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.
- Summer Special repeated Monday at 5:05pm on U&Gold
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Series 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib
There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 25th April 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 |
Robert Gillespie | Mr. Carter |
Jonathan Lynn | Window Cleaner |
Lionel Wheeler | Mr. Wilks |
John Lawrence | Jack |
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 |