We love sitcoms. Particularly classic British sitcoms of the 1970s and 1980s. They remind us of our happy childhoods, watching television with our families in the evenings, back when choice was limited to just three or four channels. Now – 30 or 40 years later – we still love to watch classic sitcoms like Rising Damp, Fawlty Towers, Porridge and more: it’s like going to visit an old friend with whom you immediately feel relaxed and comfortable. Starting with The Good Life (Good Neighbors to American audiences), we'll be taking a weekly deep dive into every single episode ever made of our favourite childhood sitcoms: examining the humour, characters, fashions and cringey bits together. Join us at saddo.club to get involved!
Eggs Benedict & Alison Barton-Simmons
As we sadly reach the end of our Dear John journey, John is struggling with his conscience. Kirk on the other hand, is mysteriously missing in action. Meanwhile at SADDO HQ, Eggs continues to speak like a tabloid journalist headline writer, and we explore the hypothetical world of sitcom porno parodies. Check out our episodes notes page at https://saddo.club#saddo #sitcom #dearjohn #kirkstmoritzSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
In this special BONUS episode, we spend an hour in the company of Belinda Lang, talking about her long and varied career in sitcoms and the theatre, as well as her friendships with Ralph Bates, Peter Blake and Gary Olsen.Belinda also tells us about the importance of finding humour even during the dark times, and takes our Dear John 'Kate or Not Kate' quiz.A big thanks to the extremely busy Belinda for generously giving her time to talk to us and make our week! ❤️Check out our episodes note page at https://saddo.club#saddo #podcast #sitcom #2point4children #dearjohn #comedySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Everything's coming up John for John Lacey: he's getting the promotion he's longed for and attracting the attentions of a lovely young lady....but not everything is as it seems...Meanwhile, we explore the fascinating lexicon of safari metaphors for sexual predators....Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or on our website at saddo.club#saddo #sitcom #dearjohn Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Has John's apparent sexual prowess been enough to keep Liz from falling from another man?While John impatiently waits for a make or break call, Kirk gets shitfaced on one shot of tequila and falls apart thinking about Tiger cavorting with the Greeks...Meanwhile, Al flexes her lying muscles and Eggs' innocent memes go wrong on Facebook, angering the internet!Check out our episodes notes page at https://saddo.club#saddo #sitcom #podcast #dearjohnSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
In this special BONUS episode, Eggs is joined by Will Bates: TV and film composer, son of Ralph, and child star of Dear John (in which he played John Lacey's young son Toby).As well as discussing what it was like to act alongside his Dad and his work as a composer of original score for film and television.Will also tells us a little about the Ralph Bates Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund charity founded by his mum Virginia Wetherall, which helps fund research into the causes and cures for pancreatic cancer.You can find out more about the Ralph Bates PCR Fund by visiting www.ralphbatespcr.org.uk where you can also make a donation to help this worthwhile charity and honour the memory of a fabulous actor and good man, who gave us some wonderful performances in Dear John and many other roles on stage and screen.Check out out episode notes page at saddo.club#willbates #sitcom #dearjohnSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Things are finally looking up for John Lacey on the ladies front, while poor Kirk confesses to Kate that he's going to miss her.Somewhere in between the two, asexual Ralph gives short shrift to femme fatale Wanda's best moves.Check out our episode notes page at https://saddo.clubMeanwhile, Al tests Eggs to see how much he can remember from the big news stories of 1987....#saddo #sitcom #dearjohn Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
As we learn a little of Sylvia's #differenttimes backstory, John is having difficulties in his relationship with his son Toby, so decides to book a creepy peado clown from an upstairs bedsit to get back in his good books...Meanwhile, we make a grovelling apology and listen to a little of Jean Challis on BBC Radio 4, sounding a million miles from Mrs Arnott....Check out our episode notes page at https://saddo.club#saddo #sitcom #dearjohn Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Tosh from the Bill (Ricky Fortune) is still hanging around like a glum, fake scouse, double denim attired bad smell. John offers him hope of redemption in the form of a performance at Mrs Arnott's leaving do, so Ricky rushes off to the Nonce Warehouse for a glam rock outfit (despite supposedly being from the 60s)....Meanwhile, Dazzling Darren makes a welcome return, and we attempt some Dear John limericks... Check out our episodes notes page at saddo.club#saddo #dearjohn #dazzlingdarren #toshSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
