Fresh Fields (1984) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Fresh Fields online in HD.
Fresh Fields — Storyline
Fresh Fields is a British situation comedy written by John T. Chapman and produced by Thames Television for ITV between 7 March 1984 and 23 October 1986. A ratings success at the time, the show is well remembered for its opening titles featuring a silhouette of a person in a rocking chair.
It stars Julia McKenzie and Anton Rodgers as Hester and William Fields, a devoted middle-class couple with an idyllic suburban lifestyle. William works while Hester keeps home. The crux of the show was that she was always looking to try new hobbies or find ways to improve her life, much of which exasperated her hard-working husband.
The family home had a granny flat attached, in which Hester's mother Nancy lived. She was divorced from Hester's father Guy although remarried him as the series progressed. The couple had a daughter called Emma who frequently telephoned but never appeared. Her husband Peter did appear often. They later had a son — the Fields' first grandchild — whom they named Guy, after his great-grandfather.
Perhaps, the best remembered supporting character was Sonia Barrett who would frequently pop round to borrow items to replace hers due to breakage, theft or mislaying. Hester was not perturbed by this, as the two were close friends, but it used to irritate William. Sonia had the show's only catchphrase — she would always knock on the back door of the Fields' home and then say It's only Sonia! as she walked in. This would sometimes lead to applause of recognition from the studio audience, a phenomenon more regularly seen within American sitcoms. Sonia's husband John appeared on occasion, as did William's secretary Miss Denham, played by Daphne Oxenford.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Anton Rodgers, Julia McKenzie, Fanny Rowe, Ann Beach
Fresh Fields — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1984-03-07 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 27 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6.8/10 (11 votes) |
Fresh Fields — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Dish of the Day (1984-03-07) — Hester has joined the roster of amateur cooks who takes turns as chef for "Lucy's Kitchen" in Barnes, her specialty being classic French cuisine. But on her first night, no one sho
- E2: Middle-Age Dread (1984-03-14) — William is tiring of Hester's 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
- E3: 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.
- E4: The Naked Truth (1984-03-28) — Complications ensue when one of William's clients becomes attracted to Hester.
- E5: 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.
- E6: Something in the Oven (1984-04-11) — Emma announces that she is pregnant.
Season 2
- E1: A Night to Remember (1984-09-05) — While celebrating their wedding anniversary at a posh restaurant, Hester and William spot Sonia's husband with another woman.
- E2: A Brief Encounter (1984-09-12) — Hester's fencing instructor takes a fancy to her.
- E3: Alright on the Night (1984-09-19) — Hester's 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 Willi
- E4: In the Spring (1984-09-26) — Hester attempts to write a novel.
- E5: Business Contacts (1984-10-03) — William has second thoughts after he agrees to let Hester fill in for his secretary.
- E6: Get Me to the Church (1984-10-10) — The Fields try to cope with the pressure of daughter Emma's long-dealyed wedding day.
Season 3
- E1: 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 job—literally.
- E2: 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 William's clients turn up as guests.
- E3: Moveable Feasts (1985-09-18) — Hester attempts to deliver "meals-on-wheels" while babysitting her newborn grandson.
- E4: 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.
- E5: 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.
- E6: Alarums And Excursions (1985-10-09) — Sonia reads Hester's fortune, and predicts both travel and a secret admirer.
- E7: A Dickens Of a Christmas (1985 Christmas Special) (1985-12-25)
Season 4
- E1: A Nose For Trouble (1986-09-04) — William's snoring begins to give Hester disturned nights but when she has to look after a neighbour's dog, her days aren't too good either.
- E2: 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 in
- E3: 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 newl
- E4: 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. It's far from plain sailing.
- E5: 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.
- E6: 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 Peter's parents, the Richardsons, wh
- E7: 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.
- E8: Happy Returns (1986-10-23) — After a sojourn in Italy, the Fields return home to celebrate Hester's 45th birthday.
Despite William's back going out, and some complications arising from misunderstandings, they
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Fresh Fields have? 4 season(s) with 27 episodes.
Where can I watch Fresh Fields? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
