Seasons & Episodes
Dish of the Day
Hester has joined the roster of amateur cooks who takes turns as chef for "Lucy's Kitchen" in Barnes, her specialty bein
Middle-Age Dread
William is tiring of Hester's efforts at self-improvement. Meanwhile, Hester is furious at being rejected for a job as a
Hook, Line and Sink Her
William has been looking forward to relaxing on a fishing trip, and is dismayed when Hester and Nancy insist on accompan
The Naked Truth
Complications ensue when one of William's clients becomes attracted to Hester.
Des Det Res
Now that Emma is out on her own, William and Hester ponder selling the house and moving somewhere smaller.
Something in the Oven
Emma announces that she is pregnant.
A Night to Remember
While celebrating their wedding anniversary at a posh restaurant, Hester and William spot Sonia's husband with another w
A Brief Encounter
Hester's fencing instructor takes a fancy to her.
Alright on the Night
Hester's helping out with the church bazaar inevitably draws William into the chaos. The high point is a rendition of ""
In the Spring
Hester attempts to write a novel.
Business Contacts
William has second thoughts after he agrees to let Hester fill in for his secretary.
Get Me to the Church
The Fields try to cope with the pressure of daughter Emma's long-dealyed wedding day.
Do It Yourself
It always pays to call in an expert when you decide to redecorate. But unfortunately the one Hester finds falls down on
A Waiting Game
Hester attempts to cater a large party, and is reduced to persuading William to stand in as a butler which becomes compl
Moveable Feasts
Hester attempts to deliver "meals-on-wheels" while babysitting her newborn grandson.
Tipping The Scales
According to Hester, slimming is easy. You just give up food and drink. After a starvation diet, William is ready to giv
Crossed Lines
Hester is up for election to a local Committee, and meets her rival, an attractive blonde head-on at a wine tasting part
Alarums And Excursions
Sonia reads Hester's fortune, and predicts both travel and a secret admirer.
A Dickens Of a Christmas (1985 Christmas Special)
A Nose For Trouble
William's snoring begins to give Hester disturned nights but when she has to look after a neighbour's dog, her days aren
The Old Folks At Home
Upset that a Victorian mansion is to be torn down and replaced by ""a block of flats,"" Hester starts a campaign to pers
One Damned Ming After Another
The Fields hope to get their Chinese vase onto a locally filmed episode of The Antiques Road Show. Returning home, the
Life Is Full Of Ups And Downs
William has financial problems, so Hester takes him to Bologne, France, for a carefree day and Duty Free goods. It's far
It Takes Two To Tango
William comes home from work reeking of perfume. He says he can explain it; Hester stands by to listen with understandin
Caught In The Act
William insists on mending a leaky kitchen tap himself, necessitating an expensive visit from the plumber. Meanwhile,
Brighton Or Bust
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 an
Happy Returns
After a sojourn in Italy, the Fields return home to celebrate Hester's 45th birthday. Despite William's back going out,
