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

French Fields

ITV sitcom about a couple living in France. 19 episodes (3 series), 1989 - 1991. Stars Julia McKenzie, Anton Rodgers, Pamela Salem, Liz Crowther and others.

Series 2, Episode 1 - Long Leggedy Beasties And Things That Go Bump In The Night

William and Hester find themselves at odds with the neighbours after farmer Monsieur Dax sets up a scarecrow. Meanwhile, Hester's in search of 'situations vacant'.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 24th September 1990
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Regular cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Pamela Salem Chantal Moriac
Liz Crowther Jill Trendle
Robin Kermode Hugh Trendle
Valerie Lush Madame Remoleux
Olivier Pierre Monsieur Dax
Karen Ascoe Emma
Victoria Baker Marie-Christine Dax
Guest cast
Peter Kelly Mayor's Secretary
Bridget McConnell (as Bridget McConnel) Madame Dax
John Moreno Monsieur Popineau (Headmaster)
Writing team
John Chapman Writer
Ian Davidson Writer
Production team
Mark Stuart Director
James Gilbert Producer
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