The Crossroads Quiz Book: 350 Questions on the Television Soap Opera

By Nigel Freestone

Was the long-running British sitcom Crossroads, compulsive viewing in your house? Can you recall the cast of memorable characters such a Meg Richardson, Sandy and Benny? Was this hugely popular British soap opera one of your family’s all-time favourite TV shows? If so, you are certain to enjoy The Crossroads Quiz Book.
In what year was Crossroads aired for the first time? Approximately how many months in advance were Crossroads storylines planned? Which character spoke the opening line in the first-ever episode of Crossroads? The answers to these brain-teasers and more can all be found in this new book.
Take a nostalgic journey back to the 1960s and ‘70s and tackle the 350 questions covering every aspect of this unforgettable soap, from its origins, cast and characters to storylines, quotes and trivia. This is a must-have book for anyone who remembers with affection the low-budget production and under-rehearsed acting that ensured Crossroads had a permanent place in the nation’s heart. A must-have for soap fans of all ages.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Apex Publishing Limited
• Release date: Jan 10, 2014
• ISBN: 9781909949751

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Questions

In the beginning...

Who were the co-creators of Crossroads?

Which soap, set in the arena of magazine publishing, did the Crossroads creators develop for the BBC in the early 1960s?

The creators of Crossroads also wrote scripts for which BBC radio soap?

What was the original title of Crossroads?

Name the series’ producer who came up with the name Crossroads, after a newspaper competition for public suggestions for a name drew a blank.

How many actors were present on the first day of Crossroads rehearsals held on 20 October 1964 - 2, 4 or 8?

How long was each episode of Crossroads?

What was the fictional location of Crossroads?

How many days a week was Crossroads originally broadcast - 3,4 or 5?

How long was Crossroads originally contracted to be produced? - 6 weeks, 6 months or 9 months?

Despite the success of Crossroads, the budget was pitiful and the actors had to provide all their own clothes for the show. True or False?

Approximately how months in advance were Crossroads storylines planned - 2,3 or 6?

How much time was allocated for the recording of each episode of Crossroads?

In what year was Crossroads first aired?

On what day of the week was the first-ever episode of Crossroads broadcast?

Can you name the first character to appear on screen in the first-ever episode of