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	~~{{short description\|British television sitcom}}~~
	{{Infobox television		{{Infobox television
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	\| genre = [[~~w:Sitcom\|~~Sitcom]]		\| genre = [[Sitcom]]
	\| runtime = 29x 30 minutes<br />1x 40 minutes<br />1x 45 minutes<br />1x 50 minutes		\| runtime = 29x 30 minutes<br />1x 40 minutes<br />1x 45 minutes<br />1x 50 minutes
	\| creator = [[John Sullivan (writer)\|John Sullivan]]		\| creator = [[John Sullivan (writer)\|John Sullivan]]
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	\| company = Shazam Productions		\| company = Shazam Productions
	\| first_aired = {{start date\|2005\|9\|9\|df=yes}}		\| first_aired = {{start date\|2005\|09\|09\|df=yes}}
	\| last_aired = {{end date\|2009\|3\|5\|df=yes}}		\| last_aired = {{end date\|2009\|03\|05\|df=yes}}
	\| num_episodes = 32		\| num_episodes = 32
	\| num_series = 4		\| num_series = 4
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	''The Green Green Grass'' was announced in June 2005, written by Sullivan and made by his production company Shazam Productions, its first series.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/06_june/23/grass.shtml\|title=From Peckham to pasture – ''Only Fools and Horses'' favourites head to the country\|date=23 June 2005\|publisher=[[BBC]] Press Office\|access-date=1 January 2010}}</ref>		''The Green Green Grass'' was announced in June 2005, written by Sullivan and made by his production company Shazam Productions, its first series.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/06_june/23/grass.shtml\|title=From Peckham to pasture – ''Only Fools and Horses'' favourites head to the country\|date=23 June 2005\|publisher=[[BBC]] Press Office\|access-date=1 January 2010}}</ref>

	The series notably expanded on the characters, giving them greater depth and, particularly in the case of Boycie, more warmth and humanity than previously displayed in the parent series.~~{{Citation needed\|date=January 2010}}~~ The series introduced many new characters played by actors who are relatively unknown. Characters from ''Only Fools and Horses'' did not pass over to the spin-off, though there were four exceptions to this. The first was Denzil ([[Paul Barber (actor)\|Paul Barber]]), who appeared in the [[Keep On Running (The Green Green Grass)\|début episode]]. The Driscoll brothers have made three appearances since the show's debut. Sid ([[Roy Heather]]) made a brief cameo appearance in the [[One Flew Over the Cuckoo Clock\|2005 special]]. Boycie has also made many veiled references to [[Del Boy\|Del]], [[Rodney Trotter\|Rodney]] and [[Uncle Albert]]. John Sullivan made it clear from the beginning that no characters from ''Only Fools and Horses'' would make an appearance, as if one character appears then viewers would expect the rest to follow, damaging the program's ability to stand alone.		The series notably expanded on the characters, giving them greater depth and, particularly in the case of Boycie, more warmth and humanity than previously displayed in the parent series. The series introduced many new characters played by actors who are relatively unknown. Characters from ''Only Fools and Horses'' did not pass over to the spin-off, though there were four exceptions to this. The first was Denzil ([[Paul Barber (actor)\|Paul Barber]]), who appeared in the [[Keep On Running (The Green Green Grass)\|début episode]]. The Driscoll brothers have made three appearances since the show's debut. Sid ([[Roy Heather]]) made a brief cameo appearance in the [[One Flew Over the Cuckoo Clock\|2005 special]]. Boycie has also made many veiled references to [[Del Boy\|Del]], [[Rodney Trotter\|Rodney]] and [[Uncle Albert]]. John Sullivan made it clear from the beginning that no characters from ''Only Fools and Horses'' would make an appearance, as if one character appears then viewers would expect the rest to follow, damaging the program's ability to stand alone.

