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 3 - Make For The Hills!

Peter's terrible parents make an unexpected visit to northern France, so William and Hester take their first chance to escape - with unforseen consequences.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 17th September 1991
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 3rd March 2014 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 4th March 2014 6:10am ITV3
Wednesday 10th December 2014 4:35pm ITV3
Thursday 11th December 2014 7:20am ITV3
Tuesday 31st March 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 1st April 2015 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 15th July 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 8th January 2019 6:00pm Drama
Friday 8th March 2019 6:05pm Drama
Thursday 21st November 2019 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 5th November 2020 5:25pm Drama
Wednesday 26th May 2021 5:25pm Drama
Wednesday 30th June 2021 7:55am Gold
Thursday 29th July 2021 7:35am Gold
Friday 30th July 2021 7:10am Gold
Tuesday 10th August 2021 7:15am Gold
Thursday 2nd September 2021 8:10am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Pamela Salem Chantal Moriac
Guest cast
Daniel Pageon (as Daniel André Pageon) Gendarme
Zulema Dene Madame Lepine (Garlic Breath)
Nancy Nevinson Margaret (Peter's Mother)
Eric Dodson Henry (Peter's Father)
Marian McLoughlin Quarrelling Wife
Alec Sabin Quarrelling Husband
Peter Gale Camp Site Warden
Yvonne Gilan Old Woman
Claude Le Saché Old Man
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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