French Fields
French Fields is a British situation comedy. It ran for 19 episodes from 5 September 1989 to 8 October 1991. It was written by John T. Chapman and Ian Davidson and was produced by Thames Television for ITV. The series starred Anton Rodgers and Julia McKenzie as husband and wife William and Hester Fields and followed the series Fresh Fields, which ran from 7 March 1984 to 23 October 1986. At the end of the last series of Fresh Fields, William accepted a position with a French company. French Fields follows Hester and William after they make the move to Calais. Other regular cast included their French real estate agent Chantal, who was also the Fields' neighbour to the left. On the right, were the horrible and snobbish English couple the Trendles. Hester and William also coped with Madame Remoleux, an unintelligible and ancient French woman who lived in and cared for the estate — called Les Hirondelles — where they all lived. Also, popping in on a regular basis, were local farmer and mayor Monsieur Dax and his daughter Marie-Christine, to whom Hester did her best to teach English. Nicholas Courtney also appeared frequently as the Marquis.
Cast
Anton Rodgers
William Fields
Julia McKenzie
Hester Fields
Seasons
E1Chunnel Vision
Sep 5, 1989
When William is offered a job with a company in France, Hester is eager to move across the Channel. However doubts creep in when they struggle to find a house and their daughter objects to selling the family home.
E2William the Conqueror
Sep 12, 1989
William and Hester set out to conquer a new country, a new language, and a new culture.
E3A Moving Experience
Sep 19, 1989
The English Channel and Hester pose problems during the move to France.
E4Ou Est La Plumber De Ma Tante?
Sep 26, 1989
William's first day in a French office is complicated by language problems.
E5Who's Been Eating My Porridge?
Oct 3, 1989
Hester cooks a traditional English meal to impress William's French boss.
E6Le Week-End
Oct 10, 1989
The Fields' daughter Emma comes to visit during the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution.
E1Long Legged Beasties and Things That Go Bump in the Night
Sep 24, 1990
The Fields' sleep is disturbed by a local farmer.
E2Inside Story
Oct 1, 1990
France's biggest-selling magazine chooses William and Hester as typical of the Brits who are pouring over the Channel.
E3Sheep May Safely Graze
Oct 8, 1990
The Fields find themselves in trouble with the Mayor and the local authorities when they try to add some finishing touches to their garden. Hester and William get more than they bargained for when they win the village raffle.
E4Home and Away
Oct 15, 1990
Dax and the Marquis argue over a patch of land. Unfortunately for the Fields, their landlord decides to seel the property. William and Hester agree to go on a boating holiday with Emma, their son in law and grandson.
E5Sale Or Return
Oct 22, 1990
With the house up for sale, Hester and William struggle to raise enough money to put in a serious bid. Things are made worse when the Trendles express a keen interest in purchasing the property.
E6Double Or Quit
Oct 29, 1990
The day of the house auction arrives, but Hester and William are concerned their bid will not be the highest.
E1French With Tears
Sep 3, 1991
E2The Merry, Merry Pipes
Sep 10, 1991
Hester lends a hand with a coach tour for British buyers of French homes while William has plumbing worries.
E3Make For The HIlls
Sep 17, 1991
E4Surprise, Surprise
Sep 24, 1991
E5Darling Daughters
Oct 1, 1991
E6Hail And Farewell
Oct 8, 1991
Storyline
French Fields is a British situation comedy. It ran for 19 episodes from 5 September 1989 to 8 October 1991. It was written by John T. Chapman and Ian Davidson and was produced by Thames Television for ITV. The series starred Anton Rodgers and Julia McKenzie as husband and wife William and Hester Fields and followed the series Fresh Fields, which ran from 7 March 1984 to 23 October 1986. At the end of the last series of Fresh Fields, William accepted a position with a French company. French Fields follows Hester and William after they make the move to Calais. Other regular cast included their French real estate agent Chantal, who was also the Fields' neighbour to the left. On the right, were the horrible and snobbish English couple the Trendles. Hester and William also coped with Madame Remoleux, an unintelligible and ancient French woman who lived in and cared for the estate — called Les Hirondelles — where they all lived. Also, popping in on a regular basis, were local farmer and mayor Monsieur Dax and his daughter Marie-Christine, to whom Hester did her best to teach English. Nicholas Courtney also appeared frequently as the Marquis.
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