Crossroads Crossroads: 1964-1988, 2001-2003

[Julia's Gun]

I came across this clip from a cast party in 1980 that i haven't seen before. Nice to see Sue Nicholls there looking lovely.
Sad to think Roger Tonge wouldn't be around much longer, and Noele would soon be up for the chop...

Was Bob Monkhouse a Crossroads fan?

 

[Barbara Fan]

Was Bob Monkhouse a Crossroads fan?

He appeared in Crossroads in the 60s and Nolly often watched him film in the Golden (Bernie the bolt" Shot and she appeared on Celebrity Squares

 

[Angela Channing]

If anyone is interested in seeing Jane Rossington doing something other than Jill Richardson/Harvey/Chance, she's on a repeat of the antiques quiz show Going For A Song tonight on BBC 4 at 9.30pm. It's proceeded by Call My Bluff and of course Arthur Marshall, who was an avid Crossroads fan, also appeared in the series.

 

[Barbara Fan]

I was rewatching this recently Crossroads - Xmas 1978 and couldnt help but think of Fawlty Towers and a similar entrance - makes me chuckle!!

 

[Barbara Fan]

Couldnt find this uploaded onto Youtube, so time to change that!
Uploaded Noele Gordon / Nolly / Megs final scene in Crossroads to Youtube as I couldnt find it there. And I also love the music chosen for that scene.
Just so sad that it was the last ever time she was to appear on HER show and that Jack (2 faced) Barton is the one standing with her on that Bridge. Sad that she was ill at the time and no one really knew and that she would have sadly passed away less than 2 years later.
Long Live Noele Gordon x

 

[Barbara Fan]

From Crossroads FB page - credits

Is now open x

Noele Gordon House – Newham Council

Housing, Noele Gordon, community

www.newham.gov.uk

 

[Angela Channing]

Meg's daughter has died, or more accurately, trailblazing actress Cleo Sylvestre has passed away aged 79. She played Meg Richardson's daughter Melanie Harper, making her the first black actor to have a regular leading role in a UK soap opera.

With Diane Parker:

Cleo Sylvestre: Trailblazing actress dies aged 79

She was the first black actress to have a leading role at the National Theatre, and in a soap opera.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Mel O'Drama]

Meg's daughter has died, or more accurately, trailblazing actress Cleo Sylvestre has passed away aged 79. She played Meg Richardson's daughter Melanie Harper, making her the first black actor to have a regular leading role in a UK soap opera.

Not only this, but the article says she was also the first female vocalist to sing with The Rolling Stones as well. And the first black actress to play lead at the NT. That's a trailblazing legacy.

 

[James from London]

Cleo Sylvestre has passed away aged 79.

I knew her a little bit. She was lovely.

 

[Barbara Fan]

Just in case you missed it - Nolly, Ronnie and Roger all feature (and Mr Barton too)

BBC One - Angela Rippon Reporting: The Soap Opera Business

Angela Rippon searches for the roots of the popularity and profitability of soap.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Julia's Gun]

Thank you for this, a real nostalgia trip.
I loved the clips of Angela walking down supermarket isles, brings back memories of my childhood. Persil was only 68p a pack!

Great she got to speak with Larry Hagman himself, he must have been very big at that time, right after his shooting. Also very prescient when she asks Jack Barton about killing off characters, given how Nolly's days were by then sadly numbered....

 

[Barbara Fan]

Happy 60th birthday to Crossroads for 2nd November. I remember watching it (having to - at my Nans and old aunties, was compulsive viewing for them) from mid 70s onwards, maybe a little earlier. Megs wedding was a highlight for me and was never the same after she was sacked for me. So glad I invested in the box set. Lots of memories

Happy birthday Crossroads x