Tom and Barbara are concerned when they hear Margo is planning to build a wind break, potentially causing a major problem with the further growth of their fruit crop.
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.
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Tom and Barbara are concerned when they hear Margo is planning to build a wind break, potentially causing a major problem with the further growth of their fruit crop.
Tom and Barbara have put the episode when they were vandalised behind them and are making their own decorations on Christmas eve. Next door Margo has argued with the company delivering all her Christmas trimmings and sent back the van because the Christmas tree was too short. Due to a misunderstanding no replacement arrives and Margo and Jerry are faced with the prospect of no Christmas. Fortunately the Goods have enough Christmas cheer to invite them for party games and home-made crackers,though Margo is specific about which newspaper she wants for her party hat.
Barbara manages to get her hands on a horse, Tom is opposed to the idea because he thinks the animal will consume more resources than it supplies. Margo hears of the conflict and turns the whole subject in a feminist cause.
Tom Good is celebrating his 40th birthday and reflects on life and the lack of satisfaction he's found. He realises he is searching for 'it' but can't define what that actually means. In a flash of inspiration he discovers he needs to break the chains and attempt to become self-sufficient from the rest of the world. Barbara his wife sees his infectiousness and agrees to be part of Tom's new world. The neighbours' reaction is far less positive and conflict appears on the horizon.
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