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 5 - Des. Det. Res.

After receiving a rates bill, William considers moving to a smaller home. Hester isn't enthusiastic about leaving the house, but after talking to her mother is giving William a different response.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 4th April 1984
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 10th January 2014 4:10pm ITV3
Monday 13th January 2014 6:00am ITV3
Friday 17th October 2014 4:55pm ITV3
Monday 9th February 2015 4:50pm ITV3
Tuesday 10th February 2015 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 26th May 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 27th May 2015 6:00am ITV3
Friday 2nd November 2018 2:00pm Drama
Friday 2nd November 2018 6:00pm Drama
Friday 18th January 2019 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 2nd October 2019 5:25pm Drama
Wednesday 16th September 2020 5:25pm Drama
Friday 2nd April 2021 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 3rd June 2021 7:35am Gold
Tuesday 6th July 2021 7:45am Gold
Friday 6th August 2021 7:40am Gold
Wednesday 8th September 2021 7:55am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Ann Beach Sonia
Fanny Rowe Nancy
Ballard Berkeley Guy
Guest cast
Timothy Carlton Mr Highsmith
Delia Lindsay Mrs Highsmith
Writing team
John Chapman Writer
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer
Grant Goodwin Editor
John Plant Production Designer

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