The Green Green Grass

Boycie claims its just a mid-life crisis, but are there other more compelling reasons for him selling up and moving from his mock Georgian life in Peckham to a new life as a gentleman farmer in Shropshire ?

When Marlene threatens to cook, Boycie is dispatched to pick blackberries for a pie and meets his friendly new neighbour.

Tyler may have received a wake-up call from the Driscoll Brothers. However, his first day at school provides him with a sudden interest in the works of Thomas Hardy. Marlene has trouble sleeping until Jed provides an unusual remedy.

Are Boycie and Marlene about to gain entrance to high society ?

Boycie considers a move into local politics. Bryans ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tylers maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

Beths concern for animal welfare has far-reaching consequences for Winterdown Farm. Marlenes pursuit of a more holistic way of life proves to be crunch time for Boycie and something of an eye opener for Beth.

Llewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they cant help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycies farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.

Mythical creatures go bump in the night and unleash a comedy of errors. All is not well with Mrs Cakeworthys husband. Events bring a shine to Boycies eyes, and Beths Christmas present opens the door to the promised land.

When Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.

The pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their sons golden future, but when Tylers exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.

Boycie uncovers shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.

Boycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.

While searching through some ancient scrolls and paperwork left behind by the old squire, Boycie discovers a medieval recipe for a traditional local liquor. With the help of his staff, he goes into full-scale production, attracting customers from far and wide, including two whom he had hoped he had seen the last of.

Tyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.

Boycie and Marlene drive Tyler back to his old university where his band, Puddle of Agony, is about to perform its very first gig.

The Antiques Roadshow comes to Ludlow, and Marlene, already in the middle of a house makeover, sees an opportunity to have her old bric-a-brac valued by experts. She is not alone, as Elgin, Bryan, Jed and Mrs Cakeworthy have exactly the same idea.