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The Good Life
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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Seasons
Season 4
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Away from It All
1977-04-10 · 30mWhen the poor harvest and other tribulations of life get to the Goods, the Leadbetters suggest they go away on a short break, and volunteer to look after things while they're away. But can they be trusted?
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E02
Episode 2
The Green Door
1977-04-17 · 30mThe Goods need some fertiliser for their land in preparation for sowing the new season's crops. When they try getting it from the pony club that Margo belongs to, they find that although she pretends to, she hasn't been going recently. The Goods wonder where she's been going instead.
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E03
Episode 3
Our Speaker Today
1977-04-24 · 30mWhen Margo's society's guest speaker pulls out at short notice, Barbara agrees to give a talk about self-sufficiency. She's so good that Lady Truscott asks her to do several other talks, but it interferes with maintaining the animals & crops.
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E04
Episode 4
The Weaver's Tale
1977-05-01 · 30mWhen Margo buys a spinning wheel, Tom buys a loom so that the Goods can borrow the spinning wheel and make their own clothes. However, Barbara has just convinced Jerry to forbid Margo to spend any more money, and the spinning wheel purchase is canceled. It looks like the loom is a white elephant.
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E05
Episode 5
Suit Yourself
1977-05-08 · 30mThe Goods obtain some sheep fleeces, make their own vegetable dyes, and start making their own clothes using their loom. Jerry's boss decides to retire, and invites three potential successors to dinner to choose who to appoint.
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E06
Episode 6
Sweet and Sour Charity
1977-05-15 · 30mTom sets his eye on the contents of the other neighbors' heating oil tank when they move out. Barbara just manages to convince him that it would be stealing. Then they get permission to take it.
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E07
Episode 7
Anniversary
1977-05-22 · 30mAlthough troubles beset them, the Goods are still glad that they've followed the path of self-sufficiency. Jerry thinks he's failed to succeed Andy as head of JJM. Margo installs a burglar alarm system, but the Goods think they've no need of one, as they've nothing left to steal.
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Richard Briers
Tom Good
Felicity Kendal
Barbara Good
Paul Eddington
Jerry Leadbetter
Penelope Keith
Margo Leadbetter
