Series 10 Episode 1 – A Fridge Too Far

Filming Locations

MACKENZIE’S PAWNBROKER – THEN & NOW  

10 CHURCHFIELD ROAD, ACTON, W3  

At the start of this episode Arthur pawns ‘er indoors jewellery here, parking his car opposite outside the Boult FRICS Building Surveyor at 7 Churchfield Road.

Mackenzie Pawnbroker in 'A Fridge Too Far'

Mackenzie Pawnbroker in 'A Fridge Too Far'

 

DRIVING RANGE – THEN & NOW  

DUKES MEADOWS, DAN MASON DRIVE, W4 2SH 

At 02m39s, Arthur goes here to talk to Mervyn about acquiring some motor scooters for the pizza man.

Driving Range in 'A Fridge Too Far'

Driving Range in 'A Fridge Too Far'

 

At 35m26s Ray returns here to look for Gino’s mum Lucy after he realises a connection between the fake blag and the real one – this is in the bar area.

Driving Range in 'A Fridge Too Far'

Driving Range in 'A Fridge Too Far'

 

BOWLING ALLEY – THEN & NOW 
 AIRPORT BOWL, BATH ROAD, HARLINGTON, MIDDLESEX, UB3 5AL 

At 05m32s, Ray is here bowling with his two mates Marty and Gino. Later Gino’s mum Lucy and Arthur arrive at different points.

Airport Bowl in 'A Fridge Too Far'

Airport Bowl in 'A Fridge Too Far'

 

MERVYN’S HOUSE – THEN & NOW  

STOKE WOOD (OFF COLLUM GREEN ROAD), HEDGERLEY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, SL2 

At 12m38s, Arthur & Ray arrive here to deliver a fridge freezer for Mervyn’s wife. Mervyn’s wife soon tells Arthur & Ray to use the tradesmen entrance at the rear.

Mervyn's House in 'A Fridge Too Far'

Mervyn's House in 'A Fridge Too Far'

 

ARTHUR & RAY MEET MERVYN AT NIGHT – THEN & NOW  

VIADUCT AREA, BOSTON MANOR ROAD, BRENTFORD, TW8 9QW 

At 14m33s, Arthur & Ray meet Mervyn here, with a large building and Tuss Bridge in the background. The building visible behind Boston Manor M4 Viaduct is The Mille office block, built in the 1960s and refurbished in 1985/1986. The Mille is left of centre in the more recent shot.

Meeting Mervyn at Night in 'A Fridge Too Far'

Meeting Mervyn at Night in 'A Fridge Too Far'

The location is approximately where ‘Paragon Student Lets’ now exists.

 

GINO’S MUM LUCY’S PLACE – THEN & NOW  

BRENTFORD TOWER BLOCKS, GREEN DRAGON LANE, BRENTFORD, TW8 

At 25m49s, we catch a brief shot of the tower blocks in Brentford where Gino lives with his mum Lucy. It is here Ray, Marty & Gino plan the fake blag on Arthur’s lockup.

Gino's Mum's Place in 'A Fridge Too Far'

Gino's Mum's Place in 'A Fridge Too Far'

 

RAY & GINO TRACK DOWN MARTY – THEN & NOW  

MAIN GATE, ‘THE HERBARIUM’, ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS/KEW GARDENS, RICHMOND, TW9 3AB 

At 32m54s, Marty is doing some advertising work here when Ray & Gino arrive to find out more about why the fake blag went wrong.

Kew Gardens in 'A Fridge Too Far'

Kew Gardens in 'A Fridge Too Far'

 

RAY & ARTHUR FOLLOW MERVYN & LUCY 1 – THE PUB – THEN & NOW  

KEW GRILL, 10B KEW GREEN/GLOUCESTER ROAD, RICHMOND, TW9 3BH 

At 37m41s, Ray and Arthur park up outside this pub where Mervyn and Gino’s mum Lucy are having dinner in secret.

Pub in 'A Fridge Too Far'

Pub in 'A Fridge Too Far'

 

RAY & ARTHUR FOLLOW MERVYN & LUCY 2 – BRIDGE – THEN & NOW 

VIEW OF BARNES RAILWAY BRIDGE, THAMES TRADESMAN ROWING CLUB, CHISWICK BOATHOUSE, DUKE’S MEADOWS, CHISWICK, W4 

At 38m21s, Mervyn & Lucy are parked here, followed closely by Ray & Arthur.

Bridge in 'A Fridge Too Far'

Bridge in 'A Fridge Too Far'

 

RAY & ARTHUR FOLLOW MERVYN & LUCY 3 – BINGO HALL – THEN & NOW   

GALA BINGO, 3 BATH ROAD, SLOUGH, WEST BERKSHIRE, SL1 3UA 

At 39m07s, Mervyn & Lucy arrive at the bingo hall where Ray and Arthur finally decide to confront Mervyn about the situation they all find themselves in.

Gala Bingo Hall in 'A Fridge Too Far'

Gala Bingo Hall in 'A Fridge Too Far'