Truly, Madly, Deeply

Date: 1990
Director: Anthony Minghella
Production Company: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Lionheart, Winston

Stars: Juliet Stevenson, Alan Rickman, Jenny Howe, Carolyn Choa, Bill Paterson
Location(s): Bristol, London

Region(s): ,

Storyline:

Once upon a time there was a couple who were truly in love. They were madly in love enough to be able to live happily ever after, except that he died . . . .

Additional Information:

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  • Capture 1
  • 03 Jan 2016

It's evening when Nina climbs the steps of Highgate station. Highgate Underground station entrance in the car park off Shepherd's Hill in London N6, also seen in 'Tube Tales'.

Peter returned to the location to grab this comparison.

  • Capture 2
  • 10 Jun 2016

Still grieving the death of her boyfriend, Nina Mitchell (Juliet Stevenson) arrives home to her rat infested flat. Buckingham Vale in Clifton, Bristol.

The same house, home to Dorothy Brown MA, MBE at the time of filming. (PW)

  • Capture 3
  • 10 Jun 2016

Laden with documents, Sandy (Bill Paterson) cycles towards Nina's house on fictional Evingham Road N6. Buckingham Vale, Bristol BS8.

From a similar angle. (PW)

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  • 10 Jun 2016

The manager of the agency where Nina works takes his bike through the gate and climbs the steps to the front door. Buckingham Vale, Clifton.

Same gates, different style number. (PW)

  • Capture 5
  • 'Now' required

Following the appearance of the ghost of her boyfriend Jamie, Nina asks Maura (Stella Maris) if she believes in life after death.

  • Capture 6
  • 10 Jun 2016

As the pair walk together, Maura explains that she was a film-maker in Chile but is now a cleaner in London. Birdcage Walk running between The Fosseway and Clifton Hill in Bristol.

A lot greener now. (PW)

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  • 'Now' required

The two go to a cafe where they meet Maura's friend Roberto. Goldney Hall at the University of Bristol off Lower Clifton Hill, Clifton.

  • Capture 8
  • 'Now' required

After Roberto is fired from the cafe and the two are amazed by a magician taking tea, Nina and Maura continue their walk. The sign appears to read Holly Bush Lane NW3, which is consistent with the Hampstead area of London, and this may be the path running between Frognal and Mount Vernon.

  • Capture 9
  • 10 Jun 2016

As she approaches home, Nina sees George the rat catcher's van.

Buckingham Vale, Clifton in Bristol. (PW)

  • Capture 10
  • 10 Jun 2016

The morning after a night spent with Jamie and some of his ghostly friends, Nina boards a bus and bumps into Mark, the magician from the cafe who is also a psychologist. Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol BS8.

Oxfam still at the same location. (PW)

  • Capture 11
  • 29 Jan 2016

After the two arrange a date, Mark de Grunwald (Michael Maloney) waits for Nina on London's South Bank. Looking across the River Thames towards Middle Temple Gardens from The Queen's Walk in SE1.

A closer view from Peter.

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  • 29 Jan 2016

Running late, Nina hurries along the riverside. The Queen's Walk running along the south bank of the Thames.

Peter provides this similar view.

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  • 29 Jan 2016

When Nina informs Mark that she has to leave, the two tell each other about themselves whilst hopping to the station.

Both distant spires are matched up by Peter.

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  • 20 Apr 2016

Nina outlines what she believes before going on excitedly about her family and school days. The National Theatre in SE1. Also seen in a number of films including 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' and 'The Bliss of Mrs Blossom'.

Now. SJ

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  • 29 Jan 2016

Mark smiles as he listens to Nina. Somerset House fills the background.

A distant shot of Somerset House from a, no doubt, smiling Peter.

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  • 18 Feb 2016

Nina stops talking before turning around when she hears a cello playing. Under Waterloo Bridge with Charing Cross station visible in the right distance.

Peter provides this image a little further along from the same location.

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  • 10 Jun 2016

After a telling him that she has to lead her own life, Nina leaves Jamie in the flat. Buckingham Vale, Clifton.

The green plaque on the gatepost is dedicated to Dorothy Brown who passed away in 2013 and was a "tireless conservationist". (PW)

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  • 03 Dec 2015

Nina looks towards the City as she walks. Hornsey Lane in N19 as it's carried over the A1, Archway Road by Highgate Archway. The bridge also features in 'Absolutely Anything' and 'Face'.

Peter found the location and took this comparison.

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  • 03 Jan 2016

While sitting alone, Nina decides to find Mark at the centre where he works. The since closed Village Bistro on Highgate High Street N6, spotted by Richard Lovejoy.

. . . and Peter provides this shot of the location in it's current guise as an estate agent.

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  • 03 Dec 2015

Mark drives Nina home and the two spend the night together. Approaching Highgate Archway on Hornsey Lane in N19.

A daylight picture of the same spot by Peter.

  • Capture 21
  • 10 Jun 2016

The next day, Nina packs away Jamie's cello, cleans her flat and telephones Mark to come over that evening. Looking out onto Buckingham Vale.

Looking out from the house, with grateful thanks to Mike Brown, son of Dorothy Brown, who is seen speaking to visitors. (PW)

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  • 10 Jun 2016

The ghost of Jamie (Alan Rickman) and his phantom friends look through the window onto Nina and Mark as the couple kiss.

Buckingham Vale in Clifton, Bristol. With acknowledgement to Mike Brown for his assistance when taking shots at his property. (PW)