The Good Companions (1980)
Synopsis
The Good Companions is a nine-part British television miniseries based on J. B. Priestley's 1929 novel of the same name. Produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV, the series stars John Stratton, Jeremy Nicholas, Frank Mills, John Blythe, and Leslie Sands. 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.
First Air Date: 1980-11-14
Last Air Date: 1981-01-16
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 9
Created By: Alan Plater
Networks: ITV1
Top 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 as Elsie Longstaff
- Simon Green as Jerry Jerningham
Seasons
Specials (1980)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: On the Road: The Making of The Good Companions
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