Series 8 Episode 8 - Him Indoors

Filming Locations

KOWLOON DRY GOODS - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
M&S VEGETABLES, UNIT 15, BARRETT INDUSTRIAL PARK, PARK AVENUE, SOUTHALL, UB1 3AF

Location found by: jno

In the opening scenes of this episode, we see an exterior shot of Kowloon Dry Goods where Ray has made a delivery.

Kowloon Dry Goods in 'Him Indoors' Kowloon Dry Goods in 'Him Indoors'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Southall


IMRAN'S VIDEO SHOP - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
VARIETY VIDEO, 460-462 GREENFORD RD, GREENFORD, UB6 8SQ

Location found by: MR

At 01m29s, Arthur is here attempting to convince video shop owner Imran that he needs a new security system.

Imran's Video Shop in 'Him Indoors' Imran's Video Shop in 'Him Indoors'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: South Greenford (Greenford Branch Line)


FLEA MARKET - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
SOUTHALL CATTLE MARKET, HIGH STREET/NORTH ROAD NR UXBRIDGE RD, SOUTHALL, UB1 3DN

Location found by: jno

At 05m17s after Ray tells Arthur he needs a "sparks", they both head here to look for Ron. In the first shot the exit the covered area on the middle right of the recent picture.

Market location in 'Him Indoors'  Market location in 'Him Indoors'

They then turn right - notice here the triangular building corner on the far left of the older shot (green door).

Market location in 'Him Indoors'  Market location in 'Him Indoors'

Sadly, this market no longer exists and there is now a car park where it used to be.

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


DRIVING TO THE LOCKUP 1 - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
JEYMER DRIVE NR LONG DRIVE, GREENFORD, UB6

Location found by: jno

At 08m20s, we see Arthur, Ray & Ron going to the lockup alongside a house on Jeymer Drive. A house extension has now been built there.

Driving to the lockup in 'Him Indoors' Driving to the lockup in 'Him Indoors'

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


RAY HITS THE TOWN - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
THE AVENUE DISCO, SHAFTESBURY (LATER 'THE HUNGRY HORSE') PUB, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, SOUTH HARROW, HA2 0AG

Location found by: MR

At 16m20s, we see Ray and his pals here as they hit the town together.

Disco in 'Him Indoors' Disco in 'Him Indoors'

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


THE GOLDSMITHS ARMS - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
130 EAST ACTON LANE, EALING

Location found by: jno

At 22m55s, jobsworth PC Corman and his partner wait outside this pub for the landlord to call time.

The Goldsmiths Arms in 'Him Indoors' The Goldsmiths Arms in 'Him Indoors'

This pub also features in #8.1 The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Entrepreneur and #9.1 I'll Never Forget Whats'ername.

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


RAY & HIS MATES GO FOR A CURRY - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
BABA TANDOORI, 2 THE BROADWAY, NORTHOLT ROAD, SOUTH HARROW, HA2 ODL

Location found by: jno and nry

At 26m14s, we catch a glimpse of the exterior of this Indian Restaurant - no longer a restaurant it has been known in more recent times as 'Nash's Bar' or 'The Local'.

Baba Tandoori in 'Him Indoors' Baba Tandoori in 'Him Indoors'

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: South Harrow (Piccadilly Line - Uxbridge Branch)


NIGHT TIME STREET SCENES - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
OLDFIELD LANE NORTH/GREENFORD STATION, GREENFORD, UB6

Location found by: nry

At 29m33s at the start of part three, Ray & Arthur drive along here as Ray makes the connection between Ron and Arthur's list of 'sitting ducks'.

Night time street scenes in 'Him Indoors' Night time street scenes in 'Him Indoors'

At 35m14s, we see another shot of this street as PC Corman tries to remember where he has seen the name 'Kowloon' before.

Night time street scenes in 'Him Indoors' Night time street scenes in 'Him Indoors'

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


L&M CRASH REPAIRS - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
HARRODS FURNITURE DEPOSITORY/NOW BRASENOSE DRIVE, HARRODS VILLAGE, BARNES, SW13

Location found by: MR

At 30m20s, Arthur tells Ray this is the second name on the list that Ron has. Ray heads there to find Ron.

L&M Crash Repairs in 'Him Indoors' L&M Crash Repairs in 'Him Indoors'

This location also features in #8.2 A Bouquet Of Barbed Wine and #9.4 Looking For Mr. Goodtime.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Hammersmith (Hammersmith & City/Circle Line)


DRIVING TO THE LOCKUP 2 - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
WARPLE WAY/VALETTA ROAD, W3

Location found by: jno

At 47m13s, after Arthur has told Morley & Park that Ray and Ron were doing a feasibility check, the three are seen driving back to the lockup at this location.

Driving to the lockup in 'Him Indoors' Driving to the lockup in 'Him Indoors'

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


Last updated: 1st December 2019 by jno

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