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Lost In France

Lost In France

1998•15m•Comedy•Drama
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This brief series (12 episodes of 10 or 15 minutes each screened over a three week period) followed the adventures of a family pursuing the English football team around France during the World Cup. The series was written during filming to acknowledge the success or failure of the team in the competition.

Nick Jones · Director

Henry Normal · Writer

Peter Mills · Writer

Jeff Povey · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime15m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 23, 1998

Episodes

E115m

Episode 1

Determined to enjoy the World Cup experience to the full, the football-mad Rudd clan prepare for their French expedition to watch the tournament. But lying in wait on the way are surprises they had not anticipated.

Jun 23, 1998

E215m

Episode 2

The Rudds cross the Channel by ferry and duly arrive in Calais - but nothing goes according to plan for them.

Jun 24, 1998

E315m

Episode 3

The Rudds disembark from the ferry in Calais, intending to soak up the World Cup atmosphere as much as possible now that they've reached France. However, minor complications bar their way-Craig sniffs a a business opportunity while Owen the hitchhiker fancies some group games of his own.

Jun 25, 1998

E415m

Episode 4

Terry's driving almost ends in disaster and Gran gets to grips with the French. Carol and Terry's midnight rendezvous ends in unexpected fashion.

Jun 29, 1998

E515m

Episode 5

The Rudd family's French tour continues as they career around the countryside, but Craig soon discovers that his business venture has backfired while the dilemma facing Carol is getting more and more complicated with each day that passes.

Jun 30, 1998

E615m

Episode 6

Gran takes a liking to the holy water. Owen and Ruthie's friendship develops as the Rudds concentrate on important matters of football and sex.

Jul 1, 1998

E715m

Episode 7

As the semi-finals approach, the Rudds' French expedition continues apace, but tensions in the camper van are mounting.

Jul 5, 1998

E815m

Episode 8

Terry is at the wheel and may head for Paris. Owen dares to express his views about football

Jul 7, 1998

E915m

Episode 9

Carol and Gran continue to suffer as Terry's football frenzy reaches fever pitch, while Craig's scams create more havoc. Will Owen and Ruthie finally cement their growing friendship?

Jul 10, 1998

E1015m

Episode 10

Disaster strikes when Gran is rushed to hospital with a mystery illness, while Craig finds a strange package in the campsite toilets.

Jul 11, 1998

E1115m

Episode 11

The day before the final, and domestic bliss for the camping family is disturbed when Terry discovers Carol and Owen's little secret.

Jul 12, 1998

E1215m

Episode 12

It's the day of the World Cup final and things are not going well for Terry and Carol as tensions run high and they are still without match tickets

Jul 12, 1998

Actors

Anthony Souter

Anthony Souter

Scotty

Martin L. Evans

James

Cameron Jack

Shig

Sammy Johnson

Sammy Johnson

Terry Rudd

Jayne Ashbourne

Jayne Ashbourne

Ruthie Rudd

Phil McKee

Phil McKee

Nun

Andrew-Lee Potts

Andrew-Lee Potts

Craig Rudd

Barbara Keogh

Barbara Keogh

Gran

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

Owen

Gillian Taylforth

Gillian Taylforth

Carol

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