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 4, Episode 4 - Life Is Full Of Ups And Downs

With William having a particularly stressful time at work, Hester suggests a day-trip to France for cheap cheese and wine. Unfortunately, the weather takes a turn for the worst, and the Fields are stuck in a typically French bedsit hotel overnight...

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 25th September 1986
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 4th February 2014 4:15pm ITV3
Wednesday 5th February 2014 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 11th November 2014 4:50pm ITV3
Wednesday 4th March 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Thursday 5th March 2015 6:00am ITV3
Thursday 18th June 2015 4:10pm ITV3
Tuesday 27th November 2018 2:00pm Drama
Tuesday 27th November 2018 6:00pm Drama
Tuesday 12th February 2019 6:00pm Drama
Friday 25th October 2019 5:25pm Drama
Friday 9th October 2020 5:25pm Drama
Saturday 10th October 2020 3:30am Drama
Wednesday 28th April 2021 5:25pm Drama
Wednesday 16th June 2021 7:40am Gold
Monday 19th July 2021 3:30am Gold
Monday 19th July 2021 7:35am Gold
Thursday 19th August 2021 7:35am Gold
Tuesday 21st September 2021 8:25am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Guest cast
Sheila Keith Hotelier
Ronnie Stevens Hypermarket Salesman
Mark Colleano Estate Agent
Louise English Hypermarket Cashier
Writing team
John Chapman Writer
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer
Grant Goodwin Editor
Stuart McCarthy Production Designer

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