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 - Noel, Noel

Hester has a perfect English Christmas planned - in the middle of northern France. She'll entertain the locals with traditional British foods, and celebrate in style with Emma, Peter and baby Guy.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 25th December 1990
Time
10pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
45 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 5th December 2014 4:25pm ITV3
Monday 8th December 2014 7:25am ITV3
Saturday 9th April 2016 6:10am ITV3
Sunday 26th June 2016 6:10am ITV3
Saturday 27th August 2016 6:10am ITV3
Tuesday 1st January 2019 11:25am Drama
Wednesday 2nd January 2019 1:40am Drama
Sunday 6th January 2019 8:50am Drama
Monday 19th October 2020 3:05am Drama
Saturday 31st October 2020 8:30am Drama
Saturday 28th November 2020 3:00am Drama
Friday 21st May 2021 5:10pm Drama
Monday 28th June 2021 7:50am Gold
Tuesday 3rd August 2021 7:50am Gold
Friday 20th August 2021 7:00am Gold
Wednesday 1st September 2021 7:20am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Pamela Salem Chantal Moriac
Liz Crowther Jill Trendle
Robin Kermode Hugh Trendle
Philip Bird Peter
Valerie Lush Madame Remoleux
Olivier Pierre Monsieur Dax
Karen Ascoe Emma
Victoria Baker Marie-Christine Dax
Guest cast
Bridget McConnell (as Bridget McConnel) Madame Dax
John Moreno Monsieur Popineau (Headmaster)
Frank Lazarus Andre LeClerc (Music Teacher)
John Melainey Purser
Fernand Monast 1st Attendant
Philippe Giraudeau 2nd Attendant
Daniel Gregory Little Guy
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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