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Comedy

French Fields

6.9(7)

First Aired:September 5, 1989

Seasons:3 seasons

Episodes:18

Status:Ended

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

Anton Rodgers

William Fields

Julia McKenzie

Julia McKenzie

Hester Fields

Seasons & Episodes

Chunnel Vision

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.

William the Conqueror

E2William the Conqueror

Sep 12, 1989

William and Hester set out to conquer a new country, a new language, and a new culture.

A Moving Experience

E3A Moving Experience

Sep 19, 1989

The English Channel and Hester pose problems during the move to France.

Ou Est La Plumber De Ma Tante?

E4Ou Est La Plumber De Ma Tante?

Sep 26, 1989

William's first day in a French office is complicated by language problems.

Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

E5Who's Been Eating My Porridge?

Oct 3, 1989

Hester cooks a traditional English meal to impress William's French boss.

Le Week-End

E6Le Week-End

Oct 10, 1989

The Fields' daughter Emma comes to visit during the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution.

Long Legged Beasties and Things That Go Bump in the Night

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.

Sheep May Safely Graze

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.

Home and Away

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.

Sale Or Return

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.

Double Or Quit

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.

French With Tears

E1French With Tears

Sep 3, 1991

The Merry, Merry Pipes

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.

Make For The HIlls

E3Make For The HIlls

Sep 17, 1991

Surprise, Surprise

E4Surprise, Surprise

Sep 24, 1991

Darling Daughters

E5Darling Daughters

Oct 1, 1991

Hail And Farewell

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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