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
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My Bill
Tom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 5th December 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 |
| Wolfe Morris | Michelangelo Lombardi (Restaurant Manager) |
| Frank Gatliff | Mr. Squires (Clerk) |
| Blake Butler | Ronnie Boxall (Van Driver) |
| Ruth Kettlewell | Charity Collector |
| 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 |
| Janet Tharby | Costume Designer |
| Jenny Shircore | Make-up Designer |
| Ron Koplick | Lighting Designer |
| Burt Rhodes | Composer |
| Brian Jones | Production Assistant |