(1A)
'SITE 1'
(near Garden of Remembrance)
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY
BRUNSWICK PARK ROAD
NEW SOUTHGATE
LONDON N11

...WHERE TO LOOK...

(00:23) Marty appears and spots that something is going on by his grave.

(00:43, pictured) Marty sees a man digging near his headstone.

Spotter's Note: While the 'Then' and 'Now' shots may well appear dissimilar, this is because the area was chosen as graves had then to be dug on these plots. The monument with the ornate urn was a prop brought to the site for filming, as was to grave at the centre of frame. The leaning headstone to the left of frame can clearly be seen in both photographs.

Also appeared in: Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) - 'Whoever Heard of a Ghost Dying?' The Avengers - 'The Gravediggers' The Baron - 'Epitaph for a Hero' The Champions - 'The Body Snatchers' The Adventurer - 'Mr Calloway is a Very Cautious Man' Feature Films: That's Your Funeral (1973)

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(01:41) Jeff arrives with Marty and he sees what has concerned Marty. He goes to investigate and gets himself a nasty bump on the head.

(02:41, pictured) The man who has floored Jeff and another who has been digging the grave are dressed in 18th century period costume.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(05:31) Jeff places flowers in the memorial vase on Marty's grave.

(09:18) Jeff calls for Marty while standing at his friend's graveside.

Horticulturist's Note! In the close-up shot before the shot at (05:31) the flowers being put in the memorial vase are carnations. Once we cut to the wider shot, they are red roses!

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(05:56) Jeannie arrives at the cemetery and meets Jeff. They go to Marty's grave together.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(09:50) Jeff stands by Marty's grave, where he is jumped by Harper.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(09:54) With the element of surprise on his side, Harper easily beats Jeff in the ensuing fight, knocking him unconscious against a headstone directly to the left of Marty's.

(10:27) Mandrake finds Jeff lying dazed on the grave of his ancestor, the headstone of which reads, "Lord Martin Mandrake (1791-1882)".

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(31:19) Marty 'pops up' from the underground tunnel - and appears right next to his own grave.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(41:30, 41:37) Marty awaits Jeff, who is about to exit the underground tunnel and emerge next to Marty's grave.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(1B)
'SITE 2'
(in Section L)
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY
BRUNSWICK PARK ROAD
NEW SOUTHGATE
LONDON N11

(09:11) Harper escapes through the cemetery. 

Spotter's Note: This location was originally identified by Anthony McKay and Annette Hill in the 1980s. However, finding it once again in 2023 for the purposes of photographing our 'Now' shot proved somewhat challenging as many historic graves at New Southgate Cemetery are now heavily overgrown. One of the cemetery staff, Victoria Crabb, kindly suggested that they would be happy to pinpoint it for us, even if it were inaccessible, if we could provide a name from any of the graves. Just one was legible on the Blu-ray - William Henry Hayes (no relation to this site’s creator!) - but it was enough for Harry Crabb to locate it. Hayes' headstone, dated 1902, is the one just to the right of the large cross. The other three are obscured by a bush in the 'Now' shot but can be seen, covered with ivy, in the reverse shot (below) taken to the right of it. William's is to the left of these.

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

...WHERE TO LOOK...

Image/Map Data © Google, 2019

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(1C)
'SITE 3'
(in Section M)
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY
BRUNSWICK PARK ROAD
NEW SOUTHGATE
LONDON N11

(09:39) Harper continues through the cemetery, nearing Jeff's position at Marty's graveside.

Spotter's Note: The large cross that Harper is leaning on was intact in 2004 but has since broken at its base. It is now lying in front, on top of the grave, and is visible in the bottom right-hand corner of shot. In addition, the pointed cross behind Harper's right shoulder has toppled backwards but can be seen, partly masked by the top right of the modern headstone. A similar fate has befallen the cross behind and just to the right of that.

...WHERE TO LOOK...

Image/Map Data © Google, 2019

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...2004...

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(1D)
'SITE 4'
(path between Section L
and Section M)
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY
BRUNSWICK PARK ROAD
NEW SOUTHGATE
LONDON N11

(10:02) Jeannie searches for Jeff.

