Series 7 Episode 5 – Fiddler On The Hoof

Filming Locations

DRIVING TO STRACHAN SECURITIES – THEN & NOW 

FLEET STREET/LUDGATE HILL/SAINT PAULS CHURCH YARD, EC4M8AD

At 05m13s Arthur & Terry are seen driving along Fleet Street towards St. Paul’s Cathedral where Arthur’s security firm is located.

Driving to Strachan Securites in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Driving to Strachan Securites in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

 

Arthur then turns left into Saint Paul’s Church Yard and when Terry tells him he cannot park here Arthur replies he will “bung the bishop”.

Driving to Strachan Securites in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Driving to Strachan Securites in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

 

STRACHAN SECURITIES – THEN & NOW 

JUXON HOUSE, PATERNOSTER SQUARE, EC4 

At 9 minutes, Maltese Tony arrives on Paternoster Square, directly alongside St Pauls Cathedral.

Strachan Securites in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Strachan Securites in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

 

There have been many changes at this location, though the position of the old Juxon House as featured in the episode can be seen from landmarks around it in the shots here. It was redeveloped in 1994.

Strachan Securites in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Strachan Securites in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

 

TAXI RIDE WITH MALTESE TONY – THEN & NOW 

FRESTON ROAD, W10 / HUNT CLOSE, W11

At 10m18s after his car is clamped, Arthur & Terry share a taxi with Maltese Tony and they drive along Freston Road.

Taxi ride with Maltese Tony in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Taxi ride with Maltese Tony in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

 

At 11m50s, Arthur and Terry get out here at the junction of Hunt Close.

Taxi ride with Maltese Tony in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Taxi ride with Maltese Tony in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

This location features in many other episodes of Minder including #1.4 A Tethered Goat, #4.5 The Car Lot Baggers, #5.9 Around The Corner and #7.1 It’s A Sorry Lorry Morrie.

DEZ TELLS BILLY LYNCH THAT ARTHUR IS NOT ABOUT – THEN & NOW 

BIRKBECK GROVE, ACTON, W3

At 18m31s, when Dez & Mick find the car lot locked, Dez goes here to inform Billy Lynch that Arthur is not about.

Dez meets Billy in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Dez meets Billy in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

This location also features in #8.3 Whatever Happened To Her Indoors.

MALTESE TONY SPOTS IMOGEN/ARTHUR & TERRY LOCATE IMOGEN AT WORK – THEN & NOW 

EALING BROADWAY SHOPPING CENTRE, THE BROADWAY, EALING, W5 5JY

At 21m29s, Tony spots Imogen as she walks past him while he is enjoying a drink.

Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

 

At 46m06s, Terry & Arthur return here to find Imogen to help them locate Maltese Tony to get Arthur’s money back.

Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

 

TONY & IMOGEN GO PEDAL BOATING – THEN & NOW  

THE SERPENTINE, HYDE PARK, W2 

At 24m49s, Tony & Imogen take a pedal boat ride here, with a view of the Hilton Metropole in the background.

Pedal Boating in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Pedal Boating in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

 

TONY & IMOGEN LEAVE THE WINCHESTER – THEN & NOW 

SOUTHWICK STREET/STAR STREET/BOUVERIE PLACE, W2

At 31m43s, Dez & Mick are driving along Southwick Street and spot Tony and Imogen leaving the Winchester and follow them into Bouverie Place.

Dez & Mick spot Tony in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Dez & Mick spot Tony in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

This location also features in #3.13 In.

BILLY LYNCH’S PLACE – THEN & NOW 

RUPERT STREET/BREWER STREET/TISBURY COURT, SOHO, W1

At 37m40s, after Mick has abducted Arthur from his car lot, he brings him along Brewer Street to meet Billy Lynch.

Meeting Billy Lynch in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Meeting Billy Lynch in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

 

They then turn into Tisbury Court, that features in #1.1 Gunfight At The OK Laundrette and #3.3 Rembrandt Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.

Meeting Billy Lynch in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Meeting Billy Lynch in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

This location also features in #1.10 The Dessert Song and at the start of #6.7 Minder On The Orient Express.

MICK DRIVES ARTHUR BACK TO THE LOCKUP – THEN & NOW 

OLD OAK ROAD/EAST ACTON LANE, W37HH

At 40m44s, Mick drives Arthur back to his lockup at top speed along Old Oak Road.

Mick drives Arthur back to his lockup in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Mick drives Arthur back to his lockup in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

At 40m55s, they then turn left into East Acton Lane.

Mick drives Arthur back to his lockup in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Mick drives Arthur back to his lockup in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

 

MALTESE TONY MAKES THE DROP – THEN & NOW 

STATION APPROACH, WILLESDEN JUNCTION RAILWAY STATION, NW10 4UY

At 42m53s, Maltese drops Arthur’s money off at this meeting place, on the other side of the Station Approach Tunnel.

Maltese makes the drop in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

Maltese makes the drop in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

 

THE GREAT WESTERN ROYAL HOTEL – THEN & NOW 

HILTON LONDON PADDINGTON, PRAED STREET, W2

First seen at 14m15s, Maltese Tony organises the drop with Mr Kramer here and the hotel features throughout the episode. At 46m54s, Arthur & Terry go here to find Maltese Tony.

The Great Western Hotel in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'

The Great Western Hotel in 'Fiddler On The Hoof'