Episode 11 - Madeline Smith

In a brand new episode of Channel Hopper, host and TV & film historian John Mabey sits down with cult British legend and screen icon Madeline Smith, who is also joined by her dear friend, fellow TV and film historian and writer Simon J Ballard.With a career spanning more than 50 years, Madeline looks back on her remarkable journey through British film and television. From her role in the James Bond classic Live and Let Die to her unforgettable work with Hammer Films — including The Vampire Lovers and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell — she reflects on becoming one of the defining faces of cult cinema.Together, Madeline and Simon share warm memories and behind-the-scenes stories from a golden era, including Madeline’s work alongside some of Britain’s greatest entertainers such as Frankie Howerd, Kenneth Williams, and The Two Ronnies.Along the way, Madeline also picks some of her favourite television theme tunes, each one unlocking stories from a career that helped shape British popular culture.