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Lost In France

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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.

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23rd June 1998 - 12th July 1998
Director
Nick Jones
Writer
Henry Normal
Producer
Gordon Ronald
Top Cast
Anthony SouterMartin L. EvansCameron Jack
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Episode 1
23rd June 1998

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.

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Episode 2
24th June 1998

Episode 2

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

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Episode 3
25th June 1998

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.

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Episode 4
29th June 1998

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.

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Episode 5
30th June 1998

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.

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Episode 6
1st July 1998

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.

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Episode 7
5th July 1998

Episode 7

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

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Episode 8
7th July 1998

Episode 8

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

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Episode 9
10th July 1998

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?

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Episode 10
11th July 1998

Episode 10

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

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Episode 11
12th July 1998

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.

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Episode 12
12th July 1998

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