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.
1 season · 12 episodes
Comedy-drama about a family's continuing quest to watch the World Cup in France.
Episode 1
Jun 23, 199815 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.
Episode 2
Jun 24, 199815 min
The Rudds cross the Channel by ferry and duly arrive in Calais - but nothing goes according to plan for them.
Episode 3
Jun 25, 199815 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 th
Episode 4
Jun 29, 199815 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.
Episode 5
Jun 30, 199815 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.
Episode 6
Jul 1, 199815 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.
