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.

Episode menu

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
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 19th February 2014 4:10pm ITV3
Thursday 20th February 2014 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 20th February 2014 4:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 26th November 2014 4:40pm ITV3
Thursday 27th November 2014 7:20am ITV3
Thursday 19th March 2015 4:05pm ITV3
Friday 20th March 2015 6:00am ITV3
Friday 3rd July 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 12th December 2018 2:00pm Drama
Wednesday 12th December 2018 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 26th February 2019 6:05pm Drama
Monday 11th November 2019 5:25pm Drama
Sunday 25th October 2020 4:35am Drama
Monday 26th October 2020 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 13th May 2021 5:25pm Drama
Wednesday 23rd June 2021 8:05am Gold
Thursday 24th June 2021 7:15am Gold
Thursday 26th August 2021 8:30am Gold
Saturday 18th September 2021 7:10am Gold
Tuesday 28th September 2021 7:50am Gold

Cast & crew

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
Tom Kavanagh Editor
Harry Clark Production Designer
Alan Parker Composer

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