Series 11 Episode 1 - Better The Devil You Know

 

TAXI SCENE - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
BUSH LANE/UPPER THAMES STREET, EC4R

Just as Archie and Jamie think they have escaped the Gold Brothers' heavies, they are rammed from the side and end up here. It is here that Archie first offers Jamie a bit of work.

Bush Lane Taxi Scene Bush Lane Taxi Scene

Directions to Bush Lane (opens a new window)
Closest Tube Station: Cannon Street (Circle/District Line)


THE WALL SCENE - THEN & NOW - Pictures taken by Swainy
BLOSSOM STREET, EC2

In episode 1, we see Archie's lockup for the first time with Jamie's taxi parked outside.
He we see a significant nod to the original series of Minder.

The Wall The Wall

Just around the corner is Archie's Lockup, notice the distinct blue top to the door in both shots. The pictures on the left are taken from the series itself. The top left picture is actually the opening scene from episode 2 'In Vino Veritas'.

Directions to Blossom Street (opens a new window)
Closest Tube Station: Liverpool Street (Central Line)


THE POLICE STATION - THEN & NOW - Pictures taken by Swainy
WOOD STREET, EC2

In episode one 'Better The Devil You Know', Archie fronts bail for Jamie to get him out of the police station and they return later to cut a deal.

Episode 1 - The Police Station
Episode 1 - The Police Station Episode 1 - The Police Station

Directions to Wood Street (opens a new window)
Closest Tube Station: St Pauls (Central Line)


LAND REGISTRY / PLANNING OFFICE - THEN & NOW - Pictures taken by Swainy
LINCOLN'S INN FIELD, WC2

In episode one 'Better The Devil You Know', Archie and Jamie sneak into the Land Registry to obtain some documents.

Episode 1 - The Land Registry Episode 1 - The Land Registry

Directions to Lincoln's Inn Field (opens a new window)
Closest Tube Station: Chancery Lane (Central Line)

   


This page was created by jno as an informative guide to the former British TV series 'Minder'.
Special thanks to Swainy for his contributions.
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'Minder' - Created By Leon Griffiths - (C) Leon Griffiths/Thames Television 1979.
Last updated : 19th August 2009

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