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A Foreign Field

This nostalgic comedy was written especially for Guinness by Roy Clarke, better known for successful series like Last of the Summer Wine and Keeping Up Appearances. Cyril takes Amos to France to visit the grave of their wartime buddy Briggsy. While in Normandy they encounter Waldo, an American [D]-day veteran. Cyril and Waldo are determined to find their old girlfriend from 50 years before. Also in their party is the mysterious Lisa, whose secret is revealed only at the end of their journey.

English
  • Originally Aired September 12, 1993
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC One
  • Created December 8, 2017 by
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Name Type Role
Roy Clarke Writer
Leo McKern Guest Star
Jeanne Moreau Guest Star
Alec Guinness Guest Star
Lauren Bacall Guest Star