Lost In France — Season 1
Comedy-drama about a family's continuing quest to watch the World Cup in France.
About this season
Comedy-drama about a family's continuing quest to watch the World Cup in France.
Episodes (12)
1. Episode 1
Aired 23 June 1998 • 15 min
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.
2. Episode 2
Aired 24 June 1998 • 15 min
The Rudds cross the Channel by ferry and duly arrive in Calais - but nothing goes according to plan for them.
3. Episode 3
Aired 25 June 1998 • 15 min
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.
4. Episode 4
Aired 29 June 1998 • 15 min
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.
5. Episode 5
Aired 30 June 1998 • 15 min
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.
6. Episode 6
Aired 1 July 1998 • 15 min
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.
7. Episode 7
Aired 5 July 1998 • 15 min
As the semi-finals approach, the Rudds' French expedition continues apace, but tensions in the camper van are mounting.
8. Episode 8
Aired 7 July 1998 • 15 min
Terry is at the wheel and may head for Paris. Owen dares to express his views about football
9. Episode 9
Aired 10 July 1998 • 15 min
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?
10. Episode 10
Aired 11 July 1998 • 15 min
Disaster strikes when Gran is rushed to hospital with a mystery illness, while Craig finds a strange package in the campsite toilets.
11. Episode 11
Aired 12 July 1998 • 15 min
The day before the final, and domestic bliss for the camping family is disturbed when Terry discovers Carol and Owen's little secret.
12. Episode 12
Aired 12 July 1998 • 15 min
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