The Secrets and Scandals of The Good Life reveals the truth behind the sitcom’s cosy on-screen image, with behind-the-scenes stories about how the show was really made. There are also revelations about how the show tackled sex, alcohol and the role of women, including the risqué storylines around wife swapping, the fight to allow the female characters to drink on screen and the scandalous press treatment of the iconic character of Margo.