The Good Life

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1975-04-04

Last Air Date: 1977-05-22

Number of Seasons: 4

Number of Episodes: 28

Created By: Bob Larbey, John Esmonde

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Richard Briers as Tom Good
Felicity Kendal as Barbara Good
Paul Eddington as Jerry Leadbetter
Penelope Keith as Margo Leadbetter
Reginald Marsh as Sir Andrew
Tony Selby as Sam
Moyra Fraser as Felicity
Charmian May as Mrs. Weaver
Liz Robertson as Eileen
Timothy Bateson as Arthur Bailey

Seasons

Specials (1977) - (5 Episodes)

Season 1 (1975) - (7 Episodes)

Season 2 (1975) - (7 Episodes)

Season 3 (1976) - (7 Episodes)

Season 4 (1977) - (7 Episodes)

Specials (1977)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Silly, but It's Fun... (1977-12-26)

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.
Ep. 2: When I'm 65 (1978-06-10)

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.
Ep. 3: All About the Good Life (2010-12-28)

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.
Ep. 4: Interview with Bob Larbey

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 5: An Interview with Richard Briers (2010-03-05)

Backstage at London's National Theatre