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 3, Episode 2 - A Waiting Game

William returns home, more than a little worse for drink, after entertaining a potential new lucrative client. Meanwhile, Hester's busy with her catering enterprise, and is hoping to rope William into butler duties at an upcoming function.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 11th September 1985
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 23rd January 2014 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 24th January 2014 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 30th October 2014 4:55pm ITV3
Friday 20th February 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Monday 23rd February 2015 6:00am ITV3
Monday 8th June 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 9th June 2015 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 15th November 2018 2:00pm Drama
Thursday 15th November 2018 6:00pm Drama
Thursday 31st January 2019 6:05pm Drama
Tuesday 15th October 2019 5:25pm Drama
Tuesday 29th September 2020 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 15th April 2021 5:25pm Drama
Wednesday 9th June 2021 8:00am Gold
Monday 12th July 2021 8:05am Gold
Thursday 12th August 2021 8:05am Gold
Wednesday 15th September 2021 8:15am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Ann Beach Sonia
Fanny Rowe Nancy
Guest cast
Charlotte Barker Miss Turner
John Savident Mr. Royce
Nigel Pegram Mr. Bradley
April Olrich Mrs. Bradley
Anthony Howard Tipsy Guest
Maurice Thorogood Tom
Janette Foggo Sarah
Malcolm Mudie Bill
Writing team
John Chapman Writer
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer
Dave Lewinton Editor
Graham Probst Production Designer

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