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.
- Series 4, Episode 1 repeated at 10:35pm on U&Gold
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 |