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The Good Companions
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The Good Companions

1980-11-14 · 55 min / episode · ★ 9.0

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.

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Creators
Alan Plater
Production companies
Yorkshire Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

John StrattonJohn StrattonJess Oakroyd
Jeremy NicholasJeremy NicholasInigo Jolliphant
Frank MillsFrank MillsJimmy Nunn
John BlytheJohn BlytheJoe Brundit
Jan FrancisJan FrancisSusie Dean
Judy CornwellJudy CornwellElizabeth Trant
Bryan PringleBryan PringleMorton Mitcham
Jo KendallJo KendallMrs. Joe
Vivienne MartinElsie Longstaff
Simon GreenSimon GreenJerry Jerningham
Leslie SandsLeslie SandsNarrator (voice)

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