Rogue Male

Somewhere in Germany, early 1939. A table is laid for the Führer, Adolf Hitler. Chris Edwards identifies this as Woodside House at St. Briavels near Lydney in Gloucestershire.

Chris lives in the nearby village of Llandogo and provides this view of the property now.

Through the sight of his rifle, Sir Robert watches from the forest. The frontage of Woodside House at St. Briavels found by Chris Edwards.

In daylight, Chris captured the house around 43 years later.

Secret Police appear before Hitler emerges from the house. Chris Edwards explains that Woodside House stands across the River Wye from Llandogo in Monmouthshire and the house belongs to The Polish Scouts Association.

Whilst photographs are taken, the shot is fired but misses. Sir Robert was intercepted and caught by German Officers following an injured pheasant. Woodside House at St. Briavels, Gloucestershire located by Chris Edwards. The property is also seen in the Netflix series ‘Sex Education’.

After being tortured and left for dead, Captain Sir Robert Thorndyke 'Hunter' (Peter O'Toole) returns to England. Dave Sadd identifies Limekiln Wharf and Limekiln Dock in E14.

Sir Robert makes his way from the docks. The entrance to Limekiln Dock on Three Colt Street in Limehouse found by Dave Sadd.

Panning right brings the bend on Three Colt Street into view. Facing number 90 located by Dave Sadd.

In the next scene, Sir Robert appears in more suitable attire.

Panning along the street, the 'Rogue Male' heads to visit his uncle, The Earl.

The end of the pan shows that the Gestapo have followed.

Sir Robert leaves Saul Abrahams' office with Mr Peale (Hugh Manning). New Square, London WC2. The square was also used in 'Tom Jones', 'Mr. Holmes', ‘A Pair of Briefs’, ‘The Limehouse Golem’, ‘A Fish Called Wanda’ and 1969’s ‘David Copperfield’.

At the south end of the square. SJ

Major Quive-Smith (John Standing) approaches a British Agent (David Webb) who is trailing Sir Robert. New Square in WC2 with the Great Hall, Lincoln's Inn in the background.

Needs a winter visit. SJ

Sir Robert and Peale walk to the underground station after noticing Quive-Smith and the Agent. New Square in WC2, various views of which also feature in 'Mr. Holmes', ‘Tom Jones’, ‘A Pair of Briefs’, ‘The Limehouse Golem’, ‘A Fish Called Wanda’ and 1969’s ‘David Copperfield’.

Well, some cars and a well-placed skip. SJ

Quive-Smith and the Agent set off to follow Sir Robert. New Square, London.

Needs a winter shot. SJ

Sir Robert buys a shilling ticket from the Booking Clerk (Henry Woolf) as Peale plans a diversion to aid escape. The booking hall of Aldwych Underground station on Strand, London WC2 which also makes an appearance in 'Postman's Knock', 'Bellman & True', 'Their Finest' and 'Patriot Games'.

The station was still in use at the time of filming but closed in 1994. With thanks to David and Christian from TfL for arranging access to the station.(PW)

After killing the pursuer, Sir Robert visits Jessel, his tailor. The view through this window was used in 'The Breaking of Bumbo'. Old Burlington Street in London W1 facing towards Burlington Gardens where 'The Alphabet Murders' also had a scene or two.

The same view today. Taken from inside the tailors, Anderson & Sheppard at 32 Old Burlington Street. With thanks to the management and staff who kindly allowed me to take this shot. (PW)

The outlaw arrives at Wimbledon station to catch the train to the west country. Unidentified location.

Jessel (Robert Lang) waits on the platform with the equipment that Sir Robert has requested. Unknown location.

Ever faithful Jessel watches as Sir Robert crosses the station footbridge. Unidentified location.

Sir Robert remembers an earlier time when he came here with Rebecca (Cyd Hayman). The Fox Inn, Court Hill, Corscombe in Dorset.

Clive Rideout sent in this shot commenting, that there are "now just 3-little benchleys outside",.......as he also said "groan", indeed! (RL)

Sir Robert watches as a couple on a tandem approach. Court Hill, Corscombe between Crewkerne and Maiden Newton in Dorset.

Clive Rideout confirms that the wily Knight had clearly swung the signs around. (RL)

Freda (Maureen Lipman) and Gerald (Ray Mort) look over as Sir Robert admires their conveyance. Corscombe, Dorset.

No Maureen or Ray - They know the pub is closed on Monday and Tuesday. With thanks to Clive for going none the less. (RL)

The couple agree to sell their bike to Sir Robert. Court Hill, Corscombe, Dorset.

....and so the car park is empty. With thanks again to Clive. (RL)

Sir Robert cycles away into the countryside. Unidentified location.

After digging a foxhole as a hideout, Sir Robert rides to the local Post Office. He has just passed the old Post Office in Rampisham, Dorset.

'The Last Post' sounded some time ago remarks Clive. (RL)

The Postmistress calls the Police when she suspects that Sir Robert is the fugitive. Unidentified location.

Quive-Smith follows Sir Robert to Dorset and drives into Rampisham.

Clive Rideout did his best to get the correct point of view given the tree growth. (RL)

Major Quive-Smith studies a map as Muller (Ian East) brings beer from the pub. It appears that the building was only dressed as a pub. Rampisham, Dorset.

Clive advises that "The Tiger's Head" closed many years ago, so for you Herr Muller, 'Ze beer is over'.

Sir Robert watches as the Major arrives at Drake's house. Unknown location.

Quive-Smith arrives to stay and discusses shooting with Mr. Drake (Ivor Roberts). Unidentified location.

Major Quive-Smith comments on the weather to Drake before going 'hunting'. Unknown location.