#8.13 The Cruel Canal - Filming Locations

TRAFFIC JAM - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry and jno
VARIOUS SHOTS - A40 WESTWAY/A501 MARYLEBONE ROAD, NW1

At the start of this episode, Ray is stuck in traffic and in the opening shot we see a glimpse of 'The Battleship Building' on Harrow Road in the background.

The second shot is Marylebone flyover, crossing Edgware Road. A view of both Sentinel House in the distance and 258 Edgware Road on the right can be seen in both shots.

The final shot before we first see Ray in the van is further along the A40 on Marylebone Road.

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

ARTHUR & DEREK RETURN TO THE LOCKUP - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
BRISTOL ROAD, METROPOLITAN PARK/GREENFORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, GREENFORD, UB5

At 02m47s, Arthur and Derek return to Arthur's lockup in the back of Derek's van and are seen driving along Bristol Road.

As Arthur complains to Derek about the quality of the roads, they drive straight on at the mini-roundabout towards Bridport Road.

TWO TONE'S VIDEOLUX SHOP - THEN & NOW - Pictures by Archimedes
3 THE HIGHWAY/AKA STATION ROAD, BEACONSFIELD, HP9

At 03m04s, we first see Two Tone's Videolux shop, where Ray is supposed to be delivering the video recorders.

Until 2008, this shop was known as Lakes and still sold electronics equipment. At 45m08s, Big Dai returns to the shop and we catch a glimpse of the corner of Burkes Road.

FREDDIE BARNETT'S BOATYARD - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
ROWDELL ROAD/BRIDPORT ROAD, GREENFORD, UB5

First seen at 17m10s, Arthur visits Freddie Barnett (the Aristotle Onassis of Greenford). Formerly a gas decontamination site, this riverside site has more recently housed Larkspur Rovers.

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

ARTHUR GETS SEASICK - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
A4127 GREENFORD ROAD BRIDGE, GREENFORD, UB6

At 26m50s, Arthur seems to be suffering from seasickness as we see Greenford Road Bridge in the background.

At 27m35s, Arthur comes back on deck and we see the former Glaxosmithkline factory on Greenford Road.

We then catch a glimpse of the next bridge along as Arthur looks at the map realising the trip to Limehouse might take longer than he thought.

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

GETTING DARK SOON - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
HORSENDEN LANE NORTH BRIDGE, GREENFORD, UB6

At 29m41s, as Arthur & Ray reminisce about a trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, Ray informs Arthur it will be dark soon and they pass under this bridge.

Location on Streetmap.co.uk (opens a new window)
Closest Station: Perivale (Central Line)

RAY FINDS A PUB - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
WILLIAM IV PUB, 786 HARROW ROAD, NW10

At 33m19s, Ray heads off to find some food & drink and spots this pub as he looks over a wall.

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

ARTHUR CALLS TWO-TONE - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
KENSAL WHARF (NR CANAL ACTIVITY CENTRE), LADBROKE GROVE, W10

At 38m38s following their night on the barge, Arthur calls Two-Tone from here while Ray brings the breakfast.

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

HITTING THE BRIDGE - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
CARLTON BRIDGE, GREAT WESTERN ROAD, W9 2BA

At 41m43s, Arthur & Ray are having an argument here as we see a view of Kensal Road and part of Trellick Tower in the background.

Not concentrating on where they are going, the height of the video recorders causes them to hit the underside of Carlton Bridge moments later.

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

REAR OF TWO-TONE'S PLACE - THEN & NOW - Pictures by nry
CANAL BASIN NR SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKET, LADBROKE GROVE/CANAL WAY, KENSINGTON, W10

At 45m39s, Arthur & Ray finally arrive at Two Tone's place - a different location to his shop. Only the bridge still exists here.

The canal basin where the finale of this episode takes place has now been filled in. This supermarket location also features in #7.4 The Last Video Show.

Just after 49 minutes, Arthur & Ray head back to Greenford, with the Canalside building on Ladbroke Grove clearly visible on the right hand side of the shot.

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

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