The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions
The Green Green Grass
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 2005 - 2009
- 32 episodes (4 series)
Boycie is on the run from infamous London villains. To help ensure he lives to an old age he moves to the countryside with his family. Stars John Challis, Sue Holderness, Jack Doolan, David Ross, Ivan Kaye and more.
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Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 3 - Bothered And Bewildered
Boycie decides his staff need to work harder and vows to sack the next employee he catches slacking. Mrs Cakeworthy is the first out the door, but she soon has her boss regretting her decision when the Londoner learns she is a witch. Elsewhere, Tyler has his own problems - he is traumatised by the school art class.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 29th September 2006
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 16th July 2011 | 1:15pm | Gold |
| Thursday 1st September 2011 | 4:40pm | Gold |
| Thursday 1st September 2011 | 9:20pm | Gold |
| Friday 27th January 2012 | 3:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 20th March 2012 | 1:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 20th March 2012 | 7:20pm | Gold |
| Friday 13th July 2012 | 11:40am | Gold |
| Friday 13th July 2012 | 6:20pm | Gold |
| Monday 3rd September 2012 | 2:20pm | Gold |
| Monday 3rd September 2012 | 8:20pm | Gold |
| Sunday 9th June 2013 | 2:45pm | Gold |
| Monday 10th June 2013 | 11:20am | Gold |
| Sunday 1st September 2013 | 6:20am | Gold |
| Monday 16th November 2015 | 12:40pm | Gold |
| Monday 16th November 2015 | 6:40pm | Gold |
| Monday 18th January 2016 | 12:40pm | Gold |
| Monday 18th January 2016 | 7:20pm | Gold |
| Monday 25th April 2016 | 12:05pm | Gold |
| Monday 25th April 2016 | 6:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 17th May 2016 | 11:20pm | Yesterday |
| Wednesday 18th May 2016 | 8:00pm | Yesterday |
| Thursday 23rd June 2016 | 12:20pm | Gold |
| Thursday 13th April 2017 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Thursday 13th April 2017 | 1:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 12th January 2018 | 12:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 12th January 2018 | 3:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 17th April 2018 | 12:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 17th April 2018 | 5:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 29th May 2018 | 8:20am | Gold |
| Tuesday 29th May 2018 | 2:20pm | Gold |
| Friday 3rd August 2018 | 12:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 3rd August 2018 | 3:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 12th September 2018 | 12:15am | Yesterday |
| Wednesday 12th September 2018 | 10:20pm | Yesterday |
| Monday 5th November 2018 | 9:35am | Gold |
| Monday 5th November 2018 | 1:55pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 23rd April 2019 | 12:20am | Yesterday |
| Tuesday 23rd April 2019 | 10:20pm | Yesterday |
| Wednesday 1st May 2019 | 12:40pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 1st May 2019 | 5:25pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 22nd May 2019 | 1:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 22nd May 2019 | 6:00pm | Gold |
| Thursday 18th July 2019 | 8:00am | Gold |
| Thursday 18th July 2019 | 12:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 28th August 2019 | 8:15am | Gold |
| Thursday 7th November 2019 | 9:20am | Gold |
| Thursday 7th November 2019 | 12:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 13th April 2020 | 8:30am | Gold |
| Monday 13th April 2020 | 6:15pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 5th May 2020 | 6:00pm | Drama |
| Thursday 21st May 2020 | 8:20am | Gold |
| Thursday 21st May 2020 | 2:20pm | Gold |
| Thursday 21st May 2020 | 7:00pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 27th May 2020 | 12:20am | Yesterday |
| Wednesday 27th May 2020 | 10:20pm | Yesterday |
| Tuesday 30th June 2020 | 8:15am | Gold |
| Tuesday 30th June 2020 | 2:15pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 30th June 2020 | 6:15pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 1st July 2020 | 7:35am | Gold |
| Wednesday 13th January 2021 | 11:00am | Gold |
| Wednesday 13th January 2021 | 3:00pm | Gold |
| Thursday 18th February 2021 | 11:00am | Gold |
| Thursday 18th February 2021 | 3:00pm | Gold |
| Saturday 27th March 2021 | 3:30pm | Drama |
| Friday 28th May 2021 | 11:20am | Gold |
| Friday 28th May 2021 | 3:20pm | Gold |
| Friday 28th May 2021 | 6:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 6th July 2021 | 11:20am | Gold |
| Tuesday 6th July 2021 | 3:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 6th July 2021 | 7:20pm | Gold |
| Friday 10th September 2021 | 11:15am | Gold |
| Friday 10th September 2021 | 4:00pm | Gold |
| Friday 10th September 2021 | 7:20pm | Gold |
| Friday 11th March 2022 | 10:45am | Gold |
| Friday 11th March 2022 | 2:35pm | Gold |
| Friday 11th March 2022 | 7:20pm | Gold |
| Thursday 14th July 2022 | 7:00am | Gold |
| Thursday 14th July 2022 | 12:50pm | Gold |
| Thursday 14th July 2022 | 5:20pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 19th October 2022 | 5:10pm | Gold |
| Friday 23rd December 2022 | 2:20pm | Drama |
| Thursday 23rd February 2023 | 8:00am | Gold |
| Thursday 23rd February 2023 | 12:00pm | Gold |
| Thursday 23rd February 2023 | 5:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 6th June 2023 | 8:20am | Gold |
| Tuesday 6th June 2023 | 12:20pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 6th June 2023 | 5:40pm | Gold |
| Tuesday 10th October 2023 | 7:00pm | Gold |
| Wednesday 11th October 2023 | 6:20pm | Gold |
| Monday 13th November 2023 | 8:05am | Gold |
| Monday 13th November 2023 | 12:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 13th November 2023 | 6:00pm | Gold |
| Monday 18th March 2024 | 8:20am | Gold |
| Monday 18th March 2024 | 12:20pm | Gold |
| Monday 18th March 2024 | 6:20pm | Gold |
Cast & crew
| John Challis | Boycie |
| Sue Holderness | Marlene Boyce |
| Jack Doolan | Tyler Boyce |
| David Ross | Elgin Sparrowhawk |
| Ivan Kaye | Bryan |
| Ella Kenion | Imelda Cakeworthy |
| Peter Heppelthwaite | Jed |
| John Sullivan | Writer |
| Derren Litten | Writer |
| Dewi Humphreys | Director |
| Gareth Gwenlan | Producer |
| Julian Meers | Producer |
| Tim Hancock | Executive Producer |
| Chris Wadsworth | Editor |
| David Hitchcock | Production Designer |
| Graham Jarvis | Composer |
Video
The Palmist
Mrs Cakeworthy analyses Boycie's short life line.
Featuring: John Challis (Boycie) & Ella Kenion (Imelda Cakeworthy).