The Good Life
- TV sitcom
- BBC One
- 1975 - 1978
- 30 episodes (4 series)
After Tom Good becomes disillusioned with his life, he packs in his job and he and his wife attempt to live a completely self-sufficient life in suburbia. Stars Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith and Paul Eddington.
- Series 1, Episode 5 repeated Sunday at 1am on BBC4
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Plough Your Own Furrow
On his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.
Notes
Margo is not seen in this episode, but her voice is heard.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 4th April 1975
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Richard Briers | Tom Good |
| Felicity Kendal | Barbara Good |
| Paul Eddington | Jerry Leadbetter |
| Reginald Marsh | Sir Andrew |
| Norman Atkyns | Commissionaire |
| Martin Neil | Brian |
| Penelope Keith | Margo Leadbetter (Voice) |
| John Esmonde | Writer |
| Bob Larbey | Writer |
| John Howard Davies | Director |
| John Howard Davies | Producer |
| Bill Harris | Editor |
| Paul Munting | Production Designer |
| Rita Reekie | Costume Designer |
| Marianne Ford | Make-up Designer |
| Ron Koplick | Lighting Designer |
| Burt Rhodes | Composer |
| Brian Jones | Production Assistant |
Press
The Good Life (BBC1) is a civilised new comedy series with considerable charm and Richard Briers. There is a lot of bad meat sold in the comedy market, but I can recommend this as very fresh and pleasant.
Nancy Banks-Smith, The Guardian, 5th April 1975