Spotter's Note: A tree seen in the episode was still present in 2020 but has since been felled. A bush is growing in its stead. Many of the older graves at the cemetery have settled and shifted. The angel featured here is one such example. As seen in the high-angle view, it is now leaning both away from the camera and to the left, making it impossible to perfectly match any of the original shots in which it appears. Even so, the angel is faring better than its counterpart opposite which was decapitated at some point after 2020!

...WHERE TO LOOK...

Image/Map Data © Google, 2019

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...2020...

Image © Craig Robins, 2020

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(42:18) Jeff and Marty discuss their next move...

Spotter's Note: For reasons unknown, the grave nearest the camera has been remodelled since filming. The original headstone has been retained but it is sited further back.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(42:25) ...as they walk down one of the cemetery's avenues.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(1E)
'SITE 5'
(in Section A)
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY
BRUNSWICK PARK ROAD
NEW SOUTHGATE
LONDON N11

(32:27) Harry hangs on to a tree as he battles the disorientating effects of his agoraphobia.

...WHERE TO LOOK...

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(1F)
GATEHOUSE
NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY
BRUNSWICK PARK ROAD
NEW SOUTHGATE
LONDON N11

(06:30) Establishing shot of the cemetery gates and gatehouse.

Also appeared in: Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) - 'Whoever Heard of a Ghost Dying?'

...WHERE TO LOOK...

Image/Map Data © Google, 2019

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...2004...

Image © John Holburn, 2004

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(39:27) Establishing shot of the cemetery gatehouse.

Spotter's Note: The New Southgate Cemetery gatehouse has been extended since filming. In addition, the original door was bricked up at some point prior to our 2004 photograph being taken. By this time, the original downstairs bay windows, seen to the right of the bricked up doorway, had been rebuilt and re-roofed, the replacement being quite incongruous. More recently, this construction has also been replaced, with the new brickwork being much more in keeping with the rest of the building. Access to the gatehouse is now from Brunswick Park Road, which is odd when you realise that both downstairs bay windows have been replaced with full-length double-glazed doors!

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...2004...

Image © John Holburn, 2004

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(1G)
UNKNOWN CEMETERY or GRAVEYARD (25a)

(08:53) Jeff looks out across the graveyard for the mystery man in costume.

Spotter's Note: This could possibly be a part of New Southgate Cemetery but equally could have hailed from a stock footage source.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

(39:24) A view of the cemetery.

Spotter's Note: This could possibly be a part of the same cemetery / graveyard seen above.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

(1H)
CHURCH OF ST. MARY AND ST. THOMAS
KNEBWORTH PARK
KNEBWORTH
HERTFORDSHIRE SG3

(11:01) Mandrake points to his house.

Spotter's Note: This church is reputed to date back to the 12th century when it was sited in Old Knebworth. Archaeological investigations have identified traces of an early settlement between the church and Knebworth House. It is believed that the settlement was abandoned when the park was created in c. 1300. In 1914 work started on a new church, St Martin's, to serve the main population centre of Knebworth, but St. Mary and St. Thomas has remained in use to this day.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...2013...

Image © Alys Hayes. 2013

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

"Early Morning in London"

(2A)

WESTMORELAND STREET
TEMPLE BAR
DUBLIN D02
IRELAND

(03:38) A newspaper van pulls up at the corner of O'Connell Bridge and two bundles of the morning paper are dropped from it onto the pavement.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image / Map Data © Google, 2023

(2B)

FITZWILLIAM SQUARE (SOUTH)
TEMPLE BAR
DUBLIN D02
IRELAND

(03:45) A postman walks along a street on his early morning round.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image / Map Data © Google, 2023

(03:55) A crane shot looks down on the steps of the last house in the row (number 35) as the postman approaches to make a delivery.

(04:06) A high angle shot focusing on the door as the postman delivers a letter.

(04:11) A tight shot of a milkman delivering milk to the house.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image / Map Data © Google, 2023

(2C)

HANOVER HOUSE
ST. JOHN'S WOOD HIGH STREET
ST. JOHN'S WOOD
LONDON NW8

(04:15) Establishing shot of Jeff's apartment block with his Vauxhall parked out front.