	{{Quote_box \|width=35% \|align=right \|quote="It survives on its own. It’s strong enough [therefore] it doesn’t need anything from the past."\|source= John Sullivan on the show’s ability to stand alone.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.sitcom.co.uk\|title= Series 1 DVD – Bonus features – 'Grass Roots' (06:40)\|access-date=2009-06-05}}</ref>}}		{{Quote_box \|width=35% \|align=right \|quote="It survives on its own. It’s strong enough [therefore] it doesn’t need anything from the past."\|source= John Sullivan on the show’s ability to stand alone.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.sitcom.co.uk\|title= Series 1 DVD – Bonus features – 'Grass Roots' (06:40)\|access-date=2009-06-05}}</ref>}}
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	Most episodes were filmed in front of a live audience at [[Teddington Studios]] (the 2005 special was recorded at [[Pinewood Studios]]). There are three major sets; The Pub, Boycie's Front Room and Boycie's Kitchen. Other sets are irregularly used. Outdoor shots are constantly used for footage of on and around the farm. Footage of the local village is often used.<ref>'The Making of Series Two' bonus feature on the series two DVD release. Retrieved 2009-05-31</ref> Location shooting of Boyce's farm was recorded at John Challis' own home near [[Leintwardine]], on the [[Herefordshire]]/[[Shropshire]] border, and the surrounding area.		Most episodes were filmed in front of a live audience at [[Teddington Studios]] (the 2005 special was recorded at [[Pinewood Studios]]). There are three major sets; The Pub, Boycie's Front Room and Boycie's Kitchen. Other sets are irregularly used. Outdoor shots are constantly used for footage of on and around the farm. Footage of the local village is often used.<ref>'The Making of Series Two' bonus feature on the series two DVD release. Retrieved 2009-05-31</ref> Location shooting of Boyce's farm was recorded at John Challis' own home near [[Leintwardine]], on the [[Herefordshire]]/[[Shropshire]] border, and the surrounding area.

	The pilot for the series was recorded on 24 November 2004 at Teddington Studios.~~{{Citation needed\|date=January 2010}}~~ The remainder of the series was shot over June–August 2005.~~{{Citation needed\|date=January 2010}}~~ A Christmas special was also filmed. The second series and 2006 special were filmed over the summer months of 2006 and the third series was filmed during the summer of 2007.~~{{Citation needed\|date=January 2010}}~~ The fourth series was filmed during the summer months of 2008 however the series did not begin to air until 8 January 2009.~~{{Citation needed\|date=January 2010}}~~		The pilot for the series was recorded on 24 November 2004 at Teddington Studios. The remainder of the series was shot over June–August 2005.A Christmas special was also filmed. The second series and 2006 special were filmed over the summer months of 2006 and the third series was filmed during the summer of 2007. The fourth series was filmed during the summer months of 2008 however the series did not begin to air until 8 January 2009.

	===Theme music and titles===		===Theme music and titles===
	Sullivan wrote the theme music for ''The Green Green Grass'' when he wrote the [[The Green Green Grass (series 1)\|first series]]. He wrote the lyrics to explain the title and why Boycie and his family were running away to the countryside. Music for most sitcoms, such as ''[[Last of the Summer Wine]]''<ref name="LOTSW">{{cite episode\|title=[[Last of the Summer Wine]]\|series=Theme tune – instrumental\|credits=Roy Clarke and Ronnie Hazlehurst\|network=[[BBC One]]\|airdate=1973 \|series-no=0\|number=1973–2009}}</ref> have remained instrumental. However, John Sullivan wanted a theme tune that explained the obscure title (as with Only Fools and Horses) and reasons for the characters' sudden dash.~~{{Citation needed\|date=January 2010}}~~		Sullivan wrote the theme music for ''The Green Green Grass'' when he wrote the [[The Green Green Grass (series 1)\|first series]]. He wrote the lyrics to explain the title and why Boycie and his family were running away to the countryside. Music for most sitcoms, such as ''[[Last of the Summer Wine]]''<ref name="LOTSW">{{cite episode\|title=[[Last of the Summer Wine]]\|series=Theme tune – instrumental\|credits=Roy Clarke and Ronnie Hazlehurst\|network=[[BBC One]]\|airdate=1973 \|series-no=0\|number=1973–2009}}</ref> have remained instrumental. However, John Sullivan wanted a theme tune that explained the obscure title (as with Only Fools and Horses) and reasons for the characters' sudden dash.

