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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

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.

  • Series 1, Episode 1 repeated Friday 13th September at 7:40am on Gold
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Series 2 - From Here To Paternity

Jed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.

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Jed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm, and Llewellyn accusing the Boyces' dog of seducing his pedigree collie. Meanwhile, Beth is set for a Christmas surprise and Tyler spreads a rumour that Mrs Cakeworthy is pregnant - a revelation that comes as quite a shock to her husband as they've not been intimate for some time! All ends up well... except for Farmer Boyce's eyes!

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 25th December 2006
Time
3:10pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
45 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Alan David Llewellyn
Lisa Diveney Beth
Nigel Harrison Ray
Guest cast
Sue Freeman Oakam Hokem
Neville Dean Oakam Hokem
Kevin Hoole Oakam Hokem
Paul Bown Colin Cakeworthy
Writing team
John Sullivan Writer
Production team
Dewi Humphreys Director
Gareth Gwenlan Producer
Julian Meers Producer
Tim Hancock Executive Producer
Chris Wadsworth Editor
David Hitchcock Production Designer
Graham Jarvis Composer

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Terrifying Sight

Boycie spots a mythical creature - and another terrifying sight...

Featuring: John Challis (Boycie) & Sue Holderness (Marlene Boyce).

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