Classic British TV Crossword Puzzle

About the Classic British TV Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers memorable British television programmes from across the decades, including serial dramas, comedies, science fiction and familiar TV institutions. Look for titles such as Doctor Who, Fawlty Towers, The Avengers and Mastermind. It suits viewers who enjoy British TV history, classic programme titles and a mix of genres from the BBC and other broadcasters.

This crossword draws on 26 clues about Classic British TV. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Jersey-based detective played by John Nettles (8 letters)
• •Liverpool-set soap launched in 1982 (9 letters)
• •Time traveller journeys in a blue police box (9 letters)
• •Derek Jacobi starred as a Roman emperor in this saga (9 letters)
• •Ronnie Barker sitcom about a stammering Doncaster grocer (12 letters)
• •John Steed partnered with Emma Peel against bizarre threats (11 letters)
• •Newcastle pals Terry and Bob navigated a changing Britain (13 letters)
• •Flying Squad officers tackled London crime (10 letters)

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