Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 0.0/10
The Good Companions
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.
This production, originally released in 1980, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
John Stratton
Jess Oakroyd
Jeremy Nicholas
Inigo Jolliphant
Frank Mills
Jimmy Nunn
John Blythe
Joe Brundit
Jan Francis
Susie Dean
Judy Cornwell
Elizabeth Trant
Bryan Pringle
Morton Mitcham
Jo Kendall
Mrs. Joe
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 1980-11-09
No season overview provided for this season.
Miniseries
9 Episodes • Aired 1980-11-14
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.
