French Fields. Image shows from L to R: William Fields (Anton Rodgers), Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie). Copyright: Thames Television
French Fields

French Fields

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1989 - 1991
  • 19 episodes (3 series)

In this sequel to Fresh Fields, Hester and William move to France. The episodes centre around the couple's adjustment to their new life and difficulties dealing with French culture. Stars Julia McKenzie, Anton Rodgers, Pamela Salem, Liz Crowther, Robin Kermode and more.

French Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1989 - 1991
Channel
ITV1
Episodes
19 (3 series)
Stars
Julia McKenzie, Anton Rodgers, Pamela Salem, Liz Crowther, Robin Kermode, Philip Bird, Valerie Lush, Olivier Pierre and more
Writers
John Chapman and Ian Davidson
Directors
James Gilbert and Mark Stuart
Producer
James Gilbert
Company

In this sequel to Fresh Fields, long-married couple Hester and William Fields take the plunge and move to France when William is offered a high-paying job just across the channel.

Will their new French life be any less confused or hectic than in the London suburbs? And will they really stay there, permanently?

Additional details

Production
Studio
Camera set-up
Multi-camera
Picture
Colour

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 5th September 1989 at 8:30pm on ITV1
Most recent repeats

Recording details

  • Teddington Studios - Studios
  • Montreuil Sur Mer (France) - Locations