The Channel Hopper Podcast

In this edition of The Channel Hopper Podcast John sits down with award winning actress Maggie Service. Maggie talks about her career, including Hyperdrive, Miranda, Doctor Who and Bad Omens. Maggie also chooses some of her favourite films and TV themes to discuss. Her father started a charity for bringing local communities together and helping those less fortunate. Link below if you wish to donat...

This week John sits down with writer, columnist and talking head David Quantick, the Emmy award winning star chooses some of his favourite films and tv theme tunes to discuss, with the obligatory ghost story. David has been on the writing team for some our best loved shows including, The Day Today, Jam, Spitting Image and Brass Eye. His new book The Hyena is available for pre-order now, link below...

In this episode of The Channel Hopper Podcast John sits down with esteemed actor of TV & Film Alex Hyde-White, son of Wilfred Hyde-White (star of a 1000 movies). Alex discusses his career working with such people as Tom Hanks, Stephen Spielberg, Charles Bronson and Sean Connery. He also chooses some of his favourite films to discuss and TV themes. Alex's new book "In the Volume, My Life In Fil...

As a change to the existing routine I am delighted to welcome Lucy Briers to the fold of Channel Hopper alumni. In this edition Lucy talks about her career, chooses her favourite TV themes and discusses her favourite films. We do also spend some time honouring her acting royalty parents in the form of Ann Davies and Richard Briers. Lucy Will be appearing in a new play called "The Sea" al...

This week John has a little natter with his old mate Jeff Bernstein, writer, composer, musician and 80s pop star. They discuss their love of film and tv themes whilst going on a bit of jaunt down the paranormal path. To find more of Jeff's work head on over to Music | Jeff Bernstein Don't forget to like share and subscribe.

In this week's episode John sits down with talented actor and writer Tony Gardner to find out what TV and film means to him, they also discuss Tony's career, including his performances in cult BBC comedy Lead Balloon with Jack Dee and his leading role in children's CITV classic My Parents Are Aliens. We hope you enjoy. Don't forget to like share and subscribe.

This week on The Channel Hopper Podcast John sits down with actor Karl Davies, many of you may remember Karl from British soap Emmerdale where he played wayward youth Robert Sugden. He later went on to play Stephen Fry's assistant in the charming and overlooked sitcom Kingdom, but to millions he will always be known as Daniel Cawood in the hit crime drama Happy Valley. Karl chooses some his fa...

This week on The Channel Hopper Podcast John sits down with award winning writer, podcaster and speaker James Hogg. James has written many books covering the lives of those people we loved in the world of entertainment, including Kenny Everett, Brian Blessed and Richard Briers. James discusses his favourite films, plays some of his favourite TV theme tunes and tells the obligatory ghost story. Str...

This week John sits down with the amazing actress Jeany Spark, lots of laughs are had, whilst discussing Jeany's career including roles in Man Down, Wallander and Hapless, she also chooses her favourite films and TV themes. And of course there's the obligatory ghost story. Very strong language throughout, listener discretion is advised.

This week on The Channel Hopper Podcast John sits down with comedian, actor, writer and theatre owner Steve Furst, we go deep in to the world of Steve's favourite TV and Films, plus extensively looking at his career including Little Britain, Alexei Sayle's Merry Go Round, Friday Night Dinner and Manhunt. All of Steve's details can be found by clicking the link below. Steve Furst - Acto...

This week on The Channel Hopper John is joined by writers David Huckvale and Simon J Ballard to talk all things cult in the world of TV and film. David has written many books on the subject of Hammer Horror films with his new volume out next year all about Blood From the Mummy's Tomb, and Simon's book all about the life of TV and film writer/director David Wickes is available for preorder...

This week John sits down with actor, writer and musician Philip Bird, they discuss Philip's humble beginnings as a supporting artist in the 1978 Doctor Who story The Power Of Kroll, to the award winning success he has become now. Philip also chooses his favourite TV themes and movies. The world of music is also very important to Philip, he is still playing and creating to this day. You can fin...

