Larbey and Esmonde were inspired by Larbey 's 40th birthday , which seemed to them a milestone in most people 's lives .
John Esmonde and Bob Larbey wrote The Good Life for Richard Briers , the only cast member with a previously established high profile .
John Esmonde and John Esmonde were inspired by John Esmonde 's 40th birthday , which seemed to them a milestone in most people 's lives .
John Esmonde and Bob Larbey wrote The Good Life for Richard Briers , the only cast member with a previously established high profile .