Series

The Good Life

1975★ 7.74 seasons

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.

Cast

Featured cast

Richard BriersTom Good

Felicity KendalBarbara Good

Paul EddingtonJerry Leadbetter

Penelope KeithMargo Leadbetter

Episodes

1Plough Your Own FurrowAfter he has celebrated his 40th birthday Tom decides that he is unhappy with his life style so he packs his job in, farms his large garden and becom…30 min

2Say Little Hen ...The Goods install the first chickens in their chicken coop, but they prove slow to lay their first eggs. Incensed by the condescension of the Leadbet…30 min

3The Weaker Sex?Tom buys an old-fashioned range for their kitchen from a passing rag-and-bone man, but Barbara becomes irate when she ends up doing most of the hard …30 min

4Pig's LibThe Goods continue their bartering with local suppliers, but Barbara has a misunderstanding while negotiating with the window-cleaner. They then add …30 min

5The Thing in the CellarTom puts the finishing touches to their own electricity generator in the cellar, which runs on their animals' waste. He then goes fishing with Jerry,…30 min

6The Pagan RiteIn order to pay for a treat for Barbara, Tom takes a short contract from his old firm, and tries to keep it a secret from her - but his plan is foile…30 min

7Backs to the WallWhile starting the harvest, Tom injures his back digging,and since Margo and Jerry are on holiday Barbara is left to look after the farm all on her o…30 min

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