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The Good Life

The Good Life

The Good Life brings laughter and hope to suburbia!

19757.64 Seasons28 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Bob Larbey
Written by Bob Larbey, John Esmonde
Produced by John Howard Davies
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Richard Briers

Richard Briers

Tom Good

Felicity Kendal

Felicity Kendal

Barbara Good

Paul Eddington

Paul Eddington

Jerry Leadbetter

Penelope Keith

Penelope Keith

Margo Leadbetter

Themes & Keywords

upper classsitcomself sufficientirreverentlightheartedcasualwittyempatheticridiculous

About The Good Life

The Good Life is a comedy series that first aired in 1975 exploring themes of upper class, sitcom, self sufficient, irreverent, lighthearted, casual. Created by Bob Larbey, it stars Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Paul Eddington. 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.

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