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Compact

1962 – 1965Show4 seasons374 episodes

DramaSoap
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

Compact was a British television soap opera shown by the BBC between 1962 and 1965. The series was created by Hazel Adair and Peter Ling, who together went on to devise Crossroads.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Shows with

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Vere Lorrimer, Christopher Barry, Waris Hussein

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 2, 1962 · July 30, 1965 · Ended

First aired
January 2, 1962
Last aired
July 30, 1965
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 374 episodes
Genres
Drama, Soap
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Compact worth watching?"

Questions about Compact

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Compact worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Compact okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Compact?

187 h

About 187 hours: 374 episodes in 4 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1962 to 1965.

Can I half-watch Compact?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Compact plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.