Nick Jones
Director
Lost In France (1998)
Season 1
Comedy-drama about a family's continuing quest to watch the World Cup in France.
Released June 23, 1998
Episode 15 min
None+
S1E1 - 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.
June 23, 1998, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
The Rudds cross the Channel by ferry and duly arrive in Calais - but nothing goes according to plan for them.
June 24, 1998, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
June 25, 1998, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
June 29, 1998, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
June 30, 1998, midnight
S1E6 - 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.
July 1, 1998, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
As the semi-finals approach, the Rudds' French expedition continues apace, but tensions in the camper van are mounting.
July 5, 1998, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
Terry is at the wheel and may head for Paris. Owen dares to express his views about football
July 7, 1998, midnight
S1E9 - 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?
July 10, 1998, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
Disaster strikes when Gran is rushed to hospital with a mystery illness, while Craig finds a strange package in the campsite toilets.
July 11, 1998, midnight
S1E11 - 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.
July 12, 1998, midnight
S1E12 - 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
July 12, 1998, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 15 min.
Season Runtime: 15 min.
Released: June 23, 1998
Last Air Date: July 12, 1998, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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