Series

The Good Companions

★ 9.0(1)198055m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Alan Plater
Release date: 1980-11-14
Runtime: 55m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 9
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Yorkshire Television

The Good Companions — trailer

About The Good Companions

The Good Companions is a 1980 web series in the Drama and Comedy genres, created by Alan Plater, starring John Stratton, Jeremy Nicholas and Frank Mills. It spans 1 season and 9 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Good Companions in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries9 eps · 1980

Cast

John Stratton

Jess Oakroyd

Jeremy Nicholas

Inigo Jolliphant

Frank Mills

Jimmy Nunn

John Blythe

Joe Brundit

Jan Francis

Susie Dean

Judy Cornwell

Elizabeth Trant

Bryan Pringle

Morton Mitcham

Jo Kendall

Mrs. Joe

Vivienne Martin

Elsie Longstaff

Simon Green

Jerry Jerningham

Leslie Sands

Narrator (voice)

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookmusical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Good Companions in Mexico?+

The Good Companions is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Good Companions on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of The Good Companions are there?+

The Good Companions has 1 season and 9 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Good Companions?+

The Good Companions stars John Stratton, Jeremy Nicholas, Frank Mills, John Blythe and Jan Francis.

When did The Good Companions come out?+

The Good Companions is a 1980 web series created by Alan Plater.

What genre is The Good Companions?+

The Good Companions is Drama and Comedy series.

Who created The Good Companions?+

The Good Companions was created by Alan Plater.