We're into Series 2, and John Sullivan clearly thinks an extensive recap (in the form of John's inner monologue) is needed to remind us all what we're watching!Meanwhile, Kirk's nose is put out of joint when Tosh from the Bill shows up and starts acting Billy Big Bollocks, and we take a look at the cost of Cameo messages from old sitcom stars...#saddo #dearjohn #cameo #toshfromthebillVisit us at saddo.club to view the corresponding episode notes page, read our blog posts and take our sitcom quizzes!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When Kirk asks John to put a good word in for him with "Tiger", John promptly gets blootered and wakes up the next morning in bed with her!Deciding to pop round to Chez Kirk and face the music, the Kirk St Moritz house of cards suddenly comes tumbling down....Meanwhile, we play Dear John Blankety Blank and we find a bric-a-brac spotlight bonanza!#saddo #dearjohn #ericmorris #kirkstmoritzTo watch the original episode we discuss here, visit the episode notes page on our website at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When John's friend Ken saunters into the 1-2-1 Club looking for a bit of extra marital action, John is aghast, especially when he makes an immediate move on Kate.Meanwhile, Kirk takes charge of remaking Ralph's image as Ralph looks to launch his new career as a mobile discotheque DJ, and Eggs is given the perfect excuse to bust out his favourite impersonation ad nauseum, once more...#saddo #dearjohn #dazzlingdarren #boogaloo #marleeeennnnneeeTo watch the original episode we discuss in this episode, visit the episode notes page on our website at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Mrs Boyd-Peters is hosting a party, but also has an embarrassing problem: what could it be? Will John be able to escape the clutches of his vile ex wife Wendy and make it to the shindig?Meanwhile, we discuss the dearth of British sitcom nemesis characters, lament the changing meaning of 'pleb', and Al says the word 'green' A LOT!#saddo #dearjohn #mrsboydpeters #kirkstmoritzTo watch the original episode we discuss in this episode, visit the episode notes page on our website at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Poor John's in dire need of a date in order to attend his friend's 'couples only' wedding anniversary party. How low will he go?Meanwhile, we discuss terrible fast food joint names, Al becomes fixated on space trivia from 1986, and we discover how close we all were to losing Big Bird, forever!#saddo #dearjohnTo watch the original episode we discuss in this episode, visit the episode notes page on our website at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When Ralph is a no show at the 1-2-1 club 'discotheque', his new friends rally to his aid — even Kirk has some words of comfort in between critiques of Ralph's kitchen!Meanwhile, Bruce Forsyth makes a return to the podcast, along with his best known catchphrases. Print it, print it! It's a bit mother Goose!#saddo #dearjohn #ralphbates #peterdenyer #peterblake #belindalangTo watch the original episode we discuss in this episode, visit the episode notes page on our website at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
As ex wife Wendy turns the financial screw on destitute divorcee John, Kate makes an awful mistake at the 1-2-1 club - confiding her frigidity to the group, much to Louise's delight and Kirk's amusement.Meanwhile, Eggs posits the notion of a 'Dear John curse' and we meet John's neighbour Mrs Lamenski for the first time...#saddo #dearjohn #sitcomCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
It's series 3, and we take our first steps into the world of Dear John, meeting early Roy Cropper prototype John Lacey, as well as the assorted waifs and strays of the 1-2-1 club.Meanwhile we worry about marriage consummation laws, take the piss out of geography teachers and have a pop at hacky Richard Curtis proclivity for twee swearing.Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubTo listen to a more potted overview of Dear John from our good friends at the British Sitcom History podcast, listen wherever you get podcasts or click the links below:Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC4sTpbwB5EPart 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPxQpKipOu4#saddo #dearjohn #sitcomSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
It's Series 3 of the SADDO podcast!And in this series of The Sitcom Archive Deep Dive Overdrive we're leaping headlong into the 1980s to visit the 1-2-1 club with the waifs and strays of John Sullivan's Dear John!Here's a little of what you can expect....Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
In this belated New Year's bonus episode, we're joined by Gareth and Allen from the British Sitcom History Podcast to discuss the first US attempt at remaking Fawlty Towers way back in 1978 (before the 2nd series of Fawlty Towers had even been made).Despite boasting the late Betty White as the Sybil character, 'Snaveley' never made it beyond the pilot, and the four of us speculate as to why as well as examine some of the things the pilot did well (it really wasn't all bad!)This episode was recorded back in December before Betty White sadly passed away. Check out the excellent British Sitcom History podcast on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.#FawltyTowers #sitcom #USreboot #Snaveley #SADDOCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When a visit from a public health official threatens to shut down Filthy Towers for good, the team must work together to get everything ship-shape. This means there's no room for vermin (or even Siberian Filigree Hamsters) on site!Meanwhile, The Major takes a knee in the nut-sack; we take a look at the poorly received Andrew Sachs spin-off 'Dead Ernest'; and get positively giddy talking about cheese and crisps in our most rambling tangent to date. It's the season finale and things snowballed a bit!Make sure you join our Facebook group - www.fb.com/groups/saddopodcast- or join our mailing list at saddo.club so you can cast your vote in the poll to decide what Season 3 will be focused on! We'll see thee again for S3 around Christmas time!#FawltyTowers #SADDOCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
