Series 6 Episode 4 – Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur

Filming Locations

ARTHUR’S FLAT – THEN & NOW 

LEITH MANSIONS, GRANTULLY ROAD, MAIDA VALE, W9

At the start of this episode Terry and Andrew arrive at Arthur’s flat, ready to take him to the Inland Revenue.

Arthur's Flat in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

Arthur's Flat in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

 

INLAND REVENUE BUILDING/ARTHUR CONSIDERS THE ROOFTOP – THEN & NOW 

RUTHERFORD WAY, WEMBLEY, HA9 

At 02m28s, Arthur, Terry and Andrew approach the tax office building with a view from Rutherford Way.

Inland Revenue in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

Inland Revenue in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

 

The next shot shows them arriving at the front door of the building on Fulton Road.

Inland Revenue in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

Inland Revenue in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

 

At 08m43s Arthur & Terry return to the building’s rooftop. Here we see a view towards Empire Way overlooking ‘Palace of Industry’ with Quality Hotel in the background.

Inland Revenue in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

Inland Revenue in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

 

ARTHUR CONSIDERS THE TRAIN TRACK – THEN & NOW  

VINE ROAD, SW13 

Just before 11 minutes, attempting to prove to Terry that he is seriously considering suicide, Arthur takes Terry to this location as he contemplates the train track.

Train Crossing in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

Train Crossing in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

 

ARTHUR FINDS THE ‘PERFECT’ PLACE – THEN & NOW 

HUNGERFORD BRIDGE/VIEW OF ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL, SE1

At 12m35s we see Arthur & Terry here as Arthur decides this is the ‘perfect’ place to carry out what he wants to do.

Hungeford Bridge in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

Hungeford Bridge in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

 

DORMERS HOTEL (ARTHUR’S HIDEOUT) – THEN & NOW 

ROSE PARK HOTEL, TALBOT SQUARE, NR SUSSEX GARDENS, W2

At 20m13s, we first see an outside view of the hotel where Arthur goes in disguise as Mr. Black.

Dormers Hotel in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

Dormers Hotel in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

 

Just before 46 minutes, we catch another glimpse of the street outside as Chisholm and Jones arrive at the hotel.

Dormers Hotel in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

Dormers Hotel in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

The location of this hotel is right next door to a hotel used in #3.13 In.

 

ARTHUR MEETS TERRY 1 (PARK) – THEN & NOW  

AVONDALE PARK, WALMER ROAD, W11 

Just before 22 minutes, Terry meets an in-disguise Arthur here – ‘Edwards Woods’ towers are visible in both shots.

Walking in the park in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

Walking in the park in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

 

ARTHUR MEETS TERRY 2 – GOODS DEPOT – THEN & NOW

AVONDALE PARK, WALMER ROAD, W11 

At 30m16s at the start of part three we see this second secret location where Arthur meets Terry – an old goods depot. This location has long been demolished and is now buildings on Kingdom Street, W2.

Terry meets Arthur in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

Terry meets Arthur in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

This location also features in #5.9 Around The Corner – it went out of use in the 1970s and the tracks were removed in 1978. By 1991 the building had been demolished.

 

ARTHUR MEETS TERRY 3 – EMPTY MARKET – THEN & NOW  

WEMBLEY OPEN AIR MARKET, FIRST WAY/ENGINEERS WAY, WEMBLEY, HA9 

At 37m33s we get an aerial view of the next location where Terry meets Arthur, seconds away from the location of the rebuilt Wembley Stadium.

Empty market in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'

Empty market in 'Arthur Is Dead, Long Live Arthur'