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''The Cockfields'' is a
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sitcom A sitcom, a Portmanteau, portmanteau of situation comedy, or situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who mostly carry over from episode to episode. Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troup ...
created by
Joe Wilkinson Joseph Roland Wilkinson (born 2 May 1975) is an English comedian, actor and screenwriter. He began his comedy career in 2004 and has supported Alan Carr and Russell Howard on tour. He has also made numerous appearances on television programmes ...
and David Earl, and produced by Yellow Door Productions for
Gold Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au (from la, aurum) and atomic number 79. This makes it one of the higher atomic number elements that occur naturally. It is a bright, slightly orange-yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile ...
. It aired over two series from 12 November 2019 until 12 November 2021, including a Christmas special, for a total of 10 episodes. Set on the
Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight ( ) is a Counties of England, county in the English Channel, off the coast of Hampshire, from which it is separated by the Solent. It is the List of islands of England#Largest islands, largest and List of islands of England#Mo ...
, it stars Wilkinson as Simon and
Diane Morgan Diane Morgan (born 5 October 1975) is an English actress, comedian, television presenter, and writer. She is best known for playing Philomena Cunk on Charlie Brooker's ''Weekly Wipe'' and in other mockumentaries, as Liz in the BBC Two sitcom '' ...
as his girlfriend Donna. The show begins with Simon and Donna returning to Simons home to visit his family as part of their engagement.
Sue Johnston Susan Johnston OBE (née Wright; born 7 December 1943) is an English actress. She is known for portraying Sheila Grant in the Channel 4 soap opera '' Brookside'' (1982–1990), Barbara Royle in the BBC comedy ''The Royle Family'' (1998–2000 ...
plays Simon's mother Sue,
Bobby Ball Robert Harper (28 January 1944 – 28 October 2020), known professionally as Bobby Ball, was a British comic, actor, singer and television host. He was best known as a member of the comic double act Cannon and Ball, with Tommy Cannon (Thomas ...
as his stepfather Ray, and Ben Rufus Green as his stepbrother David. The cast also includes
Nigel Havers Nigel Allan Havers (born 6 November 1951) is an English actor. His film roles include Lord Andrew Lindsay in the 1981 British film ''Chariots of Fire'', which earned him a BAFTA nomination; as Dr. Rawlins in the 1987 Steven Spielberg war drama ...
as Larry (Simon's father), and
Sarah Parish Sarah Parish (born 7 June 1968) is an English actress. She is known for her work on television series including: '' The Pillars of the Earth'', '' Peak Practice'', '' Hearts and Bones'', '' Cutting It'', '' Doctor Who'', '' Mistresses'', ''Merli ...
as Melissa (Larry's girlfriend). Series 2 commenced with Simon again visiting the Isle of Wight, this time with new fiancée Esther (
Susannah Fielding Susannah Glanville-Hearson"Drama: High profile OB actors"
...
).
Gregor Fisher Gregor Fisher (born 22 December 1953) is a Scottish comedian and actor. He is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the comedy series '' Rab C. Nesbitt'', a role he has played since the show's first episode in 1988. He has als ...
takes over the role of Ray, following the death of Bobby Ball in October 2020. A Christmas special was broadcast on 13 December 2021.


Cast and characters

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Joe Wilkinson Joseph Roland Wilkinson (born 2 May 1975) is an English comedian, actor and screenwriter. He began his comedy career in 2004 and has supported Alan Carr and Russell Howard on tour. He has also made numerous appearances on television programmes ...
as Simon *
Diane Morgan Diane Morgan (born 5 October 1975) is an English actress, comedian, television presenter, and writer. She is best known for playing Philomena Cunk on Charlie Brooker's ''Weekly Wipe'' and in other mockumentaries, as Liz in the BBC Two sitcom '' ...
as Donna (series 1) *
Susannah Fielding Susannah Glanville-Hearson"Drama: High profile OB actors"
...
as Esther (series 2) *
Sue Johnston Susan Johnston OBE (née Wright; born 7 December 1943) is an English actress. She is known for portraying Sheila Grant in the Channel 4 soap opera '' Brookside'' (1982–1990), Barbara Royle in the BBC comedy ''The Royle Family'' (1998–2000 ...
as Sue *
Bobby Ball Robert Harper (28 January 1944 – 28 October 2020), known professionally as Bobby Ball, was a British comic, actor, singer and television host. He was best known as a member of the comic double act Cannon and Ball, with Tommy Cannon (Thomas ...
as Ray (series 1) *
Gregor Fisher Gregor Fisher (born 22 December 1953) is a Scottish comedian and actor. He is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the comedy series '' Rab C. Nesbitt'', a role he has played since the show's first episode in 1988. He has als ...
as Ray (series 2) * Ben Rufus Green as David *
Jeff Mirza Jeffrey Mirza (born 3 February 1964) is an English stand-up comedian and actor of British-Pakistani descent. Early life Mirza was born and brought up in East End of London, England to Pakistani parents. His family are from the Punjab region o ...
as Andre (series 1) *
Nigel Havers Nigel Allan Havers (born 6 November 1951) is an English actor. His film roles include Lord Andrew Lindsay in the 1981 British film ''Chariots of Fire'', which earned him a BAFTA nomination; as Dr. Rawlins in the 1987 Steven Spielberg war drama ...
as Larry *
Sarah Parish Sarah Parish (born 7 June 1968) is an English actress. She is known for her work on television series including: '' The Pillars of the Earth'', '' Peak Practice'', '' Hearts and Bones'', '' Cutting It'', '' Doctor Who'', '' Mistresses'', ''Merli ...
as Melissa


Episodes


Series 1 (2019)


Series 2 (2021)


References


External links

* * 2019 British television series debuts 2021 British television series endings 2010s British sitcoms 2020s British sitcoms English-language television shows Gold (British TV channel) original programming Isle of Wight Television series about couples Television series about dysfunctional families {{UK-tv-prog-stub