Series 4 Episode 7 – A Star Is Gorn

Filming Locations

BILL’S RECORD LOCKUP – THEN & NOW  

BRITISH GROVE/BERESTEDE ROAD NR MIDDLESEX COURT FLATS, W4 

At 05m33s Terry is driving to Bill’s record lockup along British Grove. On the top left of both pictures, you can see the top of Middlesex Court.

Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Terry then turns left and as he approaches the doorway, Berestede Road can be seen behind him.

Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

POLICE STATION – THEN & NOW  

CARDINAL VAUGHAN SCHOOL, ADDISON ROAD, W14 8BZ 

Just before 6 minutes we see Rycott & Melish leaving this police station where Rycott tells Melish he doesn’t fancy the case.

Police Station in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Police Station in 'A Star Is Gorn'

This location also features in #3.13 In and #9.4 Looking For Mr. Goodtime.

 

ARTHUR’S BARBER/BILLY TRACKS DOWN ARTHUR – THEN & NOW 

STATION TERRACE, KENSAL RISE, NW10 5RT

Just before 16 minutes, when Billy discovers Arthur might have taken Zac Zolar’s master tape, he tracks him down to his barber at this location. Thinking he might be onto a winner, Arthur tells Billy it might have gone to the council incinerator.

Arthur's Barber in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Arthur's Barber in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

ARTHUR & TERRY MAKE DELIVERY TO THE WINCHESTER – THEN & NOW  

POTTERY LANE (PRINCEDALE ROAD SIDE), W11 

Just after 20 minutes, Arthur and Terry deliver vodka to the Winchester Club, where Arthur tells Dave to keep quiet about the tape.

Arthur & Terry make a delivery in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Arthur & Terry make a delivery in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

ZAC ZOLAR’S FARM HIDEOUT – THEN & NOW 

CHILTERN EQUINE CLINIC, MODEL FARM, GORELANDS LANE, CHALFONT ST. GILES, HP8 4AB 

At 28m11s we first see the farm where Zac Zolar is hiding out, as Bill approaches on his moped.

Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

Unbeknown to Bill he is being followed by Cyril Ash’s heavy (George) in a taxi that drives on to the second entrance. Note the buildings behind the fence/wall shown.

Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

CORONER’S COURT – THEN & NOW 

SAINT PANCRAS CORONER’S COURT, CAMLEY STREET, N1C 4PP 

At 42m33s, Cyril Ash, Rycott & Melish all leave this location as Cyril Ash pretends to identify Zac Zolar’s body.

Coroner's Court in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Coroner's Court in 'A Star Is Gorn'

The street directly outside this location also features in #1.6 Aces High And Sometimes Very Low.

 

JOJO RECORDS RECORDING STUDIO – THEN & NOW  

KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE (VIEW OF WESTBOURNE GROVE), W2 4BA 

Featured at several points in the episode, Arthur, Terry and Sharon leave here at 43m30s, where we see an external shot.

Recording Studio in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Recording Studio in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

CYRIL ASH’S PLACE – THEN & NOW  

WESTBOURNE TERRACE, W2 

At 44m47s we see Arthur, Terry, Sharon and Zac emerge here after Zac is rescued from the clutches of Cyril Ash.

Cyril Ash's place in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Cyril Ash's place in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

THE BAYSWATER HOTEL – THEN & NOW  

LEINSTER SQUARE, NR PRINCES SQUARE, W2 

At 45 minutes, after Arthur, Terry and Sharon have found Zac, they take him to this hotel to keep him away from Cyril Ash.

The Bayswater Hotel in 'A Star Is Gorn'

The Bayswater Hotel in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Leinster Square also features in #5.2 What Makes Shamy Run

At 05m33s Terry is driving to Bill’s record lockup along British Grove. On the top left of both pictures, you can see the top of Middlesex Court.

Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

Terry then turns left and as he approaches the doorway, Berestede Road can be seen behind him.

Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Bill's Record Lockup in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

POLICE STATION – THEN & NOW 

CARDINAL VAUGHAN SCHOOL, ADDISON ROAD, W14 8BZ

Just before 6 minutes we see Rycott & Melish leaving this police station where Rycott tells Melish he doesn’t fancy the case.

Police Station in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Police Station in 'A Star Is Gorn'

This location also features in #3.13 In and #9.4 Looking For Mr. Goodtime.

ARTHUR’S BARBER/BILLY TRACKS DOWN ARTHUR – THEN & NOW 

STATION TERRACE, KENSAL RISE, NW10 5RT

Just before 16 minutes, when Billy discovers Arthur might have taken Zac Zolar’s master tape, he tracks him down to his barber at this location. Thinking he might be onto a winner, Arthur tells Billy it might have gone to the council incinerator.

Arthur's Barber in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Arthur's Barber in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

ARTHUR & TERRY MAKE DELIVERY TO THE WINCHESTER – THEN & NOW 

POTTERY LANE (PRINCEDALE ROAD SIDE), W11

Just after 20 minutes, Arthur and Terry deliver vodka to the Winchester Club, where Arthur tells Dave to keep quiet about the tape.

Arthur & Terry make a delivery in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Arthur & Terry make a delivery in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

ZAC ZOLAR’S FARM HIDEOUT – THEN & NOW

CHILTERN EQUINE CLINIC, MODEL FARM, GORELANDS LANE, CHALFONT ST. GILES, HP8 4AB

At 28m11s we first see the farm where Zac Zolar is hiding out, as Bill approaches on his moped.

Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

Unbeknown to Bill he is being followed by Cyril Ash’s heavy (George) in a taxi that drives on to the second entrance. Note the buildings behind the fence/wall shown.

Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Zac Zolar's Farm Hideout in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

CORONER’S COURT – THEN & NOW 

SAINT PANCRAS CORONER’S COURT, CAMLEY STREET, N1C 4PP

At 42m33s, Cyril Ash, Rycott & Melish all leave this location as Cyril Ash pretends to identify Zac Zolar’s body.

Coroner's Court in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Coroner's Court in 'A Star Is Gorn'

The street directly outside this location also features in #1.6 Aces High And Sometimes Very Low.

JOJO RECORDS RECORDING STUDIO – THEN & NOW 

KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE (VIEW OF WESTBOURNE GROVE), W2 4BA

Featured at several points in the episode, Arthur, Terry and Sharon leave here at 43m30s, where we see an external shot.

Recording Studio in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Recording Studio in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

CYRIL ASH’S PLACE – THEN & NOW

WESTBOURNE TERRACE, W2

At 44m47s we see Arthur, Terry, Sharon and Zac emerge here after Zac is rescued from the clutches of Cyril Ash.

Cyril Ash's place in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Cyril Ash's place in 'A Star Is Gorn'

 

THE BAYSWATER HOTEL – THEN & NOW 

LEINSTER SQUARE, NR PRINCES SQUARE, W2

At 45 minutes, after Arthur, Terry and Sharon have found Zac, they take him to this hotel to keep him away from Cyril Ash.

The Bayswater Hotel in 'A Star Is Gorn'

The Bayswater Hotel in 'A Star Is Gorn'

Leinster Square also features in #5.2 What Makes Shamy Run?.