Series 8 Episode 10 – Too Many Crooks

Filming Locations

OPENING SCENES – DRIVING INTO LONDON – THEN & NOW  

A40 WESTWAY NEAR WESTBOURNE GREEN/ROYAL OAK, W11 

At the start of this episode Billy Meadows’ Mercedes is driving into London at this location.

Opening scenes in 'Too Many Crooks'

Opening scenes in 'Too Many Crooks'

 

DALEY CATERING – THEN & NOW  

111A CHURCHFIELD ROAD, ACTON, W3 

At 01m41s, Arthur arrives at Daley Catering to deliver a computer, where he gets a policeman to help him lock his car.

Daley Catering in 'Too Many Crooks'

Daley Catering in 'Too Many Crooks'

 

This location is just across the street from The Winchester Club location. At 04m43s we see another shot as Henri arrives, as he passes what was ‘Foleys Bar’.

Daley Catering in 'Too Many Crooks'

Daley Catering in 'Too Many Crooks'

 

BILLY MEADOWS’ HOTEL – THEN & NOW  

SHERATON PARK TOWER HOTEL, LOWNDES SQUARE ENTRANCE/WILLIAM STREET, SW1X7RQ 

At 02m45s, Birmingham gangster Billy Meadows’ Mercedes arrives here and we see an external shot of the hotel.

Sheraton Park Tower Hotel in 'Too Many Crooks'

Sheraton Park Tower Hotel in 'Too Many Crooks'

 

At 13m06s, DC Park returns to the police car on William Street, as both him and Morley have set up an observation on Billy Meadows – and watch him leave the hotel.

Princess Victoria Pub in 'Too Many Crooks'

Princess Victoria Pub in 'Too Many Crooks'

 

ARNIE’S PUB 1 – THEN & NOW 

THE PRINCESS VICTORIA, 217 UXBRIDGE ROAD, W129DH 

At 11m13s after Arthur has told Ray he needs to dress properly, they are seen driving along Uxbridge Road to where Arthur wants Ray to help out.

Princess Victoria Pub in 'Too Many Crooks'

Princess Victoria Pub in 'Too Many Crooks'

 

Moments later they arrive at the Princess Victoria, which also features later in the episode.

Princess Victoria Pub in 'Too Many Crooks'

Princess Victoria Pub in 'Too Many Crooks'

 

ARNIE’S PUB 2 – FUNCTION ROOM/POLICE FUNCTION – THEN & NOW  

THE WARRINGTON PUB, 93 WARRINGTON CRESCENT, MAIDA VALE, W9 1EH 

At 25m15s we first see the inside location where the police function takes place.

Police Function in 'Too Many Crooks'

Police Function in 'Too Many Crooks'

This location also features in #2.7 The Beer Hunter.

 

HENRI ESCAPES FROM MEADOWS – THEN & NOW

 GRAVEYARD NR CHURCHFIELD ROAD, ACTON, W3 

Just after 28 minutes, Henri escapes from Meadows and runs along Churchfield Road, entering the graveyard directly opposite number 116 Churchfield Road.

Henri escapes from Meadows in 'Too Many Crooks'

Henri escapes from Meadows in 'Too Many Crooks'

 

DENNIS SPOTS HENRI/VINNY FINDS HENRI – THEN & NOW  

CHURCHFIELD ROAD NR ACTON CENTRAL STATION, ACTON, W3 

At 31m17s, Dennis spots Henri going into a travel shop through the window of a transport cafe, directly opposite Acton Central Station.

Dennis spots Henri in 'Too Many Crooks'

Dennis spots Henri in 'Too Many Crooks'

 

 At 33m28s, Vinny Meadows shows up at the same location to find out what has been going on.

Dennis spots Henri in 'Too Many Crooks'

Dennis spots Henri in 'Too Many Crooks'