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The Best Episodes of Fresh Fields

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Fresh Fields Season 2 Episode 3 - Alright on the Night
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Alright on the Night

    S2:E3

    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 William.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  2. Fresh Fields Season 3 Episode 1 - Do It Yourself
    7.8/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Do It Yourself

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  3. Fresh Fields Season 3 Episode 7 - A Dickens Of a Christmas (1985 Christmas Special)
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #3 - A Dickens Of a Christmas (1985 Christmas Special)

    S3:E7

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    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  4. Fresh Fields Season 1 Episode 2 - Middle-Age Dread
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Middle-Age Dread

    S1:E2

    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 herself as a brainless twenty-soemthing to apply again.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  5. Fresh Fields Season 3 Episode 2 - A Waiting Game
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #5 - A Waiting Game

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  6. Fresh Fields Season 1 Episode 6 - Something in the Oven
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Something in the Oven

    S1:E6

    Emma announces that she is pregnant.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  7. Fresh Fields Season 3 Episode 6 - Alarums And Excursions
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Alarums And Excursions

    S3:E6

    Sonia reads Hester's fortune, and predicts both travel and a secret admirer.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  8. Fresh Fields Season 3 Episode 3 - Moveable Feasts
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Moveable Feasts

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  9. Fresh Fields Season 3 Episode 5 - Crossed Lines
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #9 - Crossed Lines

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  10. Fresh Fields Season 4 Episode 7 - Brighton Or Bust
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Brighton Or Bust

    S4:E7

    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.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  11. Fresh Fields Season 1 Episode 1 - Dish of the Day
    7.2/10(38 votes)

    #11 - Dish of the Day

    S1:E1

    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 shows up at the restaurant except William, who saves the day by pretending they are on a romantic rendezvous.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  12. Fresh Fields Season 1 Episode 5 - Des Det Res
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Des Det Res

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  13. Fresh Fields Season 4 Episode 1 - A Nose For Trouble
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #13 - A Nose For Trouble

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  14. Fresh Fields Season 2 Episode 4 - In the Spring
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #14 - In the Spring

    S2:E4

    Hester attempts to write a novel.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  15. Fresh Fields Season 1 Episode 3 - Hook, Line and Sink Her
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    #15 - Hook, Line and Sink Her

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  16. Fresh Fields Season 2 Episode 5 - Business Contacts
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Business Contacts

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  17. Fresh Fields Season 2 Episode 6 - Get Me to the Church
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Get Me to the Church

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  18. Fresh Fields Season 3 Episode 4 - Tipping The Scales
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #18 - Tipping The Scales

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  19. Fresh Fields Season 4 Episode 4 - Life Is Full Of Ups And Downs
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Life Is Full Of Ups And Downs

    S4:E4

    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.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  20. Fresh Fields Season 4 Episode 5 - It Takes Two To Tango
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #20 - It Takes Two To Tango

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  21. Fresh Fields Season 1 Episode 4 - The Naked Truth
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    #21 - The Naked Truth

    S1:E4

    Complications ensue when one of William's clients becomes attracted to Hester.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  22. Fresh Fields Season 2 Episode 1 - A Night to Remember
    6.8/10(24 votes)

    #22 - A Night to Remember

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  23. Fresh Fields Season 2 Episode 2 - A Brief Encounter
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    #23 - A Brief Encounter

    S2:E2

    Hester's fencing instructor takes a fancy to her.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  24. Fresh Fields Season 4 Episode 2 - The Old Folks At Home
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    #24 - The Old Folks At Home

    S4:E2

    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....

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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  25. Fresh Fields Season 4 Episode 6 - Caught In The Act
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Caught In The Act

    S4:E6

    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, 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 Sonia's for the night. Then Margaret and Henry turn up to chat with Sonia, and the Fields flee to Nancy's 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.

    Director:Peter Frazer-Jones
    Writer:John T. Chapman

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Best Episodes Summary

"Alright on the Night" is the best rated episode of "Fresh Fields". It scored 7.8/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Peter Frazer-Jones and written by John T. Chapman, it aired on 9/19/1984. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Do It Yourself".