Green, green grass - TV Programmes

liamw05 · 26-12-2004, 23:04

this has probably already been posted a long time ago, but if it hasn't...

Marlene and Boycie will move out of Peckham

Boycie and Marlene, two of the best-loved characters from BBC hit sitcom Only Fools and Horses, are to reunite for the spin-off Green, Green Grass.

The BBC confirmed that a pilot episode about the dodgy car dealer and his long-suffering wife is being filmed.

If the pilot, written by Only Fools and Horses creator John Sullivan, is a success it will become a series.

The actors, John Challis and Sue Holderness, are the only ones from the original series taking part.
The stars of Only Fools and Horses, David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, will not be involved.
Green, Green Grass will see Boycie and Marlene moving out of Peckham for a more refined life in the country, along with their son Tyler.

'Never say never'
The pilot will go into production next year, with a potential series being ready for broadcast in 2005.
Writer Sullivan penned seven series of the hugely successful Only Fools and Horses, beginning in 1981.

There have also been a number of Christmas specials, which continued to attract very large audiences, drawing 15.5 million viewers on Christmas Day 2003.
It recently was chosen as Britain's best sitcom in a best sitcom poll, beating the likes of Blackadder, Porridge and Dad's Army.

A BBC spokesman said there were no plans for any more episodes of Only Fools and Horses, but added "never say never".

bom-jiggy · 09-09-2005, 19:40

It's on now on BBC1 and it's absolutely hilarious

My husband is currently rolling on the floor in hysterics

senor · 09-09-2005, 20:23

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Originally Posted by bom-jiggy

It's on now on BBC1 and it's absolutely hilarious

My husband is currently rolling on the floor in hysterics

LOL! You are being sarcastic aren"t you? It was good, better than i thought it would be, but there were no laugh out load moments.

liamw05 · 09-09-2005, 20:25

Yeah i did really enjoy it in the end, defenately gonna watch next week.

freetoview33 · 09-09-2005, 20:31

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Originally Posted by liamw05

Yeah i did really enjoy it in the end, defenately gonna watch next week.

i hope they make a few series of it

Oblido · 09-09-2005, 20:31

Being an Only Fools and Horses fan, I did have my doubts about this spin-off.

However, it was better than what I thought it would be, with some funny moments. And I will be watching again next week.

Dr Quincy · 09-09-2005, 20:31

I thought it was good. I had a few chuckles. I'll be watching next week.

SULLA · 09-09-2005, 23:08

A good start.

Texmex · 10-09-2005, 06:03

A wonderful return to form for John Sullivan. The writing is simple and funny. That's what we need..... back to basics style of sitcom. Excellent!

mattw · 10-09-2005, 20:11

Yep, it was good, might even get better and I agree it was desperately needed on tv. Having said that Grass wasn't bad either.

26-12-2004, 23:04	#1
liamw05 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 892	Green, green grass this has probably already been posted a long time ago, but if it hasn't... Marlene and Boycie will move out of Peckham Boycie and Marlene, two of the best-loved characters from BBC hit sitcom Only Fools and Horses, are to reunite for the spin-off Green, Green Grass. The BBC confirmed that a pilot episode about the dodgy car dealer and his long-suffering wife is being filmed. If the pilot, written by Only Fools and Horses creator John Sullivan, is a success it will become a series. The actors, John Challis and Sue Holderness, are the only ones from the original series taking part. The stars of Only Fools and Horses, David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, will not be involved. Green, Green Grass will see Boycie and Marlene moving out of Peckham for a more refined life in the country, along with their son Tyler. 'Never say never' The pilot will go into production next year, with a potential series being ready for broadcast in 2005. Writer Sullivan penned seven series of the hugely successful Only Fools and Horses, beginning in 1981. There have also been a number of Christmas specials, which continued to attract very large audiences, drawing 15.5 million viewers on Christmas Day 2003. It recently was chosen as Britain's best sitcom in a best sitcom poll, beating the likes of Blackadder, Porridge and Dad's Army. A BBC spokesman said there were no plans for any more episodes of Only Fools and Horses, but added "never say never".

09-09-2005, 19:40	#2
bom-jiggy Banned User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15,363	It's on now on BBC1 and it's absolutely hilarious My husband is currently rolling on the floor in hysterics

09-09-2005, 20:25	#4
liamw05 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 892	Yeah i did really enjoy it in the end, defenately gonna watch next week.

09-09-2005, 20:31	#6
Oblido Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 156	Being an Only Fools and Horses fan, I did have my doubts about this spin-off. However, it was better than what I thought it would be, with some funny moments. And I will be watching again next week.

09-09-2005, 20:31	#7
Dr Quincy Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Services: Sky Digital, NTL Broadband Posts: 1,081	I thought it was good. I had a few chuckles. I'll be watching next week.

09-09-2005, 23:08	#8
SULLA Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Black Country Services: Thinks he's an expert Posts: 54,357	A good start.

10-09-2005, 06:03	#9
Texmex Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Croydon, Surrey Posts: 155	A wonderful return to form for John Sullivan. The writing is simple and funny. That's what we need..... back to basics style of sitcom. Excellent!

10-09-2005, 20:11	#10
mattw Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Services: Freeview, Skydigital Posts: 1,118	Yep, it was good, might even get better and I agree it was desperately needed on tv. Having said that Grass wasn't bad either.