Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) (1971)
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Hackney War Memorial with St. John at Hackney, Lower Clapton Road, London E5
In reviewTilting down, the camera finds poppy wreathes around the base of the memorial. Hackney War Memorial with St. John at Hackney, Lower Clapton Road, London E5 in the background as found by Ron. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHackney War Memorial, St. John at Hackney, Lower Clapton Road, London E5
In reviewNearby, flags hang from a war memorial. Ron Glenister finds Hackney War Memorial with St. John at Hackney, Lower Clapton Road, London E5 in the background. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLatimer Road Underground station, 72 Bramley Road, W10
In reviewA van full of Nuns and Volunteers from "Jesus Saves" brings food and drink to the Homeless. Ron Glenister finds the van entering one of the arches at Latimer Road Underground station with what was at the time 72 Bramley Road, W10 in the background. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from349 Royal College Street, London NW1
In reviewHaving completed her washing, Edna climbs the steps from the ladies convenience. Dave W recognises 349 Royal College Street, London NW1 in the background and finds that the 'Ladies' is now a music studio. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromAcklam Road, W10 under the Westway
In reviewEdna walks into the night, chattering to herself. Ron Glenister finds Edna in Acklam Road, W10 under the Westway, circa to what is now the main entrances to Flats 19 to 49 on the right hand side. A Reverse Point of View can be seen LPA 248563. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came frombank of the Wey, Lower Eashing
In reviewAfter taking a drink from a stream, Edna gathers her belongings and continues on her way. Steve Randall identifies the bank of the Wey in Lower Eashing with number 2 National Trust Cottages in the background. — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBox Hill, Surrey
In reviewLeaving the hostel where she spent the night, 60 year old Edna O'Casey (Patricia Hayes) makes her way through the countryside. Box Hill in Surrey, looking west over Dorking, identified by Jamie Sturgeon. — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromBramley Road, W10
In reviewHomeless again, Edna walks with Teresa (Kate Williams), another former resident of "Jesus Save". Ron Glenister places them walking south along Bramley Road, W10 and through an arch of Latimer Road Underground Station. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromChurch Lane, Shere
In reviewThe homeless Woman tramps her way through the village. Church Lane, Shere with St. James' church to the left. — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromfield off Halfway Lane, Eashing Lane, Halfway Farm, Eashing, Godalming
In reviewRubbing soil off a potato, Edna eats her breakfast. Jamie Sturgeon believes this to be a field off Halfway Lane as it runs from Eashing Lane towards Halfway Farm, located midway between Eashing and Godalming, with the houses in the left distance being numbers 66 and 67 Eashing Lane. — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFrancis Street, Army and Navy Stores
In reviewAlmost getting run over, Edna crosses a busy street. As Dave says "The camera pan takes us across Francis Street bringing into view the pillars on the side elevation of Army and Navy Stores. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFrancis Street, SW1, Victoria Street, Wilcox Place
In reviewPushed out of another hostel that she tries to get into, Edna wanders through city streets. Dave W found Edna in Francis Street, SW1 seen from Victoria Street. Now pedestrianised as Wilcox Place. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHolloway Prison, Parkhurst Road N7
In reviewEdna walks free from prison after serving time for being drunk and disorderly and causing a breach of the peace. Holloway Prison on Parkhurst Road N7. — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromJesus Saves
In reviewJosie Quinn (Barbara Jefford) opens the door at "Jesus Saves". — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLatimer Road Station
In reviewRecalling better days, Edna tells Teresa about her "Prince Charming". They continue their walk through the arch at Latimer Road Station. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLatimer Road Station, Bramley Road, W10
In reviewVagrants talk between themselves as they drink soup and eat bread. Once again says Ron, Latimer Road Station looking towards Bramley Road, W10 (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLower Eashing, Surrey
In review"People are getting up, the caffs are opening. You can smell the breakfasts." Looking northward along the River Wey towards Eashing Bridges at Lower Eashing in Surrey found by Steve Randall. — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromMiddle Street, Shere, Surrey
In reviewWrapped in her coat against the approaching winter, Edna reaches civilisation. Facing north on Middle Street in Shere, Surrey — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromnumber 1 National Trust Cottages, Lower Eashing, Surrey
In reviewA panda car drives off after the Police Driver slows down as he passes. Looking towards number 1 National Trust Cottages at Lower Eashing to the west of Godalming in Surrey, located by Steve Randall. — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromrailway bridge crossing Bramley Road
In reviewSurprising Teresa, Edna unexpectedly says goodbye before crossing the road. Ron points out that the railway bridge crossing Bramley Road can be seen clearly in the background. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromSt. John at Hackney, Lower Clapton Road, London E5
In reviewPutting down her bottle of red biddy, Edna rubs her aching knee. The grounds of St. John at Hackney, Lower Clapton Road, London E5 as found by Ron Glenister. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromThe Square, Shere
In reviewA Shopkeeper lays out produce as the penniless Edna approaches. The Square in Shere. The village appears in many productions including 'A Matter of Life and Death', 'The Holiday', 'The Earth Dies Screaming', 'His Lordship Goes to Press' and 'The Ruling Class'. — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromVictoria Street, Army and Navy Stores
In reviewThe camera pans left before a cut finds Edna washing her clothes in the sinks of a public toilet. With the pan continuing, Dave adds "now displaying the Victoria Street facade of Army and Navy Stores. The building was replaced by a modern design in the seventies. It closed in 2021. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromVictoria Street, London SW1, No 66
In reviewA Gentleman is approaches as Edna begs for money in the streets. She has made her way to Victoria Street, London SW1, here outside circa No 66 looking west. (RL) — recorded for Edna, the Inebriate Woman (BBC Play for Today) by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
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