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 4, Episode 2 - The Old Folks At Home

When the council threaten to pull down a large Victorian building that one of Hester's community groups had hoped to set-up an OAP home in, Mrs Fields launches as close she can to a war against the plans.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 11th September 1986
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 31st January 2014 4:05pm ITV3
Monday 3rd February 2014 6:00am ITV3
Friday 7th November 2014 4:55pm ITV3
Monday 2nd March 2015 4:10pm ITV3
Tuesday 3rd March 2015 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 16th June 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 23rd November 2018 2:00pm Drama
Friday 23rd November 2018 6:00pm Drama
Friday 8th February 2019 6:00pm Drama
Wednesday 23rd October 2019 5:25pm Drama
Wednesday 7th October 2020 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 8th October 2020 3:30am Drama
Monday 26th April 2021 5:25pm Drama
Tuesday 15th June 2021 7:40am Gold
Friday 16th July 2021 7:35am Gold
Wednesday 18th August 2021 7:35am Gold
Sunday 19th September 2021 8:30am Gold
Monday 20th September 2021 8:00am Gold
Tuesday 21st September 2021 7:30am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Ann Beach Sonia
Fanny Rowe Nancy
Ballard Berkeley Guy
Debby Cumming Emma (Voice)
Guest cast
Beryl Cooke Winnie
Royce Mills Mr Gardner
Writing team
John Chapman Writer
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer
Tom Kavanagh Editor
Stuart McCarthy Production Designer

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