One Man's Junk

"One Man's Junk"
The Green Green Grass episode
Boycie at the Auction
Episode no.Series 4
Episode 8
Directed byDewi Humphreys
Written byRobert Evans
Production code4:8 (31)
Original air date26 February 2009 (2009-02-26)
Running time30 Minutes
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"One Man's Junk" (also known as "Antique No Show") is an episode of the BBC Sit-com, The Green Green Grass. It was screened on 26 February 2009, as the eighth episode of the fourth series.[1] It was written by Robert Evans and directed by Dewi Humphreys.

Synopsis

The Antiques Roadshow arrives in Oakham, so Marlene attempts to find something to take down to have valued. Boycie can see the truth though, he knows that she only wants to go down there to get on telly. The farms staff also want to get on telly, but their attempts are slightly more extraordinary. Meanwhile, Tyler and his girlfriend make progress and the rest of Oakham attempt to find something to take down and have valued. Guest starring Fiona Bruce.

Episode cast

Actor Role
John Challis Boycie
Sue Holderness Marlene
Jack Doolan Tyler
David Ross Elgin Sparrowhawk
Ivan Kaye Bryan
Ella Kenion Imelda Cakeworthy
Peter Heppelthwaite Jed
Henry Sandon Himself
Fiona Bruce Herself
Renton Skinner Security Guard

Production, broadcast and reception

Broadcast

This episode was first broadcast on Thursday 26 February 2009 at approximately 20:30PM (UTC).

Writer and cast

  • This episode of The Green Green Grass sees the second appearance of Fiona Bruce. She first appeared in the episode "One Flew Over the Cuckoo Clock" in 2005 where she was a presenter on Watchdog.
  • This is the only of the series to be written by Robert Evans.

Continuity

  • Fiona Bruce makes her second appearance.
  • Marlene has made comments about the Antiques Roadshow in previous episodes of both The Green Green Grass and Only Fools and Horses. Coincidentally, she mentions The Royle Family, a famous scene from which involved Antiques Roadshow.

References

  1. ^ "New Comedy Series Starting Soon – British Comedy Guide". Archived from the original on 28 February 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2015.