Cruickshank began his television career as a presenter on "One Foot in the Past" and "The House Detectives" as well as contributed films to "Timewatch" and "Omnibus" strands.
Cruickshank began his career with the BBC as consultant, writer and presenter on the architectural programmes "One Foot in the Past" and "The House Detectives". He also contributed films to the "Timewatch" and "Omnibus" strands.