List of Crossroads characters facts for kids

Crossroads was a popular British soap opera that showed the daily lives of people working and living around a motel. It first aired on ATV from 1964 to 1981, and then on ITV Central from 1982 to 1988. Later, the show was brought back by Carlton Television and ran again from 2001 to 2003.

One actress, Jane Rossington, who played Jill Richardson/Harvey/Chance, was in the show for almost its entire 24-year run. Another important actress was Susan Hanson, who played Diane Lawton/Parker/Hunter, and was also in the show for a very long time.

Meet the Main Characters of Crossroads

Many characters came and went during the long run of Crossroads. Here are some of the most important characters who appeared for two years or more. An asterisk (*) means they were part of the very first cast when the show started in 1964.

The Richardson Family

• Meg Richardson/Mortimer – Played by Noele Gordon (1964–1983). Meg was a central character, often seen as the heart of the motel. She was one of the original characters.
• Jill Richardson/Harvey/Chance – Played by Jane Rossington (1964–2002). Jill was Meg's daughter and one of the longest-running characters in the show's history. She was also an original character.
• Alexander 'Sandy' Richardson – Played by Roger Tonge (1964–1981). Sandy was Meg's son and another original character.
• Anthony Mortimer – Played by Stephen Whittaker/Jeremy Sinden (1964–1978). Anthony was also an original character.
• Penny Richardson – Played by Diane Grayson (1966–1968).
• Bruce Sorbell/Richardson – Played by Paul Aston/Michael Walker (1969–1974).
• Sarah Jane Harvey – Played by Sorrell Dunger/Joanne Farrell/Holly Newman (1974–2003).

