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 3, Episode 1 - French With Tears

A visit from Emma and Peter is made rather awkward as the pair are not speaking, and Hester's fiscal irresponsibility comes back to haunt the Fields when cheques begin to bounce.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 3rd September 1991
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 27th February 2014 4:25pm ITV3
Friday 28th February 2014 6:20am ITV3
Monday 8th December 2014 4:45pm ITV3
Tuesday 9th December 2014 7:20am ITV3
Friday 27th March 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Monday 13th July 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 4th January 2019 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 6th March 2019 6:05pm Drama
Tuesday 19th November 2019 5:25pm Drama
Tuesday 3rd November 2020 5:25pm Drama
Monday 24th May 2021 5:25pm Drama
Tuesday 29th June 2021 7:55am Gold
Monday 26th July 2021 8:05am Gold
Tuesday 27th July 2021 7:40am Gold
Sunday 1st August 2021 7:30am Gold
Wednesday 1st September 2021 8:05am Gold
Thursday 30th September 2021 8:00am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Philip Bird Peter
Valerie Lush Madame Remoleux
Karen Ascoe Emma
Victoria Baker Marie-Christine Dax
Philip McGough Monsieur Dax
Guest cast
Daniel Gregory Little Guy
Nigel Nevinson 1st Gendarme
Fernand Monast 2nd Gendarme
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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