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 4 - Tipping The Scales

Undergoing a sudden health and fitness kick, Hester imposes a strict diet upon William. If only he agreed, it might be in with some chance of success!

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 25th September 1985
Time
8pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 27th January 2014 4:10pm ITV3
Tuesday 28th January 2014 6:00am ITV3
Monday 3rd November 2014 4:55pm ITV3
Tuesday 24th February 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 25th February 2015 6:00am ITV3
Wednesday 10th June 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 11th June 2015 6:00am ITV3
Monday 19th November 2018 2:00pm Drama
Monday 19th November 2018 6:00pm Drama
Monday 4th February 2019 6:05pm Drama
Thursday 17th October 2019 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 1st October 2020 5:25pm Drama
Monday 19th April 2021 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 10th June 2021 8:05am Gold
Tuesday 13th July 2021 8:05am Gold
Friday 13th August 2021 8:05am Gold
Saturday 14th August 2021 3:20am Gold
Saturday 14th August 2021 7:30am Gold
Thursday 16th September 2021 8:05am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Ann Beach Sonia
Fanny Rowe Nancy
Debby Cumming Emma (Voice)
Guest cast
Charlotte Barker Miss Turner
Cory Pulman Waitress
Robert Kitson Young Man
Writing team
John Chapman Writer
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer
Grant Goodwin Editor
Graham Probst Production Designer

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