Release Date

14 Nov, 1980

Runtime

00:55: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

9/1

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.

Original Title

The Good Companions

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Specials

09 Nov, 1980

Miniseries

14 Nov, 1980

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.

Created By

Actors

John Stratton

Jeremy Nicholas

Frank Mills

John Blythe

Jan Francis

Judy Cornwell

Bryan Pringle

Jo Kendall

Vivienne Martin

Simon Green

Leslie Sands

Crew

Alan Plater

J. B. Priestley

Leonard Lewis

David Cunliffe

David Fanshawe

Mike Long

Alan Pickford