Series
Lost In France
ComedyDrama
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.
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Seasons & episodes
Comedy-drama about a family's continuing quest to watch the World Cup in France.
- 1Episode 123 Jun 1998 · 15mDetermined 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.
- 2Episode 224 Jun 1998 · 15mThe Rudds cross the Channel by ferry and duly arrive in Calais - but nothing goes according to plan for them.
- 3Episode 325 Jun 1998 · 15mThe 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.
- 4Episode 429 Jun 1998 · 15mTerry's driving almost ends in disaster and Gran gets to grips with the French. Carol and Terry's midnight rendezvous ends in unexpected fashion.
- 5Episode 530 Jun 1998 · 15mThe 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.
- 6Episode 61 Jul 1998 · 15mGran takes a liking to the holy water. Owen and Ruthie's friendship develops as the Rudds concentrate on important matters of football and sex.
- 7Episode 75 Jul 1998 · 15mAs the semi-finals approach, the Rudds' French expedition continues apace, but tensions in the camper van are mounting.
- 8Episode 87 Jul 1998 · 15mTerry is at the wheel and may head for Paris. Owen dares to express his views about football
- 9Episode 910 Jul 1998 · 15mCarol 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?
- 10Episode 1011 Jul 1998 · 15mDisaster strikes when Gran is rushed to hospital with a mystery illness, while Craig finds a strange package in the campsite toilets.
- 11Episode 1112 Jul 1998 · 15mThe day before the final, and domestic bliss for the camping family is disturbed when Terry discovers Carol and Owen's little secret.
- 12Episode 1212 Jul 1998 · 15mIt'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
Details
- First aired
- 23 Jun 1998
- Last aired
- 12 Jul 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 12
Cast
Anthony SouterScotty- MMartin L. EvansJames
- CCameron JackShig
Sammy JohnsonTerry Rudd
Jayne AshbourneRuthie Rudd
Phil McKeeNun
Andrew-Lee PottsCraig Rudd
Barbara KeoghGran
Michael SheenOwen
Gillian TaylforthCarol
