I think that a lot of the setting being in a middle England market town, nice house, not far from a park, near the beach, has a job, has disposable cash etc
(aspirational goals for some)
was to accentuate the effects of his depression , his loss etc
and maybe to encourage a reaction from the viewers?
Maybe but its not just that, comedy shows and TV shows in general need characters who have a lot of spare time on their hands, it just wouldn't work having the characters at work all day (unless its about the work like the office), it means they can get up to all sorts
Its why a lot of shows don't have kids for the large part, too much time spent explaining where they are etc
Imagine if all the plots had to be fit into between 6 and 10 at night when people get out of work!
Thats my view anyway, I don't pay too much attention to that part for that reason, all shows are unrealistic, best not to overthink it.
I know it is. That was my point.
I thought your point was the opposite, must have misread