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 2, Episode 3 - Alright On The Night

Hester struggles to arrange a variety show in aid of the church organ's restoration. Meanwhile, Emma reveals plans to move away - and will she ever get married?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 19th September 1984
Time
8:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 16th January 2014 4:10pm ITV3
Friday 17th January 2014 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 23rd October 2014 4:55pm ITV3
Friday 13th February 2015 4:50pm ITV3
Monday 16th February 2015 6:00am ITV3
Monday 1st June 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 2nd June 2015 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 8th November 2018 2:00pm Drama
Thursday 8th November 2018 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 24th January 2019 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 8th October 2019 5:25pm Drama
Tuesday 22nd September 2020 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 8th April 2021 5:25pm Drama
Monday 7th June 2021 7:35am Gold
Tuesday 8th June 2021 2:45am Gold
Monday 21st June 2021 7:10am Gold
Thursday 8th July 2021 7:30am Gold
Tuesday 10th August 2021 7:45am Gold
Friday 10th September 2021 8:00am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Ann Beach Sonia
Guest cast
Josephine Gordon Mrs Lipton
Donald Eccles Mr Palmer
Eileen McCarthy Lady Cellist
Christopher Ellison Policeman
Roy Herrick Vicar
Pamela Watling Lady at Bazaar
Writing team
John Chapman Writer
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer
Colin Bocking Editor
John Plant Production Designer

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