Series synopsis
The Cockfields is a British comedy television series that premiered on U&Gold on November 12, 2019. It ended on November 12, 2021. It was created by Joe Wilkinson. It stars Joe Wilkinson, Diane Morgan, Sue Johnston and Bobby Ball.
Simon is taking girlfriend Donna back home to the Isle of Wight for the very first time. Can he survive a long birthday weekend with his biological and extended family without losing his cool, or his girlfriend?
Premise
Simon is taking girlfriend Donna back home to the Isle of Wight for the very first time. Can he survive a long birthday weekend with his biological and extended family without losing his cool, or his girlfriend?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joe Wilkinson as Simon
- Diane Morgan as Donna
- Sue Johnston as Sue
- Bobby Ball as Ray
- Ben Rufus Green as David
- Jeff Mirza as Andre
- Nigel Havers as Larry
- Sarah Parish as Melissa
Supporting cast
- Maggie Steed as Lyn
- Susannah Fielding as Esther
- Gregor Fisher as Ray
- Michele Dotrice as Lyn
Guest cast
- Zmira Wicking as Mrs. Divers
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | December 13, 2021 | December 13, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 3 | November 12, 2019 | November 14, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 6 | November 8, 2021 | November 12, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas Special (2021) It's 27th December and Simon and Esther are on a flying visit to see Ray and Sue. They can only stay for the day as Simon is so busy with work. Sue wishes they'd stay longer. A reunion at the local pub reminds Simon of what he might be missing. |
December 13, 2021 |
| 2 |
Christmas Special (2025) Simon and Esther travel to the Isle of Wight between Christmas and New Year to visit his doting mother, his controlling yet well-meaning stepfather and his celebrity-obsessed stepbrother. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Friday It's Friday and Simon and his new girlfriend Donna arrive on the Isle of Wight to stay with Simon's well-meaning but overbearing family for his 40th birthday weekend celebrations. |
November 12, 2019 |
| 2 |
Saturday It's 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 Sue a break. |
November 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
Sunday It's Sunday and Simon's 40th birthday. Preparations for the lunch are in full swing but the stress levels are sky high. Larry and Melissa disrupt the day and Simon shares some big news with Ray. |
November 14, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wednesday 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. |
November 8, 2021 |
| 2 |
Thursday 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. |
November 8, 2021 |
| 3 |
Friday Simon and Ray head to the nursing home to see Rose, while Sue and Esther mind Sue's stall at the Craft Fayre together. |
November 9, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | U&Gold |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 12, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 12, 2021 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 22:00:00 |