Noughts + Crosses: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Set in a dangerous, alternate world where racism divides society, Noughts + Crosses follows two young people Sephy and Callum, who are divided by their colour but united by love. Sephy is a 'Cross', a member of the black ruling class and daughter of a prominent politician. Callum is a 'Nought', a white member of the underclass. The two have been friends since early childhood but their relationship grows ever more complicated as they come of age. It's the story of two families separated by power and prejudice but forever entwined by fate.

Series details

• Title: Noughts + Crosses
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Romance, Science-Fiction
• Premiere date: 2020-03-05
• Final broadcast date listed: 2022-04-26
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: BBC iPlayer
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 54 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 6.3/10
• TVMaze ID: 35969
• IMDb ID: tt8098956
• TVDB ID: 316316

Cast and credited roles

• Jack Rowan — Callum McGregor
• Masali Baduza — Sephy Hadley
• Paterson Joseph — Kamal Hadley
• Bonnie Mbuli — Jasmine Hadley
• Kiké Brimah — Minerva Hadley
• Helen Baxendale — Meggie McGregor
• Josh Dylan — Jude McGregor
• Jonathan Ajayi — Lekan Baako
• Shaun Dingwall — Dorn
• Ian Hart — Ryan McGregor
• Rakie Ayola — Prime Minister Opal Folami
• Jasmine Jobson — Cara Imega

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2020-03-05; final listed air date 2020-03-05; episode order: 6.
• Season 2: premiered 2022-04-26; final listed air date 2022-04-26; episode order: 4.

Source and licence

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