The Crossroads Collection: 48 of the best episodes (8 disc box set)

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Episode 2622 from October 1976 – David accuses Hugh of waging a campaign to oust him from the motel in favour of Anthony, Hughs son. Stan finds his skills in demand, but is he prepared to put up his house as collateral in a business venture? MIH then sold the motel toTommy Lancaster ( Terence Rigby) and his family-run Red Ox business in 1987, transforming it into a luxury hotel that was first named The Crossroads Country Hotel, then, The Kings Oak Country Hotel.

Episode 1182 from November 1969 – Commander Boone is searching for his daughter and her boyfriend. Archie gets into trouble when his workmen don’t clear up the mess they make. Extras on this release include 8 minutes (approx) worth of re-takes for episode 3049, 3 minutes (approx) promotional trailer for episode 3062. Episode 3000 from August 1978 – Ed tries to convince George that it’s in his best interests to work at the farm but, despite Benny’s winning smile, he’s not convinced. Diane continues to behave friskily with Steve and works off her sexual tension on Shughie, who’s foolish enough to wind her up.

Episode 3007 from September 1978 – Jane’s appalled that Diane let Terry get arrested, but Diane thinks it’s the best laugh she’s had in a long while. Bernard takes exception to Shughie’s organisational skills and Dr Butterworth is concerned when Irene behaves outrageously towards him. Episode 2603 from September 1976 – Hilary confesses to Meg that she’s being brought up on charges of professional misconduct. Rex is asked out on a lunch date by a predatory woman with curious intentions. Episode 3140 from April 1979 – Sandy still has the hump and continues to be grumpy around the motel. Cyril attempts to get the Kings Oak Post Office service reopened while Colin calls Linda’s bluff. Benny wants to shut her up for good. Meg confronts Sandy over his miserable demeanour. She doesn’t like his answer. Episode 498 from November 1966 – Bill is dissuaded from marrying Marilyn, which is what she wants. Sandy worries about his best man speech. A race to save Angela’s sight is on.

Episode 2582 from August 1976 – David has to explain Bob’s outrageous behaviour from the previous nightís meal. Stephanie gets a gentleman caller at her flat while Vera is given a lesson in boutique economics.

Main article: List of Crossroads characters Production history [ edit ] Original start dates [ edit ] Episode 2987 from August 1978 – Ed becomes peeved when Tom Reed offers him money to persuade Benny to change his mind, a situation which eventually comes to a head when Benny finds out. Tish indulges in a bit of badinage with Clifford Howes – a singularly curious customer with surprising hair. Episode 3047 from November 1978 – Sharon is dragged, against her better judgement, into a lunchtime liaison with Victor and Adrienne. At the inquest, Philip Bailey denies any responsibility for his wife’s mental state, while Dr Butterworth foolishly confesses that an intimate relationship existed between himself and Irene Bailey.

Episode 2519 from April 1976 – Tom Reed gets into a heated argument with Benny’s gran over his welfare. Sheila comes info conflict with both Vera and Mrs. Witton over her moonlighting. Lia goes missing. *Domestic recording. Episode 2869 from December 1977 – Sandy is still basking in the glow of his engagement announcement. Kate is pleased with herself when Tony asks her out for a meal. Carney and Ed try to cheer Benny up but fail miserably when he announces that Maureen has just died. Episode 2976 from July 1978 – Glenda is mildly disconcerted when Godfrey confesses to murder. Jim, radiant with a new perm, becomes vexed when Sandra refuses to agree with his plans for the future. Sandy discusses the rules of the road with Lloyd, who just can’t get his head around right-hand drive vehicles.

a b "American album certifications – Eric Clapton – Crossroads". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 27 November 2015. Episode 3120 from March 1979 – Meg takes Sandy to task over his eating habits. Joe MacDonald is getting nervous over his relationship with Trina Jameson. Garage boss Colin Dutton falls under the spell of Linda Welch’s cleavage. Rosemary Hunter enjoys a gossiping spree at the expense of Tish concerning Ted and Kathryn. Episode 3086 from January 1979 – Adam tries to reassure Meg that he has no plans to take over the motel, and has her best interest at heart. He also continues to urge Wendy to part with blood to prove Hugh is the father of her daughter. Doris discovers Shughie has been living one great big lie. Episode 2885 from January 1978 – Sandy is horrified when Lynn’s father suggests that they live in sin rather than get married. Victor, Stan’s temporary replacement, arrives at the garage and immediately gets up Jim’s nose.

Episode 2879 from January 1978 – In an atmosphere of curiously tense sexuality, Ingrid and Stan indulge in a philosophical dialogue on the meaning of life. Lynn confesses to Sandy that she is very disappointed in her parents’ behaviour.In its heyday, up to 15 million people tuned in to see Noele Gordon as its ­matriarch, Meg Mortimer, dealing with the everyday problems of the modern motelier – unpaid invoices, unexploded bombs, suicides, ­chalet maids contracting malaria in ­Mombasa – and to watch Ronald Allen, as her deputy, David Hunter, firing innocuous lines into the middle distance with arresting intensity (“I quite like… scones”). Victoria Wood’s 1980s parody, Acorn Antiques, chose its targets well. Episode 2018 from November 1973 – Vince and Diane get drunk on sherry – Vince gets frisky but Diane’s not so keen, a situation which soon erupts into a major domestic argument. Jill and Stan are kept awake at nights by the baby’s restlessness.