The Good Companions
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.
Cast: John Stratton, Jeremy Nicholas, Frank Mills
Miniseries
9 episodes
- 1. In Which We Meet the CompanyNo synopsis available yet.PGCC55minNov 14, 1980
- 2. Miss Trant Pays the BillNo synopsis available yet.PGCC55minNov 21, 1980
- 3. Supper at the Royal StandardNo synopsis available yet.PGCC55minNov 28, 1980
- 4. On the RoadNo synopsis available yet.PGCC55minDec 5, 1980
- 5. Slippin' Round the CornerNo synopsis available yet.PGCC55minDec 12, 1980
- 6. Stumbling ChroniclesNo synopsis available yet.PGCC55minDec 19, 1980
- 7. A Wind in the TriangleNo synopsis available yet.PGCC55minDec 26, 1980
- 8. Salvage WorkNo synopsis available yet.PGCC55minJan 2, 1981
- 9. Curtain CallNo synopsis available yet.PGCC55minJan 16, 1981
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The Good Companions
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Alan Plater
- Studio
- Yorkshire Television
Maturity rating
PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
