| "Home Brew" | |
|---|---|
| The Green Green Grass episode | |
 The Driscoll Brothers arrive once more. | |
| Episode no. | Series 4 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Dewi Humphreys |
| Written by | John Sullivan |
| Produced by | Gareth Gwenlan |
| Production code | 4:2 (25) |
| Original air date | 15 January 2009 |
| Running time | 30 Minutes |
"Home Brew" is an episode of the BBC sitcom The Green Green Grass. It was screened on 15 January 2009, as the second episode of the fourth series.[1]
Synopsis
Whilst searching through the loft, Boycie finds some ancient scrolls and paperwork left behind by the old squire. He also finds a medieval recipe for a traditional local liquor called 'Ye Potato Cyder'. The recipe is accompanied by a royal charter allowing Boycie to make and sell the liquor. With the help of his staff he goes into full-scale business building a distillery in his barn and buying up all the potatoes in the locality. Unfortunately his success attracts two people he thought he'd never see again.
Episode cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Challis | Boycie |
| Sue Holderness | Marlene |
| Jack Doolan | Tyler |
| David Ross | Elgin |
| Ivan Kaye | Bryan |
| Ella Kenion | Mrs Cakeworthy |
| Peter Heppelthwaite | Jed |
| Alan David | Llewellyn |
| Roy Marsden | Danny Driscoll |
| Christopher Ryan | Tony Driscoll |
Production, broadcast and reception
Writing
This episode was written by John Sullivan. The on-screen credits state Sullivan was the sole writer, however the official website and BBC Press Office state that writer Keith Lindsay co-wrote this episode.
Broadcast and reception
During its original airing, the episode had a viewing figure of 4.02 million, in the 8:30pm time slot it was shown. This episode is only the second episode to be aired on a Thursday evening. This episode was simulcast on BBC HD.
Continuity
- The Driscoll Brothers return for the first time since ‘’’Brothers and Sisters’’’ (2006).
- The hidden object buried in ‘’’Brothers and Sisters’’’ (2006) is revealed to be 5 million Spanish pesetas in cash.
Locations
- This episode is set almost entirely within the Boyce's home.
Notes
- The Driscoll Brothers make their third appearance on the Green Green Grass.
References
- ↑ "New Comedy Series Starting Soon - British Comedy Guide". Archived from the original on 28 February 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2015.