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. In contrast to the kitchen sink realism of Coronation Street, Compact was a distinctly middle-class serial, set in the more "sophisticated" arena of magazine publishing. An early "avarice" soap, it took the viewer into the business workplace, and aligned the professional lives of the characters with more personal storylines. The show was scheduled for broadcast on Tuesdays and Thursdays, thus avoiding a clash with ITV's Coronation Street on Mondays and Wednesdays. When Compact began, the editor was a woman, Joanne Minster, yet it was not long before she was replaced by Ian Harmon, the son of the magazine's owner. Despite being largely criticised by reviewers, Compact was popular with the general public, and in 1964 a regular omnibus edition was introduced, broadcast on Sundays. Morris Barry, a some-time actor and BBC director – he directed several Doctor Who stories in the 1960s – took over as producer and was given a brief to spice the series up in view of the criticism it had received from the national press. But the BBC, never comfortable with the concept of soap opera, quietly dropped the series in 1965.

A man named Mason Andrews, posing as a British Navy officer, plans an elaborate scheme that involves spreading false rumors, initiating lawsuits, and making someone disappear. As he executes his plan, he must navigate through various obstacles, including the Soviet Navy, traitors, spies, and a scandalous tabloid. Along the way, he gets entangled in a romantic rivalry and a marriage of convenience, while also facing moral corruption. The story culminates with a shipwreck and a rescue mission. Will Mason be able to pull off his larceny without getting caught?

Roy leaves his abusive father's house and starts life anew as a woman, named Wendy. Through trial and error, she learns the skills and consequences of being a woman.

An army veteran with a shattered leg returns to his home in Port Afrique after war only to find his wife has been murdered. He's determined to find the killer, even if it means uncovering family secrets he never knew about.

Mr. and Mrs. Edgehill is a gripping drama that explores the powerful love story between two individuals during the tumultuous times of World War II. The film beautifully portrays the challenges and sacrifices faced by a British couple as they navigate through the war while trying to preserve their relationship. With stunning cinematography and exceptional performances, this movie captures the essence of human resilience and the enduring power of love.

Adaptation of J. B. Priestley’s play.

A politician is set up by his secretary and blackmailed by her brother.

Tells the story of a group of nurses working with Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War. “The story is based on the diary of Miss Sarah Anne Terror who was one of the thirty-eight women to accompany Miss Florence Nightingale to the Crimea in 1854. The principle characters are the nurses and doctors who fought to make her venture a success. Their names may be unfamiliar, but in their different ways they possessed the qualities of true greatness.” - Radio Times (1953).

Betsy Richards, a hard-working widow, tries to solve the domestic problems of her three grown-up sons.

The story of a family house through four generations