It's the Fawltys 15th wedding anniversary and Basil's forgotten (or has he?) When Sybil flounces off just before the surprise dinner party Basil has planned, how will 'Baz' break the news to his guests?Meanwhile, Manuel and Jacko the Chef clash in the kitchen over the correct way to cook a paella, and Eggs Les's up for our inaugural game of 'Individual Fortunes'!#FawltyTowers #SADDO Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Dead guests, blow up sex dolls, a kipper in a tank top, a doctor with a one-track-mind....it's the most hectic of the twelve Fawlty Towers episodes this week as we deep dive 'The Kipper & The Corpse'.This weeks tangents take in gym meat, Rick Wakeman's penchant for curry and John Cleese's beef, while we tout Maureen Lipman for an imaginary Fawlty remake.#FawltyTowers #SADDO Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When a bolshy transatlantic visitor pays Basil £20 to keep the chef on after hours, Jacko has other ideas, leaving Basil to play out a pantomime of voices in the kitchen.Will he manage to put together a Waldorf Salad for his American guest? At least the other guests seem happy (or are they?)Meanwhile, Alison fires ten 1979 questions at Eggs in the follow-up to her 1975 quiz of a few weeks ago, and we wonder why the hell hissy cassette tapes are making a comeback in 2021!?!? #FawltyTowers #SADDO #waldorfsaladCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When a psychiatrist checks in at Fawlty Titties, sexually repressed Basil immediately assumes that he is being psychoanalysed, while all the guests over 70 assume he is there to wheel off the Major to the looney bin (including the Major himself). Meanwhile, we try some Fawlty inspired limericks and pass our warm thanks on to Russell Brand for helping us with the podcast.#FawltyTowers #SADDO #psychiatryCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When Basil has some luck on the gee-gees, he's desperate to prevent the dragon from finding out, so what does he do? Trusts the Major to look after the Brewsters of course....Meanwhile, Mrs Richards gets Alison's back up at every turn, and we bring back apt anagrams from series 1 (Connie Booth = Hot Bone Icon)!#FawltyTowers #SADDOCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Eggs is joined by Australian actor, comic, writer and quiz guru Stephen Hall. Stephen was hand-picked by John Cleese himself to step into his sizeable shoes and play Basil Fawlty in the stage show written by John himself, which toured Australia in 2016.As well as nostalgically reminiscing about the experience, Stephen puts his credentials to the test and takes the SADDO / Mastermind Fawlty Towers quiz!Follow Stephen on Twitter @how2wingameshow, visit www.thestephenhall.com for more information about Steven, or buy his book 'Symphony Under Siege' at Amazon.#FawltyTowers #SADDO #stephenhallCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
It's the infamous episode where the Major goes full Bernard Manning (never go full Bernard!)After holding a minute's silence to mark the Major's cancellation, we muse over 70s hospitals, a very mixed bag of German puns, and a Fawlty themed World Cup song.#FawltyTowers #SADDO #dontmentionthewarCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Basil's attempts to make the place classier see him invite the Twitchens and the Twitchers to a specially planned gourmet evening. Unfortunately, Kurt (the amorous chef with a penchant for tiny Spanish waiters) struggles to deal with unrequited love and it all goes pear-shaped fast.Meanwhile, Al and Eggs get drawn into catchphrase wars and discuss the mindset of the compulsive Billy Bullshit liar...#FawltyTowers #SADDOCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
As Basil's mania reaches new heights due to a heady cocktail of having to deal with Hitler-vibe Cribbins and the dude from Woof, Manuel is struggling with the lack of sun in Torquay.Meanwhile, we discuss similarities between Fawlty Towers and The Overlook Hotel, and marvel at the concept of reserving BBC2 in a hotel bar for the enjoyment of a televisual feast.#differenttimes #FawltyTowers #SADDOCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
As the farce is ramped up to 11, Basil tries to escape the attentions of a flirtatious Parisienne by settling into his single bed with an altogether strange choice of paperback.Meanwhile, Eggs checks out the episode in reverse and we smoke-shame our parents 1990s mid-air nicotine intake (although it was de rigueur at the time)...#FawltyTowers #SADDOCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