Other Long-Running Characters

• Kitty Jarvis – Played by Beryl Johnstone (1964–1969). An original character.
• Dick Jarvis – Played by Brian Kent (1964–1972). An original character.
• Brian Jarvis – Played by David Fennell (1964–1976). An original character.
• Vi Blundell – (1964–1970). An original character.
• Rev Guy Atkins – Played by Arnold Ridley (1964–1972). An original character.
• Hilda Duvene – Played by Margery Field (1964–1968). An original character.
• Les Blundell – Played by Arthur R. Webb (1964–1966). An original character.
• Louise Borelli – Played by Clare Owen (1965–1972).
• Marilyn Gates/Hope – Played by Sue Nicholls/Nadine Hanwell (1965–1972).
• Sgt. Tidmarsh – Played by Norman Mitchell (1965–1974).
• Dr. Derek Maynard – Played by Brian Hankins (1965–1974).
• Sarah Maynard – Played by Diane Holland (1965–1970).
• Andy Fraser – Played by Ian Patterson (1965–1975).
• Ruth Bailey/Fraser – Played by Pamela Greenhall (1965–1975).
• Carlos Raphael – Played by Anthony Morton (1965–1968).
• Josefina Raphael – Played by Gillian Betts (1965–1971).
• Hugh Mortimer – Played by John Bentley (1965–1978).
• Edith Tatum – Played by Elisabeth Croft (1965–1983).
• Amy Turtle – Played by Ann George (1965–1987). Amy was a very well-known character, often remembered for her distinctive glasses.
• Janice Gifford/Jarvis – Played by Carolyn Lister (1965–1971).
• Benny Wilmot – Played by Deke Arlon (1965–1967).
• Diane Lawton/Parker/Hunter – Played by Susan Hanson (1966–1987). Diane was another very long-serving character.
• Kevin McArthur – Played by Vincent Ball (1966–1974).
• Dave Cartwright – Played by John Hamill (1966–1974).
• Shirley Perkins – Played by Jacqueline Holborough (1966–1969).
• Archie Gibbs – Played by Jack Haig (1967–1982).
• Tish Hope – Played by Joy Andrews (1967–1980).
• Ted Hope – Played by Charles Stapley (1967–1979).
• Terry Lawton – Played by Denis Gilmore (1967–1983).
• Rev. Peter Hope – Played by Neville Hughes (1968–1972).
• Vince Parker – Played by Peter Brookes (1968–1975).
• Sandra Gould/Stevens - Played by Diane Keen (1968 - 1971).
• Gerald Lovejoy – Played by William Avenell (1969–1974).
• Rita Witton – Played by Jo Richardson (1969–1976).
• Bernard Booth – Played by David Lawton (1969–1979).
• Vera Downend – Played by Zeph Gladstone (1970–1977).
• Stan Harvey – Played by Edward Clayton/Terry Molloy (1970–1987).
• Sheila Harvey/Mollison – Played by Sonia Fox (1970–1976).
• Wilf Harvey – Played by Morris Parsons (1970–1976).
• Sid Gilbert - Played by David Trevena (1970-1973).
• Anne Taylor/Powell – Played by Caroline Dowdswell (1970–1976).
• David Hunter – Played by Ronald Allen (1971–1985).
• Rosemary Hunter – Played by Janet Hargreaves (1971–1980).
• Chris Hunter – Played by Freddy Foot/Stephen Hoye (1971–1981).
• Timothy Hunter – Played by Derek Farr (1971–1978).
• Jane Smith – Played by Sally Adcock (1971–1979).
• Isaac Harvey – Played by Alexander McDonald (1973–1976).
• Cliff Leyton - Played by Johnny Briggs (1973 - 1975).
• Shughie McFee – Played by Angus Lennie (1974–1981).
• Carney - Played by Jack Woolgar (1974–1978).
• Jim Baines – Played by John Forgeham (1974–1978).
• Faye Mansfield - Played by Fiona Curzon (1975–1977).
• Avis Tennyson/Warren – Played by Helen Dorward (1975–1977).
• Bob Powell – Played by Maurice Kauffman (1975–1977).
• Benny Hawkins – Played by Paul Henry (1975–1987). Benny was a very popular character, known for his distinctive woolly hat.
• Ed Lawton – Played by Thomas Heathcote (1975–1978).
• Angela Kelly – Played by Justine Lord (1975–1977).
• Winnie Plumtree – Played by Hilda Braid (1976–1978).
• Glenda Brownlow/Banks – Played by Lynette McMorrough (1976–1987).
• Kath Brownlow/Fellowes – Played by Hilary Martin/Pamela Vezey (1976–1987).
• Arthur Brownlow – Played by Brian Haines/Peter Hill (1976–1983).
• Muriel Baines – Played by Anne Rutter (1976–1978).
• Dr. John Farnham – Played by Alan Lander (1976–1980).
• Sharon Metcalfe – Played by Carolyn Jones (1977–1984).
• Pat Grogan – Played by Daragh O'Malley (1977–1981).
• Seamus Flynn – Played by Patrick McAlinney (1977–1981).
• Kate Hamilton – Played by Frances White (1977–1983).
• Lucy Hamilton – Played by Jan Todd (1977–1983).
• Richard Lord – Played by Jeremy Mason (1977–1983).
• Gerry Hurst – Played by Stephen Bent (1977–1979).
• Doris Luke – Played by Kathy Staff (1978–2002). Doris was a much-loved character, known for her kind nature.
• Dr. Butterworth – Played by Tony Steedman (1978–1980).
• Simone Clavell – Played by Carole Rousseau (1978–1980).
• Dr. Lloyd Munro – Played by Alan Gifford (1978–1980).
• Adam Chance – Played by Tony Adams (1978–2002). Adam was a key character in the later years of the original show and the revival.
• Victor Lee – Played by Victor Winding (1978–1981).
• Marian Owen – Played by Margaret John (1978–1985).
• PC Steve Cater – Played by Bruce Lidington (1978–1980).
• Joe MacDonald – Played by Carl Andrews (1978–1986).
• Trina Jameson/McDonald – Played by Merdelle Jordine (1978–1982).
• Barbara Brady/Hunter – Played by Sue Lloyd (1979–1985).
• Reg Cotterill - Played by Ivor Salter (1979-1981).
• Alison Cotterill – Played by Carina Wyeth (1979–1984).
• Becky Foster – Played by Maxine Gordon (1979–1981).
• Miranda Pollard – Played by Claire Faulconbridge (1980–1986).
• J. Henry Pollard – Played by Michael Turner (1980–1985).
• Iris Scott – Played by Angela Webb (1980–1985).
• Kevin Banks – Played by David Moran (1980–1985).
• Ron Brownlow – Played by Ian Liston (1980–1985).
• Eddie Lee – Played by Roy Boyd (1980–1983).
• Noel/Reg Lamont – Played by Reginald Marsh (1980–1982).
• Mavis Hooper – Played by Charmain Eyre (1981–1986).
• Percy Dobson - Played by Anthony Woodruff (1981-1983).
• Oliver Banks – Played by Kenneth Gilbert (1981–1983).
• Carole Sands – Played by JoAnne Good (1981–1984).
• Sid Hooper – Played by Stan Stennett (1982–1987).
• Valerie Pollard – Played by Heather Chasen (1982–1986).
• Paul Ross – Played by Sandor Eles (1982–1986).
• Dr. James Wilcox - Played by Robert Grange (1983-1985).
• Anne Marie Wade – Played by Dee Hepburn (1985–1988).
• Nicola Freeman – Played by Gabrielle Drake (1985–1987).
• Daniel Freeman – Played by Philip Goodhew (1985–1988).
• Pat Reddington – Played by Rosemary Smith (1985–1987).
• Ivy Meacher/Hooper – Played by Stella Moray (1985–1987).
• Barry Hart – Played by Harry Nurmi (1985–1987).
• Lorraine Baker – Played by Dorothy Brown (1985–1987).
• Charlie Mycroft – Played by Graham Seed (1985–1988).
• Mr. Darby – Played by Patrick Jordan (1985–1988).
• Roy Lambert – Played by Steven Pinder (1985–1988).
• Eileen Tardebigge – Played by Elsie Kelly (1986–1988).
• Fiona Harding – Played by Caroline Evans (1986–1988).
• Tommy Lancaster – Played by Terence Rigby (1986–1988).
• Lisa Lancaster – Played by Alison Dowling (1986–1988).
• Debbie Lancaster – Played by Kathryn Hurlbutt (1986–1988).

Characters from the Crossroads Revival (2001-2003)

• Kate Russell – Played by Jane Gurnett (2001–2003).
• Jake Booth – Played by Colin Wells (2001–2003).
• Cindy Booth – Played by Cindy Marshall-Day (2001–2003).
• Scott Booth – Played by Keiran Hardcastle/Matthew Maude (2001–2003).
• Billy Taylor – Played by Gilly Gilchrist (2001–2003).
• Virginia Raven – Played by Sherrie Hewson (2001–2003).
• Rocky Wesson – Played by Roger Sloman (2001–2003).

Other Famous Faces

Many well-known actors and actresses appeared in Crossroads over the years, even if it was for a shorter time. Some of these famous people include:

• David Jason
• Larry Grayson
• Malcolm McDowell
• Elaine Paige
• Jimmy Hanley
• Barry Evans
• Dawn Addams
• Jean Kent
• Jane Asher
• Sherrie Hewson (who later returned for the revival as Virginia Raven)
• Anne Charleston
• Max Wall