Villain

The Saturday morning sun rises as Patti (Elizabeth Knight) waits outside the Rivalry Club where Benny Thompson works as a croupier. Adam Conner found number 8 Chesterfield Gardens in Mayfair W1.

The location now, taken by Adam.

Benny drives Patti back to his flat. Looking east on Curzon Street, London W1.

Inside Benny's flat, brutal gangster Vic Dakin waits with two of his heavies. Heron Court on Lancaster Gate, London W2.

On the north side. SJ

A newspaper van passes as Benny turns into the road. Lancaster Gate in Bayswater.

Looks like there's been some rebuilding and conservatory removal. The corner of Leinster Terrace and Lancaster Gate from ground level. SJ

Duncan (Tony Selby) follows Vic Dakin (Richard Burton) and Webb (Del Henney) from the building. Heron Court on Lancaster Gate in W2.

Unchanged apart from the almost mandatory addition of step railing. SJ

Badly beaten and cut, Benny Thompson is left hanging from his fifth floor window. Looking skyward from the pavement outside Heron Court.

Now. SJ

Dakin is driven home to the house that he shares with his elderly Mother. According to Neil Rigby, near number 24 Baskerville Road in Wandsworth, London SW18.

This replaces NR's Google verification. SJ

The sadistic gang leader puts the key in the door.

I could've ventured closer for the shot, but it is 22 Baskerville Road just west of Wandsworth Common. SJ

Detective Sergeant Tom Binney (Colin Welland) brings news of Benny's attack to Detective Inspector Bob Matthews (Nigel Davenport). The rear of 37 Clare Lawn Avenue, East Sheen, London SW14 identified by Neil. See Capture 29. (RL)

Dakin and his boys go to the pub where Danny tells them about a factory wages heist. IMDb records this as being the The Assembly House public house on Kentish Town Road, London NW5.

Denis Hoare provides proof that 'imdb' is correct and notes that the doorway has been remodelled slightly. Denis has included a portion of the screen capture as pub now has blinds all around. (RL)

Wolfe Lissner drives Venetia to visit Vivian's house in the country for the weekend. Hatchlands Park near East Clandon in Surrey.

Peter Bywaters took this comparison of Hatchlands Park where the manicured lawns have given way to a wild meadow.

Getting out of the car, Wolfe Lissner (Ian McShane) accompanies Venetia (Fiona Lewis) into the house where the Marquis is entertaining. Hatchlands Park off Epsom Road to the east of East Clandon.

Peter Bywaters found that, since filming, trees and vegetation have grown on the lawn seen in the screen capture making a shot from the same angle impossible, but being a National Trust property the house and the out buildings remain unchanged.

Leaving Venetia in the care of Gerald Draycott MP, Wolfe returns home. Looking east on Prince of Wales Drive in Battersea.

Now, with the gas holder of Nine Elms Gasworks better visible in the distance. SJ.

The camera follows Dakin's sometime boyfriend towards the building where he lives. Prince of Wales Drive SW11.

The same location. SJ.

Wolfe enters the block to find Terry and Duncan bringing a message from Dakin. York Mansions on Prince of Wales Drive, just along from where 'Brannigan' also appeared.

York Mansions now. SJ.

Detective Inspector Matthews checks his watch as he waits for a train. The North London Line's South Acton station on Palmerston Road, London W3.

Ken and Rob provide this modern view of the same station.

Graham Thomas updates the location which has been part of the Overground network since 2007.

The train comes to a halt and the Inspector gets into a compartment where Danny is sitting. South Acton station on the line between Gunnersbury and Acton Central.

South Acton station as it is now. The Signalling, footbridge and platform surface were updated around 1990. Unfortunately Phil Bell's attempts to capture a train in the correct position were thwarted by the number of passengers waiting to board.

A train comes to a stand for Graham Thomas.

Danny (Anthony Sagar) tells Bob Matthews what he knows about Dakin's activities. Looking towards Old Oak Sidings from the North London Line with Acton Lane Power Station in the centre distance. Adan Conner advises that the view through the window is from Kew Curve in Willesden, running alongside the south-west Sidings. In the distance stands Acton Lane Power Station which was in operation from 1950 until 1983. The power station was used as a location for 'Aliens' and 'Batman' (1989) whilst derelict.

