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To love Margo in The Good Life?

221 replies

Needhelp101 · 29/09/2022 20:28

I'm mean, obviously, she's a crashing snob, and small-minded and ridiculously bourgeois...

But, the outfits. The exquisite enunciation. The way she batters Jerry and Tom down with a single phrase. Magnificent 😁

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WallaceinAnderland · 29/09/2022 20:30

And her naivety is really sweet

cakeorwine · 29/09/2022 20:30

Christmas has not been delivered.

TheSausageKingofChicago · 29/09/2022 20:30

YANBU. Im more Felicity Kendall myself but occasionally find myself searching vintage kafthans on eBay.

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 29/09/2022 20:32

Her style was just amazing! The turbans. The kaftans. The way she said Jerrrrah.

TwoWrightFeet · 29/09/2022 20:32

she has been a true inspiration for me.

WallaceinAnderland · 29/09/2022 20:33

She tries so hard and the others just take the piss out of her

EdithWeston · 29/09/2022 20:34

cakeorwine · 29/09/2022 20:30

Christmas has not been delivered.

I still can't bring myself to rely on a single festive online delivery because of that!!

reallyworriedjobhunter · 29/09/2022 20:34

When I was little I thought that she was what I wanted to be when I grew up. My Mum was very Barbara at the time.

Anyways, I've grown up to be a Barbara and not a Margot. Still love her though.

Hellocatshome · 29/09/2022 20:34

I liked her, absolute snob but deep down she did care about Tom and Barbara a lot.

Needhelp101 · 29/09/2022 20:35

"Don't you think it's wearing rather thin?"
"Oh no, ma'am, it's a lovely bit of carpet" 😁

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Onekidnoclue · 29/09/2022 20:35

Margot is my spirit animal. Absolute legend

NashvilleQueen · 29/09/2022 20:35

Always Team Margo

Roselilly36 · 29/09/2022 20:36

I loved Margo too, very misunderstood, imagine having Tom and Barbara as neighbours, they weren’t self sufficient, always expecting Margo & Jerry to help them, provide drinks & dinner, I felt quite sorry for them at times.

ChampagneCommunist · 29/09/2022 20:36

Love her! And PK lives in the next village- I see her at the station sometimes

Needhelp101 · 29/09/2022 20:36

I'm trying to find the episode when they all get pissed...

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Brefugee · 29/09/2022 20:37

Margo is also very kind. She is aspirational, a bit of a snob and likes her home comforts. But she is kind and does help Tom & Barbara out. And they take the piss, but they love her deep down

SecretVictoria · 29/09/2022 20:38

Needhelp101 · 29/09/2022 20:36

I'm trying to find the episode when they all get pissed...

The Windbreak War, brilliant episode!

cakeorwine · 29/09/2022 20:38

Needhelp101 · 29/09/2022 20:36

I'm trying to find the episode when they all get pissed...

That was a great episode!

Trees6 · 29/09/2022 20:41

I love the Christmas episode.

She had amazing outfits and it helped that Penelope Keith was tall and slender. She could wear anything!

MurderAtTheBeautyPageant · 29/09/2022 20:41

during lockdown I got really into To The Manor Born. Every day at 5pm I'd town tools (emails) and follow Penelope Keith's adventures as the ousted lady of the manor. She was basically Margo with a less flamboyant wardrobe.

ItsJustTheOneSwanActually · 29/09/2022 20:41

Margot was my nickname for a while ...i like to think i've unclenched a bit these days Grin

She's so glam for just being at home all day. My WFH outfits are shameful in comparison.

cakeorwine · 29/09/2022 20:44

I am sure she would have some good AIBUs

Needhelp101 · 29/09/2022 20:45

The Windbreak War, thanks!

Just watched The Last Posh Frock, brilliant.

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RomanMum · 29/09/2022 20:45

ChampagneCommunist · 29/09/2022 20:36

Love her! And PK lives in the next village- I see her at the station sometimes

I've seen her in Waitrose (natch)

scrufffy · 29/09/2022 20:46

I love her.

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