	The song is performed by John Sullivan. [[Status Quo (band)\|Status Quo]] performed the end credits for [[The Green Green Grass (series 4)\|series four]] episode, "[[Animal Instincts (The Green Green Grass)\|Animal Instincts]]". They perform in a charity concert set up by Tyler, but they are not seen. The theme tune does not feature in the concert.		The song is performed by John Sullivan. [[Status Quo (band)\|Status Quo]] performed the end credits for [[The Green Green Grass (series 4)\|series four]] episode, "[[Animal Instincts (The Green Green Grass)\|Animal Instincts]]". They perform in a charity concert set up by Tyler, but they are not seen. The theme tune does not feature in the concert.

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	\| runtime = 29x 30 minutes<br />1x 40 minutes<br />1x 45 minutes<br />1x 50 minutes		\| runtime = 29x 30 minutes<br />1x 40 minutes<br />1x 45 minutes<br />1x 50 minutes
	\| creator = [[John Sullivan (writer)\|John Sullivan]]		\| creator = [[John Sullivan (writer)\|John Sullivan]]

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	== Synopsis ==		== Synopsis ==
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	[[Boycie]] (played by [[John Challis]]) is forced to relocate from [[Peckham]] after providing crucial evidence against the fearsome Driscoll brothers regarding [[Illegal immigration\|illegal immigrants]] and [[Illegal drug trade\|drug smuggling]], resulting in the Driscolls' imprisonment. He is the lead witness in the case and finds himself in trouble when every single other witness changes their statement and the Driscoll brothers walk free. In an attempt to save his life, Boycie and his wife, Marlene ([[Sue Holderness]]) and son Tyler ([[Jack Doolan (actor)\|Jack Doolan]]) move overnight to the agricultural town of Oakham, [[Shropshire]], along with their pet [[Rottweiler]], Earl. Upon arrival at Winterdown Farm, Boycie begins to realise that challenging the Driscolls may have been the easier option.<ref name="Keep on Running ep">{{cite episode\|title=Keep on Running\|series=The Green Green Grass\|credits=John Sullivan (writer) & Tony Dow (director)\|network=[[BBC One]]\|airdate=2005-09-09\|series-no=1\|number=1}}</ref>		[[Boycie]] (played by [[John Challis]]) is forced to relocate from [[Peckham]] after providing crucial evidence against the fearsome Driscoll brothers regarding [[Illegal immigration\|illegal immigrants]] and [[Illegal drug trade\|drug smuggling]], resulting in the Driscolls' imprisonment. He is the lead witness in the case and finds himself in trouble when every single other witness changes their statement and the Driscoll brothers walk free. In an attempt to save his life, Boycie and his wife, Marlene ([[Sue Holderness]]) and son Tyler ([[Jack Doolan (actor)\|Jack Doolan]]) move overnight to the agricultural town of Oakham, [[Shropshire]], along with their pet [[Rottweiler]], Earl. Upon arrival at Winterdown Farm, Boycie begins to realise that challenging the Driscolls may have been the easier option.<ref name="Keep on Running ep">{{cite episode\|title=Keep on Running\|series=The Green Green Grass\|credits=John Sullivan (writer) & Tony Dow (director)\|network=[[BBC One]]\|airdate=2005-09-09\|series-no=1\|number=1}}</ref>
	The situation focuses primarily on their attempts to run the farm efficiently through utilising the current staff consisting of Elgin Sparrowhawk ([[David Ross (actor)\|David Ross]]), Bryan ([[Ivan Kaye]]), Jed (Peter Heppelthwaite) and Imelda Cakeworthy ([[Ella Kenion]]). As the series progresses, Boycie and Marlene began to settle into their surroundings, however, situations occasionally arise – usually involving their Welsh neighbour, Llewellyn. Tyler was soon sent to school to finish his GCSEs.		The situation focuses primarily on their attempts to run the farm efficiently through utilising the current staff consisting of Elgin Sparrowhawk ([[David Ross (actor)\|David Ross]]), Bryan ([[Ivan Kaye]]), Jed (Peter Heppelthwaite) and Imelda Cakeworthy ([[Ella Kenion]]). As the series progresses, Boycie and Marlene began to settle into their surroundings, however, situations occasionally arise – usually involving their Welsh neighbour, Llewellyn. Tyler was soon sent to school to finish his GCSEs.

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