Crossroads Volume 9

[Mike of CAS]

"Sandy discusses the rules of the road with Lloyd, who just can’t get his head around left-hand drive vehicles" - the mighty Dr Lloyd Munroe is now in the show.

What’s left - in order!

A television milestone, Crossroads has enjoyed a new lease of life on DVD and has become one of our best-selling ranges over the years. Due to popular demand this ongoing series of releases has been created to showcase all the remaining episodes, in transmission order. In its day Crossroads was one of television’s most popular and enduring soap operas and this set contains another 16 shows originally transmitted in 1978.

2892 from February 1978
David canvasses Tony’s opinion of Rick’s scheme, and is surprised to find it cautiously optimistic. Victor’s plan to make himself the most unpopular person in King’s Oak continues apace, ensuring that Jim’s dander is well and truly up...
Written by MICHALA CREES,DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and PETER LING
Directed by MICHAEL HART

2893 from February 1978
When Jim is squashed by an engine block, Victor can’t help but feel a little guilty. Rick gets a shock when his foreign backing is pulled, and Mr. Black’s flabber is well and truly ghasted when Mr. Warner-Bligh strolls languidly into reception.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and PETER LING
Directed by DAVID DUNN

2904 from February 1978
Carney descends into his own personal hell when he tries to deal manfully with a late-night customer whilst being handcuffed. Meg takes Sandy to task about his untidy room. He takes it on the chin.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and PETER LING
Directed by DAVID DUNN

2928 from April 1978
David is shocked at Chris’s lack of emotion when he discovers that Pierre has been killed. Victor makes plans to move on as the gossip and malicious notes continue to do their damage.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and PETER LING
Directed by PETER CROFT

2930 from April 1978
Meg hears the fourth most incredible thing she’s ever heard in her life. She then pays a visit to Chris and gives him a piece of her mind. Phoebe tempts David to become involved in a business venture in Florida.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and PETER LING
Directed by PETER CROFT

2931 from April 1978
Meg ponders sedation as her search for the key continues to go unrewarded. While Phoebe continues to push David for a decision on Florida, Diane becomes more concerned over Jackie’s behaviour.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and PETER LING
Directed by PETER CROFT

2974 from July 1978
Benny and Grogan gang up on Mr. Rogers. Throat-slitting is pondered as an option and he flees the scene. They top their victory by stalking a goat that has just eaten some of Benny’s money.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and ARTHUR SCHMIDT
Directed by MICHAEL HART

2975 from July 1978
Benny’s not particularly sold on the idea of changing his surname, much to Mr. Reed’s chagrin. Meg behaves brusquely when a strange man knocks at her door, brandishing a toothbrush.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and ARTHUR SCHMIDT
Directed by GEOFF HUSSON

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 left-hand drive vehicles.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and ARTHUR SCHMIDT
Directed by GEOFF HUSSON

2977 from July 1978
Sandy is thrilled when actor Bill Farrow comes to stay at the motel while Lloyd discovers that Meg’s misery fit is down to Hugh’s recent death. Sandy tries to twist Diane’s arm into dropping her lawsuit against Jim, for the good of the motel...
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and ARTHUR SCHMIDT
Directed by DAVID DUNN

2978 from July 1978
Mr. Matthews pressures Jim into paying Meg a visit. This Jim does and, in a fit of honesty, tells her the real reason why he wants to buy the cottage. Daisy tries to entice Godfrey to an evening of culture.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD, PETER LING and ARTHUR SCHMIDT
Directed by DAVID DUNN

2979 from July 1978
Benny and Mrs. Reed have a chat about his future, but she doesn’t have his best interests at heart. Daisy provides Bill with a shocking revelation and Lloyd regales Meg with tales of his swizzle stick.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD, PETER LING and ARTHUR SCHMIDT
Directed by DAVID DUNN

2980 from July 1978
Reeling under the news that he’s the fruit of Godfrey’s loins, Bill is circumspect when Daisy tries to invite him around for tea. Jane makes Benny a nice drink while Doris gives the Reeds a piece of her mind.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD, PETER LING and ARTHUR SCHMIDT
Directed by MIKE HOLGATE

2981 from July 1978
Benny deals a hammer blow to Tom Reed’s future business plans. Jim confesses his idiocy to Diane in an attempt to avoid a costly court case, while Meg turns down the chance to sell her cottage so she can live in maudlin loneliness.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD, PETER LING and ARTHUR SCHMIDT
Directed by DAVID DUNN

2982 from July 1978
It’s a big day for Benny when Ed is brought back from hospital by van. Unfortunately he immediately begins to get up Doris’s nose. Sandy is mildly perturbed to discover that Lloyd has almost taken up residence at his mother’s cottage.
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and ARTHUR SCHMIDT
Directed by JOHN SCHOLZ-CONWAY

2983 from July 1978
Tish tries some none-too-subtle questioning of Lloyd regarding Meg’s hermit-like behaviour. Diane and Glenda are shocked when Jane hands in her notice. Bill scandalises Glenda when he tells her that he’s off on a date with Daisy...
Written by MICHALA CREES, DAVID GARFIELD, ROBERT GOULD and ARTHUR SCHMIDT
Directed by JOHN SCHOLZ-CONWAY

[paul ross]

Huge chunks missing there.

