Episode 14 - Rosemary Crowson

This week on Channel Hopper, host and TV & film historian John Mabey sits down with the truly amazing Rosemary Crowson, aged 89, whose remarkable career at the BBC spanned from the late 1960s through to the early 1990s. Starting as a production assistant and rising to production manager, Rosemary worked behind the scenes on some of British television’s most iconic shows, including The Brothers, Blake’s 7, Doctor Who and EastEnders.Packed with insider knowledge, industry gossip, and invaluable advice for anyone hoping to break into the world of acting or television, this episode is a genuine treasure trove of TV history. And yes — we couldn’t let her go without sharing an obligatory (and slightly chilling) ghost story. A must-listen for TV fans, aspiring creatives, and lovers of behind-the-scenes stories alike.