Spotter's Note: This footage was shot early in Randall and Hopkirk's production, with a similar shot - with the same foreground cars, but without the Vauxhall - being used in A Sentimental Journey.

Also appeared in: Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) - used extensively throughout the series The Champions - 'To Trap A Rat'

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2018

"Mandrake Hall"

(3A)
WEST LODGE
(now Tower Lodges)
HITCHIN ROAD
CODICOTE
HERTFORDSHIRE SG4

(14:52) Jean, driving her Mini, enters the grounds of Mandrake Hall.

Spotter's Note: This Grade II listed lodge and gateway was erected in 1816 at the behest of Lady Emily Bulwer-Lytton from material of the gatehouse destroyed in the alterations to Knebworth House in 1811, recycling Tudor era materials. The building was initially divided into two two-storey living spaces either side of the archway, with the additional an octagonal stair turret-cum-tower. The building stands 0.9 miles from Knebworth House itself and was part of the Knebworth Estate at the time of filming for Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased). It was sold by the Estate and converted to a house in 1992, but it was only in 2005, when it was renovated and repaired by WEAL Architects, that significant problems - old and new - were fully addressed. The tower was in a dangerous state, the chalkstone decaying, and the gateway arch near-derelict. The company undertook to repair the building without losing much historic material and character, and were rewarded with an HAA Award for conservation once the work was completed.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...1992...

Image © Alan Hayes. 1992

...2013...

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(18:44) Jeannie drops Jeff off outside the gatehouse as he wants to go back and find Harper.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(3B)
KNEBWORTH PARK
(now Knebworth Country Park)
KNEBWORTH
HERTFORDSHIRE SG3

(15:00) Jeannie approaches the house along the western driveway and stops to ask Harper is he has seen two men passing by.

Spotter's Note: Knebworth Country Park is the area immediately outside the walls of Knebworth House, and is part of the Knebworth Estate.

Of the trees in this view, the fourth from the left is no longer present. As seen in 1969, it had a distinct lean to one side and it is likely that it fell as a young tree as little evidence of its former presence remains.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(15:27) Jeannie leaves Harper and approaches Mandrake Hall.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(33:09) Dighton arrives via the western driveway with the ransom note, which he intends to hand to Harper for it to be delivered. Harper refuses to deliver it as he is known to Mandrake.

Spotter's Note: The tree at which Dighton parks his car is no longer present. It was then the nearest to Knebworth House on the east side of the avenue (the avenue running south east to north west). The tree has not been replaced.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(36:06) Harper reports to Dighton that he has delivered the ransom note.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(36:20) The ransom note is returned to them...

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(36:38, 36:49, 36:57) Harper and Dighton wonder how they can deliver the note and then find inspiration...

Spotter's Note: As previously mentioned, the large tree is no longer present. Some of the other old trees have considerable rot which may explain why. However, it is still possible to work out exactly where the tree once stood because of small details on the church tower in the original shot which only align from the original camera position.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(36:46, 36:54) The postman cycles along the western driveway towards where Harper and Dighton are standing.

(37:01, pictured) The postman nears the gates.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(38:08) A young lad, who has come out to do a spot of fishing, walks into view. Dighton and Harper spring into action, with Dighton asking the boy if he'd like to earn a shilling.

Spotter's Note: As per 33:09, the tree on which Dighton sits is no longer present and has not been replaced. Additionally, as previously mentioned, the tree across the path with the bowed trunk (left of frame) is also absent today.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(38:23) The boy is interested, so Dighton asks him to put the letter "through the door of the big house". He hands the boy the letter.

(38:38) After the boy reminds him about the shilling, Dighton hands it over. The boy walks off to the house. Meanwhile, Dighton and Harper run to their car and speed off down the drive.

Spotter's Note: As per 33:09, this tree is no longer present and has not been replaced.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(39:06) The boy's friend calls him away from the gate, and they run off together - the note undelivered.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(39:52) In the Mini, Jeannie approaches the crossroads as she nears Mandrake Hall.

