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 3 - Sheep May Safely Graze

After a run-in with Monsieur Dax over a decorative flower arrangement, Hester risks upsetting the whole village when she wins the raffle at the village fête.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 8th October 1990
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 21st February 2014 4:05pm ITV3
Monday 24th February 2014 6:00am ITV3
Friday 28th November 2014 4:40pm ITV3
Monday 1st December 2014 7:30am ITV3
Monday 23rd March 2015 4:50pm ITV3
Tuesday 24th March 2015 6:10am ITV3
Tuesday 7th July 2015 4:20pm ITV3
Friday 14th December 2018 1:25pm Drama
Friday 14th December 2018 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 28th February 2019 6:05pm Drama
Wednesday 13th November 2019 5:25pm Drama
Wednesday 28th October 2020 5:25pm Drama
Monday 17th May 2021 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 24th June 2021 8:05am Gold
Friday 25th June 2021 7:15am Gold
Wednesday 28th July 2021 8:05am Gold
Friday 27th August 2021 8:30am Gold
Wednesday 29th 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
Guest cast
Bridget McConnell (as Bridget McConnel) Madame Dax
Tattiana Colombo Miss Calais
Jonathan Kydd Monsieur Queneau
Daniel Pageon (as Daniel André Pageon) Gendarme
John Sabin Compere
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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