Avenue in NW7 and the bridge ahead carries Edgware Way over the motorway. A similar view from the northbound carriageway appears in 'More Bad News'. (RL)

Stephen (Michael Feast) leaves an addiction clinic while Peter waits for him.

After Ann falls pregnant, the two walk together after work.

Ann tells Peter that she doesn't want to get married.

Peter visits Ann in hospital after she loses the baby. Steve Cook recognised Inverforth House on North End Way in London NW3.

Now a very gated set of apartments. However a walk along the rather splendid pagoda on West Heath will bring the south side of the property into view, which is enough to confirm the identification. SJ

Mr. Halpern speaks with Peter after the two meet outside the hospital. Identified by Steve Cook, Inverforth House in Hampstead can also be seen in 'Bartleby' and 'First Man Into Space'.

Again, just to confirm the south side of Inverforth House. This is off-angle taken from the pagoda which straddles the sides of the house and can be made out in the original's distance. SJ

After being caught stealing a typewriter from his workplace, Peter holds the door open for Stephen. 40 Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington W2. It ceased being offices in 2021, and is currently being converted into a hotel. (SR)

This is a prime example of unsatisfactory: we await the Premier Inn to see how much architecture has been preserved. SJ

The two run back to Peter's flat. Facing northwest from 40 Eastbourne Terrace, with Paddington Station on the right. The tall building, 20 Eastbourne Terrace, still stands after a major refurbishment in 2016. A similar view appears in 'West 11'. (SR)

Panning right for this only slightly more satisfactory shot. SJ