Episode 18 - Richard Sparks

🎙️ New Episode – Channel Hopper PodcastThis week on Channel Hopper, host and TV & film historian John Mabey sits down with legendary writer Richard Sparks. Richard looks back on his time at the sharp end of British comedy, working on the groundbreaking sketch show Not the Nine O’Clock News alongside icons Rowan Atkinson, Ruby Wax and Mel Smith.He also revisits his work on the classic 1970s children’s adventure series The Famous Five, adapted from the beloved Enid Blyton novels, and talks about his brand new fantasy novel series New Rock, out now.Plus, Richard shares some of his all-time favourite TV themes, including The Prisoner and Star Trek. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, TV history, and plenty of nostalgia in another unmissable episode of Channel Hopper. 📺✨