Show Notes
In a brand new episode of Channel Hopper, host and TV & film historian John Mabey sits down with celebrated writer Stephen Wyatt for a wide-ranging and deeply enjoyable conversation. Stephen reflects on his remarkable career with the BBC, including his work on much-loved series such as House of Elliott and Casualty, as well as two standout Doctor Who serials, Paradise Towers and The Greatest Show in the Galaxy. Along the way, he selects some of his favourite film and television themes, sharing the music that has stayed with him throughout a lifetime of writing for the screen. The conversation also turns to Stephen’s brand new book, Hurst on Film, a celebration of prolific director Brian Desmond Hurst, whose films include The Malta Story, Dangerous Moonlight, and the perennial Christmas classic Scrooge (1951) starring Alastair Sim. Insightful, nostalgic, and packed with stories from behind the scenes of British film and television, this is an essential listen for fans of classic drama and screen history. Stephen Wyatt’s book Hurst on Film is available now via Amazon.
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