This brief series (12 episodes of 10 or 15 minutes each screened over a three week period) followed the adventures of a family pursuing the English football team around France during the World Cup. The series was written during filming to acknowledge the success or failure of the team in the competition.
DirectorNick Jones
WritersHenry Normal, Peter Mills, Jeff Povey, Mak Wadlow
Episode 1
Jun 23, 1998
Determined to enjoy the World Cup experience to the full, the football-mad Rudd clan prepare for their French expedition to watch the tournament. But lying in wait on the way are surprises they had not anticipated.
Episode 2
Jun 24, 1998
The Rudds cross the Channel by ferry and duly arrive in Calais - but nothing goes according to plan for them.
Episode 3
Jun 25, 1998
The Rudds disembark from the ferry in Calais, intending to soak up the World Cup atmosphere as much as possible now that they've reached France. However, minor complications bar their way-Craig sniffs a a business opportunity while Owen the hitchhiker fancies some group games of his own.
Episode 4
Jun 29, 1998
Terry's driving almost ends in disaster and Gran gets to grips with the French. Carol and Terry's midnight rendezvous ends in unexpected fashion.
Episode 5
Jun 30, 1998
The Rudd family's French tour continues as they career around the countryside, but Craig soon discovers that his business venture has backfired while the dilemma facing Carol is getting more and more complicated with each day that passes.
Episode 6
Jul 1, 1998
Gran takes a liking to the holy water. Owen and Ruthie's friendship develops as the Rudds concentrate on important matters of football and sex.
Episode 7
Jul 5, 1998
As the semi-finals approach, the Rudds' French expedition continues apace, but tensions in the camper van are mounting.
Episode 8
Jul 7, 1998
Terry is at the wheel and may head for Paris. Owen dares to express his views about football
Episode 9
Jul 10, 1998
Carol and Gran continue to suffer as Terry's football frenzy reaches fever pitch, while Craig's scams create more havoc. Will Owen and Ruthie finally cement their growing friendship?
Episode 10
Jul 11, 1998
Disaster strikes when Gran is rushed to hospital with a mystery illness, while Craig finds a strange package in the campsite toilets.
Episode 11
Jul 12, 1998
The day before the final, and domestic bliss for the camping family is disturbed when Terry discovers Carol and Owen's little secret.
Episode 12
Jul 12, 1998
It's the day of the World Cup final and things are not going well for Terry and Carol as tensions run high and they are still without match tickets
