Well I only got half way through the first series and wasn't impresed.
Maybe I'll give it another try.
The Green Green Grass - Series 3 Page 2
Episode 2 is also written by Jim Sullivan. With four left, Jim will write one more- other writers may get in on the act, so will John write any. I hope so.
Watched it for first time last night, didn't laugh and the acting is terrible.
Quote: jacparov @ November 3, 2007, 12:32 PMWatched it for first time last night, didn't laugh and the acting is terrible.
I disagree.
I took it on its merits as undemanding and traditional sitcom and I think it pretty much succeeded.
John Challis and Sue Holderness still have a nice chemistry together and David Ross has been a fine comedy actor for a long time.
I certainly wouldn't put my life on hold to watch an episode but enjoyed it all the same.
fair enough each to his own, which one is david ross?
Quote: Aaron @ October 30, 2007, 11:26 PMAnd that affects the fact that they're writers other than him or his son how...?
Sullivan isn't helping new writers is he? He's just getting in the usual suspects, most of whom are responsible for the stunted nature of recent mainstream comedy.
I dont likew GGG much sadly. I have only suffered through 3 episodes. My man likes it though but he is a weirdo so doesnt count.
Quote: Charley @ November 3, 2007, 3:19 PMMy man likes it though but he is a weirdo so doesnt count.
He must be!
He'd have to be. 
I thought it was a solid episode. Disappointing that they didn't make the most of Brian and Elgin living with Boyce, the focus shifted to the portrait instead. It gave some great one liners, but I think there was more material in Boycie's annoyance at living with 2 idiots.
A solid start. The only character I don't really like is Tyler. I'm not really sure why, but a lot of his stuff falls flat. On the other hand, Jed and Mrs Cakeworthy are a hoot.
Having stopped watching the series for a bit, I watched the opening episode of the third series and I was impressed. The mistake I was making before was comparing it to "Only Fools and Horses" and "Two in Clover"- another farmyard sitcom. But I didn't compare them and watched Friday nights episode and it was really funny. I will definetly be tuning in to next weeks episode.
Sullivan isn't helping new writers is he? He's just getting in the usual suspects, most of whom are responsible for the stunted nature of recent mainstream comedy.
This series makes me think I am still living at home with my parents. God rest them.
Quote: Jack Massey @ November 5, 2007, 11:36 AMThe mistake I was making before was comparing it to "Only Fools and Horses"
The only similarity with OFAH is the writer/creator, and the two main characters. Aside from the odd reference to their past-life, there's no other link back to Only Fools and Horses, so any judgements and comparisons between the two are grossly unfair, IMO.
Not been an avid watcher but I thought this week's (the one with the painting of Boycie) was very good. A lot of the jokes are on the predictable side but it's the sort of genial British comedy that has done so well for so many years.
It's nice to see the tide of opinion slowly turning. It's a very mainstream no-need-to-think sitcom but that doesn't stop it being funny IMHO - both Aaron and I have been saying for a while now TGGG has been un-fairly looked down upon.