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The Good Life

TV-PG1975–19774 seasonsJohn Esmonde
IMDb 8.0
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"The Good Life brings laughter and hope to suburbia!"

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.

Comedy
London, EnglandUpper ClassClass DifferencesNeighbor Neighbor RelationshipSitcomSelf SufficientIrreverentLightheartedCasualWitty

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Good Life (1975) about?

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.

Who stars in The Good Life?

The Good Life stars Richard Briers (Tom Good), Felicity Kendal (Barbara Good), Paul Eddington (Jerry Leadbetter), Penelope Keith (Margo Leadbetter). The series was created by John Esmonde.

How many seasons does The Good Life have?

The Good Life has 4 seasons. There are 28 episodes in total.

Is The Good Life worth watching?

The Good Life holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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