John Esmonde
Director
The Good Life (1975)
Specials
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.
Released April 4, 1975
Episode 30 min
10+
Genres: Comedy
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Watch Providers: BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel
Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E1 - Silly, but It's Fun...
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.
Dec. 26, 1977, midnight
S0E2 - When I'm 65
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.
June 10, 1978, midnight
S0E3 - All About the Good Life
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.
Dec. 28, 2010, midnight
S0E4 - Interview with Bob Larbey
S0E5 - An Interview with Richard Briers
Backstage at London's National Theatre
March 5, 2010, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 840 min.
Released: April 4, 1975
Last Air Date: May 22, 1977, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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