Spotter's Note: This is only shot in the episode which shows the location of the tree where Dighton parked his car. It isn't the only tree on that side which is missing.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(39:55) Jeannie arrives at Mandrake Hall.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(3C)
GRIM'S DYKE HOTEL DRIVEWAY
off OLD REDDING
HARROW WEALD
LONDON HA3

Identified by: John Holburn

(21:17) Jeff angrily remonstrates with Marty for dashing off to see a football match.

Spotter's Note: This area is essentially opposite the hotel car park, which would not only have provided a good camera position, but also good light since it is not enclosed on both sides as many parts of the drive are. 

Also appeared in: Randall and Hopkirk Deceased - 'But What A Sweet Little Room', 'You Can Always Find a Fall Guy'

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(3D)
KNEBWORTH HOUSE
KNEBWORTH PARK
KNEBWORTH
HERTFORDSHIRE SG3

(27:34, 32:53) Night-time establishing shot of Mandrake Hall.

Also appeared in: Danger Man - 'The Sanctuary' Gideon's Way - 'Morna' The Champions - 'The Night People' The Persuaders! - Opening Titles The Adventurer - 'Action!' Feature Films: Horror Hospital (1973) Keep It Up Downstairs (1976) The Monster Club (1980) The Lair of the White Worm (1988) Batman (1989)

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(33:03) Early morning establishing shot of Mandrake Hall.

Since Filming: The corner turret nearest the camera was missing during the entire period during which ITC film units visited the property in the 1950s to the 1970s, but it has since been reinstated and topped with a spire to match the other turrets.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(33:57) Dighton enters via the wrought iron gates.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(34:07) Dighton approaches the house and clumsily walks into the empty milk bottles left out front for the milkman.

Spotter's Note: The ivy covering the walls at Knebworth House has been completely removed, presumably as it posed a threat to the rendering. However, the metal ivy hooks used to train the ivy to climb the walls remain.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(34:24) Alerted by the noise, Matha peers out of an upstairs window.

Spotter's Note: This is the first floor window above and to the left of the main doorway on the courtyard side of the house.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(34:30) Dighton replaces the fallen milk bottle and hopes that he has not drawn attention to himself.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(34:38) Dighton approaches the door, meaning to drop the ransom note through the letterbox.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(34:47) Before he can deliver the note, Dighton is surprised to see the door opening. It is Martha, in her dressing gown. Thinking on his feet, he gives her his business card - "Dighton's Funeral Parlour. Always at your service," he announces, raising his hat.

Spotter's Note: Although the 'Now' photographs of Knebworth House were shot with verbal permission, that permission did not extend to shooting any interior detail for the website. Therefore, out of respect for this stipulation, our matching shot was taken with the front door closed rather than ajar.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(35:07) Dighton makes an embarrassed, if dignified, retreat.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(35:41) A little later, Harper breaks off from his duty to covertly deliver the ransom note. He is unexpectedly joined by a friendly dog.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(35:52) He puts the ransom note in the mailbox. The dog wanders in and sits on the doormat.

Spotter's Note: The mailbox on the front door appears to have been a prop temporarily installed for filming.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(36:00) Harper makes a hasty retreat. Before long, the helpful dog has returned the note to him!

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...2007...

Image © John Holburn, 2007

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(37:05) The postman cycles across the forecourt of Mandrake Hall, about to deliver the mail. As he approaches it becomes clear that it is Dighton, who has taken the place of the postman. He fails in his attempt to deliver the ransom note as he is chased off by the dog.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(38:01) The boy arrives at the gates but is called away by a friend - and does not deliver the ransom note.

Spotter's Note: During the period that ITC filmed at Knebworth House the wrought ironwork on the gate was always incomplete, missing several of its decorations. The gate has now been restored to its original appearance.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(40:05) Jeannie drives up to the entrance of Mandrake Hall.

(41:17) The boy returns with his friend and finally the note is delivered.

