Name: The Good Life
Released: 1975-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith

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The Goods have swapped their rat-race lives for a countryside garden life. Next-door neighbours, Jerry and Margo, think they have gone mad and try to save Tom and Barbara from themselves.

Comedy · 1975 · 28 min

Starring Richard Briers , Felicity Kendal , Penelope Keith

Director John Davies

EPISODE 1

Plough Your Own Furrow

Tom Good becomes disillusioned with his job in the design department and seemingly meaningless life. He thinks of a brilliant plan, but his neighbours are embarrassed by his new way of life.

27 min · 4 Apr 1975
EPISODE 2

Say Little Hen...?

The Goods begin introducing livestock to Surbiton, much to Margo and Jerry's confusion. Worse follows when, looking out for some chickens, Tom paints the greenhouse pink.

26 min · 11 Apr 1975
EPISODE 3

The Weaker Sex?

While Tom's garden is showing signs of activity and new life, Barbara is beginning to feel the effects of the dull and monotonous work she has been doing.

29 min · 18 Apr 1975
EPISODE 4

Pig's Lib

Margo is horrified after learning of Tom and Barbara's intention to keep pigs in their back garden. Hoping to scupper the plan, she turns to the local residents' association for help.

27 min · 25 Apr 1975
EPISODE 5

The Thing in the Cellar

A resourceful and determined Tom, much to the disgust of Margo and Jerry, builds a generator that derives its fuel from pig dung.

28 min · 2 May 1975
EPISODE 6

The Pagan Rite

The Goods' savings are dwindling, and Margo and Jerry become convinced that Tom is struggling with the temptation to earn extra money again. Tom, hoping to treat Barbara, winds up taking a job at his old firm.

29 min · 9 May 1975