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Compact

  • TV Series
  • 1962–19651962–1965
  • 30m
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7.0/10
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Compact (1962)
Drama

BBC series set in the offices of a glossy women's magazine. It was one of several attempts to develop a soap opera to rival Coronation Street. Until Eastenders, none took off.BBC series set in the offices of a glossy women's magazine. It was one of several attempts to develop a soap opera to rival Coronation Street. Until Eastenders, none took off.BBC series set in the offices of a glossy women's magazine. It was one of several attempts to develop a soap opera to rival Coronation Street. Until Eastenders, none took off.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
14
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  • Creators
    • Hazel Adair
    • Peter Ling
  • Stars
    • Frances Bennett
    • Robert Desmond
    • Ronald Allen
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    • Hazel Adair
    • Peter Ling
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    • Frances Bennett
    • Robert Desmond
    • Ronald Allen
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    Frances Bennett
    Frances Bennett
    • Mary Augusta 'Gussie' Beattyas Mary Augusta 'Gussie' Beatty…
    272 episodes272 eps • 1962–1965
    Robert Desmond
    • Adrian Coombsas Adrian Coombs
    238 episodes238 eps • 1962–1965
    Ronald Allen
    Ronald Allen
    • Ian Harmonas Ian Harmon
    223 episodes223 eps • 1962–1965
    Louise Dunn
    • Iris Alcottas Iris Alcott…
    215 episodes215 eps • 1962–1965
    Lawrence James
    • Doug Beattyas Doug Beatty…
    205 episodes205 eps • 1962–1965
    Carmen Silvera
    Carmen Silvera
    • Camilla Hopeas Camilla Hope
    190 episodes190 eps • 1963–1965
    Basil Moss
    • Alan Drewas Alan Drew
    187 episodes187 eps • 1963–1965
    Vincent Ball
    Vincent Ball
    • David Romeas David Rome
    175 episodes175 eps • 1963–1965
    Gareth Davies
    • Mark Viccarsas Mark Viccars
    165 episodes165 eps • 1962–1963
    Betty Cooper
    • Alison Morleyas Alison Morley…
    162 episodes162 eps • 1962–1964
    Beryl Cooke
    • Mrs. Chateras Mrs. Chater
    162 episodes162 eps • 1963–1965
    Johnnie Wade
    • Stan Milletas Stan Millet
    161 episodes161 eps • 1962–1965
    Bill Kerr
    Bill Kerr
    • Ben Bishopas Ben Bishop
    156 episodes156 eps • 1963–1965
    Robert Flemyng
    Robert Flemyng
    • Edmund Bruceas Edmund Bruce
    152 episodes152 eps • 1963–1964
    Moray Watson
    Moray Watson
    • Richard Loweas Richard Lowe
    97 episodes97 eps • 1962–1965
    Christine Pollon
    • Janet Ellisas Janet Ellis
    91 episodes91 eps • 1962–1965
    Donald Morley
    Donald Morley
    • Arnold Babbageas Arnold Babbage
    76 episodes76 eps • 1962–1963
    Diana Beevers
    • Michelle 'Mitch' Donnellyas Michelle 'Mitch' Donnelly
    75 episodes75 eps • 1963–1965
    • Creators
      • Hazel Adair
      • Peter Ling
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    BBC series set in the offices of a glossy women's magazine. It was one of several attempts to develop a soap opera to rival Coronation Street. Until Eastenders, none took off.
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    • Trivia
      Almost all episodes of this series no longer exist, with as few as four known to survive as of June 2009.
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      Featured in Timeshift: Live on the Night: The Story of Live TV Drama (2004)

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    7/10
    Life in the magazine business
    Compact was one of the first TV programmes that I can remember watching. A soap opera set in the offices of a women's glossy magazine, the opening credits showed a woman's face on the magazine cover. I can remember very little about the plot or characters, though a few of them have left a vague impression. One very dramatic plot line I can remember was the editor's wife being killed in a car crash while pregnant - they managed to save the baby though 'Ian's got a son' I can remember someone saying. An odd programme for a young child to enjoy, but I did. I would love to watch it again so I could find out whether I still thought it was good, but sadly it seems hardly any episodes survive. A great pity.
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    • Jan 7, 2015

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    • Release date
      • January 2, 1962 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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