The Green Green Grass

Marlene is determined to renew her marriage vows with Boycie. While putting together the guest list she reaches out to old friends in hopes of reconnecting, but her plans are shattered when she receives unexpected devastating news.

For Richer for Poorer is a television programme presented as a single episode within a larger series. The show follows the everyday lives of its characters, using a contemporary British setting to explore personal relationships and ordinary challenges. Each instalment offers a snapshot of the characters' interactions and the situations they navigate. In this episode, Marlene decides she wants to reaffirm her marriage vows with Boycie. Determined to mark the occasion properly, she begins reaching out to friends from her past, hoping to bring familiar faces together for the celebration. Her aim is to create a meaningful ceremony that reflects their shared history. While putting together the guest list, Marlene spends considerable effort contacting old acquaintances, arranging their attendance and ensuring the event feels both intimate and significant. She pays close attention to the details, believing that re‑uniting with long‑standing friends will add a special touch to the vow‑renewal. This focus on reconnecting underscores how important those relationships are to her. Just as the plans are falling into place, Marlene receives devastating news that throws a shadow over the preparations. The unexpected information arrives at a crucial moment, altering the mood of the upcoming ceremony and forcing her to confront the implications for the celebration she has been organising. This development changes the tone of the episode dramatically.