Spotter's Note: The foliage seen so prominently to the left of the 'Then' shot, which used to cling to the Knebworth House frontage, is now completely absent.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(45:10) A daytime establishing shot of Mandrake Hall.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(3E)
PERIMETER WOODLAND
ELSTREE STUDIOS
SHENLEY ROAD
BOREHAMWOOD
HERTFORDSHIRE WD6

(28:46) Looking out of a window at Mandrake Hall, Jeff spots a man carrying a lantern, heading towards the greenhouse.

Spotter's Note: This shot is likely to have been filmed at some point around the perimeter road. The foliage in the foreground appears to have been placed there for the purposes of filming this shot.

Since Filming: The Elstree Studios backlot area is significantly changed since the 1960s, but some of the perimeter access road has survived.

Also appeared in: Used extensively in Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and other ITC programming.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image/Map Data © Google, 2017

"The Football Matches"

(4A)

WEMBLEY STADIUM
WEMBLEY
LONDON HA9

(19:16) Marty is watching the England v. West Germany first-leg match from the commentators' box at Wembley Stadium.

(44:22) Marty watches the second leg in Munich, though the actual footage used is from the same football match as before.

Spotter's Note: These sequences utilised stock footage of the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final between England and West Germany, purchased from British Pathé .

Since Filming: Wembley Stadium was demolished in 2002 and rebuilt completely.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

(4B)

NEUHAUSER STRASSE
ALTSTADT

MUNICH 80331
WEST GERMANY

(44:18) Establishing shot of a Munich street.

Spotter's Note: Neuhauser Strasse dates back to at least 1293 and is a part of Munich's famed Old Town. It was for many years in the 20th century a major traffic and tram link in the city, though the trams and traffic are long gone. The street usage was changed as part of the city's redevelopments prior to hosting the 1972 Olympic Games, with it becoming part of Munich's first pedestrian zone. Today it is one of the Old Town's most popular destinations, with shops, restaurants, museums and other attractions on offer there.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

"On the Road"

(5A)
ROWLEY LANE
BOREHAMWOOD
HERTFORDSHIRE WD6

Identified by: Vince Cox / RAHDAS, except where noted

(25:46) Jeff makes his escape from the doctor...

Spotter's Note: This panning shot was filmed from a point near or just inside the car park of the Mops and Brooms public house.

Also appeared in: Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) - 'The Smile Behind the Veil'

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(25:51) ...turning into Well End Road.

Spotter's Note: The trees on the left hand side of the road have been removed over time. The tree to the left was still present in 2004 but has now been taken down.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...2004...

Image © John Holburn, 2004

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(42:08) The hearse starts its journey with Harry in the back.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(42:13) The camera pans to follow the car.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(42:34) The hearse drives past the point where Rowley Lane becomes Holmshill Lane.

(42:41) Jeff follows the hearse in his Vauxhall.

Spotter's Note: The neat, flat piece of green that the crew filmed from no longer exists. In its place is a much narrower, scrubby embankment and just beyond that a more recent footbridge over the A1 (which runs parallel with this stretch of Rowley Lane, behind the camera position). Interestingly, this same small piece of land was home to Hertfordshire's last Police Box which stood there until 19th November 1980. The bridge could not have been built until after its removal as it occupies the same spot. The original camera position would also have been swallowed up during construction.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(42:40) ...and turns to the left on Holmshill Lane.

Spotter's Note: The same problem mentioned above also applies to this section of road. The original camera position is no longer accessible for the same reason.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(42:50) Jeff and Marty draw close to the hearse.

(43:07) On the narrow road, Jeff finds it difficult to pass the hearse.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(43:15) Jeff thinks he sees a passing pass, but the road quickly narrows again and he has to continue following the hearse.

Spotter's Note: Although the original camera position was within the boundary of Strangeways Farm, the fence has long since gone which ought to make it possible to shoot from the same spot. Unfortunately, subsequent tree growth blocks the view.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(43:24) Jeff honks the car horn impatiently and tries to pass the hearse.

Spotter's Note: What looks like one tree to the left of frame in the 'Then' image is in fact two. The telegraph pole has been removed from the site.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2023

(43:33) Dighton realises that it is Randall on their tail and accelerates.

