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Backs to the Wall

The Good Life Series 1
Episode 7 of 7

Seventies sitcom about a couple who decide to become self-sufficient. Tom and Barbara receive help from an unexpected quarter when harvest time comes around and Tom sprains his back.

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30 minutes

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Tue 10 Aug 2021 20:30
BBC Four

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Credits

Tom Good Richard Briers
Barbara Good Felicity Kendal
Jerry Leadbeatter Paul Eddington
Margo Leadbeatter Penelope Keith
Producer John Howard Davies
Writer John Esmonde
Writer Bob Larbey

Broadcasts

  • Fri 16 May 1975 20:30
    BBC One
  • Tue 20 Jul 1976 21:25
    BBC One
  • Thu 16 Feb 1978 19:40
    BBC One
  • Fri 22 Apr 1983 19:00
    BBC One
  • Wed 17 Oct 1984 17:30
    BBC One
  • Thu 29 Sep 1988 23:05
    BBC One
  • Tue 27 Jul 1993 20:00
    BBC One
  • Thu 14 Oct 1999 14:55
    BBC One
  • Mon 25 Sep 2000 19:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Tue 6 Nov 2001 19:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Wed 10 Apr 2002 20:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Wed 5 Feb 2003 19:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sun 30 Nov 2003 17:15
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 31 Jan 2004 19:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Fri 6 Jan 2006 19:05
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 21 Apr 2012 19:00
    BBC Two Scotland, England & Northern Ireland only
  • Thu 17 May 2012 18:30
    BBC Two Wales
  • Tue 10 Aug 2021 20:30
    BBC Four