Series 2 Episode 6 – Not A Bad Lad, Dad

Filming Locations

MARY’S FLAT – THEN & NOW 

ALDSWORTH CLOSE, W9

At the start of this episode, Beryl lands Terry with her son Peter and goes to her friend Mary’s place.

Mary's place in 'Not A Bad, Lad'

Mary's place in 'Not A Bad, Lad'

TERRY & ARTHUR VISIT THE BLUE ANCHOR – THEN & NOW 

THE BLUE ANCHOR PUB, 13 LOWER MALL, HAMMERSMITH

At 9 minutes, Arthur and Terry walk from Hammersmith Bridge to this pub.

The Blue Anchor Pub n 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

The Blue Anchor Pub n 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

This pub also features in the end credits for series 1 to 7.

BERYL, MARY & BOB GO FOR A DRINK – THEN & NOW 

THE PADDINGTON STOP PUB (MORE RECENTLY ‘THE WATERWAY’), FORMOSA STREET, W9

At 27m, the three go for a drink in the garden of this pub known more recently as ‘The Waterway’ – just along from where Bob & Mary live.

The Paddington Stop Pub in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

The Paddington Stop Pub in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

 

TERRY & PENNY TAKE PETER FOR A WALK/PLAY FOOTBALL – THEN & NOW 

Wondering what to do with Peter, Terry and Penny discuss what to do with Peter at this location.

Walking in the Ornamental Gardens in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'               

Walking in the Ornamental Gardens in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

At 31m, Arthur tracks the three of them down playing football, also at Holland House.

Walking in the Ornamental Gardens in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

Walking in the Ornamental Gardens in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

The same location is used in #5.4 The Second Time Around.

RONNIE ARRIVES IN LONDON 1 – THEN & NOW 

EUSTON STATION, EUSTON RD, LONDON NW1 2RT

At 35m41s, Ronnie arrives in London at Euston station on platform 6.

Ronnie arrives in London in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

Ronnie arrives in London in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

This location also features in #6.8 A Little Bit Of Give & Take, #10.4 One Flew Over The Parents’ Nest and #10.6 All Quiet On The West End Front.

POLICE STATION – THEN & NOW 

MAIDA VALE LIBRARY, SUTHERLAND AVENUE, W9 2QT

At 36m, towards the end of the episode, Terry, Penny and Peter go to this location to report Beryl missing.

Police Station in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

Police Station in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

 

 At 38m, they leave the police station deciding it would be better to track her down themselves.

Police Station in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

Police Station in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

This location also features in #5.3 A Number Of Old Wives Tales, #5.5 Second Hand Pose and #5.9 Around The Corner.

RONNIE ARRIVES IN LONDON 2 – THEN & NOW 

WESTBOURNE PARK STATION, GREAT WESTERN ROAD, W11 1AB

At 38m30s, Ronnie has made it here on his quest to find Beryl and Peter.

Ronnie arrives in London in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

Ronnie arrives in London in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

 

MARY & BERYL GO FOR A WALK – THEN & NOW 

WALKWAY UNDER WARWICK AVENUE, LITTLE VENICE, NR BLOMFIELD ROAD/WARWICK AVENUE, W9

At 38m35s, Beryl and Mary are walking here when Mary tells Beryl she doesn’t know how she has put up with Ronnie for so long.

Beryl & Mary go for a walk in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

Beryl & Mary go for a walk in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

 

RONNIE LEAVES THE PUB – THEN & NOW 

THE ROYAL GEORGE, EVERSHOLT STREET/LANCING STREET (NR EUSTON STATION), CAMDEN, NW1 1DG

On his hunt to find Beryl, Ronnie stops off at this pub and we see him leaving towards the end of the episode.

Pub in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'

Pub in 'Not A Bad Lad, Dad'