The Good Life (TV Series)

The Happy Event (1976)

Richard Briers: Tom Good

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Quotes 

• Margo : [Tom has ordered Margo to fetch brandy for the piglet]  Tom?

  Tom : What?

  Margo : Remy Martin or Hine V.S.O.P?

  [Tom glares] 

  Margo : Sorry.

• Margo : Very well, Barbara. I suppose I must simply accept that you are "that kind of woman."

  Barbara : What kind of woman?

  Margo : A woman who wants to be dominated, who actually enjoys being ordered about by men. Very well, I accept it.

  Tom : Well, Margo, I wouldn't say that you were averse to a bit of male domination.

  Margo : I beg your pardon?

  Tom : Well, when you and I were alone in that kitchen I ordered you about. I didn't hear any complaints.

  Margo : Don't be absurd.

  Tom : In fact, your cheeks flushed quite responsively.

• [first lines] 

  Tom : Come!

  Jerry Leadbetter : Tom. what was the title of that book you wanted me to get you?

• Margo : I know I am going to regret asking this, but what are you doing?

  Tom : Icing the garden.

• Tom : Where have you been anyway?

  Barbara : Nowhere in particular. I've just solved our transport problem. That's all.

• Tom : [to Margot]  The main event is going on in here.

• [last lines] 

  Tom : Dear, oh dear, oh dear. Women, eh?

  Barbara : Just get out into the kitchen and feed that pig. Now!

  Tom : Oh yes, dear. Of course, dear. I would have done it right away...