Series 1 Episode 1 - Gunfight at the OK Laundrette

ST PETERS CHURCH - THEN & NOW - Pictures by Swainy
CLERKENWELL ROAD, EC1

Location found by: Swainy

At the start of this episode Arthur is attending a wedding with Alfie. We catch a brief glimpse of the church doors and the wooden sign, visible in both shots. This area used to be called 'Little Italy' though in recent times many of the Italian community have moved away.

Church in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette' Church in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette'

Directions to Clerkenwell Road (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Farringdon (Circle/Hammersmith/Metropolitan Line)

ARTHUR WALKS WITH ALFIE - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
MOUNT PLEASANT, CAMDEN TOWN, WC1

Location found by: jno

Alfie walks with Arthur along Mount Pleasant and explains how everything has changed. Since Minder was filmed there it has indeed changed with only 'The Apple Tree' pub still looking similar at the end of the street. The taxi in the right hand picture is parked in pretty much the same place as Alfie's Rolls Royce.

Arthur walks with Alfie in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette' Arthur walks with Alfie in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette'

Directions to Mount Pleasant (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Farringdon (Circle/Hammersmith/Metropolitan Line)

NEW ROCKINGHAM CLUB- THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
TISBURY COURT, SOHO, W1

Location found by: peterod

The first time we meet Terry in the series he is minding the 'New Rockingham Club', a strip club where he throws a rowdy punter out. He then organises a date with Liz and they agree to meet at Dave's at eight-fifteen that evening.

Terry chats to Liz outside the New Rockingham Club in 'Gunfight at the OK Laundrette' Terry chats to Liz outside the New Rockingham Club in 'Gunfight at the OK Laundrette'

As Liz turns around we catch a glimpse of Old Compton Street in the background. The same club and locations also feature in #3.3 'Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here Anymore' and the club itself is also the twelfth picture that can be seen in the end credits of 'The Terry McCann Years'.

Terry chats to Liz outside the New Rockingham Club in 'Gunfight at the OK Laundrette' Terry chats to Liz outside the New Rockingham Club in 'Gunfight at the OK Laundrette'

Directions to Tisbury Court (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Leicester Square (Piccadilly/Northern Line)

THE OK LAUNDRETTE - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
DANEBURY AVENUE, ROEHAMPTON, SW15

Location found by: A Brooks

The main location for the first ever episode of Minder is the OK Laundrette. It has still remained virtually unchanged since filming in 1979.

OK Laundrette in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette' OK Laundrette in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette'

Directions to Danebury Avenue  (opens a new window)
Closest Station: East Putney/Southfields/Kew Gardens (District Line)

THE OTHER OK LAUNDRETTE - THEN & NOW -  Pictures by A Brooks
NORTHINGTON STREET/GREY'S INN ROAD, WC1

Location found by: A Brooks

At the start of the the episode we see another OK Laundrette, located on the corner of these two streets.

Other Laundrette in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette' Other Laundrette in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette'

Directions to Northington Street (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Chancery Lane (Central Line)/Russell Square (Piccadilly Line)

POLICE STATION - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
HECKFIELD PLACE/FULHAM ROAD, FULHAM

Location found by: peterod

At the end of the episode Terry is taken to a police station for questioning. This police station also features in #4.6 'If Money Be The Food Of Love, Play On'.

Police Station in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette' Police Station in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette'

As Arthur and Terry leave in the taxi, we catch a glimpse of Fulham Road.

Fulham Road in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette' Fulham Road in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette'

Directions to Heckfield Place (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Fulham Broadway (District Line)

CLOSING SCENE/TAXI RIDE - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
FULHAM ROAD/WHITTINGSTALL ROAD, SW6

Location found by: nry

In the closing scene of this episode the taxi is seen driving along Fulham Road as the end credits begin.

Final scene in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette' Final scene in 'Gunfight At The OK Laundrette'

Directions to Fulham Road/Whittingstall Road (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Parsons Green (District Line - Wimbledon Branch)

Last updated : 4th December 2012 by jno

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