Audience Rating: Parental Guidance
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 5036193002212
Format: PAL
Label: Acorn Media
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Acorn Media
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Acorn Media
Release Date: September 03, 2001
Running Time: 135 minutes
Studio: Acorn Media

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
Time has, in general, not been kind to 1970s sitcomland, but The Good Life (1975-78), while inhabiting a cosy world few would recognise today, has managed to hold its place in the British public's affection. Basically a comedy of clashing cultures, the simple premise--one set of neighbours drop out of their comfortable middle class existence to lead a self-sufficient lifestyle--nevertheless yielded some rich humour. Focusing on a mere four characters, the show succeeded (and still succeeds) through the strength of its writing (by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey) and the quality of the performances. Felicity Kendal may have found herself elevated to the status of sex symbol (she was voted "Rear of the Year" during the show's initial run), but her Barbara is easily the weakest of the quartet, too often overshadowed by her well-meaning yet dominant husband. Richard Briers is excellent as Tom, a control freak hovering on the brink of obsession. But the most memorable pairing is that of neighbours Jerry and Margo (Paul Eddington and Penelope Keith): Eddington's bemused husband would later be echoed in his Yes Minister role, while Keith's character has rightly become one of the most memorable in British television. It might look slightly creaky and archaic next to some more modern examples of the genre, but The Good Life isn't looking too bad for its age. --Phil Udell




Rating: - The Final Episodes - A Must Have Video
This video includes Suit Yourself, Sweet and Sour Charity, Anniversary, and the Royal Command Performance (also called When I'm 64).

The first three episodes listed are from the final series and are some of the best shows. Suit Yourself has Tom and Barbara turning fleeces into clothing (or something like clothing) and Jerry competing furiously for Sir's job. Sweet and Sour Charity features Margo deciding whether to take the lead role in the Music Society's production of Sweet Charity, ... Read More

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