Hop through the channels of cult TV and cinema with host and historian John Mabey as he sits down with a revolving cast of iconic guests from across the entertainment world. Each episode dives deep into the shows, films, and forgotten gems that shaped our screens—and our imaginations.
From behind-the-scenes stories to cultural impact, from beloved classics to niche oddities, The Channel Hopper Podcast is your new destination for smart, engaging, and joyfully geeky conversation about everything cult, curious, and wonderfully cinematic.
Tune in, switch on, and start hopping.
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 donate.
The Preshal Trust (https://www.preshaltrust.org.uk/)
23 Oct 2026
Episode 50 - David Quantick
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.
The Hyena – Stars and Sabers (https://www.starsandsabers.com/books/the-hyena/)
16 Oct 2026
Episode 49 - Alex Hyde-White
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 Film and TV" is available now, link below. Enjoy!
https://amzn.eu/d/0hrlknhi
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Spotify
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Contact The Channel Hopper Podcast
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
