Series 5 Episode 7 - Hypnotising Rita

Filming Locations

SHARMA'S PLACE - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
REGENTS CANAL, OFF VYNER STREET NR LARK ROW/OPPOSITE NORTHIAM STREET, HACKNEY, E2

Location found by: Archimedes

At 02m20s Arthur and Terry go here to confront Mr Sharma about the dodgy paint he has flogged Arthur. Behind Arthur and Terry in the first shot you can see the buildings on Mare Street.

Mr Sharma's place in 'Hypnotising Rita' Mr Sharma's place in 'Hypnotising Rita'

Despite massive redevelopment in this area, the building on the extreme right of the episode shot is still visible on nearby Northiam Street.

Mr Sharma's place in 'Hypnotising Rita' Mr Sharma's place in 'Hypnotising Rita'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Cambridge Heath (West Anglia Route)


JIMMY ELLIOT'S CARPET CLEANING OFFICE/DR SUDBURY'S PRACTICE - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
26 NEW BROADWAY, EALING, W5 2XA

Location found by: jno

First seen at 06m14s, a lot of this episode is filmed here. Initially Arthur and Terry park at the rear where you can clearly see the steeple of Christ The Saviour Parish Church in the background. The doorway to the right of the telephone box is where they stand while Arthur lights up. This is just along the street from Ealing Town Hall.

26 New Broadway, Ealing in 'Hypnotising Rita' 26 New Broadway, Ealing in 'Hypnotising Rita'

After Sudbury and Rita ask for Arthur and Terry's help, they go back down to the street where you can clearly see Ryman's The Stationer in the background. Much has changed at this location, but the Ryman shop is still visible (just) behind the lamppost.

26 New Broadway, Ealing in 'Hypnotising Rita' 26 New Broadway, Ealing in 'Hypnotising Rita'

A location directly opposite this one also features in #9.7 How To Succeed In Business Without Really Retiring.

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


SUDBURY'S PLACE/CLOSING SCENES - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
ASKEW CRESCENT NR UXBRIDGE ROAD, W12

Location found by: nry

This location is first seen when Arthur & Terry finally bring Sudbury & Rita to safety. At the end of this episode Terry meets with Rita's mum one last time and gives her Sudbury's address.

Sudbury's place in 'Hypnotising Rita' Sudbury's place in 'Hypnotising Rita'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Shepherd's Bush Market (Circle/Hammersmith & City Line)


RITA'S MUM'S HOUSE 1 - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
THORPEBANK ROAD, W12

Location found by: nry

At 30 minutes at the start of part three we see an external shot of Rita's mum's house, when Terry, Rita and Sudbury go there.

Rita's Mum's House in 'Hypnotising Rita' Rita's Mum's House in 'Hypnotising Rita'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Shepherd's Bush Market (Circle/Hammersmith & City Line)


RITA'S MUM'S HOUSE 2 - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
ARTESIAN ROAD, W2

Location found by: nry

At 30m53s, Terry gets into the back of the car at what seems like the same location - this is an inserted scene actually filmed over 2½ miles away!

Rita's Mum's House in 'Hypnotising Rita' Rita's Mum's House in 'Hypnotising Rita'

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


CARPET CLEANING ON THE 27TH FLOOR - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
TRELLICK TOWER, GOLBORNE ROAD, KENSINGTON & CHELSEA, W10

Location found by: jno

At 32m36s, Arthur asks Terry to clean a carpet on the 27th floor of Trellick Tower in Golborne Road.

Trellick Tower, Goldborne Road, W10 in 'Hypnotising Rita' Trellick Tower, Goldborne Road, W10 in 'Hypnotising Rita'

Moments later Arthur gets into his car, parked opposite what was the 'Prince Arthur' pub, known more recently as 'Number Ten'.

Trellick Tower, Goldborne Road, W10 in 'Hypnotising Rita' Trellick Tower, Goldborne Road, W10 in 'Hypnotising Rita'

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


CIGAR SHOP - THEN & NOW - Pictures by rollthedice
FRITH STREET/OLD COMPTON STREET, W1

Location found by: rollthedice

At 33m57s, sick of the taste of burnt rubber Arthur visits this shop to purchase the best cigar money can buy.

Cigar Shop in Frith Street, W1 in 'Hypnotising Rita' Cigar Shop in Frith Street, W1 in 'Hypnotising Rita'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Tottenham Court Road (Central Line/Northern Line)


TERRY CLEANS THE PUB CARPET - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
THE VICTORY PUB, VYNER STREET, TOWER HAMLETS, E2

Location found by: nry

At 36m56s, Terry goes to this pub to clean the carpet and receives a far greater welcome than he expected.

The Victory Pub in 'Hypnotising Rita' The Victory Pub in 'Hypnotising Rita'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Cambridge Heath (West Anglia Route)


TIME & MOTION STUDY - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
KENSINGTON PARK ROAD (OPPOSITE ARUNDEL GARDENS), W11

Location found by: nry

At 39m17s we see a shot of the outside of the house where Arthur has accompanied Terry to clean the carpet, number 158. At 39m52s Terry leaves the house as he is fed up with Arthur.

Time & Motion Study in 'Hypnotising Rita' Time & Motion Study in 'Hypnotising Rita'

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


Last updated by : 1st December 2019 by jno

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