Alfie Bass in some guise of other. Basically playing the same character, he has hopped chirpily from drama to comedy and into costume pieces and back like an energised sparrow. To all of these, he has added an engaging warmth and sanguinity". Bass appeared as a poacher rescued by Robin in the first episode of "The Adventures of Robin Hood" starring Richard Greene. He appeared in "The Army Game" (1957–61), a British TV comedy series, as Private Montague 'Excused Boots' Bisley, and its sequel "Bootsie and Snudge" from 1960–63 (there was also a one series revival in colour in 1974) working at
The Green Green Grass (series 1) mark. The ratings were high enough for a new series, of seven episodes, to be commissioned. A 2005 Christmas special was also commissioned. Note: Viewership value taken from Barb.Note: Audience Percentage value taken from Digitalspy. The comedy has been criticised due to its spin-off roots. As a spin-off of the nation's favourite sitcom, "The Green Green Grass" was always going to have a difficult start. The series received has always received negative reviews from critics and some fans of "Only Fools and Horses" alike. The series has continued to run due to the bigger than usual audiences it attracts and