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The Green Green Grass. Image shows from L to R: Boycie (John Challis), Marlene Boyce (Sue Holderness). Copyright: Shazam Productions.

The Green Green Grass

BBC One sitcom about a London family moving to the country. 32 episodes (4 series), 2005 - 2009. Stars John Challis, Sue Holderness, Jack Doolan, David Ross and others.

Series 4, Episode 2 is repeated on Yesterday on Monday at 11pm.

Series 1, Episode 1 - Keep On Running

Denzil calls about Boycie's house bringing news that the infamous Driscoll Brothers are being released early from prison and they're on the hunt for the supergrass who helped get them banged up. Boycie is horrified. By the time Marlene and Tyler return, he's sold the house, sold the car dealership and planned a new life in Shropshire.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 9th September 2005
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

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    Cast & crew

    Regular cast
    John Challis Boycie
    Sue Holderness Marlene Boyce
    Jack Doolan Tyler Boyce
    David Ross Elgin Sparrowhawk
    Guest cast
    Paul Barber Denzil
    Robert Putt Publican
    Writing team
    John Sullivan Writer
    Production team
    Chris Wadsworth Editor
    David Hitchcock Production Designer
    Tony Dow Director
    Gareth Gwenlan Producer
    Tim Hancock Executive Producer
    Graham Jarvis Composer
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