#5.2 What Makes Shamy Run? - Filming Locations

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.

VIDEO SHOP & CAFÉ - THEN & NOW - Pictures by John G
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 was found at this location.

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.

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

At 13m57s as Terry runs after Shamy, Shamy takes a little rest here. In the distance we see a shot of Christ Church Spitalfields.

TERRY CATCHES UP WITH SHAMY - THEN & NOW - Pictures by Eastway
BRUSHFIELD STREET, E1

At 14m32s Terry finally catches up with a shattered Shamy just along the street. Christ Church Spitalfields is visible in the background here.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Liverpool Street (Central/Circle/Hammersmith & City/Metropolitan Line)

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

At 14m44s, after Terry has caught up with Shamy, he brings him back to Arthur who is waiting outside this shop, at number 55 Brick Lane.

Later they take him to what was The Seven Stars pub, near Christ Church School on Brick Lane. This location has since been an Indian Restaurant amongst other things. At 17m16s, the three of them leave at a side entrance.

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.

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!

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

At 20m50s, Chisholm and Jones come here on the hunt for the 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 2015, this location was still a hairdressing salon.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Latimer Road (Circle/Hammersmith & City Line)

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

At 25m26s, 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.

DENISE TAKES A TEST DRIVE 1 - THEN & NOW - Pictures by Eastway
STERNDALE ROAD, HAMMERSMITH, W14

At 28m26s, Denise starts her test drive with Arthur at this location, just along from the car lot.

DENISE TAKES A TEST DRIVE 2 - THEN & NOW - Pictures by Eastway
DORANDO CLOSE, W12

At 28m34s, they are now in Dorando Close where White City Stadium is visible on their left.

At 33m56s, we see some interior shots of the police station. Watch carefully as Chisholm looks out the window to see a brief shot of the house on Barlby Road.

MAGISTRATES COURT - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
LARMENIER & SACRED HEART SCHOOL, BROOK GREEN, W6 7BL

Just after 38 minutes, after realising a connection with Shamy's forged notes, Chisholm & Jones go to this location to obtain a search warrant for Arthur's lockup.

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