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

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Series 2, Episode 2 - A Brief Encounter

Hester's taking a course in fencing, and is picked out by teacher Mike as one of his star pupils. William, however, isn't best pleased to hear of Mr Frobisher's lothario status - and even less amused to find the two in close physical contact one evening!

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 12th September 1984
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 15th January 2014 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 16th January 2014 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 22nd October 2014 4:50pm ITV3
Thursday 12th February 2015 4:50pm ITV3
Friday 13th February 2015 6:00am ITV3
Friday 29th May 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Monday 1st June 2015 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 7th November 2018 2:00pm Drama
Wednesday 7th November 2018 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 23rd January 2019 6:00pm Drama
Monday 7th October 2019 5:25pm Drama
Monday 21st September 2020 5:25pm Drama
Wednesday 7th April 2021 5:25pm Drama
Friday 4th June 2021 8:05am Gold
Wednesday 7th July 2021 7:55am Gold
Monday 9th August 2021 7:50am Gold
Friday 10th September 2021 7:35am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Ann Beach Sonia
Fanny Rowe Nancy
Debby Cumming Emma (Voice)
Guest cast
Terrence Hardiman Mr Frobisher
Writing team
John Chapman Writer
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer
Roger Holmes Editor
John Plant Production Designer

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