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 6 - Double Or Quit

William finally appears to have made friends with Monsieur Dax - by beating him in a boules match and getting riotously drunk! However, the auction on the house is fast approaching, and Hester worries their budget is not large enough.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 29th October 1990
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 26th February 2014 4:20pm ITV3
Thursday 27th February 2014 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 4th December 2014 4:40pm ITV3
Thursday 26th March 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 27th March 2015 6:00am ITV3
Friday 10th July 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 3rd January 2019 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 5th March 2019 6:05pm Drama
Monday 18th November 2019 5:25pm Drama
Monday 2nd November 2020 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 20th May 2021 5:25pm Drama
Monday 28th June 2021 7:25am Gold
Monday 2nd August 2021 8:25am Gold
Monday 30th August 2021 3:25am Gold
Tuesday 31st August 2021 8:05am 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
Guest cast
Jonathan Kydd Monsieur Queneau
Michael McStay The Auctioneer
Tim Bannerman 1st Bidder
Trevor St. John Hacker 2nd Bidder
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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