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Noughts + Crosses

Noughts + Crosses

Love is never black and white.

20205.92 Seasons10 EpisodesEnded

Overview

In an alternate history where black “Cross” people rule over white “Noughts”, young couple Sephy and Callum are divided by their colour but united by love.

Created by Malorie Blackman
Written by Malorie Blackman
NetworksBBC One

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Top Cast

Masali Baduza

Masali Baduza

Sephy Hadley

Jack Rowan

Jack Rowan

Callum McGregor

Helen Baxendale

Helen Baxendale

Meggie McGregor

Shaun Dingwall

Shaun Dingwall

Jack Dorn

Jonathan Ajayi

Jonathan Ajayi

Lekan Baako

Josh Dylan

Josh Dylan

Jude McGregor

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About Noughts + Crosses

Noughts + Crosses is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2020. Created by Malorie Blackman, it stars Masali Baduza, Jack Rowan, Helen Baxendale. In an alternate history where black “Cross” people rule over white “Noughts”, young couple Sephy and Callum are divided by their colour but united by love.

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