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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.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My Bill
Tom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 5th December 1975
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Richard Briers | Tom Good |
Felicity Kendal | Barbara Good |
Penelope Keith | Margo Leadbetter |
Paul Eddington | Jerry Leadbetter |
Wolfe Morris | Michelangelo Lombardi (Restaurant Manager) |
Frank Gatliff | Mr. Squires (Clerk) |
Blake Butler | Ronnie Boxall (Van Driver) |
Ruth Kettlewell | Charity Collector |
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 |
Janet Tharby | Costume Designer |
Jenny Shircore | Make-up Designer |
Ron Koplick | Lighting Designer |
Burt Rhodes | Composer |
Brian Jones | Production Assistant |