The Fawltys pop off to play golf, facilitating an Andrew Sachs tour de force as Manuel takes over running the hotel.Meanwhile, Al has nightmares about her compulsory enrolment at Grange Hill and tells us about the time she popped her finger in the a.#FawltyTowers #SADDOCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
As we start our Fawlty odyssey for real, it quickly becomes apparent that Sybil Fawlty is Alison's Tom Good.In addition to Sybil getting both barrels from Al, we discuss rotary telephones and weather vanes, as well as proper suitcase / porter ettiquette.#FawltyTowers #SADDOCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
We're back with the first episode of series 2 and a general chit chat about the universally adored Fawlty Towers, in advance of getting stuck into the very first episode next week.In addition to looking at the main players and some Fawlty folklore, we start a campaign to bring back the name Ballard, and get sidetracked into some 'Give Us a Clue' nostalgia...#lizagoddard #lionelblair #FawltyTowers #SADDOCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
We're back with Series 2 of the SADDO podcast - The Sitcom Archive Deep Dive Overdrive. This time around we're focusing on all 12 episodes of the enduringly popular 70s classic Fawlty Towers. Here's a sneak preview....Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
As we sadly reach the conclusion of our Good Life odyssey, the focus is all on Her Maj and Big Phil as they arrive at BBC Television Centre to attend the recording of the episode Lizzie herself insisted on. But does the Queen even know who Felicity Kendal is, despite this being her favourite show? And will big Phil say anything racist to the assembled BBC bigwigs? Once the pomp is out of the way, we suffer 2 middle aged dickheads with overflowing testosterone attempting to out-alpha one another, as they race around Surbiton (or pretend to, at least). #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e31-rab-c-briers ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
It's the famous Christmas episode of The Good Life! Will Margo's Christmas tree meet her oh-so-specific height requirements? WTF is canasta? What is the correct ettiquette for recreating the noise of a banging cracker, vocally? Is Eggs' arse crack normal? We'll find out all this and more in this belter of an episode, which is decidedly silly....but fun! #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e30-yuletide-felicitations ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
As we reach the final episode (excluding the specials), there's heartbreak for the Goods as anarchist burglars break in and obscenely graffiti the words "naff off" on the wall. Meanwhile, Sir finally comes to a decision on his successor at JJM. #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e29-naff-off ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Jerry's gin addled mind has him convinced that proving his opponent's nose is cosmetically enhanced is the best way to land his dream job. Meanwhile, Tom has his eye on the oil Mrs Weaver left behind when she upped sticks to Esher to embrace the wife swapping invasion en route from Epsom. #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e28-the-nose-job-investigation ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
As Jerry and Margo prepare to schmooze their way into Sir's good books to land Jerry the top job at JJM, Tom and Barbara are more concerned with making green dye from nettles and fashioning their own clothes. Which of the candidates from the creme de la Surbiton will 'Sir' ultimately pick for the job? Surely not the snivelling Snetterton!?!? #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e27-suits-you-sir ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
In this bonus episode, Alison is joined by James Hogg, author of 'More Than Just a Good Life' (the authorised biography of Richard Briers). James is an extremely successful biographer and ghost writer who in addition to authoring this tome about Dicky, has also written for and about Kenny Everett, Torvill & Dean, Gary Numan and Brian Blessed (among others). To buy James' excellent book on Richard Briers,click through to https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BNVLT9F or visit a book retailer that pays its taxes. #saddo #goodlife #richardbriers Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e26-5-james-hogg ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When Tom accompanies Margo to Dorking, the manipulative bastard is delighted when she sets her heart (and Jerry's chequebook) on a spinning wheel. If he can convince Ernie (the crappest salesman in the west) to flog him a loom, will Tom & Barbara be able to add making their own clothes as a new undertaking to their already 82 hour week? #mental #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e26-ernie ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When Barbara steps in to the breach to speak at the Townswomen's Guild, she's an instant hit. The only possible way she could go down any better is backlit, wearing a see-through dress in front of Robert Lindsay and his reprobate borstal pals! Meanwhile, Lenin the chicken decides to broaden his horizons by catching the no 71 to Kingston, and we deep dive a 2020 Fortnum & Mason hamper. #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e25-the-280-quid-fortums-hamper ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Margo's getting all 'ponied up' in jodhpurs and whip but not actually going to the pony club. What's going on? The Goods are determined to find out, even if it invokes the dreaded brass tone and zoom camera effect! It's the episode that introduces Eggs' woeful Bruce Forsythe impression and lays bare his Nan's voracious appetite for pornography (Jerry would be proud). #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e24-the-ill-judged-bruce-forsythe-game ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