(43:37, pictured) Randall now realises that it must be Harper and Dighton in the hearse and accelerates to pursue it.

Spotter's Note: This shot approaches and then passes Rowley Farm, the tree formation being identical to the later shot of the tractor crossing from the farm to the field opposite.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(43:46) The hearse speeds down the narrow, winding country lane.

Spotter's Note: The two telegraph poles seen to the left hand side of the road (from the camera's perspective) have been removed, the cabling having now been rerouted.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(43:52) The Vauxhall negotiates the twisty lane as Marty decides to disappear to watch the Germany v. England game in Munich.

Spotter's Note: As with the filming site directly above, the telegraph poles seen in the 'Then' shot have long since been removed.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(44:04, 44:08, 44:11, 44:13) The hearse drives past Rowley Farm just before a tractor crosses from the farm entrance to the field opposite, blocking Jeff's way.

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(44:49) Jeff waits for the farmer to move the tractor and hears Marty's voice on the radio commentary from Munich!

THEN...

Image © ITV Studios, 1969

...NOW

Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(5B)
BUCKETTSLAND LANE
WELL END
HERTFORDSHIRE WD6

Identified by: Michael Richardson, 1989

(26:07) Jeff drives up Buckettsland Lane, approaching the High Canons junction.

Also appeared in: Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) - 'The Smile Behind the Veil' The Avengers - 'Silent Dust' and 'Super Secret Cypher Snatch' The Saint - 'The Fiction Makers' and 'Legacy for the Saint' The Baron - 'The Maze' The Prisoner - 'The Girl Who Was Death' Journey to the Unknown - 'Poor Butterfly' The Protectors - 'King Con', 'One and One Makes One' and 'Sugar and Spice' Other Television: Thriller - 'Once the Killing Starts' Feature Films: Digby, The Biggest Dog in the World (1973)

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Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(26:10) The Vauxhall makes a sudden turn into High Canons and pulls over to the left.

Since Filming: The point of the verge at the fork in the road has been cut back and tarmacked in order to make the turn from one road into the other considerably less acute.

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Image © Craig Robins, 2020

(26:12) The chasing police car zooms by as Jeff hides, unseen, a short distance down the turn-off.

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"The Docks"

(6A)

UNKNOWN DOCKS (25b)

(47:15) Establishing shot of the docks.

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(6B)

SCENE DOCKS
ELSTREE STUDIOS
SHENLEY ROAD
BOREHAMWOOD
HERTFORDSHIRE WD6

(47:01) Waiting at the docks, Harper reads something alarming in his newspaper - he tells Dighton and Harry (who sits up out of his coffin) that Mandrake and Martha Watson are to marry. This completely scuppers their plans!

Also appeared in: Used extensively in ITC productions and other television and films produced at Elstree Studios.

Spotter's Note: When a large part of the Elstree Studios land was sold off to Tesco plc, the Scene Docks and plasterers' building were shortened at their south-western ends as they encroached into the land that had been sold off. The red line in the aerial view demonstrates the approximate 'cut line' through the studio buildings, with everything to the right of the line being demolished. Stage 5 was demolished in its entirety. The orange arrow denotes the approximate filming site.

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"The Fun Fair"

(7A)

20th CENTURY FOX STUDIOS

 10201 W. PICO BOULEVARD

CENTURY CITY

LOS ANGELES

CALIFORNIA 90067

USA

Identified by: NZPete, August 2019 http://nzpetesmatteshot.blogspot.com

(49:10) Establishing shot of the fun fair, where Harry is now working.

Also appeared in: The Champions - 'Nutcracker'

Spotter's Note: This studio interior shot was filmed for a 1945 Hollywood musical, State Fair. It was cut from the final edit of the film, and made available for stock purchase.

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(7B)

UNKNOWN FUN FAIR (25c)

(49:14) A sign proclaims Harry Mandrake's world record attempt.

Spotter's Note: Due to the very specific nature of this sign, it was most likely shot by the R&H crew at a travelling fun fair visiting the locality of ABPC Studios.

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NONE IN THIS EPISODE...

All achieved with rolling drums and drapes