In the Only Fools and Horses episode Dates. A Police Station is seen. Darren Lovett has been on his travels in Bristol and will now share his photos in a series of articles naturally called Lovetts Locations…
Lovetts Locations – Police Station
Police Station
The above photo was used as an exterior of the police station when Del got arrested in the Nags Head in episode “Dates”
It was Bristol North Baths but unfortunately the building closed in 2005 and is now waiting to be redeveloped.
This location can be found on Gloucester Road, Bristol
Sat Nav Postcode: BS7 8BN
Nearest train station: Redland
This part of the baths building was in fact only the changing rooms and ancillary offices etc.; the actual baths to the left were long since demolished and filled in. For many years the hardstanding created was used for a council owned free shoppers car park and housed a large public toilet block. Nowadays there is a hideous extension where the car park and toilets used to be, and after being restored, the building featured in OFAH is part of a serviced office block.
What don’t you get Griff?
Well, for an episode that is some truly unique and funny moments, and also significient moments also – there is something about this episode that when I watch it, not particulary enjoy.
Bizarre, I know.
Somebody mentioned that this was the first episode whereby one of the producers (Ray Butt?) stepped down?
It’s only my personal opinion mind. Still sensational writing from John Sullivan.
Are you sure you aren’t thinking of A Royal Flush
As this is infamously the episode that most fans realise that this shows Del in a different light.
He’s a little aggressive and quite annoying
David Jason, John Sullivan and Ray Butt all consider A Royal Flush to be the worst episode.
Correct, Ray Butts last episode was The Frogs Legacy.
I very rarely watch Dates, but The Frogs Legacy is one of my favourites, an episode that not many people seem to think is up there with the best
I’ve said it before, but this episode is some what depressing and just doesn’t feel right! At the same time, some hilarious and memorable moments.
I don’t get it!