In this bonus episode, we welcome Jim Cliff, show host of the superb 'Fallacious Trump' podcast and expert on logical fallacies (errors in reasoning which result in invalid arguments). Jim kindly takes the time to help Eggs see the wide and varied ways in which Margo engages in logical fallacies, including the 'Straw Man', 'appeal to emotion' and 'ad hominem' to name but a few! Check out and subscribe to Fallacious Trump wherever you get your podcasts, and if you like what you hear, buy Jim's book (available on Amazon - click for link ( https://www.amazon.com/Fallacious-Trump-Donald-Logical-Fallacies/dp/1976933927 ) ) #saddo #goodlife #fallacioustrump #logicalfallacies Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e23-5-fallacious-margo ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When all round good egg Jerry offers the Goods the keys to his black-silk-sheet laden shag pad in Mayfair for the weekend, Tom & Barbara jump at the chance of some 70s style luxury with all the latest mod-cons. In the Goods absence, Jerry and Margo tend to the goats, pigs and chickens - but will Tom and Barbara trust them enough to leave Geraldine (who has been suffering from the sniffles) in their capable hands? #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e23-jerrys-shag-pad ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When Barbara begins to feel efeminated (that's a word, right?), surely she can rely on her loving, considerate husband Tom to make her feel like a real woman? He wouldn't belittle her, gaslight her and call her a "silly bitch", would he? #totalbastard #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e22-tom-good-historys-greatest-monster ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
When the Good's iron range covers them in soot, they pop next door to bathe (together) in front of Jerry's rubber duck. Upon the discovery that Barbara has fleas, Margo is outraged, but is it the Goods livestock who are to blame or a certain 20 stone Tory from the Pony Club? #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e21-nudge-nudge-wink-wink-say-no-more ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
After 20 minutes of setup, involving a series of classic sitcom mixups and a beleaguered jobsworth handyman (who bravely refers to Margo as Lady Faceache), we get 10 minutes of classic British sitcom gold when the Goods and the Leadbetters come within a baw hair of wife-swapping, after swinging finally arrives in Surbiton from Epsom like a global pandemic... #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e20-the-beast-in-jerry ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
We finally take the bull by its horns and discuss Margo as a TV version of Margaret Thatcher. Back in Surbiton, in 1977, Margo is busy politicking her way back into the Surbiton Music Society at the expense of poor Dolly Mountshaft, while Barbara is giving Douglas the runner bean seed a lob on with her huskily whispered sweet nothings. #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e19-thatcher-writ-small ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
We play our first ever game of Good Life Blankety Blank! Back in Surbiton (in 1977), the Leadbetter's 'help' have escaped for some blessed relief, meaning Tom & Barbara step into the breach, resulting - predictably - in fireworks! Meanwhile, Tom straps a garden bench to a rotary cultivator and takes to the streets at 7.5 miles-per-hour, sans tax, sans insurance and sans MOT. Fatalities must surely follow? #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e18-toilet-sausage ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Pinky starts farting out piglets in the middle of the night, including a runt which Tom wants to mercilessly abandon to a natural death but Barbara is having none of it! Jerry and Barbara head off on a mercy dash to find some midnight oxygen, aided by the most trusting old bill in history. Will they make it in time? Will the runt survive? And is Margo tracking the invasion of wife swapping from Epsom using Dads Army style TV credits? #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e17-shut-up ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
The insufferably chipper enthusiasm of the early-to-rise Tom and Barbara drives the Leadbetter's to distraction. Compromise is needed, if the Goods are to keep up the decade long loan of Margo's nutcrackers. Heading to bed ludicrously early to match their early-morning routines, the Goods find the allure of midnight board games too much to resist and end up tired and grumpy. It's the episode where a whistling passer-by gives Tom a taste of his own chirpy medicine! #saddo #goodlife Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.club ( https://saddo.club/s01e16-its-hard-being-considerate ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
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