Series 5 Episode 2 - What Makes Shamy Run

 

A large portion of this episode is filmed in and around the BRICK LANE area, Poplar E1 6.

Directions to Brick Lane (opens a new window)
Closest Tube Station: Aldgate East (Hammersmith & City Line)

ARTHUR ASKS FOR DIRECTIONS - THEN & NOW - Pictures by John G
CH N.KATZ
- 92 BRICK LANE, TOWER HAMLETS, E1 6

At the start of the episode, we find Arthur in Brick Lane looking for number 120 Brick Lane 'Zankar Music & Video' where he is trying to locate Shamy.
In the recent shot, the distinctive CH N.KATZ sign is still visible and the building looks very similar.

92 Brick Lane, Poplar E1 6 92 Brick Lane, Poplar E1 6


VIDEO SHOP & CAFÉ - THEN & NOW - Pictures by John G and jno
120 BRICK LANE, TOWER HAMLETS, E1 6

The video shop and the café next door feature several times in the episode. This location is hardly recognisable today.
In 2011, the Preem Balti Restaurant and Balti House can be found at this location.

Video Shop 120 Brick Lane Video Shop 120 Brick Lane

When Arthur discovers he has forged notes at the Winchester, he returns with Terry to Brick Lane to find Shamy.
 Here they can be seen outside number 67
the "Modern Saree Centre", the same location as where Arthur illegally parks his car in the opening scene.

67 Brick Lane 67 Brick Lane

A few moments later, Terry chases Shamy from the video shop and there is a brief shot of Brick Lane from the shop.

Chase from Video Shop 120 Brick Lane Chase from Video Shop 120 Brick Lane

DISCUSSING SHAMY'S DEBT - SEVEN STARS PUB - THEN & NOW - Pictures by John G
76 BRICK LANE, TOWER HAMLETS, E1 6

When Terry and Arthur finally catch up with Shamy, they take him to (what was) The Seven Stars pub, situated near Christ Church School on Brick Lane.
This location has
since been an Indian Restaurant amongst other things. The three of them leave the pub by a side entrance and make their way back towards Brick Lane.

Leaving Seven Stars Pub Leaving Seven Stars Pub

The three walk around to the front of the pub. Arthur gets into his car and Shamy appeals to Terry for another chance.
From this shot you can clearly see Christ Church school on the right of each shot.

Leaving Seven Stars Pub Leaving Seven Stars Pub

Directions to Brick Lane (opens a new window)
Closest Tube Station: Aldgate East (Hammersmith & City Line)


SHAMY STEALS THE VIDEO - THEN & NOW - Pictures by John G
HANBURY STREET, TOWER HAMLETS, E1 6

Shamy steals the film and heads straight for Terry's car, which is parked the wrong way on Hanbury Street opposite the video shop.
After Shamy jumps in, Terry drives off the wrong way down a one way street!

Shamy steals the video Shamy steals the video

Directions to Hanbury Street (opens a new window)
Closest Tube Station: Aldgate East (Hammersmith & City Line)


HOLLAND PARK BARBER SHOP - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
45 SAINT ANN'S ROAD, HAMMERSMITH, W11 4ST

At around 21 minutes, Chisholm and Jones come to the Holland Park Barber Shop on the hunt for source of the forged notes where hairdresser Robbie Coltrane describes 'The Syrup' to them. Notice the sign behind Jones is still exactly the same, as well as the protruding shop sign - in 2011, this location is still a hairdressing salon.

Holland Park Barber Shop Holland Park Barber Shop

Directions to St Ann's Road (opens a new window)
Closest Tube Station: Latimer
Road (Circle /Hammersmith & City Line)


LEINSTER HOTEL - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
LEINSTER SQUARE, PADDINGTON W11 4ST

After Shamy and Terry escape with the film, they go to this location and are subsequently joined by Arthur. After forged notes turn up here as well, DC Jones arrives to investigate and again Shamy makes a run for it. Jones chases Shamy out of the hotel and heads towards Hereford Road. The Iranian 'Hafez' Restaurant is seen briefly and is still there in 2011 (see bottom two shots).

Leinster Hotel Leinster Hotel
Leinster Hotel Leinster Hotel
 

Directions to Leinster Square (opens a new window)
Closest Tube Station: Bayswater
(Circle /District Line)

   


This page was created by jno as an informative guide to the former British TV series 'Minder'.
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Special thanks to John G for excellent contributions to this page.

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Last updated : 28th April 2011

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