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The Good Companions

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S1 E9 · Curtain Call

Friday, January 16, 1981

About The Good Companions

The Good Companions is a comedy and drama TV series that premiered on ITV1 on November 14, 1980. It has 1 season and 9 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 9 "Curtain Call", aired on January 16, 1981.

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.

Comedy
Drama

Last updated August 8, 2026

Episodes

9 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1980 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 45 years ago

The Good Companions Miniseries release dates →

E9

9. Curtain Call

Finale 45 years ago
E8

8. Salvage Work

45 years ago
E7

7. A Wind in the Triangle

45 years ago
E6

6. Stumbling Chronicles

45 years ago
E5

5. Slippin' Round the Corner

45 years ago
E4

4. On the Road

45 years ago
E3

3. Supper at the Royal Standard

45 years ago
E2

2. Miss Trant Pays the Bill

45 years ago
E1

1. In Which We Meet the Company

46 years ago

Cast & crew

Created by Alan Plater

Margaret Courtenay

Lady Partlit
Ian Sharp

Leonard Oakroyd
Barbara Young

Mrs Oakroyd
Bill Simpson

Dr Hugh McFarlane
Alfred Lynch

Joby Jackson
Alan Hockey

Porson
Barry Jackson

Monte Mortimer

The Good Companions FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Good Companions?

The Good Companions has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 16, 1981.

When did the latest episode of The Good Companions come out?

The most recent episode of The Good Companions, Season 1 Episode 9 "Curtain Call", aired on January 16, 1981.

How many seasons of The Good Companions are there?

The Good Companions has 1 season with 9 episodes in total.

When did The Good Companions first air?

The Good Companions first aired on ITV1 on November 14, 1980.

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Show info

Status: Finished
First aired: November 14, 1980
Last aired: January 16, 1981
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 9
Network: ITV1
Created by: Alan Plater
Episode length: 55 min
Language: English
Country: GB

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About The Good Companions

Episodes

9. Curtain Call

8. Salvage Work

7. A Wind in the Triangle

6. Stumbling Chronicles

5. Slippin' Round the Corner

4. On the Road

3. Supper at the Royal Standard

2. Miss Trant Pays the Bill

1. In Which We Meet the Company