Inspector Matthews leaves Acton Central station where Tom is waiting. Churchfield Road West in W3.

Phil Bell tells us that the main building on the Eastbound side of Acton Central station currently a bar called 'Churchfields'.

With Dakin in the rear seat, Terry drives the gang's Rover 3.5 Litre Coupé to check out the bank where the factory's wages run will leave from. High Street in Hounslow, Greater London.

Antony Blair took this just to the right of The Bell public house adding that "The roads are now pedestrianised, many of the buildings have been replaced and the roof line of the two single storey building has been altered."

Terry (John Hallam) complains about the heavy traffic. Through the car's window stands The Bell public house at the corner of Staines Road and Bell Road in Hounslow.

Antony recalls that Maud Wilkinson from West Ealing had a flower stall outside the pub in the 70s and 80s.

The car approaches the bank from where the wages are to be collected. The corner of Bath Road and Lampton Road opposite Cressy's Corner in Hounslow.

Michael Adams sent this image of the bank, which is a Yates' Wine Lodge at the moment.

The two men take a closer look at the bank's door. The corner of Bath Road and Lampton Road.

This is a wider shot of the same scene with the former bank to the left. Picture from Michael.

Dakin berates Terry when he looks across at a young woman waiting at a bus stop. Lampton Road outside the Post Office.

Brian Cardwell returned to Lampton Road to take this view of number 5.

The route to the factory is timed. Looking from Ellesfield Avenue towards Mill Lane in Bracknell, Berkshire. Andrew Price draws our attention to Point Royal, the tower block in the background, which is also seen in 'The Offence'.

Andrew also provides this modern view.

Terry drives towards the target factory. Facing Ellesfield Avenue from the roundabout at the junction of Doncastle Road and the link road from Mill Lane with the Clark Eaton glass factory to the left.

A closer view of the location as it appears now from Andrew Price.

The Jaguar is parked next to a prop telephone box at the site of the planned robbery. Ellesfield Avenue with the Fujitsu building under construction on Lovelace Road in the right background. The completed building was seen in 'The Offence'.

The same location by Andrew.

After asking questions at the club where Benny worked, Bob Matthews is given a lift home by Tom. Clare Lawn Avenue, East Sheen, London SW14 identified by Neil. See Capture 29

The east side of Clare Lawn Avenue. SJ

The Detective Inspector bids goodnight to his colleague. Neil Rigby tracks the location down to Clare Lawn Avenue, East Sheen, London SW14 (RL)

Replacing Neil's Google from Dec. 2019. Outside no48. SJ

Wolfe returns to his car to collect drugs after doing a deal with Joe. Portobello Road at the corner of Lonsdale Road, London W11 recognised by RL. Various lengths of Portobello Road make an appearance in a number of productions including ‘Otley’, ‘Notting Hill’, ‘Pressure’, ‘West 11’, ‘The Moon Over the Alley’, 'Bullet to Beijing', ‘Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective’, ‘Mantrap’, ‘Jemima and Johnny’, ‘The Italian Job’, ‘The Mine and the Minotaur’, ‘Who Done It?’, ‘The Gentle Trap’ and ‘The Traitors’.

A slightly wider shot to show the corner with Lonsdale Road to the right. The white columns remain on this east side of the street. SJ

As Wolfe opens the boot of his Ford Capri, Terry and Duncan arrive and take him to see Dakin. RL advises that this is between Lonsdale Road and Colville Terrace on Portobello Road in Notting Hill.

And panning left, i.e. northwards brings this into view with the Notting Hill Gift Shop on the right. As Nichols' Arcade, this was the film's travel bookshop run by Hugh Grant in "Notting HIll." The location of the bookshop continues to be popular. SJ

Terry parks the firm's Rover outside the launderette where Dakin has a back room. Cambridge Road NW6 south of Carlton Vale with Gloucester House in the left background. Les Irwin managed get Richard's autograph during filming and recalls that "l was a 13 year old pupil at Percy Road Boys school, which became south Kilburn school, and from my classroom window we watched shooting take place. Richard Burton's caravan was set up next to a pub called the Shakespeare Tavern which at the time was derelict and boarded up."

Ken Stuart provides this shot showing all that's left of this section of Cambridge Road.

