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BBC "The Good Life"

 
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Anybody remember BBC "The Good Life" from the mid 70's About a 40 yr old that decided to become self sufficient?
 
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Yes, I watched it for awhile.

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I watched segments of episodes on you tube and had to admit, it was like having a good laugh at myself in some ways .
 
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"Can you help us? We're self sufficient."

 
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Have all the episodes on dvd
 
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Looks like the English version of Green Acres.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Acres
 
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hello all welcome from england , not only did i watch it in my youth but now i'm living it!!
 
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Do you also have the posh neighbors?

 
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Do I ever, they are a pain on the ass
 
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james cripps wrote:Do I ever, they are a pain on the ass



Don't be so hard on young Sebastian, I'm sure he's an awfully nice chap
 
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