Lost In France
1998•15m
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.
Production
BBC
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
June 23, 1998
Last Aired
July 12, 1998
Networks
BBC Two
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 1998-06-23
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.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 1998-06-24
The Rudds cross the Channel by ferry and duly arrive in Calais - but nothing goes according to plan for them.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 1998-06-25
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.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 1998-06-29
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.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 1998-06-30
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.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 1998-07-01
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.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 1998-07-05
As the semi-finals approach, the Rudds' French expedition continues apace, but tensions in the camper van are mounting.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 1998-07-07
Terry is at the wheel and may head for Paris. Owen dares to express his views about football
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 1998-07-10
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?
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 1998-07-11
Disaster strikes when Gran is rushed to hospital with a mystery illness, while Craig finds a strange package in the campsite toilets.
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 1998-07-12
The day before the final, and domestic bliss for the camping family is disturbed when Terry discovers Carol and Owen's little secret.
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 1998-07-12
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
Cast
Anthony Souter
Scotty
Martin L. Evans
James
Cameron Jack
Shig
Sammy Johnson
Terry Rudd
Gillian Taylforth
Carol Rudd
Jayne Ashbourne
Ruthie Rudd
Phil McKee
Nun
Andrew-Lee Potts
Craig Rudd
Barbara Keogh
Gran
Michael Sheen
Owen
