The Cockfields is a British television sitcom created by Joe Wilkinson and David Earl, and produced by Yellow Door Productions for Gold. It aired over two series from 12 November 2019 until 12 November 2021, including a Christmas special, for a total of 10 episodes. In 2023, the first series was shown on BBC Two. Set on the Isle of Wight, it stars Wilkinson as Simon and Diane Morgan as his girlfriend Donna. The show begins with Simon and Donna returning to Simon's home to visit his family for his fortieth birthday. Sue Johnston plays Simon's mother Sue, Bobby Ball as his stepfather Ray, and Ben Rufus Green as his stepbrother David. The cast also includes Nigel Havers as Larry (Simon's father), and Sarah Parish as Melissa (Larry's girlfriend).[1][2]
| The Cockfields | |
|---|---|
 Series 1 cast | |
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | |
| Directed by | Steve Bendelack |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | John Rushton |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Yellow Door Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Gold |
| Release | 12 November 2019 – 13 December 2021 |
Series 2 commenced with Simon again visiting the Isle of Wight, this time with new fiancée Esther (Susannah Fielding). Gregor Fisher takes over the role of Ray,[3] following the death of Bobby Ball in October 2020.
A Christmas special was broadcast on 13 December 2021.
Cast and characters edit
- Joe Wilkinson as Simon
- Diane Morgan as Donna (series 1)
- Susannah Fielding as Esther (series 2)
- Sue Johnston as Sue
- Maggie Steed Lyn (series 1)
- Michele Dotrice Lyn (series 2)
- Bobby Ball as Ray (series 1)
- Gregor Fisher as Ray (series 2)
- Ben Rufus Green as David
- Jeff Mirza as Andre (series 1)
- Nigel Havers as Larry
- Sarah Parish as Melissa
Episodes edit
Series 1 (2019) edit
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Friday" | Steve Bendelack | Joe Wilkinson & David Earl | 12 November 2019 | N/A | |
| On Friday, Simon and his new girlfriend Donna arrive on the Isle of Wight to stay with Simon's overbearing family for his 40th birthday weekend celebrations. | ||||||
| 02 | "Saturday" | Steve Bendelack | Joe Wilkinson & David Earl | 13 November 2019 | N/A | |
| On Saturday, the family visit Aunty Rose in the nursing home and have a nose at Alan Titchmarsh's house. Back home, Donna risks everything by suggesting she makes the tea to give Simon's mother Sue a break. | ||||||
| 03 | "Sunday" | Steve Bendelack | Joe Wilkinson & David Earl | 14 November 2019 | N/A | |
| Sunday is Simon's 40th birthday. Preparations for the lunch are in full swing but the stress levels are sky high. Simon's father Larry and Larry's partner Melissa disrupt the day. Simon shares some big news with his stepfather Ray. | ||||||
Series 2 (2021) edit
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | "Wednesday" | Simon Hynd | Joe Wilkinson & David Earl | 8 November 2021 | N/A | |
| Simon and Esther are engaged and it's the first day of their budget summer holiday on the Isle of Wight, staying in Sue and Ray's new house. | ||||||
| 05 | "Thursday" | Simon Hynd | Joe Wilkinson & David Earl | 8 November 2021 | N/A | |
| Ray, Sue, Simon and Esther all go to Ventnor. Back at the house Esther has a quiet chat with David asking about his love life and she gives him a few tips. | ||||||
| 06 | "Friday" | Simon Hynd | Joe Wilkinson & David Earl | 9 November 2021 | N/A | |
| Simon and Ray head to the nursing home to see Rose, while Sue and Esther mind Sue's stall at the Craft Fayre together. | ||||||
| 07 | "Saturday" | Simon Hynd | Joe Wilkinson & David Earl | 10 November 2021 | N/A | |
| Simon goes on a bike ride with Larry while Esther spends the day with Sue, fielding questions about the wedding. Esther helps David get ready for his date. | ||||||
| 08 | "Sunday" | Simon Hynd | Joe Wilkinson & David Earl | 11 November 2021 | N/A | |
| Ray teaches David and Simon how to bowl, while Sue tries to plan for Christmas. Esther's conversation with Lyn leads to a drastic decision. | ||||||
| 09 | "Monday" | Simon Hynd | Joe Wilkinson & David Earl | 12 November 2021 | N/A | |
| Simon and Esther decide to keep their news a secret from his parents. Simon and Sue get into an argument at dinner. | ||||||
References edit
- ^ "The Cockfields | Gold". gold.uktv.co.uk. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ^ "The Cockfields – Gold Sitcom". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ^ "The Cockfields | Gold". gold.uktv.co.uk. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
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