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The New Neighbour
The very first episode of the much-loved cult sitcom by the creators of 'The Good Life'. Martin, played by comedy god Richard Briers, is suburban busy-body Martin.
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The New Neighbour
The very first episode of the much-loved cult sitcom by the creators of 'The Good Life'. Martin, played by comedy god Richard Briers, is suburban busy-body Martin.
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Taking Over
King of sitcom Richard Briers stars in the suburban comedy. Martin is ousted as chairman of the Residents' Association. Ann's hopes for a renewed social life are dashed.
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Taking Over
King of sitcom Richard Briers stars in the suburban comedy. Martin is ousted as chairman of the Residents' Association. Ann's hopes for a renewed social life are dashed.
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A Strange Woman
Stage legend Penelope Wilton stars here alongside the king of sitcom, Richard Briers, in a darkly comic look at suburbia. Martin is outraged by Paul's behaviour.
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A Strange Woman
Stage legend Penelope Wilton stars here alongside the king of sitcom, Richard Briers, in a darkly comic look at suburbia. Martin is outraged by Paul's behaviour.
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Holiday Plans
Two of Britain's finest actors, Richard Briers and Penelope Wilton, team up for the cult sitcom. Martin is keen for the Close to take a trip to the Bavarian Alps.
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Holiday Plans
Two of Britain's finest actors, Richard Briers and Penelope Wilton, team up for the cult sitcom. Martin is keen for the Close to take a trip to the Bavarian Alps.
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Vicars and Tarts
More domestic disharmony in suburbia as Martin's well-ordered life continues to be disrupted by the next-door neighbour. Martin organises a themed-party for charity.
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Vicars and Tarts
More domestic disharmony in suburbia as Martin's well-ordered life continues to be disrupted by the next-door neighbour. Martin organises a themed-party for charity.
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The Tea Party
Richard Briers followed up The Good Life with another classic suburban sitcom. Martin arranges activities for a group of old ladies, but Paul upsets his plans.
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The Tea Party
Richard Briers followed up The Good Life with another classic suburban sitcom. Martin arranges activities for a group of old ladies, but Paul upsets his plans.
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The Cricket Match
Classic sitcom with the brilliant pairing of Richard Briers and Penelope Wilton. Martin throws a googly when Paul asks if he can join the local cricket team.
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The Cricket Match
Classic sitcom with the brilliant pairing of Richard Briers and Penelope Wilton. Martin throws a googly when Paul asks if he can join the local cricket team.
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A Married Man
Richard Briers delivers a comic tour-de-force in the suburban sitcom. Ann and Martin invite Paul and his girlfriend for dinner, and Martin is determined to impress.
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A Married Man
Richard Briers delivers a comic tour-de-force in the suburban sitcom. Ann and Martin invite Paul and his girlfriend for dinner, and Martin is determined to impress.
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Housework
Penelope Wilton puts up with more obsessive behaviour from Richard Briers in the timeless sitcom. While Ann's in hospital, Martin struggles with the housework.
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Housework
Penelope Wilton puts up with more obsessive behaviour from Richard Briers in the timeless sitcom. While Ann's in hospital, Martin struggles with the housework.
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Snooker
The classic series that the creators of 'The Good Life', Esmonde and Larbey, came up with next. Martin is hopeful of winning the local snooker tournament.
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Snooker
The classic series that the creators of 'The Good Life', Esmonde and Larbey, came up with next. Martin is hopeful of winning the local snooker tournament.
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Boredom
Richard Briers is the insufferable anorak Martin in the series that paired him with stage legend Penelope Wilton. Ann is offered a job - guess who by? - which upsets Martin.
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Boredom
Richard Briers is the insufferable anorak Martin in the series that paired him with stage legend Penelope Wilton. Ann is offered a job - guess who by? - which upsets Martin.
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The Psychiatrist
King of comedy Richard Briers in the timeless sitcom about an obsessive busybody and his long-suffering wife. Martin decides Ann needs help, and she thinks he does.
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The Psychiatrist
King of comedy Richard Briers in the timeless sitcom about an obsessive busybody and his long-suffering wife. Martin decides Ann needs help, and she thinks he does.
Episode guide
Series 1
Ever Decreasing Circles
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The New Neighbour
The very first episode of the much-loved cult sitcom by the creators of 'The Good Life'. Martin, played by comedy god Richard Briers, is suburban busy-body Martin.
