Lost In France
1998 · 1 season · 12 eps · Comedy, Drama
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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.
Directed by Nick Jones · Written by Mak Wadlow
Network: BBC Two
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