Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1992)
Nothing verified yet — 26 candidates from our sources, below.
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26 places named by a source we have not checked. Each row says who said it and links to where.
New House Farm, Sheering Lower Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
In reviewEventually rescued in the evening, the pair are taken to a farmhouse where they spend the night. In the morning they have to settle for farm transport. Thanks to Chris Matheson for spotting an article which led me to New House Farm, Sheering Lower Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, close to the Essex border. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from101 Buchanan Street
In reviewTheir heart-to-heart continues, panning right again. 101 Buchanan Street. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from263 Marine Road Central, Morecambe
In reviewGavin tries to enter a bank on Morecambe seafront, but being Saturday it is shut. 263 Marine Road Central, Morecambe, later to become Grandma's Puppet Shop. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from42 Gladstone Avenue, Twickenham
In reviewGavin's childhood home. 42 Gladstone Avenue, Twickenham. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from47 Gladstone Avenue, Twickenham, Greater London
In reviewGavin's childhood street in Scotland, represented by 47 Gladstone Avenue, Twickenham, Greater London looking north. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from62 Gladstone Avenue, Twickenham
In reviewHe stops outside 62 Gladstone Avenue, Twickenham. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came from95 Buchanan Street, Glasgow
In reviewThey are arrested, suspected of eloping and stealing the wedding money, but are let off with a caution. They leave the police station. 95 Buchanan Street, Glasgow — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromA889
In reviewAfter crossing the Scottish border, the couple continue their journey, driving on the A889 towards Dalwhinnie. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromCentral Garage (Cark),73A Station Rd, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
In reviewA stop for fuel and supplies. Central Garage (Cark),73A Station Rd, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. The garage has since gone and the building replaced. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFarquharson's Bar and Kitchen, 2-4 Invercauld Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire
In reviewThe pair are dropped off at a village shop, buy tickets and run to catch a bus. Farquharson's Bar and Kitchen, 2-4 Invercauld Road, Braemar in Aberdeenshire. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFlookburgh Cemetery
In reviewA pan left shows the couple taking a break in a graveyard. This is Flookburgh Cemetery. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromFrontierland, Marine Road West, Morecambe in Lancashire
In reviewGavin has left his wallet in the cafe. Looking for a bank the couple reach Morecambe. Frontierland, Marine Road West, Morecambe in Lancashire, which operated from 1987 to 2000, being an update of the prior West End Amusement Park, Fun City and Morecambe Pleasure Park. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGeorge Square, Glasgow
In reviewGavin leaves Yvonne as he walks eastwards through George Square, Glasgow, towards the Sir Walter Scott Monument. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGladstone Avenue, Twickenham
In reviewFinally Gavin arrives at the Glasgow street where his father's party is being held. In reality, Gladstone Avenue, Twickenham. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromGlasgow South Portland Street Suspension Bridge
In reviewMeanwhile Yvonne looks over the parapet of a river bridge. Glasgow South Portland Street Suspension Bridge, looking south. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromHutchesons Hall, 158 Ingram Street
In reviewTime is pressing. The clock is atop Hutchesons Hall, 158 Ingram Street, a former hospital now maintained by the National Trust for Scotland. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLancaster (Forton) Services
In reviewYvonne has reached the service station and notices Gavin arriving. Lancaster (Forton) Services. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromLancaster (Forton) Services, Lancashire
In reviewAfter a long drive Gavin reaches Lancaster (Forton) Services, Lancashire. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromMorecambe seafront
In reviewGavin makes an unsuccessful call to a family member to get money transferred but as he leaves the phone box finds a credit card stuck to his foot. Morecambe seafront. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromNew House Farm, Sawbridgeworth
In reviewGavin's car is away being repaired as the farmer (Robert James) sees the pair off in a van full of farm workers. New House Farm. Sawbridgeworth. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromQueen's Walk
In reviewDispirited, Gavin walks back along Queen's Walk. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromQueen's Walk, London SE1
In reviewGavin (Peter Capaldi) moves to London to further his opportunities as an artist. Queen's Walk, London SE1. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromShip Inn, Park Road, Sandside, Beetham, Cumbria
In reviewContinuing on their way, the couple pass the Ship Inn, Park Road, Sandside, Beetham, Cumbria, a sixteenth century inn beside the River Kent which closed in 2020. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromThe Star Café at Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire on the A74
In reviewGavin and Yvonne are dropped off at a truckstop. The Star Café at Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire on the A74. The café closed in the mid 90s and the site is now occupied by a Tesco superstore. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromTower Bridge
In reviewIn an office overlooking Tower Bridge, Gavin pitches a children's book he has designed to Miss Trumble (Frances Barber) but it is rejected. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
Where this came fromWest George Street
In reviewGavin heads east on West George Street, with St. George's Tron Church in the background. — recorded for Soft Top Hard Shoulder by Reelstreets. Not yet verified by us.
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