Birds of a Feather was originally broadcast on BBC One between 1989 and 1998. The sitcom has recently made a comeback on ITV and you can see the locations used in the rival here. In the original series the show was based in Chigwell, Essex, or so we were lead to believe. But where in fact were the original Birds of a Feather filming locations?
Dalentrace Filming Location
Dalentrace was the original home of Tracey and Darryl Stubbs in Chigwell, Essex. However, the actual filming location for the exterior shots of their home were filmed at the residence shown below, Camp Road, Gerrads Cross Buckinghamshire. The house has barely changed over the years except with the addition of a loft conversion.
Camp Road is a private road so you will not find it available on Google Street View, nor will you be able to visit the location.
Dorien Green’s Residence
You have probably already spotted the residence used for the external shots of Dorien Green’s house in the image above. In the show you are led to believe through some clever filming shots that the residence is next door to Dalentrace. However, as you can see, it is actually three houses across. Possibly because the house was a bit grander to better represent Dorien or possibly due to filming restrictions.
Chigwell High Street Filming Locations
Throughout the original series Pinner, Harrow, doubled as Chigwell High Street in many episodes. Here are a few key locations from Pinner.
Studio Lundquist – Kitchen Designer
Studio Lundquist was the workplace of Dorien’s younger boyfriend Luke. It was featured in a number of episodes as was the pub next door.
Tracey Using The Cashpoint in Series 1 Epsiode 3
Sharon’s Cafe Filming Location
The external filming location for Sharon’s Cafe was literally a stones throw away from BBC Elstree Studios in Borehamwood. This is largely where the interior shots for the original run of the show were filmed.
Maidstone Prison
Finally, for now, Maidstone Prison was used for the exterior shots of Maidstone prison.
Series 4 Episode 10 – Sisters Are Doing It
In the episode we see Sharon and Dorien pretending they are Thelma and Louise, taking revenge of Tracy’s boss.
The location used for the pub was The Three Hammers in Mill Hill, a short drive from BBC Elstree Studios. The pub is still open today, the doorway has moved but otherwise very much still resembles the pub as it was during filming.
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thanks for all your great work. Well informed local genius .
Love this! Thanks!
Where was the jaguar garage filmed in birds of a feather episode
Hi Elaine. I am not sure on this one but will see if I can track it down.
Love this, but where is the third floor dormer window at Dalentrace?
Hi, this was added to the house after filming was completed.
Where was the church in E12 S1 filmed
Hi, I think you are asking about the church used in Episode 1, Series 12 that was used for Daryl’s Funeral.
If so, this was filmed at the Parish Church of St Mary The Virgin in Essendon, Hertfordshire
I have updated this page to include location this at the bottom. Many thanks for contributing.
Hi James.
In a series 4 Episode called ‘Sisters are doing it’ , there is a big pub that Dorien & Sharon drive to when following Tracey’s boss.
Are you able to work out what its called and where it is? In the exterior shots the signs are blurred and for some reason its bugging me!
Cheers
Sure, it was The Three Hammers in Mill Hill. I have updated this post to include it.
Thank you for your swift reply James, Much appreciated! 😊
Do you know where the Dalentrace lookalike house is located that was used in the ITV series?
Hi Jason, Do you mean from the later series?
Hi James,
Yes, that’s the one.
That was also in Gerrards Cross – https://jharding.co.uk/birds-of-a-feather-itv-revival-filming-locations/