Dakin and his boys enter the Launderette to finalise plans for the heist. Frances Bull advises that this is the only part of Cambridge Road in Maida Vale not to have been demolished to make way for the South Kilburn Estate. Frances adds that "The row of shops stood into the early 1970s after Cambridge Road ceased be an important local though-route." (RL)

This image from Ken shows the new development that has replaced Bronte House which had previously replaced the parade of shops. The cranes in the top background stand where Gloucester House stood until 2018.

Tom Binney calls Wolfe back as he leaves a bookmakers. Facing west on Goldhawk Road in W12.

140 on the corner of Goldhawk Road has been converted to residential use and extended outwards for very small front gardens. SJ

The Detective Sergeant leads Wolfe around the corner to where Bob Matthews is waiting in his car. St. Stephen’s Avenue off Goldhawk Road in Shepherd’s Bush.

The location confirmed by Adam Conner.

The two Policemen 'question' Wolfe. A new development now occupies the site of this alleyway off St. Stephen’s Avenue.

The alleyway was about here halfway between Goldhawk Road and the entrance to Goldhawk Mews which is still opposite to the north. SJ

Dakin, Terry and Webb drive to Edgar Lowis's used car lot. Church Road in NW10 with the corner of Suffolk Road to the left and Taylor’s Lane on the right.

Adam Conner found that the road has become a dual-carriageway.

The shot follows the Rover into the yard. Suffolk Road in Church End, Willesden.

From ground level as Adam Conner wasn't able to get the elevated view seen in the screen capture.

Dakin tells Edgar Lowis (Joss Ackland) and Frank Fletcher (T.P. McKenna) that the job has to be pulled tomorrow as the factory workers are going on strike. The plot at the corner of Suffolk Road and Church Road has been redeveloped.

Flats from the 1990s now occupy the car lot as Adam Conner's shot conveys.

The next day, Terry drives Dakin to the bank. The top of Hounslow's High Street at the junction with Lampton Road.

In Michael Adams' picture, the foreground buildings at the corner remain the same and the shop still functions as a newsagent.

The Jaguar nears the bank. Facing west on High Street in Hounslow. Michael Adams advises that in this shot they're driving away from the bank which is around the corner and to the right of the building with the distinctive cupola.

The street has since been pedestrianised in this shot from Michael Adams.

The rest of the gang wait in cars near the factory. To the left stands the Clark Eaton glass factory on Ellesfield Avenue, Bracknell, since demolished to be replaced by a Waitrose warehouse.

Andrew Price provides this view adding that "To the left, hidden behind the trees, is the Waitrose distribution centre while on the right stand the offices of Boehringer Ingelheim."

Watched by Dakin and Terry, the factory's wages begin their journey. The junction of Bath Road and Lampton Road in Hounslow, Middlesex.

Antony Blair provided this street level view.

The crooks follow the factory's Vanden Plas Princess. Lampton Road, Hounslow.

Looking north along Lampton Road. Antony notes that it all looks very different now but the lamp posts appear to be in same.

Terry attempts to maneuver into position beside the factory's car. The link road from Mill Lane to the Southern Industrial Area in Bracknell with buildings on Wildridings in the background, all spotted by Anne.

In Andrew Price's comparison, traffic lights have been added to allow access from the bus lane, seen to the extreme left.

The Vanden Plas is brought to a stand and Dakin’s gang attack. Facing west on Ellesfield Avenue in Bracknell.

Andrew suggests that the GPO access cover set in the footpath may match the one seen on the grass verge in the original capture.

Armed with a baseball bat, Terry strikes. Looking east on Ellesfield Avenue with the Clark Eaton factory to the left.

In the foreground of Andrew's shot is the entrance to a car park for Boehringer Ingelheim.

Factory staff run to help the injured after Dakin's mob flee. Facing the Clark Eaton glass factory on Ellesfield Avenue in Bracknell's Southern Industrial Area.

Andrew observes that there's little chance of people coming to your assistance from the warehouse that now sits in the site!

Struggling to drive the damaged Jag because of a flat tyre, Terry pulls over and another car is hijacked. Peacock Lane in Bracknell, Berkshire with Peacock Farm, now a public house, in the background.

