All four series of the popular british television comedy. Richard briers plays martin bryce, well meaning local busybody and enthusiastic convener of his suburban residents' association, and penelope wilton stars as ann, his long suffering wife. The only threat to martin's settled existence is the presence of his new neighbour paul peter egan, a younger man who might just be paying too much attention to martin's wife, and who always seems to get the better of him in any exchange.episodes from series one are 'the new neighbour', 'taking over', 'a strange woman', 'holiday plans' and 'vicars and tarts'. Episodes from series two are 'the tea party', 'the cricket match', 'a married man', 'housework', 'snooker', 'boredom', 'the psychiatrist' and 'the party'. Episodes from series three are 'manure', 'one night stand', 'house to let', 'local hero', 'the campaign' and 'cavaliers and roundheads'. Episodes from series four are 'relaxation', 'goodbye, paul?', 'stuck in a loft', 'neighbourhood watch', 'the footpath', 'jumping to conclusions' and 'half an office'. Synopsis written by the successful team of john esmonde and bob larbey the good life, brush strokes, ever decreasing circles was first broadcast by the bbc in february 1984. Richard briers, penelope wilton and peter egan star in this popular surburban comedy. All four series and both christmas specials are featured in this complete collection. Running time 780 minutes region region 2 this dvd may not be viewable outside europe. Read more about dvd formats. Subtitles english release date 30 04 2007