TV series
The Good Companions
1980–1981, English, on ITV1. Created by Alan Plater.
Discontent with his home, his work and his football team, Jess Oakroyd tears up his insurance card and disappears into the night. Intent on going to Nuneaton, he instead finds himself on the ragged edges of showbusiness. We share with him the trials and tribulations of the Good Companions as they tour seaside towns, industrial cities and rural backwaters in their search for success and stardom.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1981
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Latest episode
S1 E9: Curtain Call
Aired 16 January 1981
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Alan PlaterCreator
- John StrattonJess Oakroyd · 9 ep
- Jeremy NicholasInigo Jolliphant · 9 ep
- Frank MillsJimmy Nunn · 9 ep
- John BlytheJoe Brundit · 9 ep
- Jan FrancisSusie Dean · 9 ep
- Judy CornwellElizabeth Trant · 9 ep
- Bryan PringleMorton Mitcham · 9 ep
- Jo KendallMrs. Joe · 9 ep
- Vivienne MartinElsie Longstaff · 9 ep
- Simon GreenJerry Jerningham · 9 ep
- Leslie SandsNarrator (voice) · 9 ep
- Margaret CourtenayLady Partlit · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 November 1980
- Last aired
- 16 January 1981
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Good Companions is based on
The Good Companions is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Good Companions has 1 season and 9 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is The Good Companions finished?
Yes. The Good Companions ended in 1981, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Good Companions?
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Who created The Good Companions?
The Good Companions was created by Alan Plater and stars John Stratton, Jeremy Nicholas, Frank Mills.
What is The Good Companions based on?
The Good Companions is adapted from a novel.