Series 4 Episode 7 - A Star Is Gorn

Filming Locations

BILL'S RECORD LOCKUP - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
BRITISH GROVE/BERESTEDE ROAD NR MIDDLESEX COURT FLATS, W4

Location found by: Paul G & jno

At 05m33s Terry is driving to Bill's record lockup along British Grove. On the top left of both pictures, you can see the top of Middlesex Court.

Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn' Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Terry then turns left and as he approaches the doorway, Berestede Road can be seen behind him.

Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn' Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Shepherds Bush (Hammersmith Line)


POLICE STATION - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
CARDINAL VAUGHAN SCHOOL, ADDISON ROAD, W14 8BZ

Location found by: nry

Just before 6 minutes we see Rycott & Melish leaving this police station where Rycott tells Melish he doesn't fancy the case.

Police Station in 'A Star Is Gorn' Police Station in 'A Star Is Gorn'

This location also features in #3.13 In and #9.4 Looking For Mr. Goodtime.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Shepherds Bush (Hammersmith Line)


ARTHUR'S BARBER/BILLY TRACKS DOWN ARTHUR - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
STATION TERRACE, KENSAL RISE, NW10 5RT

Location found by: jno

Just before 16 minutes, when Billy discovers Arthur might have taken Zac Zolar's master tape, he tracks him down to his barber at this location. Thinking he might be onto a winner, Arthur tells Billy it might have gone to the council incinerator.

Arthur's Barber in 'A Star Is Gorn' Arthur's Barber in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Kensal Rise (Overground)/Kensal Green (Bakerloo Line/London Overground)


ARTHUR & TERRY MAKE DELIVERY TO THE WINCHESTER - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
POTTERY LANE (PRINCEDALE ROAD SIDE), W11

Location found by: nry

Just after 20 minutes, Arthur and Terry deliver vodka to the Winchester Club, where Arthur tells Dave to keep quiet about the tape.

Arthur & Terry make a delivery in 'A Star Is Gorn' Arthur & Terry make a delivery in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Holland Park (Central Line)


ZAC ZOLAR'S FARM HIDEOUT - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
CHILTERN EQUINE CLINIC, MODEL FARM, GORELANDS LANE, CHALFONT ST. GILES, HP8 4AB

Location found by: Kevin F

At 28m11s we first see the farm where Zac Zolar is hiding out, as Bill approaches on his moped.

Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn' Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Unbeknown to Bill he is being followed by Cyril Ash's heavy (George) in a taxi that drives on to the second entrance. Note the buildings behind the fence/wall shown.

Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn' Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Gerrards Cross/Seer Green


CORONER'S COURT - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
SAINT PANCRAS CORONER'S COURT, CAMLEY STREET, N1C 4PP

Location found by: nry

At 42m33s, Cyril Ash, Rycott & Melish all leave this location as Cyril Ash pretends to identify Zac Zolar's body.

Coroner's Court in 'A Star Is Gorn' Coroner's Court in 'A Star Is Gorn'

The street directly outside this location also features in #1.6 Aces High And Sometimes Very Low.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: King's Cross/St Pancras


JOJO RECORDS RECORDING STUDIO - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE (VIEW OF WESTBOURNE GROVE), W2 4BA

Location found by: nry

Featured at several points in the episode, Arthur, Terry and Sharon leave here at 43m30s, where we see an external shot.

Recording Studio in 'A Star Is Gorn' Recording Studio in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Bayswater (Circle/District Line)


CYRIL ASH'S PLACE - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
WESTBOURNE TERRACE, W2

Location found by: nry

At 44m47s we see Arthur, Terry, Sharon and Zac emerge here after Zac is rescued from the clutches of Cyril Ash.

Cyril Ash's place in 'A Star Is Gorn' Cyril Ash's place in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Paddington


THE BAYSWATER HOTEL - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
LEINSTER SQUARE, NR PRINCES SQUARE, W2

Location found by: nry

At 45 minutes, after Arthur, Terry and Sharon have found Zac, they take him to this hotel to keep him away from Cyril Ash.

The Bayswater Hotel in 'A Star Is Gorn' The Bayswater Hotel in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Leinster Square also features in #5.2 What Makes Shamy Run?.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Bayswater (Circle/District Line)


Last updated: 12th February 2016 by jno

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