Series 5 Episode 5 – Second Hand Pose

Filming Locations

AMBULANCE RUSHES TO TERRY – THEN & NOW  

LADBROKE GROVE, W10/LADBROKE GROVE, W11 

At the start of this episode, we see two shots of the ambulance on Ladbroke Grove en route to Terry – the first near Lancaster Road.

Ambulance rushes to Terry in 'Second Hand Pose'

Ambulance rushes to Terry in 'Second Hand Pose'

In the next shot the ambulance is further back along the same road near the bridge and roundabout on Barlby Road.

Ambulance rushes to Terry in 'Second Hand Pose'

Ambulance rushes to Terry in 'Second Hand Pose'

 

COLD STORAGE FACILITY – THEN & NOW  

REAR OF ‘TALBOT’ FACTORY, BARLBY ROAD/VIEW OF NOTTING BARN ROAD, W10 

At 01m40s Arthur is seen here as Terry is taken into the ambulance. In the background behind Arthur, we can see the property at the end of Notting Barn Road where it meets Barlby Road.

Cold Storage Facility in 'Second Hand Pose'

Cold Storage Facility in 'Second Hand Pose'

As Arthur continues to wait for Terry, we see a very brief glimpse of the rear of the Talbot factory on Barlby Road.

Cold Storage Facility in 'Second Hand Pose'

Cold Storage Facility in 'Second Hand Pose'

This location also features in #5.2 What Makes Shamy Run? and #10.8 On The Autofront.

 

ST CHARLES HOSPITAL – THEN & NOW  

EXMOOR STREET, KENSINGTON, W10 6DZ

After finally thawing out, Terry waits for Arthur at this location outside the hospital.

St Charles Hospital in 'Second Hand Pose'

St Charles Hospital in 'Second Hand Pose'

 

He eventually gets picked up by Charlie.

St Charles Hospital in 'Second Hand Pose'

St Charles Hospital in 'Second Hand Pose'

This location also features in #6.3 The Return Of The Invincible Man.

 

CHARLIE POPE’S SHOP – THEN & NOW  

330 PORTOBELLO ROAD/NR BONCHURCH ROAD, KENSINGTON, W10 

Several points in the episode are set either in or just outside Charlie Pope’s antiques shop. This is the blue shop below, more recently known as ‘Moroccan House’.

Charlie Pope's antique shop in 'Second Hand Pose'

Charlie Pope's antique shop in 'Second Hand Pose'

The number 345 in the recent shot also tallies with the original, which shows number 347 being opposite Charlie’s shop in the episode.

Charlie Pope's antique shop in 'Second Hand Pose'

Charlie Pope's antique shop in 'Second Hand Pose'

This location also features in #4.1 Rocky Eight And A Half, #8.1 The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Entrepreneur and #8.4 Three Cons Make A Mountain.

 

‘ELSMERE COURT’ FLAT CLEARANCE BLOCK – THEN & NOW  

ADDISON HOUSE, GROVE END ROAD, NW8 9EL

Just before 10 minutes, after Charlie has collected the keys, he and Terry go to this location for the first clearance at flat ‘9’, where Charlie tricks Terry into thinking it is legitimate. At 24 minutes they are back at the location again, clearing flat ‘6’ when Rycott and Melish arrive to investigate the burglary of flat ‘9’.

Flat clearance location in 'Second Hand Pose'

Flat clearance location in 'Second Hand Pose'

 

THE COLLINS HOUSE ‘WAYSIDE’ – THEN & NOW  

SHEEN COMMON DRIVE, RICHMOND, TW9 

At 13 and a half minutes, Arthur delivers the MG Metro to Mrs Collins at this address, number 47.

The Collins House in 'Second Hand Pose'

The Collins House in 'Second Hand Pose'

This location is situated directly in front of the house that features at the start of #6.7 Minder On The Orient Express.

 

JOHN RAWLINGS ESTATE AGENT – THEN & NOW  

73 PRINCEDALE ROAD, W11 4NS 

At 17 minutes in this episode, Charlie Pope leaves this estate agent’s shop for a second time.

John Rawlings Estate Agents in 'Second Hand Pose'

John Rawlings Estate Agents in 'Second Hand Pose'

 

ARTHUR COLLECTS THE CHAIRS – THEN & NOW  

GOLBORNE ROAD, KENSINGTON & CHELSEA, W10 

At 23m23s, after Arthur has visited Terry at Charlie’s shop he can be seen driving along Golborne Road with the chairs in his boot.

Arthur collects the chairs in 'Second Hand Pose'

Arthur collects the chairs in 'Second Hand Pose'

This location also features in #2.2 Whose Wife Is It Anyway, #5.7 Hypnotising Rita and #8.4 Three Cons Make A Mountain.

 

POLICE STATION – THEN & NOW  

MAIDA VALE LIBRARY, SUTHERLAND AVENUE, W9 2QT 

After Rycott realises he can’t arrest Arthur & Terry for the chairs, they leave the police station just after 48 minutes.

Police Station in 'Second Hand Pose'

Police Station in 'Second Hand Pose'

This location also features in #2.6 Not A Bad Lad, Dad, #5.3 A Number Of Old Wives Tales and #5.9 Around The Corner.