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The Good Companions (1980)

TV Series ★ 9.0 55 min

Drama Comedy

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.

Alan Plater Creator Alan Plater Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 14, 1980
Runtime
55 min
IMDb
tt0373870
Language
Studio
Yorkshire Television

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Cast

John Stratton John Stratton Jess Oakroyd Jeremy Nicholas Jeremy Nicholas Inigo Jolliphant Frank Mills Frank Mills Jimmy Nunn John Blythe John Blythe Joe Brundit Jan Francis Jan Francis Susie Dean Judy Cornwell Judy Cornwell Elizabeth Trant Bryan Pringle Bryan Pringle Morton Mitcham Jo Kendall Jo Kendall Mrs. Joe Vivienne Martin Elsie Longstaff Simon Green Simon Green Jerry Jerningham Leslie Sands Leslie Sands Narrator (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Good Companions about?
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.
Who created The Good Companions?
The Good Companions was created by Alan Plater.
Who stars in The Good Companions?
The Good Companions stars John Stratton, Jeremy Nicholas, Frank Mills, John Blythe.
When was The Good Companions released?
The Good Companions is a 1980 drama, comedy series.
Where can I watch The Good Companions?
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