Cross Wits

The story

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.

The seasons

Season 1 Season 1 1985 · 13 episodes Season details＋

April 27, 1985

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Season 2 Season 2 12 episodes Season details＋

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Season 3 Season 3 1987 · 21 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 27, 1987

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Season 4 Season 4 1988 · 40 episodes Season details＋

April 25, 1988

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See all seasons (12)

Season 5 Season 5 1989 · 45 episodes Season details＋

May 15, 1989

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Season 6 Season 6 1990 · 35 episodes Season details＋

April 9, 1990

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Season 7 Season 7 1991 · 40 episodes Season details＋

April 29, 1991

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Season 8 Season 8 1992 · 55 episodes Season details＋

April 13, 1992

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Season 9 Season 9 1993 · 25 episodes Season details＋

May 17, 1993

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Season 10 Season 10 1994 · 69 episodes Season details＋

April 4, 1994

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Season 11 Season 11 37 episodes Season details＋

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Season 12 Season 12 1998 · 35 episodes Season details＋

Jan. 5, 1998

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Cast

T Tom O'Connor