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 1, Episode 7 - Backs To The Wall
Whilst in the garden Tom feels a twinge in his back which later requires medical attention. Their harvest urgently needs gathering but it'll take Barbara alone a full week to collect - and there are storms brewing. Can anyone assist?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 16th May 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 |
June Jago | The Doctor |
Billy Milton | George |
Pamela Manson | Molly |
Frank Lester | Ron the Landlord |
Harry Goodier | Harry |
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 |