Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
Cross Wits
Overview
Crosswits is a British television quiz show produced by Cove Productions and Action Time in association with Tyne Tees and filmed from their City Road studios in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ran from 1985 to 1998. It was originally hosted by Barry Cryer for the first 2 series, then comedian Tom O'Connor took over from series 3 until the show ended. The show consisted of two members of the public competing against each other to solve simple crossword puzzles. Each member of the public was helped out by a "celebrity" partner. The announcers for the show were generally Tyne Tees continuity announcers such as Judi Lines, Jonathan Morrell and Bill Steel.
This production, originally released in 1985, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 12 seasons.
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- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1985-04-27
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
12 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
21 Episodes • Aired 1987-10-27
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
40 Episodes • Aired 1988-04-25
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
45 Episodes • Aired 1989-05-15
No season overview provided for this season.