The Good Life (1975): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

The Good Life first went out in April 1975 on BBC One. It ran until 1978, with 4 series and 28 episodes so far. Where it streams changes often, so check the official services before paying for one.

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Why it is worth your time

Tom and Barbara Good turn their Surbiton garden into a smallholding, to the horror of their neighbours Margo and Jerry. Gentle, warm and very 1970s.

The details

First broadcast: 4 April 1975
Originally on: BBC One
On air: 1975–1978
Series: 4
Episodes: 28
Typical length: 30 minutes
Genres: Comedy
First episode: “Plough Your Own Furrow”

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The Good Life: quick answers

When did The Good Life start?

On 4 April 1975, on BBC One.

How many episodes of The Good Life are there?

28 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 4 series. The last aired in 1978.

Where can I watch The Good Life now?

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Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.