Fact Files

Series Locations, 1964-1988 Series Locations

From the motel exteriors to the village settings; we look at the main buildings and areas that have played their part in the show.

Facts and Firsts For many years it has been said by numerous people that "Crossroads was ahead of it's time." Which may be some of the reasoning as to why the show wasn't liked much by TV critics. It covered taboos, it covered issues that people would rather not know about. Here you'll find some of those firsts, and a few other facts about the soap too.
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First edition from 1964 Episode One

A few years ago Peter Kingsman spent a full week at Central Television working for UK Gold and managed to access the script archive, copying - with permission - the first six episodes to Crossroads. Here we bring you that original synopsis by Peter Ling and the very first scene.

Famous Faces at the Motel Famous Faces at the Crossroads Motel

Yes Crossroads has been host to many famous faces over the years. Here is just a sample of some of the now legendary motel shakers and movers.

Caring For Carers Scheme The crew helped many good causes over the years by highlighting issues within the series, although in some cases this also went on to help in the real world directly through ATV's production crew. The only soap that has changed the world, and it's mainly thanks to the Crossroads Caring For Carers scheme.
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Backstage memories Backstage Stories

We take a look behind the cameras at ATV with tales from the main cast, supporting artists and crew of the Midland production.

Cast List - 1964-2003

Details of the actors and actresses who starred in the soap over the years. Information is sourced from the Central Television database, TV Times, viewers memories and Carlton episode guides.

Main Motel Staff Crossroads Motel Main Staff

A look at the regular staff who graced the motel over the years. Some staff listed may have also had other smaller jobs at the motel, we have just listed longer term roles.