Biggles (1986)
Nothing verified yet — 34 candidates from our sources, below.
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34 places named by a source we have not checked. Each row says who said it and links to where.
Chislehurst Caves, Bromley, Greater London
In reviewAs she gives Jim a hug, Debbie is transported with him to the battlefield where they hide with Biggles, Ginger and Algy. Chislehurst Caves, Bromley, Greater London. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromOld Warden Aerodrome, Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
In reviewThe flying sequences were based around Old Warden Aerodrome, Old Warden, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromAll Saints Church, Holdenby
In reviewJim is transported to a convent in WW1, which is raided by the Germans. All Saints Church, Holdenby. Completed in 1340 but now redundant and not in use since 1972. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBeckton Gas Works
In reviewBiggles and party emerge from a ruined building. Beckton Gas Works closed in 1976. The building can also be seen in 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' and much of the site is now home to retail and shopping parks. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBeckton Gas Works in Newham, Greater London
In reviewThe battle continues among ruined buildings where the Huns are testing their weapon. Beckton Gas Works in Newham, Greater London, was used for these scenes. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBrooklyn Bridge, New York
In reviewAfter experiencing a time slip to the first World War in which he saves Biggles from a crashed plane, Jim is returned to New York. Brooklyn Bridge, New York — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCutlers Gardens, Devonshire Square
In reviewJim heads for his apartment. Cutlers Gardens, now renamed Devonshire Square, is an office development built on the site of East India Company Warehouses. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCutlers Gardens, EC2
In reviewAir Commodore William Raymond (Peter Cushing) awaits Jim's arrival. Cutlers Gardens, EC2. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCutlers Gardens, London EC2
In reviewJim Ferguson (Ales Hyde-White), a catering salesman in New York is driven home by his colleague Debbie (Fiona Hutchinson). Cutlers Gardens, London EC2. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGoodman's Court E1
In reviewNearby workmen give him strange looks. Goodman's Court E1. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGoodman's Yard, London E1
In reviewHearing a pneumatic drill sounding like a machine gun, Jim flings himself to the ground. Goodman's Yard, London E1. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHMS Belfast
In reviewWe are above HMS Belfast, looking north across the river. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHoldenby House
In reviewBiggles (Neil Dickson), Algy (Michael Siberry) and Ginger (Daniel Flynn) are up before the firing squad. Holdenby House. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHorselydown Lane meets Shad Thames SE1
In reviewBiggles and Jim run around a corner. This is where Horselydown Lane meets Shad Thames SE1. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLloyds Court Business Centre, 1 Goodman's Yard E1
In reviewJim enters his office. Lloyds Court Business Centre, 1 Goodman's Yard E1, the site of Travelodge London Central Tower Bridge. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNew Concordia Wharf SE1
In reviewThe Air Commodore arrives. New Concordia Wharf SE1. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromShad Thames
In reviewDown Shad Thames the police are waiting. Facing east. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromsouth bank of the river, near HMS Belfast
In reviewThey are pursued by a helicopter, and the view is now from the south bank of the river, near HMS Belfast. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromsouth bank of the Thames
In reviewThe chase continues across now-demolished buildings on the south bank of the Thames. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromsouth end of Tower Bridge, showing the chimney of the Anchor Brewhouse, and in the distance on the left the white panels of the Metropolitan Police Marine Workshop in Wapping
In reviewThe cops have seen them and give chase. Phil Evans advises that this is facing east towards the south end of Tower Bridge, showing the chimney of the Anchor Brewhouse, and in the distance on the left the white panels of the Metropolitan Police Marine Workshop in Wapping. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSpillers pet food factory at Uveco Wharf, Bermondsey SE1
In reviewThe duo jump from a block tagged as Spillers, identifying it as the Spillers pet food factory at Uveco Wharf, Bermondsey SE1, which closed in 1983. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSt Katharine Docks E1
In reviewBack in the present, Jim tries to explain to Debbie what is happening to him. St Katharine Docks E1. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSt. Dunstan & All Saints Church, Stepney High Street E1
In reviewJim and Debbie are married. St. Dunstan & All Saints Church Church, Stepney High Street E1. The church exterior is seen in 'Eight O'Clock Walk' — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSt. Katherine Docks E1
In reviewIn the midst of battle, Jim and Debbie are sent back to the present. St. Katherine Docks E1. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSt. Saviour's Dock
In reviewJim is led across the walkway. St. Saviour's Dock. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSt. Saviour's Dock SE1
In reviewTha Air Commodore prepares to meet Jim. St. Saviour's Dock SE1. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromThames towards the Tower of London
In reviewBiggles jumps into a nearby helicopter and whisks Jim away. Looking across the Thames towards the Tower of London. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromThe Tower Bridge Hotel
In reviewBehind Jim can be seen the dome of The Tower Bridge Hotel, now The Pommelers Arms, a Wetherspoons pub, also seen in 'Stanley: A Man of Variety'. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromThe Tower Hotel E1
In reviewThe annoying Chuck is bundled out of Jim's hotel. The Tower Hotel E1. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromThe Tower Hotel, St Katharine's Way, London E1
In reviewConcerned, Debbie takes Chuck (William Hootkins) to London, arriving at Jim's hotel. The Tower Hotel, St Katharine's Way, London E1. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromTower Bridge
In reviewHaving obtained a photo of a secret enemy weapon from Biggles, Jim returns to the present and visits the Air Commodore who has a room in Tower Bridge. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromTower Hotel
In reviewJim installs himself in the Tower Hotel, where he has a view of the bridge from his room. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromTurbine Hall at Bankside Power Station
In reviewBiggles locates the secret weapon. The scene was filmed at the former London Brick Company works near Brogborough in Bedfordshire. Paul Dykes informs us that the interior scenes for the secret weapon's power station were filmed in the Turbine Hall at Bankside Power Station, which became Tate Modern. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromWapping riverscape, with the tower blocks of St. George's Estate
In reviewReturning to the present, Jim is dropped in the Thames and picked up by the police. The Wapping riverscape is seen in the background, with the tower blocks of St. George's Estate in the centre. — recorded for Biggles by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
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