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Taking Over
King of sitcom Richard Briers stars in the suburban comedy. Martin is ousted as chairman of the Residents' Association. Ann's hopes for a renewed social life are dashed.
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A Strange Woman
Stage legend Penelope Wilton stars here alongside the king of sitcom, Richard Briers, in a darkly comic look at suburbia. Martin is outraged by Paul's behaviour.
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Holiday Plans
Two of Britain's finest actors, Richard Briers and Penelope Wilton, team up for the cult sitcom. Martin is keen for the Close to take a trip to the Bavarian Alps.
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Vicars and Tarts
More domestic disharmony in suburbia as Martin's well-ordered life continues to be disrupted by the next-door neighbour. Martin organises a themed-party for charity.
Series 2
Ever Decreasing Circles
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The Tea Party
Richard Briers followed up The Good Life with another classic suburban sitcom. Martin arranges activities for a group of old ladies, but Paul upsets his plans.
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The Cricket Match
Classic sitcom with the brilliant pairing of Richard Briers and Penelope Wilton. Martin throws a googly when Paul asks if he can join the local cricket team.
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A Married Man
Richard Briers delivers a comic tour-de-force in the suburban sitcom. Ann and Martin invite Paul and his girlfriend for dinner, and Martin is determined to impress.
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Housework
Penelope Wilton puts up with more obsessive behaviour from Richard Briers in the timeless sitcom. While Ann's in hospital, Martin struggles with the housework.
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Snooker
The classic series that the creators of 'The Good Life', Esmonde and Larbey, came up with next. Martin is hopeful of winning the local snooker tournament.
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Boredom
Richard Briers is the insufferable anorak Martin in the series that paired him with stage legend Penelope Wilton. Ann is offered a job - guess who by? - which upsets Martin.
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The Psychiatrist
King of comedy Richard Briers in the timeless sitcom about an obsessive busybody and his long-suffering wife. Martin decides Ann needs help, and she thinks he does.
Series 3
Ever Decreasing Circles
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Manure
Richard Briers plays the painfully unhip man tormented by his easy-going neighbour in the celebrated suburban sitcom. Martin puts his foot in it once again.
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One Night Stand
Penelope Wilton, who's since guested in Doctor Who, is Ann in the suburban sitcom. While Martin is at a conference, his workmates play a cruel practical joke on him.
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House to Let
Richard Briers in the vintage sitcom that followed on from 'The Good Life'. Martin's paranoia reaches new levels when Paul suggests some potential new Close residents.
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Local Hero
Excellent suburban sitcom from the creators of 'The Good Life'. Martin saves the life of a local girl, and soon becomes absolutely insufferable. Even more so than usual!
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The Campaign
More from the classic sitcom with the great Richard Briers. Martin is shocked by Ann's left-wing tendencies when she raises money for the Open University.
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Cavaliers and Roundheads
Richard Briers and Penelope Wilton star in the classic sitcom. Martin's convinced he might stand a chance of beating Paul in a local Civil War re-enactment.
Series 4
Ever Decreasing Circles
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Relaxation
The superlative team of Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton and Peter Egan are re-united for the hugely popular sitcom. Martin might be on the edge of a nervous breakdown.
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Goodbye, Paul?
Richard Briers, king of sitcom, in one of his finest roles. When Paul decides that he is going to close down his hairdressing salon, Martin faces a conundrum.
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Jumping to Conclusions
Peter Egan is the suave neighbour driving a nerdy Richard Briers up the wall in another nugget of sitcom gold. Ann's choice of study partner causes a stir.
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Half an Office
Suburban sitcom from Larbey and Esmonde, writers of The Good Life. Martin wins a battle over his office space but is aghast to learn that Paul is a friend of his boss.
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Stuck in a Loft
Classic suburban sitcom with Richard Briers. Martin, Ann, Paul, Howard and Hilda are spending a weekend in a cottage, when Martin manages to get stuck in the loft.
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Neighbourhood Watch
Richard Briers, fresh from 'The Good Life', in another classic sitcom. When a neighbourhood watch scheme is proposed for Martin's area, he soon takes charge!
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The Footpath
Sitcom hero Richard Briers and stage legend Penelope Wilton team up for the classic sitcom. Martin steps in when Howard and Hilda are denied access to a footpath.