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Lost In France

1998 - 1998

Episode 1

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.

Episode 2

Episode 2

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

Episode 3

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.

Episode 4

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.

Episode 5

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.

Episode 6

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.

Episode 7

Episode 7

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

Episode 8

Episode 8

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

Episode 9

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?

Episode 10

Episode 10

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

Episode 11

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.

Episode 12

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

Top Cast

Anthony Souter•Martin L. Evans•Cameron Jack

Director

Nick Jones

Writer

Henry Normal

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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Anthony Souter Image

Anthony Souter

Scotty

Martin L. Evans

James

Cameron Jack

Shig

Sammy Johnson Image

Sammy Johnson

Terry Rudd

Gillian Taylforth Image

Gillian Taylforth

Carol Rudd

Jayne Ashbourne Image

Jayne Ashbourne

Ruthie Rudd

Phil McKee Image

Phil McKee

Nun

Andrew-Lee Potts Image

Andrew-Lee Potts

Craig Rudd

Barbara Keogh Image

Barbara Keogh

Gran

Michael Sheen Image

Michael Sheen

Owen

Full Crew

Nick Jones

Director

Henry Normal Image

Henry Normal

Writer

Jeff Povey

Writer

Mak Wadlow

Writer

Peter Mills

Writer

Gordon Ronald

Producer

Gareth Hughes

Cinematography

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