Beyond the Good Life with Felicity Kendal

Felicity Kendal spent her childhood in India before becoming one of the most loved showbiz personalities. This documentary film is the only biography about Felicity’s fascinating rise to fame, covering her role as Barbara Good in hit sitcom The Good Life and distinguished career in theatre. It features exclusive new conversations with Felicity, Sir Ian McKellen, Gyles Brandreth and Michael Billington as well as archive footage from the star’s biggest moments. 00:26 — The Good Life: Footage from the hit TV show featuring Richard Briers 02:25 — Childhood in India: Felicity’s early memories and life in ‘Shakespeareana’ with Gyles Brandreth 04:12 — Family Affair: Naseeruddin Shah on the influence of Felicity’s father, Geoffrey Kendal 15:36 — Mayfly and the Frog: Archive footage of Felicity and Sir John Gielgud 16:50 — 60’s London: Felicity and Gyles Brandreth discuss moving to London in the 1960’s 19:37 — The Actor’s Company: Sir Ian McKellen on performing with Felicity in ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore’ 31:25 — Artistic Partnership: Felicity on her range of roles under Sir Peter Hall with critic Michael Billington 34:23 — Stoppard's Muse: Felicity reflects on her starring roles in 5 Tom Stoppard plays 35:18 — Strictly Come Dancing: Vincent Simone on Felicity’s transition to the ballroom 43:18 — Shakespeare Wallah: Iconic footage with Shashi Kapoor in the Merchant Ivory classic