This week on The Channel Hopper Podcast John sits down with acclaimed actor, writer and filmmaker Robin Hayter to discuss his career in the world of entertainment. They talk about Robin's famous father James Hayter (the man of a thousand films) and Robin's career appearing in such cult television classics as The Bill, Prospects, The Gentle Touch and his most notable role as Fritz in series...

This week on The Channel Hopper Podcast John sits down with comedian, producer and writer Darren Dutton. Darren's credits include Steph's Packed Lunch and Have I Got News For You. As usual the guest chooses some of their favourite TV themes and movies. Enjoy. Please like share and subscribe.

In this edition of The Channel Hopper Podcast, John Mabey is joined by TV director, producer, archivist and missing episode hunter Paul Vanezis, listen in as these two take a deep dive in to the world of lost and forgotten television, Paul also chooses some his favourite TV themes and films. Remember to hit the follow button...

On this edition of The Channel Hopper Podcast, John sits down with TV Presenter and actor Tim Vincent. Tim talks about his life as a presenter for one of the UK's best loved children's programmes Blue Peter, also his work for Access Hollywood, plus we go a little deeper in to his career, discussing things such as Children's Ward and Dangerfield, in which Tim appeared. Plenty of Hollywo...

This week on The Channel Hopper Podcast host John Mabey was joined by acting royalty in the form of Brian Croucher, famed for his roles in Doctor Who, Blake's 7, Eastenders and many more. One of those familiar faces that's graced our screens for over sixty years. John and Brian have a right old natter about the industry with some cheeky and slightly close to the knuckle banter along the wa...

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Channel Hopper Podcast! This week, host, TV and film historian John Mabey, is joined by legendary Coronation Street bad boy Nigel Pivaro, best known for playing the iconic Terry Duckworth from 1983 onwards. Nigel looks back on his remarkable career, shares stories from his time on one of Britain's most beloved soaps, discusses some of his favourite films,...

This week on Channel Hopper , host John Mabey is joined by one of Britain's most beloved television stars, the legendary Su Pollard . Best known for her unforgettable roles in classic sitcoms including Hi-de-Hi! and You Rang, M'Lord? , Su reflects on a remarkable career spanning decades in television, theatre and entertainment. She shares behind-the-scenes stories, fond memories from the s...

This week on Channel Hopper , host and TV and film historian John Mabey is joined by actor, impressionist, voice-over artist and writer Jon Glover for a fascinating look back at a remarkable career in entertainment. Jon shares fond memories of his early television days, including his work on the much-loved children's programme Play School , and reflects on the changing face of British televisi...

This week on Channel Hopper, host and TV & film historian John Mabey is joined by comedian, writer and actor Vaun Norman for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation covering the screen stories that shaped him. From favourite films and beloved television series to the realities of working in comedy and acting, Vaun reflects on his career with warmth, wit and plenty of behind-the-scenes ins...

This week on Channel Hopper, host and TV & film historian John Mabey welcomes writer and artist Stephen Brotherstone, best known as co-author of the critically acclaimed Scarred For Life series. Together, they take a fascinating, and often unsettling journey through the films, television, public information films, adverts, comics and cultural moments that traumatised a generation of children g...

This week on Channel Hopper, host and TV & film historian John Mabey welcomes actress Cathy Shipton, best known to millions as the much-loved Lisa “Duffy” Duffin from the iconic BBC medical drama Casualty. In a warm, funny and deeply honest conversation, Cathy reflects on her remarkable career in television, the lasting legacy of Casualty, and life both on and off screen. Along the way, she sh...

This week on Channel Hopper, host and TV & film historian John Mabey is joined by legendary director Ed Bye for a fascinating look back at a remarkable career in British television comedy. From ground breaking favourites like Bottom, The Young Ones, French and Saunders, The Detectives and My Family, Ed reflects on the iconic shows, unforgettable moments and creative partnerships that helped sh...

This week on the Channel Hopper podcast, host and TV & film historian John Mabey sits down with acclaimed actor Glyn Baker for a fascinating look back at a remarkable career both on and off screen. Glyn reflects on appearing in a host of cult classic films, including James Bond: The Living Daylights , The Wild Geese alongside Richard Burton and Roger Moore, Who Dares Wins with Lewis Collins, a...