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.
Chunnel 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
Sep 12, 1989
William and Hester set out to conquer a new country, a new language, and a new culture.
A Moving Experience
Sep 19, 1989
The English Channel and Hester pose problems during the move to France.
Ou 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?
Oct 3, 1989
Hester cooks a traditional English meal to impress William's French boss.
Le Week-End
Oct 10, 1989
The Fields' daughter Emma comes to visit during the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution.
