Name: The Green Green Grass
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2005-09-09
Rating: 6.9
Cast: John Challis, Sue Holderness, David Ross, Ella Kenion, Ivan Kaye

Del Boy's nemesis trades Peckham for pigs — what could possibly go wrong?

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Latest Episode

6.530 min

Season 4 • Episode 9

Latest

For Richer For Poorer

Mar 5, 2009

To celebrate their forthcoming 40th wedding anniversary, Marlene has arranged for her and Boycie to renew their marriage vows. But, whilst checking up on old friends and acquaintances for the guest list, she hears some devastating news - news that puts an entirely different complexion on the Boyces' relationship.

Overview

Comedy

Sitcom spin-off from Only Fools and Horses, featuring the characters of Boycie and Marlene adapting to life in rural Shropshire. Starring John Challis and Sue Holderness

Content warning

family spin off sitcom farm farmer staff

class anxietymarriage under pressureidentity reinventionurban vs rural divide

Standout Aspects

Acting

Challis somehow makes Boycie MORE insufferable yet weirdly sympathetic

Writing

Sullivan's ear for class-based humiliation remains sharp

Production

Farm location shooting elevates sitcom formula

Best for:Streaming·Solo·Family

Creator

John Sullivan

First AiredSep 9, 2005

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons4·Episodes32

Top Cast

John Challis

Sue Holderness

David Ross

Ella Kenion

Ivan Kaye

Jack Doolan

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

John Sullivan initially resisted the spin-off, fearing Boycie couldn't carry a show — he compromised by adding the family dynamic.

Cultural

Shot near Ludlow, the series accidentally became a document of 2000s rural England's economic precarity before the housing crisis swallowed those communities.

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