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The Good Life - Series 4 - Episodes 1 To 4 | 
 enlarge | Actors: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Paul Eddington, Penelope Keith
Studio: Acorn Media
Category: Video
List Price: £12.99
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Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 120 Minutes
EAN: 5036193002205
ASIN: B00005NJFV
Release Date: September 3, 2001
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Condition: Brand New, but not sealed. Quick dispatch.
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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
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