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.
TV series
Cross Wits
7.5/ 10· 2198530 min12 seasons · 427 episodes
Seasons and episodes
12 seasons · 427 episodes
12
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Cross Wits?
- Cross Wits is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Cross Wits are there?
- Cross Wits has 12 seasons and 427 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Cross Wits?
- Cross Wits has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 20, 1998.
- Who stars in Cross Wits?
- Cross Wits stars Tom O'Connor.
