Tom often whistles while he works, a trait the writers copied from Richard Briers.
Jerry complaining about the traffic was inspired by the number of times Paul Eddington had done the same at rehersals.
Completely Different Title: In America, the series was re-named Good Neighbors to avoid confusion with a short-lived American sitcom of the same name.
Creator's Pest: Richard Briers said that he never liked the character of Tom Good, feeling that he was a selfish bully who forced his wife into giving up her lifestyle and doing what he wanted regardless of the personal cost.
Star-Making Role: Although Richard Briers had already starred in several sitcoms, it was this one that really made him famous, and would make him a fixture of British TV from this point onwards as well as beloved national treasure.
Jerry was first to be played by Peter Bowles, but he was unavailable due to commitments at the Royal Court, leading to Paul Eddington taking the role.
Richard Briers was tempted to have the role of Tom Good recast for "When I'm Sixty-Five", due to the pressure of having to perform in front of Elizabeth II.
After the series ended, there were rumours of a return to the series or even a film spin-off.
