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The Good Life

1975 Ended 30m episodes

7.7/10 46 votes

Comedy

Tom and Barbara Good escape the rat race and pursue a self-sufficient lifestyle in Surbiton, much to the concern, frustration and sometimes envy of their neighbours Margo and Jerry Leadbetter. Entitled ‘Good Neighbors’ when shown in the USA.

Created by:: John Esmonde, Bob Larbey
Cast:: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Paul Eddington, Penelope Keith
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: BBC One

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E01

Episode 1

Silly, but It's Fun...

1977-12-26 · 30m

The Goods have an entirely self-made Christmas (except for the balloons), while the Leadbetters order theirs from a department store. When there's a hiccup in the delivery, the Leadbetters are invited round to the Goods for some homemade food, drink and entertainment.

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Episode 2

When I'm 65

1978-06-10 · 30m

Tom worries that they haven't made provision for their old age, when they'll be too infirm to follow their self-sufficient lifestyle. Concerned about their old age, the Leadbetters take out a 14th life policy on Jerry, and take up keep-fit. When Tom boasts that his digging and gardening keeps him fitter than Jerry's jogging and rowing machine, they end up having a long-distance race.

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E03

Episode 3

All About the Good Life

2010-12-28 · 30m

The programme explores the enduring appeal of the classic sitcom. With contributions from, amongst others, Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Monty Don, Brian Sewell and John O'Farrell, All About The Good Life goes behind the scenes and reveals all you ever wanted to know about the series from choosing outfits for Margo to the iconic title sequence.

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Episode 4