Fresh Fields. Image shows from L to R: Hester Fields (Julia McKenzie), William Fields (Anton Rodgers). Copyright: Thames Television
Fresh Fields

Fresh Fields

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1984 - 1986
  • 27 episodes (4 series)

Middle-aged couple William and Hester Fields are enjoying their life - or they try to, when Hester's constant drive for self-improvement allows. Stars Julia McKenzie, Anton Rodgers, Ann Beach, Fanny Rowe, Ballard Berkeley and Debby Cumming

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - Dish Of The Day

With daughter Emma having just left home, Hester Fields decides that it is time to spice up her marriage, starting with a nice meal. Meanwhile, her long-term AWOL father has got in contact with her mother...

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 7th March 1984
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 6th January 2014 4:05pm ITV3
Tuesday 7th January 2014 6:00am ITV3
Monday 13th October 2014 4:55pm ITV3
Tuesday 3rd February 2015 4:50pm ITV3
Wednesday 4th February 2015 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 20th May 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 21st May 2015 6:00am ITV3
Monday 29th October 2018 2:00pm Drama
Monday 29th October 2018 6:00pm Drama
Monday 14th January 2019 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 26th September 2019 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 10th September 2020 5:25pm Drama
Monday 29th March 2021 5:25pm Drama
Tuesday 1st June 2021 7:25am Gold
Friday 2nd July 2021 7:55am Gold
Wednesday 4th August 2021 7:40am Gold
Monday 6th September 2021 7:50am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Ann Beach Sonia
Fanny Rowe Nancy
Debby Cumming Emma (Voice)
Guest cast
Jackie Lye The Waitress
Writing team
John Chapman Writer
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer
Terence E. Badham (as Terry Badham) Editor
Philip Blowers Production Designer

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