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The Green Green Grass

  • TV Series
  • 2005–20092005–2009
  • 50m
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6.6/10
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John Challis and Sue Holderness in The Green Green Grass (2005)
  • Comedy
Shifty car salesman Boycie and his wife Marlene leave their council estate in Peckham, London to start a new life in a rambling farmhouse in Shropshire.Shifty car salesman Boycie and his wife Marlene leave their council estate in Peckham, London to start a new life in a rambling farmhouse in Shropshire.Shifty car salesman Boycie and his wife Marlene leave their council estate in Peckham, London to start a new life in a rambling farmhouse in Shropshire.
IMDb RATING
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1.1K
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  • Creator
    • John Sullivan
  • Stars
    • John Challis
    • Sue Holderness
    • David Ross
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  • Creator
    • John Sullivan
  • Stars
    • John Challis
    • Sue Holderness
    • David Ross
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    John Challis
    John Challis
    • Boycieas Boycie
    32 episodes32 eps • 2005–2009
    Sue Holderness
    • Marleneas Marlene
    32 episodes32 eps • 2005–2009
    David Ross
    • Elginas Elgin
    32 episodes32 eps • 2005–2009
    Jack Doolan
    Jack Doolan
    • Tyleras Tyler
    31 episodes31 eps • 2005–2009
    Ivan Kaye
    Ivan Kaye
    • Bryanas Bryan
    31 episodes31 eps • 2005–2009
    Ella Kenion
    Ella Kenion
    • Mrs. Cakeworthyas Mrs. Cakeworthy
    30 episodes30 eps • 2005–2009
    Peter Heppelthwaite
    • Jedas Jed
    31 episodes31 eps • 2005–2009
    Alan David
    Alan David
    • Llewellynas Llewellyn
    16 episodes16 eps • 2005–2009
    Lisa Diveney
    Lisa Diveney
    • Bethas Beth
    15 episodes15 eps • 2005–2007
    Nigel Harrison
    • Rayas Ray
    13 episodes13 eps • 2006–2009
    June Whitfield
    June Whitfield
    • Doraas Dora
    4 episodes4 eps • 2007–2009
    Roy Marsden
    Roy Marsden
    • Danny Driscollas Danny Driscoll
    4 episodes4 eps • 2005–2009
    Christopher Ryan
    Christopher Ryan
    • Tony Driscollas Tony Driscoll
    3 episodes3 eps • 2005–2009
    Robert Putt
    Robert Putt
    • Publicanas Publican
    2 episodes2 eps • 2005
    Karen Paullada
    Karen Paullada
    • Rhianas Rhian
    2 episodes2 eps • 2005
    Samantha Sutherland
    • Saraas Sara
    2 episodes2 eps • 2009
    Paul Bown
    • Colin Cakeworthyas Colin Cakeworthy
    2 episodes2 eps • 2006–2007
    Oliver Wood
    • Zacas Zac
    2 episodes2 eps • 2009
    • Creator
      • John Sullivan
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    Storyline

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    Impending threat from the infamous Driscoll Brothers results in Boycie, Marlene and their son Tyler leaving their expensive lifestyle in Peckham in favor of a secluded country farmhouse in Shropshire. Much to Boycie's chagrin, the farmhouse comes with three staff - manager Elgin, ploughman Jed, and herdsman Bryan. —thomaswake16
    • spin off
    • husband wife relationship
    • farm
    • farmer
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    • Trivia
      The first multi camera comedy series in the UK to be shot entirely in High Definition.
    • Quotes

      Boycie: Believe me, Marlene. There is money to be made in this business and like it or not I am going to become a farmer.

      Marlene: Well, what will I be?

      Boycie: You will be a farmer's wife.

      Marlene: Oh, and that's what you want, is it?

      [gets up and heads for the living-room door]

      Marlene: Alright, I will be a farmer's wife.

      [turns back]

      Marlene: You just bloody watch me!

      [she slams the door on her way out]

      Elgin: [Elgin pokes his head round the door] Seems to be coming around to the idea, Sir!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #13.29 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      The Green Green Grass
      (Title Theme)

      Composed by John Sullivan

      Lyrics by John Sullivan

      Performed by John Sullivan

    User reviews22

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    Top review
    7/10
    A good spin off
    I remember enjoying this series when it first aired on TV back in 2005. I was a tad apprehensive on whether the idea would work and was pleasantly surprised.

    Boycie actually makes a great lead character and it was the right thing to take them away from Peckham. John Sullivan crafted a perfect story arc, having the Boyces on the run from the Driscoll brothers (as seen in series 6 OFAH), forcing them to leave Peckham behind.

    The change of scenery works wonders and allows the show to thrive without it having to rely on been set in a familiar environment where the viewer would expect guest appearances from OFAH regulars. In fact aside from the Driscoll brothers, Denzil appears in the first episode, and Sid makes a 2 second cameo in a later Christmas Special. There are plenty of references to OFAH but the show doesn't overly rely on it's heritage.

    The first series has a nice continued story arc, with Boycie, fresh on the run setting up his new farming empire. Over the first 3 episodes you are introduce to the new supporting characters. Unfortunately the majority of these are overacted and are 'stupid' for the sake of being stupid. Trigger was fantastic, as Roger Lloyd Pack played him very straight making him believable. I found Jed, Brian and Mrs Cakeworthy irritating each time they were on screen and very unbelievable. Elgin the Farm Manager was bearable but did become too over the top as the series progressed.

    Tyler, Marlene and Boycie's teenage son, who only appeared as a baby in OFAH evolves as the series progresses. My favorite of the new characters is Llewellyn, Boycie's farm rival. The series works best when Llewellyn is causing Boycie trouble. Unfortunately he doesn't appear in every episode.

    The series setting of a farm in Shropshire works incredibly well and it is clear that it wasn't a cheap production with many scenes appearing on location. Thanks to it been film in high definition the series still looks good today.

    The biggest let down of the series is the writing. As the show evolved, John Sullivan allowed other writers to craft their own episodes. As a result the series suffered, with the majority of these episodes not raising a laugh.

    The first 2 series are the best with the third just being watchable and series 4 one to forget. I was gutted when the BBC 'shelved' this project in 2010 as compared to other traditional sitcoms, this was the best. On reflection though, the forth series was incredibly weak.

    Maybe John Sullivan should have remained the writer throughout and thrown in a few more guest appearances to entice the viewing public.

    A lot to like for fans of Only Fools and traditional UK sitcoms.
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    • Release date
      • September 9, 2005 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Зелена трава
    • Filming locations
      • Shropshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Shazam Productions
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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