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 7 - Brighton Or Bust

Hester takes part in a bike ride from south London to Brighton in aid of charity. If only she'd been on a bicycle at some point in the last decade...

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 16th October 1986
Time
7:30pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 7th February 2014 4:15pm ITV3
Monday 10th February 2014 6:00am ITV3
Friday 14th November 2014 4:40pm ITV3
Monday 9th March 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Tuesday 10th March 2015 6:00am ITV3
Tuesday 23rd June 2015 4:15pm ITV3
Friday 15th February 2019 6:05pm Drama
Wednesday 30th October 2019 5:25pm Drama
Wednesday 14th October 2020 5:25pm Drama
Monday 3rd May 2021 5:25pm Drama
Thursday 17th June 2021 8:05am Gold
Tuesday 20th July 2021 8:00am Gold
Wednesday 21st July 2021 7:30am Gold
Friday 20th August 2021 8:05am Gold
Thursday 23rd September 2021 7:25am Gold

Cast & crew

Cast
Julia McKenzie Hester Fields
Anton Rodgers William Fields
Ann Beach Sonia
Fanny Rowe Nancy
Guest cast
Zulema Dene Mrs Fielder
Dennis Ramsden Mr Carstairs
Robin Parkinson RSPCA Official
Christina Matthews Lady Cyclist
Writing team
John Chapman Writer
Production team
Peter Frazer-Jones Director
Peter Frazer-Jones Producer
Dave Lewinton Editor
Stuart McCarthy Production Designer

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