#8.12 The Coach That Came In From The Cold

ARTHUR'S GOLF CLUB/ST DAVID'S GOLF COURSE - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
PINNER HILL GOLF CLUB, SOUTHVIEW ROAD, PINNER HILL, MIDDLESEX, HA5 3YA

At the start of this episode, Arthur & Ray are seen driving towards the golf club, at which Arthur is currently a provisional member.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Northwood Hills (Metropolitan Line)

POLICE YARD - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
REAR OF UXBRIDGE COLLEGE, HAYES COMMUNITY CAMPUS, COLLEGE WAY (NR CENTRAL AVENUE), UB3 3BB

First seen at 10m44s, Arthur & Ray go here to give the police coach the once-over. Notice the position of the slanting roof behind the coach.

At 41m27s, the same location features again as Arthur and Ray are forced to return the coach to the police.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Hayes & Harlington

COLLECTING PASSENGERS - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
TERMINAL 4, HEATHROW AIRPORT, TW6

At 17m21s, Arthur & Ray collect passengers for their maiden voyage in the coach at Terminal 4.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Heathrow (Heathrow branch of the Piccadilly Line)

COACH TRIP 1 - BIJOU APARTMENTS - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
M4 EASTBOUND, PASSING FENTON HOUSE, BISCOE CLOSE, HOUNSLOW, TW5 0UU

At 19m55s, when the passengers demand a commentary, Arthur begins by telling them they are passing a set of bijou apartments on the right.

COACH TRIP 2 - STAR OF BENGAL RESTAURANT - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
HENLYS ROUNDABOUT, GREAT WEST ROAD/BATH ROAD, HOUNSLOW, TW5

At 20m17s, the coach has now left the motorway and Arthur tells the passengers the famous 'Star of Bengal' Restaurant is on the left.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Hounslow West (Heathrow Branch - Piccadilly Line)

COACH TRIP 3 - SEVEN SEAS OFF LICENCE & SUPERMARKET - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
228 GREAT WEST ROAD/CORNER OF VICARAGE FARM ROAD, HOUNSLOW, TW5

At 20m28s, Arthur tells the passengers they are passing the Seven Seas Off Licence & Supermarket.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk or Google Street View (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Hounslow West (Heathrow Branch - Piccadilly Line)

COACH TRIP 4 - BETTING SHOP ON THE LEFT - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
SOUTH EALING ROAD, NR DURHAM ROAD, W5

At 20m46s, Arthur tells the passengers they are passing a betting shop owned by Stan Sharp, a right ducker & diver from up our way.

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

COACH BREAKDOWN - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
MATTOCK LANE/PM GALLERY AND HOUSE BUILDINGS, EALING, W5

At 21m27s, the coach finally breaks down here where Arthur is forced to think on his feet and tell the passengers that there is a "mere technical fault".

Saying anything to pacify the passengers, Arthur tells them to view a fine example of English statuary. This is outside the PM Gallery & House buildings.

ARTHUR LOOKS FOR RAMBO/SWIMMING POOL - THEN & NOW - Pictures by jno
GURNELL LEISURE CENTRE, RUISLIP ROAD EAST, W13 0AL

Just after 38 minutes after being threatened by Morley, Arthur goes here to find Rambo and buy the coach back.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Castle Bar Park

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