Andrew Price explains that "The Peacock Farm building in the middle distance has been absorbed by the Jennet's Park development. On the roundabout can be seen Life Sculpture by artist Lucy Glendinning which was commissioned by the estate developers. The sculpture aims to create an uplifting presence for residents and any resemblance to Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards is purely coincidental."

Henry (Ben Howard) and Webb are dropped off at an Underground station. This is Chiswick Park station on Bollo Lane in London W4 and the platforms can be seen in 'Cheer Boys Cheer'.

Chiswick Park station now, courtesy of Ken and Rob.

The stolen car is driven into a quiet suburban road. Ramsay Road, London W3.

Antony Blair remained at street level for this shot.

Leaving Lowis and Frank in the car with the money, Dakin and Terry continue on foot. Mary Nelson recognised Ramsey Road in Acton adding that "The blue doors belonged to a ball bearing factory run by Frank Marshall and the gate to the bottom leads into South Acton Recreational Ground where Burton shared his caravan with Taylor during filming".

The southern end of Ramsay Road captured by Antony.

At the end of the street the pair turn into an alley. Church Path W3 running between Ramsay Road and it’s junction with Fletcher Road.

Michael found the same wall, same bricks, same house, same rendering, same garden gate.

The shot pans to follow Dakin and Terry. Church Path with the rear of properties on Fletcher Road in the background.

The same location some 48 years on and Antony grabs a shot from the best angle possible at ground level.

Cut to the crooks on the bridge as they continue to walk in silence. This footbridge takes Church Path over the railway line running between Acton Central and South Acton.

Michael confirms the location with this shot.

Church Path continues into W4 from the foot of the steps and the area to the right is now occupied by Kingswood Terrace.

Now, with added shrubbery by Michael.

Inspector Matthews arrives at Edgar Lowis's house with reinforcements. Alastair Jones tells us that this is Belmont Villa on the corner of Cunnington Road and Rothschild Road, Acton Green, London W4 (RL)

The west side of Cunnington Road. SJ

To set up an alibi for Dakin, Wolfe and Duncan pay a visit to Patti. Frances Bull advises that this is Arundel Gardens, London W11. (RL)

The south side of the street, looking west. SJ

Inside her flat, Patti is pressured into 'entertaining' Gerald Draycott. Arundel Gardens, London W11

And again. SJ

The scene switches to Brighton where Mrs. Dakin has been taken for the day by her son. Looking west on King's Road in the East Sussex resort.

Now with the addition of the i360 observation tower which opened exactly a year ago. SD

Panning seaward, the camera finds Brighton's West Pier where Dakin is sitting with his Mother and Duncan. The pier was also seen in 'Bank Holiday', 'Loot', 'The Night We Got the Bird' and many other productions.

The West Pier now. SD

Having his "collar felt", Dakin is led away by the two Detectves. Looking onto West Pier from King's Road in Brighton. A similar view was seen in 'Smokescreen'.

The pier remains as a rusty skeleton after two fires during 2003.

Matthews and Binney lead Dakin away after he's picked out in an identification parade.

Gerald Draycott (Donald Sinden) is shown compromising photographs of himself with Patti whilst being asked to provide Dakin's alibi. Denis Doherty identifies Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham with the stairway leading up from the garden to the Waldegrave Ballroom. Other views of the house appear in 'Bullseye!', 'The Trygon Factor', 'Father Brown', 'Personal Affair' and 'Eat the Rich'.

When Dakin's Mother passes away, the funeral is watched by Matthews and Binney. Kensal Green Cemetery on Harrow Road in Kensal Green W10 with the Anglican Chapel in the top left distance. The cemetery was seen in 'Theatre of Blood' and 'Steptoe and Son Ride Again'. The Daimler Majestic seen in this sequence, NAN 404D, is also seen in 'The Italian Job', highlighted by Howard Baker. See also Capture 93 (RL)

Adam Conner returned to the location.

After letting Dakin know that Lowis is being moved to a civilian hospital, Danny makes his way to a phone box. Leighton Road NW5 located by Denis Hoare who adds that 'The Assembly Rooms' public house stands in the right distance.

Replacing William Lee's Google from 2017. Looking west on Leighton Road. SJ

Danny calls Detective Inspector Matthews. Leighton Road in Kentish Town identified by Denis Hoare who also advises that the Royal Mail Office is Grade 2 listed and now converted into flats. (RL)

The window design has been maintained. SJ

A Police escort accompanies the ambulance carrying Edgar Lowis from the prison hospital. The junction of High Street with Silver Street and Mill Street in Bedford, Bedfordshire.

