Fresh Fields

Popular British sitcom about middle-aged suburban couple William and Hester Fields. Hester is suffering empty-nest syndrome after their two children have left home, so she keeps trying to find new hobbies and interests.

1984 HD 30min United Kingdom English

Anton Rodgers Fanny Rowe Ann Beach Julia McKenzie Philip Bird Ballard Berkeley John Arthur Debby Cumming Daphne Oxenford Charlotte Barker

Comedy

S1E1 - Dish of the Day 1984-03-07

Hester has joined the roster of amateur cooks who takes turns as chef for "Lucys Kitchen" in Barnes, her specialty being classic French cuisine. But on her first night, no one shows up at the restaurant except William, who saves the day by pretending they are on a romantic rendezvous.

S1E2 - Middle-Age Dread 1984-03-14

William is tiring of Hesters efforts at self-improvement. Meanwhile, Hester is furious at being rejected for a job as assistant in a boutique because she is too old, and disguises herself as a brainless twenty-soemthing to apply again.

S1E3 - Hook, Line and Sink Her 1984-03-21

William has been looking forward to relaxing on a fishing trip, and is dismayed when Hester and Nancy insist on accompanying him.

S1E4 - The Naked Truth 1984-03-28

Complications ensue when one of Williams clients becomes attracted to Hester.

S1E5 - Des Det Res 1984-04-04

Now that Emma is out on her own, William and Hester ponder selling the house and moving somewhere smaller.

S1E6 - Something in the Oven 1984-04-11

Emma announces that she is pregnant.

S2E1 - A Night to Remember 1984-09-05

While celebrating their wedding anniversary at a posh restaurant, Hester and William spot Sonias husband with another woman.

S2E2 - A Brief Encounter 1984-09-12

Hesters fencing instructor takes a fancy to her.

S2E3 - Alright on the Night 1984-09-19

Hesters helping out with the church bazaar inevitably draws William into the chaos. The high point is a rendition of ""Three Little Maids From School"" by Sonia, Hester, and William.

S2E4 - In the Spring 1984-09-26

Hester attempts to write a novel.

S2E5 - Business Contacts 1984-10-03

William has second thoughts after he agrees to let Hester fill in for his secretary.

S2E6 - Get Me to the Church 1984-10-10

The Fields try to cope with the pressure of daughter Emmas long-dealyed wedding day.

S3E1 - Do It Yourself 1985-09-04

It always pays to call in an expert when you decide to redecorate. But unfortunately the one Hester finds falls down on the jobâ€”literally.

S3E2 - A Waiting Game 1985-09-11

Hester attempts to cater a large party, and is reduced to persuading William to stand in as a butler which becomes complicated when some of Williams clients turn up as guests.

S3E3 - Moveable Feasts 1985-09-18

Hester attempts to deliver "meals-on-wheels" while babysitting her newborn grandson.

S3E4 - Tipping The Scales 1985-09-25

According to Hester, slimming is easy. You just give up food and drink. After a starvation diet, William is ready to give up Hester.

S3E5 - Crossed Lines 1985-10-02

Hester is up for election to a local Committee, and meets her rival, an attractive blonde head-on at a wine tasting party.

S3E6 - Alarums And Excursions 1985-10-09

Sonia reads Hesters fortune, and predicts both travel and a secret admirer.

S3E7 - A Dickens Of a Christmas (1985 Christmas Special) 1985-12-25

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S4E1 - A Nose For Trouble 1986-09-04

Williams snoring begins to give Hester disturned nights but when she has to look after a neighbours dog, her days arent too good either.

S4E2 - The Old Folks At Home 1986-09-11

Upset that a Victorian mansion is to be torn down and replaced by ""a block of flats,"" Hester starts a campaign to persuade local councillor Mr. Gardner to convert the premises into a seniors residence. When he doubts the need for such a facility, Hester invites him home, having persuaded Nancy, her sister Winnie, and Guy to pretend senility. The appalled Gardner not only approves the home but telephones to notify William and Hester that he has arranged for their dotty dependents to move in immediately....

S4E3 - One Damned Ming After Another 1986-09-18

The Fields hope to get their Chinese vase onto a locally filmed episode of The Antiques Road Show. Returning home, they surprise a burglar at work enabling Hester to use her newly acquired martial arts skills.

S4E4 - Life Is Full Of Ups And Downs 1986-09-25

William has financial problems, so Hester takes him to Bologne, France, for a carefree day and Duty Free goods. Its far from plain sailing.

S4E5 - It Takes Two To Tango 1986-10-02

William comes home from work reeking of perfume. He says he can explain it; Hester stands by to listen with understanding and a rolling pin.

S4E6 - Caught In The Act 1986-10-09

William insists on mending a leaky kitchen tap himself, necessitating an expensive visit from the plumber. Meanwhile, Hester gets a call from Peters parents, the Richardsons, who are coming from Dorset to London for the day and invite themselves to dinner and to stay overnight. Driven mad by overbearing Margaret and epically boring Henry, and dismayed when their guests decide to stay another night, the Fields invent a dinner engagement at a Bournemouth hotel, but actually bundle themselves and Nancy next door to Sonias for the night. Then Margaret and Henry turn up to chat with Sonia, and the Fields flee to Nancys granny flat only to be mistaken for burglars. They excuse their return by claiming that Nancy has come down with flu; but next morning Margaret cheerfully announces that Henry has caught it from Nancy and will have to remain in bed for several days.

S4E7 - Brighton Or Bust 1986-10-16

Hester joins in a sponsored cycle race to Brighton for the R.S.P.C.A. She finishes up in worse shape than most of the animals she is trying to help.

S4E8 - Happy Returns 1986-10-23

After a sojourn in Italy, the Fields return home to celebrate Hesters 45th birthday. Despite Williams back going out, and some complications arising from misunderstandings, they settle on dinner out to celebrate whereupon Hester is summoned to deal with an emergency at Lucys Kitchen. This turns out to be a ruse as the restaurant is packed with their friends for a surprise party, and Guy and Nancy announce that they were re-married that morning, leaving Hester in floods of happy tears.

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