The Good Companions(1980)
The Good Companions Synopsis
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.
The Good Companions (1980) is a drama and comedy series that premiered on November 14, 1980, spanning 1 season and 9 episodes. It stars John Stratton, Jeremy Nicholas, Frank Mills and John Blythe. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1980-11-14
- Last aired:
- 1981-01-16
- Producers:
- David Cunliffe
The Good Companions (1980) Trailer
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The Good Companions Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Stratton
as Jess Oakroyd
Jeremy Nicholas
as Inigo Jolliphant
Frank Mills
as Jimmy Nunn
John Blythe
as Joe Brundit
Jan Francis
as Susie Dean
Judy Cornwell
as Elizabeth Trant
Bryan Pringle
as Morton Mitcham
Jo Kendall
as Mrs. Joe
- Vivienne Martin
Vivienne Martin
as Elsie Longstaff
Simon Green
as Jerry Jerningham
Leslie Sands
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Executive produced by David Cunliffe.
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The Good Companions Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Good Companions – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Good Companions?
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How many seasons of The Good Companions are there?
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The Good Companions has 1 season and 9 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 14, 1980.
Is The Good Companions still running?
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No. The Good Companions is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on January 16, 1981.
Who is in the cast of The Good Companions?
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The Good Companions (1980) stars John Stratton, Jeremy Nicholas, Frank Mills, John Blythe and Jan Francis. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Good Companions any good?
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The Good Companions (1980) is rated 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and comedy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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