Ride with Uncle Joe, A

In the motor pool, Joe (Fred Griffiths) checks over his Bedford OWL truck at the start of the working day. Federal Road near the corner with Wadsworth Road in Perivale, Middlesex.

Joe calls out to William to look where he's going as the youngster pedals his car towards a Lady walking along the street. Outside the factory of Glasso Paint Products Limited at 28 Wadsworth Road in Perivale.

Antony Blair returned to the factory.

Explaining that he drives his truck "Lizzie" over to Wednesbury and back three times a day Joe tells the viewer that "Around these parts, at the start of my trip the roads are pretty quiet."

"But out Wednesbury way, they're crowded with traffic and children going to school." Richard Lovejoy explains that Winston Brice & Paterson were opticians trading at 191 High Street, Uxbridge in Middlesex.

"But, quiet or busy, I have to keep eyes skinned 'cos there's nearly always someone acting foolish on the road." The junction of Hangar Lane and Cleveley Crescent in W5 with the Virol factory visible in the right background.

"Funny thing is, most children know how to cross the road. They just forget sometimes. These Kids for instance, I pass 'em every day on their way to and from school." Looking south on Hanger Lane.

"They've learnt how to be careful. Now then, stop, look right, look left then cross." The corner of Hangar Lane and Cleveley Crescent with the Virol factory beyond the Fox & Goose public house in the left background.

"And away they go safely." Hanger Lane in Alperton with Conyngham in the background.

"At the crossing near the school the streets are busier so they have to wait longer before they can cross. But they still remember to stop, look right, look left . . . " Suters, a drapers, were at 159 High Street, Uxbridge and Richard Lovejoy notes that the number on the shop front would appear to confirm that.

" . . . then cross." Facing Burton the tailors on High Street at the corner of Windsor Street in Uxbridge, Middlesex located by Richard Lovejoy.

As his day continues, Joe explains that the four Children hadn't always been as careful on the roads.

"Truth is, they didn't realise what it's like to be on the road in a lorry. So when I came across them larking about one afternoon I thought it would be a good idea to take them for a trip."

Sitting Peter the youngest in the cab next to him, Joe tells the others three to get up onto the back of the truck before they all set off for Wednesbury. Looking south-west on North Circular Road NW10 with the since demolished Coronation Cottages just visible in the left background and the gable end of number 63 to the right.

Keeping to the speed limit of 30 mph, Joe asks Dickie what to do when he wants to turn right ahead. Facing numbers 12 and 11 North Circular Road identified by Antony Blair.

Joe slows as he approaches the junction. Located by Antony Blair, this is North Circular Road at the junction at Hanger Lane with Ashbourne Parade beyond the railway bridge in the left distance.

Continuity is maintained onto Hanger Lane NW10 and a view of the Virol factory in the right background.

Joe notices a school sign. "Go slow Joe".

"Never know what'll happen round about a school." Ealing Road in Alperton Middlesex discovered by Antony Blair.

"20 miles is about your mark old son." Ealing Road in Alperton, looking north towards the junction with Braemar Avenue and Stanley Avenue.

Stopping at the kerb as they leave school, a group of Children are distracted by something one of them is carrying. Facing Alperton County Secondary School on Ealing Road.

Two other Pupils cross the road before calling to their pals. Antony Blair recognised Ealing Road in Alperton, Middlesex with Alperton Baptist church to the left.

Joe notices that they aren't crossing before one of them steps into the road unexpectedly causing him to swerve and stop.

Following the close shave, the journey continues. Antony Blair identifies this as looking east into The Broadway from the junction of Spring Bridge Road, New Broadway and High Street in Ealing W5.

Taken from the safety of the kerb by Antony.

"That's what gives me a proper headache, Children playing near a roadway." Bilton Road, Perivale in Middlesex with Empire Road on the right, identified by Antony Blair.

The same corner captured by Antony.

"It's always dangerous." Antony Blair advises that here we're facing east on Bilton Road in Perivale with the corner of Empire Road to the left.

Joe's Bedford approaches as one of the Children flicks a marble into the road. Antony Blair found Bilton Road, Perivale with the corner of Empire Road on the left.

There are a few changes in the distance in Antony's comparison.

From the pavement, Children look into the road as a Girl runs to retrieve the marble before falling in front of Joe's truck.

"After that lucky escape, the Kids were beginning to realise it's more dangerous driving along a road today than walking through a jungle with wild beasts on all sides."

"There was no more trouble on the run out to the factory at Wednesbury." Approaching the roundabout at the junction of Western Avenue and Greenford Road in Greenford, Middlesex.

Identified by Catford Cat on Twitter and Pini Stimler, this is the Bridge Hotel at the junction of Western Avenue and Greenford Road in Greenford.

Antony Blair found the pub and its sign surviving behind the same wall.

"But, as usual I was ready for a bit of refreshment and so were the "Four Musketeers". The police call box stands at the corner of Western Avenue and Greenford Road, outside the Bridge Hotel, located by Pini Stimler and Catford Cat on Twitter.

Joe and the Children arrive at the factory where they all enjoy a cup of char. Approaching the gates of the Sanderson Factory, Horsenden Lane South, Perivale, Middlesex. (RL)

Leaving the factory, a Boy on roller-skates crosses directly in front of the truck causing Joe to call out to him. The gates of the Sanderson Factory, Horsenden Lane South, Perivale, Middlesex well represented in Britain from Above EPW032175. Now part of 'Segro Park', Perivale. (RL)

"Well, there you are. All that happened on one trip and it taught the "Four Musketeers" a thing or too that they've never forgotten." Horsenden Lane South, Perivale looking south. Perivale Station is out of shot to the left. (RL)

Joe recaps "Now, take that Girl with the marbles. She knew it was wrong to be playing in the streets. The playground's the place for that kind of sport."

"And if there isn't a park or a recreation ground where you live, well, use the school playground. It's usually open and you can have much more fun there."

Two Boys ride onto the main road from a side street. "And as for this sort of thing, shooting round corners on scooters . . ."

" . . . bowling a hoop in the gutter . . . "

" . . . kicking a ball about the road. You're just asking for trouble."

"So remember, when you catch sight of that pal of yours on the other side of the road . . . " The corner of Ealing Road and Braemar Avenue in Alperton, Middlesex located by Antony Blair.

" . . . or your in a hurry to get home to that tea that's waiting for you . . ."

". . . or your just skipping along quickly because you're feeling happy. Whenever you come to a crossing, what must you do?"

"I know it makes you a bit impatient when there's a lot of frightening traffic about. But that's the time to get a Policeman or another older person to take you across. That's what grown-ups are for." Facing 226 Ealing Road, Wembley found by Richard Lovejoy who adds that over the shop fronts to the left and the first floor and above to the right remain identifiable.

Whistling as he goes, Joe leaves with another load. The corner of Federal Road and Wadsworth Road in Perivale, Middlesex with the Glasso Paint Products factory as the background.

The location now taken by Antony Blair.

The "Four Musketeers" practice what Joe has taught them. Facing Burton's premises on High Street in Uxbridge, discovered by Richard Lovejoy.