[Meg Richardson]

Liking the CAS sleeve for it better than the real one darling.

I can't wait for these episodes, Meg in major moment mode.

[Steve F]

CROSSROADS ARCHIVE – VOLUME 9

Episode 2892 from February 1978
Episode 2893 from February 1978
Episode 2904 from February 1978
Episode 2928 from April 1978
Episode 2930 from April 1978 *
Episode 2931 from April 1978
Episode 2974 from July 1978
Episode 2975 from July 1978
Episode 2976 from July 1978
Episode 2977 from July 1978
Episode 2978 from July 1978
Episode 2979 from July 1978
Episode 2980 from July 1978
Episode 2981 from July 1978
Episode 2982 from July 1978
Episode 2983 from July 1978

* = THIS EPISODE HAS BEEN INCLUDED ON A PREVIOUS RELEASE

[Mike of CAS]

That must be the episode with Adam meeting Jill I guess?

His very first appearance is there, as there is a clip of him arriving at the reception desk asking for Mrs Mortimer.

[Teddington]

That must be the episode with Adam meeting Jill I guess?

It's the one with Linda Baron making a proposal about the Motel. On the 'old Volume 4' DVD release.

http://jhochet.tripod.com/id661.html

Adam Chance arrived later I think ... nearer Christmas '78?

[Mike of CAS]

Ah yes, of course. I see she's in the following episode. Should be fun.

[Mike of CAS]

Volume Nine has arrived at our Essex person, so i guess its officially released on 21st.

[Mike of CAS]

WHY are all the good episodes wiped?

I'm starting to think its delberate we always get an aftermath or a build up in a story, yet rarely is the start or climax there.

There is a gap on volume nine which my old, old sources tell me contained the Muriel Baines finale, part of which was a lot of outside filming, including some rather odd scene of her running down a street trying to get to a telephone box.

Diane Parker and Jim Baines having a heated fight in the foyer, and of course the much talked about scene of Meg ripping the phone from its socket and throwing it across the room after the death of Hugh and she's sick of all the calls.

What a very odd archiving policy. I don't know why they didn't just say to Barton right you can keep X number per month, and pick the best ones.

[Barbara Hunter]

Yes I agree I can’t believe they kept all the build up of Murial’s storyline, along with Hugh’s death and yet they lost, recorded – or threw out the vital episodes!
The major, best bit of drama being the row between Jim and Di in reception, talked about in episode after episode, and yet it’s gone. Never to be seen. What a waste!

Oh the Murial and the phone box episode was wonderful, it was shot on a long stretched road, and the phone Box out of her grasp, with the usual Crossroads effect of having equally distressing music to fit the mood. Wiped.

Others of a certain age must remember those scenes.

[Mrs Valerie Pollard]

Oh the Murial and the phone box episode was wonderful, it was shot on a long stretched road, and the phone Box out of her grasp, with the usual Crossroads effect of having equally distressing music to fit the mood. Wiped.

Others of a certain age must remember those scenes.

I'm mortified to learn that episode is missing. It's one of my earliest clear memories of Crossroads. Such a tragedy to discover it's gone.

Valerie

[Teddington]

WHY are all the good episodes wiped?
I'm starting to think its delberate we always get an aftermath or a build up in a story, yet rarely is the start or climax there.

You can't help but wonder .. other examples .. Sandy's disabling accident, Stan thumping Anthony Mortimer after finding out about his daliance, the (ultimately fatal) accident to Benny's Maureen ...

[Mrs Valerie Pollard]

Isn't David & Barbara's wedding missing as well? Isn't that why all we've had on the original set of DVDs was the episode after?

It is easy to start wondering if it might have been deliberate.

Most frustrating!

Valerie

[Mike of CAS]

I think Sue Lloyd luckily taped it on VHS at the time - ITV have her copy.

[Stevie]

If it was deliberate, surely Meg and Hugh's wedding would've gone, and the motel fire? Aren't these the two most important episodes of them all?

Tho I could perhaps have lived without the wedding episode.