Webb waits outside the film's St. Peters West Hospital as the ambulance approaches. Marloes Road in W8 with the corner of Stratford Road on the right.

The pavement extends out to the crossing now. SJ

As the ambulance passes through the gates, Webb walks to the entrance. The Lodge at the entrance of the former St. Mary Abbots Hospital on Marloes Road in Kensington identified by Greg. The hospital was seen in 'Say Hello to Yesterday', 'The Switch' and 'Adventures of a Plumber's Mate'.

The former hospital site is now occupied by luxury housing. SJ

A Ford Transit approaches the hospital. Looking south on Marloes Road in Kensington.

Now. SJ

The van carrying Dakin’s thugs passes through the gates of St. Peter’s West Hospital. The northernmost gates to St. Mary Abbots Hospital on Marloes Road W8.

Looks wider now. SJ

A Heavy (Johnny Shannon) follows Webb and his colleague into the hospital to look for Lowis.

Snatched from his private ward, Lowis is loaded into the van.

Receiving word that Lowis has been captured, Dakin and Wolfe leave the flat. Outside York Mansions on Prince of Wales Drive SW11.

The postbox appears to have advanced. SJ

The two get into the Rover and head to question the sick man. Prince of Wales Drive with Battersea Park behind the background fence.

Hard to match much in this gloomy but green day. SJ

Bob Matthews and Tom Binney watch from a van parked across the road. Prince of Wales Drive with York Mansions to the left of centre.

Looking west. SJ

Dakin and Wolfe near the disused works where Lowis is being held. Battersea Reach with Wandsworth Bridge crossing the Thames.

The camera pans to find the Rover as it passes through scenes of industrial decay. Fulham Power Station on Townmead Road in SW6.

Dakin leads Wolf through a derelict retort house. Not the sort of thing that you’d find at a power station so this is likely to be at Nine Elms Gas Works.

Learning where the money is hidden, Dakin and Wolfe drive Lowis towards Nine Elms. Culvert Place in SW11, other parts of which can be seen in ‘Night Ferry’, ''Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis' and ‘A Fish Called Wanda’.

Very corrugated. SJ

Culvert Place, sandwiched between the railways running from Longhenge Junction to Poupart’s Junction and now leads to the Parkfield Industrial Estate.

Passing cars might fit, just! SJ

The former Nine Elms South Goods Depot with Battersea Power Station in the right distance. The land is now occupied by New Covent Garden Market.

The car nears the railway arch where Lowis claims that he’s hidden the loot. Nine Elms South Goods Depot with the South Western Main Line passing overhead by viaduct. This is now East Cut Through in SE8 and the arches are populated by New Covent Garden market traders.

Ian Lyall's comparison shows New Covent Garden traders at the location.

When he spots police cars approaching across the waste ground, Wolfe shouts to Dakin that he’s been set up. Gary Moore recognised this location as the railway arches parallel to Hemans Street flats next to the Sainsbury's store in SW8.

After shooting Lowis, Dakin appears from the arch. The gasometer belongs to Nine Elms Gasworks and Gary Moore tells us that this is a railway arch near Hemans Street flats.

More police cars head towards the railway arches. To the left stands the former Horseshoe Brewery at the corner of Nine Elms Lane and Ponton Road and to the right can be seen Nine Elms Cold Store in Vauxhall. The brewery is seen in ‘Soapbox Derby’ and ‘Melody’.

Police Officers close in on Dakin and Wolfe.

Bob Matthews stands in front of Vic Dakin. SJ advises that this is in Nine Elms before New Covent Garden was built and Gary Moore adds that the background flats stand on Thessaly Road SW8.

Dakin looks around at the people watching his capture.

Inspector Matthews tells the psychopathic villain that he can't put the 'frighteners' on everyone.

More witnesses look on as Dakin throws his gun down. Alastair Jones believes that this is Darlington House on Fount Street SW8, part of the Hemens Street Estate, overlooking Nine Elms Goods Depot.

An additional screen capture from Howard Baker revealing the car registration relative to Capture 65