About
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.
Cast
Anthony Souter
as Scotty
Martin L. Evans
as James
Cameron Jack
as Shig
Sammy Johnson
as Terry Rudd
Gillian Taylforth
as Carol Rudd
Jayne Ashbourne
as Ruthie Rudd
Phil McKee
as Nun
Andrew-Lee Potts
as Craig Rudd
Barbara Keogh
as Gran
Michael Sheen
as Owen
Episodes
Season 1
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.
Episode 2
The Rudds cross the Channel by ferry and duly arrive in Calais - but nothing goes according to plan for them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 7
As the semi-finals approach, the Rudds' French expedition continues apace, but tensions in the camper van are mounting.
Episode 8
Terry is at the wheel and may head for Paris. Owen dares to express his views about football
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