Since the demise of The Grove Family, the BBC had lacked a twice-weekly serial. Envious of the ratings success of ITV’s Emergency – Ward 10, the BBC unleashed Starr and Company in March 1958.
Based around a small family buoy-making firm (original if nothing else!), Starr and Company was transmitted live on Mondays and Thursdays.
Set in the fictional town of Sullbridge, 50 miles south of London, it starred Philip Ray, Nancy Nevinson, Patricia Mort and Brian McDermott, but didn’t stay buoyant for long, lasting only four months.
Jim Turner
Philip Ray Robin Starr
Mike Murray Tom Turner
Brian McDermott Len Forbes
Glenn Williams Megs Turner
Nancy Nevinson Hughie Turner
Barry MacGregor Joseph Starr
William Sherwood Mary Tennison
Patricia Mort Bromly
Martin Sterndale Jane Starr
Deidre Day Gwyneth Turner
Gillian Gale Simpson
Maurice Durant Steve Lacey
Harry Littlewood Hazel
Anne Pichon Mrs Childs
Betty Cooper Doris
Jose Read Harry Crane
Arnold Ridley
