The Good Companions
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 9 Episodes
55 min per episode
1980 – 1981
Premiered: Fri, Nov 14, 1980
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 9: “Curtain Call”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Good Companions - The Complete SeriesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-16
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Plater
Alan Plater, J. B. Priestley
David Fanshawe
Leonard Lewis, David Cunliffe
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Plater
Writer
Leonard Lewis
Producer
David Fanshawe
Original Music Composer
Mike Long
Production Design
Alan Pickford
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Companions
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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.
How many seasons does The Good Companions have?
The Good Companions comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Good Companions?
Key cast members in The Good Companions include John Stratton, Jeremy Nicholas, Frank Mills, John Blythe, Jan Francis.
Who created or directed The Good Companions?
The Good Companions was developed and directed by Alan Plater.